Inspired by the owner’s dream of a zen & minimalist way of living, Arti Studio transformed a small apartment into a compact living space with Ryokan serenity.
Minding the apartment's strict limitations and limited spaces, the architects make use of every available space and highlight the plus point from this living space, the view. The site overlooks a wide green garden, a rare oasis on a desert of buildings. Touched by nature, the architects used woods to frame the view as if it is a painting. Light play is also used to make the view stand out. Every activity done near the window looks like silhouettes, a living part of the painting.
The goal is to create a spacious space that encourages interaction. The existing kitchen, isolated from the dining and living room, was dark and disconnected. As a solution, the architects tore down a wall and built up a 2-way bar that functions as a kitchen extension and multifunctional island breakfast table. It’s a contemporary nod to a local Indonesian element called “warung.” This open space allows everyone in the kitchen, living, and dining room to interact. Committed to the theme, the kitchen pillar is also a framing repetition.
As a result, the view can be seen from almost every room, it even welcomes you upon entrance. A transition from the busy city to a zen home, a place to take off your shoes and put on your comfy home sandals, the entrance is a moody hall. Step forward twice on the wooden levels before sitting in the dining area. Then, step down to the living room. These levels and the zen footsteps sound remind us to slow down and move mindfully.
Too many activities yet too little space. To accommodate every need, the architects designed multifunctional pieces of furniture, for instance: the master bedroom’s wooden frame also functions as a bed mat and storage. The headboard space can also be used as a side table, which elongates into a makeup/ study table. The guest room doubles up as a flexible space—its foldable mattress & extra pillows can be stored below the tatami. In the living room, the credenza TV table also elongates as the living area credenza that doubles up as a seat. Every space, down to the last detail, becomes functional.
Inspired by the owner’s dream of a zen & minimalist way of living, Arti Studio transformed a small apartment into a compact living space with Ryokan serenity.
Minding the apartment's strict limitations and limited spaces, the architects make use of every available space and highlight the plus point from this living space, the view. The site overlooks a wide green garden, a rare oasis on a desert of buildings. Touched by nature, the architects used woods to frame the view as if it is a painting. Light play is also used to make the view stand out. Every activity done near the window looks like silhouettes, a living part of the painting.
The goal is to create a spacious space that encourages interaction. The existing kitchen, isolated from the dining and living room, was dark and disconnected. As a solution, the architects tore down a wall and built up a 2-way bar that functions as a kitchen extension and multifunctional island breakfast table. It’s a contemporary nod to a local Indonesian element called “warung.” This open space allows everyone in the kitchen, living, and dining room to interact. Committed to the theme, the kitchen pillar is also a framing repetition.
As a result, the view can be seen from almost every room, it even welcomes you upon entrance. A transition from the busy city to a zen home, a place to take off your shoes and put on your comfy home sandals, the entrance is a moody hall. Step forward twice on the wooden levels before sitting in the dining area. Then, step down to the living room. These levels and the zen footsteps sound remind us to slow down and move mindfully.
Too many activities yet too little space. To accommodate every need, the architects designed multifunctional pieces of furniture, for instance: the master bedroom’s wooden frame also functions as a bed mat and storage. The headboard space can also be used as a side table, which elongates into a makeup/ study table. The guest room doubles up as a flexible space—its foldable mattress & extra pillows can be stored below the tatami. In the living room, the credenza TV table also elongates as the living area credenza that doubles up as a seat. Every space, down to the last detail, becomes functional.
Inspired by the owner’s dream of a zen & minimalist way of living, Arti Studio transformed a small apartment into a compact living space with Ryokan serenity.
Minding the apartment's strict limitations and limited spaces, the architects make use of every available space and highlight the plus point from this living space, the view. The site overlooks a wide green garden, a rare oasis on a desert of buildings. Touched by nature, the architects used woods to frame the view as if it is a painting. Light play is also used to make the view stand out. Every activity done near the window looks like silhouettes, a living part of the painting.
The goal is to create a spacious space that encourages interaction. The existing kitchen, isolated from the dining and living room, was dark and disconnected. As a solution, the architects tore down a wall and built up a 2-way bar that functions as a kitchen extension and multifunctional island breakfast table. It’s a contemporary nod to a local Indonesian element called “warung.” This open space allows everyone in the kitchen, living, and dining room to interact. Committed to the theme, the kitchen pillar is also a framing repetition.
As a result, the view can be seen from almost every room, it even welcomes you upon entrance. A transition from the busy city to a zen home, a place to take off your shoes and put on your comfy home sandals, the entrance is a moody hall. Step forward twice on the wooden levels before sitting in the dining area. Then, step down to the living room. These levels and the zen footsteps sound remind us to slow down and move mindfully.
Too many activities yet too little space. To accommodate every need, the architects designed multifunctional pieces of furniture, for instance: the master bedroom’s wooden frame also functions as a bed mat and storage. The headboard space can also be used as a side table, which elongates into a makeup/ study table. The guest room doubles up as a flexible space—its foldable mattress & extra pillows can be stored below the tatami. In the living room, the credenza TV table also elongates as the living area credenza that doubles up as a seat. Every space, down to the last detail, becomes functional.
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