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House NA by Sou Fujimoto Architects
House NA by Sou Fujimoto Architects
Moriyama House by Ryue Nishizawa
Moriyama House by Ryue Nishizawa
The sliding pantry cabinet doubles as a room divider when fully extended, separating the kitchen from the bedrooms.
The sliding pantry cabinet doubles as a room divider when fully extended, separating the kitchen from the bedrooms.
Ample storage is provided in the kitchen area and the steps leading up to the bed.
Ample storage is provided in the kitchen area and the steps leading up to the bed.
Hidden storage and flexible living are prioritized in this modern apartment of just 500 square feet in Taipei. Clever space-saving strategies and smart style choices by Taiwanese firm KC Design Studio created a chic, multifunctional home. The pegboard wall makes it easy for client Mr. Xiao to reorganize whenever needed. Anchoring the office is a chic Paulistano lounge chair by Objekto in the corner.
Hidden storage and flexible living are prioritized in this modern apartment of just 500 square feet in Taipei. Clever space-saving strategies and smart style choices by Taiwanese firm KC Design Studio created a chic, multifunctional home. The pegboard wall makes it easy for client Mr. Xiao to reorganize whenever needed. Anchoring the office is a chic Paulistano lounge chair by Objekto in the corner.
The couple added a comfortable seating area with a tufted banquette in the corner, custom-built by their contractor. The pendant over the table is from Lulu and Georgia, and the chairs are from All Modern.
The couple added a comfortable seating area with a tufted banquette in the corner, custom-built by their contractor. The pendant over the table is from Lulu and Georgia, and the chairs are from All Modern.
An outdoor shower was installed in the space between the home's two boxes, as an unexpected sanctuary.
An outdoor shower was installed in the space between the home's two boxes, as an unexpected sanctuary.
The shared kitchen and dining space opens to a courtyard. The couple wanted to capitalize on L.A.'s sunny weather.
The shared kitchen and dining space opens to a courtyard. The couple wanted to capitalize on L.A.'s sunny weather.
A small staircase separates the kitchen from the living space. "When you have two young kids, they never leave your side. Suddenly a 1,200-square-foot home feels even smaller,
A small staircase separates the kitchen from the living space. "When you have two young kids, they never leave your side. Suddenly a 1,200-square-foot home feels even smaller,
The living room sits between a courtyard on one side and a patio on the other. A series of windows and layers makes the space feel larger.
The living room sits between a courtyard on one side and a patio on the other. A series of windows and layers makes the space feel larger.
A view of the open plan living space inspired by Jens RIsoms Danish childhood. Risom Library chairs from the early 1960s surround the dining table.
A view of the open plan living space inspired by Jens RIsoms Danish childhood. Risom Library chairs from the early 1960s surround the dining table.
The Risoms used the semi-custom Space Theory for their kitchen design, and Tom and carpenter Chris Mascola installed the pre-assembled pieces in place. Space Theory was founded in 2019 by kitchen design company Henrybuilt.
The Risoms used the semi-custom Space Theory for their kitchen design, and Tom and carpenter Chris Mascola installed the pre-assembled pieces in place. Space Theory was founded in 2019 by kitchen design company Henrybuilt.
The bookcase that separates the communal living space from the bedrooms is made of 12" x 10" x 30" and 60” plywood boxes.
The bookcase that separates the communal living space from the bedrooms is made of 12" x 10" x 30" and 60” plywood boxes.
After: Painting the knotty pine walls helped add a more historic feel to the house, as seen in the dining room, which is decorated with antique and vintage furnishings.
After: Painting the knotty pine walls helped add a more historic feel to the house, as seen in the dining room, which is decorated with antique and vintage furnishings.
After: A bed for two occupies a new skylit nook on the second floor, further highlighted by its blue paint.
After: A bed for two occupies a new skylit nook on the second floor, further highlighted by its blue paint.
A vintage apron front sink now anchors the kitchen, with new cabinetry, drawer pulls by Linnea, and honed granite countertops.
A vintage apron front sink now anchors the kitchen, with new cabinetry, drawer pulls by Linnea, and honed granite countertops.
“We take houses built in the ’70s, ’80s, or ’90s, and we make them look like the 1870s or 1880s or 1890s,” explains Jack Alessio Pretto of Retroject Projects.
“We take houses built in the ’70s, ’80s, or ’90s, and we make them look like the 1870s or 1880s or 1890s,” explains Jack Alessio Pretto of Retroject Projects.
With the addition of a curtain, a niche above the hallway will become a guest sleeping area. The chair is from IKEA.
With the addition of a curtain, a niche above the hallway will become a guest sleeping area. The chair is from IKEA.

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