Knowing how to deal with
small apartments is an important skill that architects need to have these days. The idea is to be able to convey all the coziness and fluidity of a larger place in a space with reduced footage.
One successful example was the
23 m² apartment created for a couple in Taiwan.
Nestspace Design , the company responsible for the project, invested in
carpentry to create customized solutions for the comfort of the residents.
The architects did not worry about creating a simply functional space with the "basics to live in". They captured the essence of the residents, their tastes and
hobbies to personalize the environment and incorporate this in the best way possible into the project.
The
L-shaped kitchen integrated into the space may seem like a bad strategy considering the limited space, but the dynamic created by the architects was to create a more intimate and delimited environment with enough space for one person to cook while the other can reach in to get something from the cupboard.
To create more space, the architects opted for
lighter tones and a
more minimalist décor , which is in keeping with the apartment's "less is more" approach.
Cross ventilation was a simple but powerful approach to solving a potential circulation problem that could arise due to the size of the space. The residents made their personal preferences very clear: music lovers with a vinyl and CD collection, one of their wishes was to have a safe place to store their treasures. So,
long cabinets made of wood practically occupied the walls from end to end, with the ladder also serving as an ally to store some items.
This was important information given to the architects, who were also able to incorporate vinyl into the decor - in a harmonious and delicate way, so as not to contrast with a very
retro style. In the living room, it served as a decorative adornment for the rack.
