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#open plan

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about #open plan

Project • By Habitat ArchitectsApartments

Raw & Warm

Designed for an art collector, Raw & Warm Residence brings art into everyday life rather than treating it as something to be displayed separately. The interior retains the building’s original character through exposed ceilings, visible services, seamless concrete-like flooring and warm wood surfaces, creating a restrained backdrop for the homeowner’s collection. Studio Millspace Studio Millspace Studio Millspace Studio Millspace Studio Millspace Existing partitions were opened up to form a flexible, open-plan living space, where furniture, materials and light define different zones instead of fixed walls. A subtle transition in flooring creates a gallery-like threshold between the shared and private... More

Project • By Yano Aoyama Architecture DesignOffices

Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. Marugame Office

Intervening on the head office of Imabari Shipbuilding’s Marugame Site presented an opportunity to reorganize the working environment of multiple parties involved in the construction of large tankers, formerly scattered across a vast industrial area of 0.88 km².  Nishikawa Masao The initial steps included a thorough analysis of the existing working conditions, including surveys on employees’ career aspirations and satisfaction levels. Regular interviews were also conducted with managers regarding the expected impact of a new facility on staff well-being.  Nishikawa Masao These observations helped to outline a project that focused on reuniting subsidiaries, suppliers, office management and guests under... More

Project • By Natalia Nerantzaki Architect | Interior DesignApartments

Apartment Psyhiko

 Phase One: New floor plan For this charming apartment in Psychiko, Athens  I was asked to redesign the living room while maintaining the existing floor plan as much as possible. The original layout featured a separate entrance hall and a kitchen connected through a hallway that led to the private quarters. The challenge was to create a more open, functional space while preserving the apartment’s unique character. Vasso Paraschi The transformation involved several key interventions: _The door from the private quarters was closed off to improve the kitchen’s configuration _The entrance hall walls were removed to create an open-plan living space _The kitchen was connected directly to the living room area The... More