Smart Zendo

Diagram of intelligent features in the Smart Zendo apartment.

The floor plan of Smart Zendo before the renovation. The apartment featured two bedrooms, a living space, a kitchen, and a bathroom.

Floor plan of Smart Zendo after the renovation. The apartment now features three bedrooms, with an optional fourth bedroom in the living room and an open plan kitchen.

Looking from the storage hall into the maid's bedroom, which takes the place of the original kitchen.

The TV cabinet in the living room wall features spotlit storage nooks in which precious objects can be displayed.

The open-plan kitchen is adjacent to the living space and features clever storage solutions throughout, including in the bespoke timber bench seats.

The TV cabinet in the living room features a small timber shelf and has been designed according to principles of Feng Shui.

The son's bedroom, like the rest of the apartment, features clever storage solutions. All the furniture is built-in to make the most of the small space.

The bathroom cabinets are crafted from melamine ecological waterproof board, reflecting the use of timber throughout the rest of the interior.

The son's bedroom features a timber platform that is used both as storage and a seat for the desk. The bed sits on the back of this platform and has views over the surrounding landscape.

The inbuilt storage in the master bedroom includes a hidden make-up table. When it is set up, the edge of the bed can be used as a seat.

The master bedroom features smart bespoke storage solutions, including a wardrobe, bedside table, shelving, drawers and a make-up table.

The timber bay window in the master bedroom frames the view of the surrounding hills and offers a space for contemplation.

A folding partition can be used to separate part of the living room to create a fourth bedroom.

The original living room was converted into an open-plan kitchen and dining area with a living room that can be reconfigured into a bedroom. The use of natural materials and the large windows that flood the space with natural light and frame the views make the small space feel bright and airy.

The view from the open plan kitchen into the living room when the coffee table is raised from the floor and set up for a tea ceremony.

When the coffee table is recessed, the living room is an open space with cushions for seating. The large television is balanced by the glass wall, which frames views of the surrounding countryside.

The coffee table in the living room can be elevated when in use and sits flush with the floor when not in use. The owners often use the table for tea ceremonies.

The living room can be completely separated from the open-plan kitchen by closing the timber-and-glass partition. All high-tech features—including the air conditioning unit—are concealed behind timber panels to create a minimal, uncluttered fit-out.