Sunday, January 18, 2009

Fantastic multi-use apartment in Hong Kong


If you haven't seen this, you must check out an article from last week's NYT on a Hong Kong architect's multi-purpose apartment. It's only 344 (!) square feet. He uses sliding walls and light mobile furniture to create 24 different configurations – from spa room with a full bath to dining room to kitchen to media center. What an amazing job. It's also the best use of those cool sliding bookshelves I remember from my corporate days.

What I love about living in a small space is the creative problem solving. You start from the main objective – I want to be able to work, relax and entertain. And then work backwards. You also have to be on the hunt for things that can play multiple roles. This is definitely one of the file.

Hat tip [NY Times]

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