Apartment

After the big earthquake in Japan on March 3, 2011, the client inherited a sunny plot of land in a residential suburb of Tokyo, Japan. The destruction that was caused by the earthquake forced the client to spend a short period of time living in isolation and as a result, the client is now intent on designing, for the purpose of a peaceful life, a residential apartment for himself and his tenants. Being a typically shy Japanese man, the owner wants the apartments to have privacy, yet at the same time, wants to also promote sociable exchanges between the tenants.  Koichi Torimura Koichi Torimura Koichi Torimura Koichi Torimura The owner wishes to maximize the apartments buildable volume according to the law and build... もっと見る

This spacious apartment is located within a residential tower that symbolizes the rebirth of Milan after the post-war period. Simone Bossi In addition to its external beauty, the tower is renowned for its innovative technical solutions and stands as an icon of modern architecture in the city, representing a landmark in the urban landscape.  Simone Bossi The interior renovation focused on preserving the structural framework while transforming the entire space into an ideal canvas to develop the project.A key element that was retained is a large bichromatic marble circle used as flooring in the living area, representing both a distinctive material and a significant symbolic form.  Simone Bossi Freed from the framin... もっと見る

Two apartments in the Bandeira building: The building housing these apartments is located in Vila Madalena, São Paulo, and was designed by the architectural firm UNA Architects. With a rational floor plan, the 150 sqm apartments originally featured 3 suites, a social area, kitchen, storage room, service bathroom, laundry, powder room, and a balcony/balcony running along almost the entire length of one side of the apartments. Large windows and doors ensure ample natural light in the apartments. André Scarpa André Scarpa André Scarpa André Scarpa André Scarpa Owned by two young siblings, the apartments underwent a partial architectural renovation but a total transformation, a... もっと見る

In the adage ‘home is where the heart is’, individuals yearn to return to their cherished abodes after a demanding day’s labour. This sentiment reflects the deeply ingrained human desire for a place of refuge and comfort, where one can find solace and rejuvenation amidst life’s trials and tribulations. Just as a little bird meticulously constructs its nest, weaving twigs and leaves into a safe haven for its young, so too do parents endeavour to create a sanctuary for their children – a place suffused with warmth, love, and security. It is within this context that our vision for this apartment design takes root, aspiring to cultivate a living space that not only meets the practical needs of our client, Charlotte... もっと見る

This project for the client began at the stage of choosing an apartment for purchase. The advantages of the apartment in the center of Minsk were the panoramic view and an open floor plan, which allowed for a separate bedroom and dressing room despite the relatively small area of ​​51 square meters. Andrey Kot The owner of the apartment is a professional photographer, a creative individual with her own view of the world. She wanted to create a space filled with light, interesting details, and color accents, as she planned to use it not only for living but also for photo shoots. As a result of the planning, the apartment now features an entrance hall, dressing room, bathroom, a photography area with a light window from the bedroom, kit... もっと見る

For this compact 52m² apartment, we proposed the greatest possible integration of the environments, creating, however, the possibility of a subtle separation of the bedroom and bathroom from the other areas, through an iron and corrugated glass partition, with a shrimp-type opening. The balcony was incorporated into the apartment area to allow for the creation of a dining table, as well as a small closet attached to the bedroom. Ricardo Bassetti Ricardo Bassetti Ricardo Bassetti Ricardo Bassetti All the carpentry was designed to make the most of the space possible. Thus, functions such as a bookcase share space with a place to store a ladder for domestic use, the bench in the social area is used as a work space on... もっと見る

Optimizing the home owner's aesthetic personality and bringing more green and most relaxing space are the criteria set out for the architects. Based on a current land-site that is cramped and limited in size (90sqm/floor), the architects have used a variety of solutions from creating floor-through space, omitting unnecessary rooms/space, fully maximizing the beautiful views of the urban township and laying unique green parts (garden stands).  Hoang Le Hoang Le Hoang Le Hoang Le For the Penthouse apartment, a contemporary design style was applied in combination with the use of several selected, classic industrial-style furnitures. The living room, kitchen and dining room were designed connectedly with large sur... もっと見る

This reform poses the challenge of reorganizing a typical apartment from the mid-20th century in Buenos Aires, of minimal dimensions, to adapt it to current times. Bruto Studio Bruto Studio Bruto Studio Bruto Studio With this premise, the separate rooms are integrated according to their function (previously determined), to give rise to a new way of living. Of the living room -for social life-, of the bedroom -for rest- and of the kitchen -as a service-; We move on to an open space where the furniture organizes the interior life.  Bruto Studio Bruto Studio Bruto Studio Bruto Studio The intervention reimagines and updates the way of living in this small space, optimizing the distribution of stora... もっと見る

The project for this apartment, located in the Higienópolis neighborhood in São Paulo, sought to update the space from the perspective of finishes and internal organization, while at the same time recognizing the qualities of the original floor plan of this interesting building from the '60s.  Fran Parente Fran Parente The changes to the floor plan were important. The living room and kitchen were combined through large openings (which can be controlled through sliding doors), as well as part of the first bedroom joining the living room, providing space for an office and a large wine cellar in this multi-functional space. These changes in the social area of the apartment not only contribute to the new functions... もっと見る

The Lobis apartment building in Brixen underwent a fundamental transformation. The upper floor and attic of the four-storey building from the 1960s were demolished and rebuilt in solid wood construction. The ground floor and basement remained unchanged and form the base of the new building. Oliver Jaist Oliver Jaist In addition to the main two-storey apartment, a small granny apartment was created. The walls and ceilings of the extension were prefabricated in CLT and insulated with wood fiber insulation; the silver fir cladding was impregnated with a black paint. The monochrome timber façade stands out visually from the light-colored, plastered base and zones the building. Oliver Jaist Oliver Jaist Oliver Jais... もっと見る

The Scenic House is a space designed for Alice. A domestic space that explores new housing models, advocating for the experience and enjoyment beyond the conventional limits of housing, through a non-hierarchical, flexible, and multifunctional space. - Alberto Amores In 1865, Lewis Carroll wrote about a surreal and magical world. Alice travels through a path composed of a series of fascinating and unusual architectural spaces that she encounters on her adventure in Wonderland. The Scenic House, a 125 sqm apartment in Madrid, fulfils the dreams of an acrobat who envisions a performance space, a large table for sharing, and a personal sanctuary. Alberto Amores  The intervention is clear: to equip the dwelling with a permeab... もっと見る