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COVID-19 highlighted how fragile us and our environment are, needing a fundamental shift in design concept and use of space and this newly renovated apartment is reinterpreted for a couple’s post-pandemic use. The project used environmentally responsible materials to create a sense of luxury and demonstrated good design goes beyond expensive materials.

The apartment is modestly sized and the key concept was to utilize space effectively while creating a sense of openness. It aims to create a flexible environment but calm yet energizing, with multiple functions and pockets of private space by an open-plan layout with nodes, working with existing structure to free up the space.

The design centered around the dining space: the heart of the home. Custom cabinetry supports the flexible use of the dining table and connects it to the rest of the apartment. The design emphasizes a juxtaposition of clean lines with high-quality materials and plays on transparency and opacity.

The outcome is an apartment that effectively utilizes space to create openness and flexibility, while keeping it calm and energizing for the inhabitants. The use of environmentally responsible materials and simple, carefully selected elements adds a sense of luxury to the space. The result is a well-informed and high-quality design that proves good design is not just about using expensive materials.

The apt. is reinterpreted.