Transformer Loft

Year
2011
Structure
Apartment
Style
Modern
View through the depth of the apartment with sleeping area open. Custom designed furniture by Robert Garneau.
View through the depth of the apartment with sleeping area open. Custom designed furniture by Robert Garneau.
The western sun pours in while the large moving wall begins to enclose the sleeping area.
The western sun pours in while the large moving wall begins to enclose the sleeping area.
Sliding wall partially encloses bedroom, with custom designed track light fixtures above.
Sliding wall partially encloses bedroom, with custom designed track light fixtures above.
Backside of white sliding wall is clad in walnut veneer.
Backside of white sliding wall is clad in walnut veneer.

From Studio Garneau + Architecture Workshop

The Transformer project is a corner unit studio apartment transformed into a flexible modern loft. A clean and simple haven of light and space was the goal, visually unencumbered by possessions while providing the hyper-functionality required to make daily living both pleasurable and effortless.
Project scope included a home office with extensive library, a private bedroom area, separate space for the occasional overnight guest, an entry “mud-room” that could accommodate shoes and other accessories, while also allowing for the entire apartment to open up for maximum entertaining space.

Built-in millwork creates a calm white backdrop throughout, revealing a contrasting lush walnut interior within. Cabinets stretch from floor to ceiling, maximizing use of space, folding, sliding, and responding to different needs. Sliding a wall carves a bedroom from the living room, while revealing a library. Tilting down a wall-bed unveils a walnut clad sleeping area complete with bedside niches. Tiled washroom walls open to expose laundry hampers and linen closets.

Pressing a button converts a table into a kitchen island, complete with secret compartments inside.

Wheeled benches provide additional storage, as do custom sofas, which combine to create another bed for guests.