When we think of a single room
Case in point, this 42sqm apartment sits on the ground floor of what was a 1930’s French Concession manor in
The architects utilized every inch of the room with a savvy approach, inserting a detached composite piece of multifunctional ‘furniture’ that determines nooks and areas for kitchen, dining, bathroom, and bedroom. Made of maple
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A full height bow window curves around the back garden-facing wall, allowing natural light to penetrate the length of the space thanks to an intentional lack of partition walls. The top of the plywood structure forms a loft level housing bedroom and study, with an embedded mattress and built-in corner desk. In addition to stairs constructed as part of the plywood form, a playful blue ladder drops from the study to the kitchen. The space above the front door is left open, creating a full-height foyer and enhancing dialogue between the two levels.
The ground floor is paved with red brick tiles commonly used in parks across Shanghai, extending the apartment’s garden outlook to the interior. The same pale blue that paints the interior ladder is used for the exterior metal window frames, connecting the history and origin of the space with its contemporary function.
The project pushes the boundaries of single-room living, and explores the potential of updating outdated homes for a new generation of inhabitants in Shanghai.
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