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The gentle curves of the staircase soften the minimal, rigid lines in the open-plan living space, repeated in the linear sofa by Thai brand and the tactile CH25 amchair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son

bathroom with skylight

The bathroom features terrazzo floor tiles—which have a similar pattern to the material used to construct the fireplace in the living room.

Stairs to Bedroom. Original exposed interior brick. Ships ladder to loft/bedroom. Original loft floor/ceiling. Polished concrete floor below.

Remodeled on a budget of just $35,000, this 355-square-foot apartment uses affordable birch plywood for the flooring, doors, and storage units for a warm feel.

The thin white staircase contains open risers to let natural light pass through.

The stairs are mounted on wheels so that they can be moved out of the way when residents need to access storage.

The dominating textures in the duplex are raw birchwood for the extra large storage units and raw tender koto for the woven wood screens. The birchwood furniture panels were carefully selected in Charonne's remaining wood workshops. Light grey porcelain stoneware tiles were applied on the floor and the light cantiliver staircase was entirely made from steel.

A slim, open-tread staircase contributes to the lightness of the gallery.

The Big Space was updated with new skylights and a roof hatch with a staircase that provides access to the roof.