Bedroom

At night, the living-dining area converts into the primary bedroom.

Graham Hill, a sustainability advocate whose TED talks have delved into the benefits of living small, put his own lessons into practice at his 350-square-foot apartment, which he shares with his partner and two dogs. Quick transitions, like drawing the FilzFelt curtain, convert the living space into a bedroom.

Elements of traditional Mexican crafts were incorporated with furniture and decor created by renowned designers in Mexico, including: wool felt carpets by Dejate Querer; bathroom sinks by ceramist Perla Valtierra; room accessories by Lagos del Mundo; bed and sofa cushions by 1/8 Takamura; and glass lamps by Nouvel Studio. Of course, mob’s own carpentry shop custom designed the furniture in all the rooms. The Hotel Presidente Intercontinental Cozumel #designmilk

The Hotel Presidente Intercontinental Cozumel #designmilk

An affordable Manhattan triplex might seem the stuff of real estate fantasy. That’s why attorney René Roupinian jumped on the apartment despite the fact that the square footage of its three combined levels was less than that of some studios. "It was so different from anything I had seen. It felt really spacious because of the high ceilings, and it had exposed brick on both sides," René recalls. "I just said, ‘Oh my god, I love this apartment.’"

Architecture and design by Workshop APD