The lack of space for living an active lifestyle can be a very urban, first-world problem. We have built cities that facilitate population-dense living while neglecting the human desire for spaciousness, the sheer physical space required for recreational sports and exercise. The empty sprawl needed to accommodate virally safe and socially distanced sporting spaces may be unrealistic in cities like Singapore or Taipei (where I've lived) where table tennis is quite widely beloved. But who is stopping you from setting up a table tennis den and gym in your own basement? The usual cave amenities like play / movie room would coexist with active lifestyle features in this humble approximately 1600 sq ft, 149 sq m basement.
Here is a concept plan:
Although the layout might seem messy at first glance, it is anything but. The basement is a place of rest, privacy and play - beyond the usual upstairs play-station. I have made this happen and labeled the relevant 5 areas.
(1) Right down the stairs is a benchpress machine. As it's one of the least frequently used, it is placed here.
(2) In this reading nook is an indoor exercise bike for times you need a physical recharge from sitting too long.
(3) The highlight of this basement is a co-sharing space between movie, video games and table tennis lovers. The movie screen sits in front of a moveable shelf that can be cleared for a table tennis game with friends, while the sofa can be pushed back for game spectators or referees.
(4) The pantry - essential for any sports-oriented basement - provides all the necessary refreshments, helping avoid needing to climb upstairs.
(5) A well-sized bathroom to freshen up before the sleepover.
No comments:
Post a Comment