Small Studio Apartment in Rio Designed With Multifunction in Mind

Cité Arquitetura designed a 344-square-foot (32m2) studio condominium in Rio de Janeiro for a shopper that required not solely a spot to stay however to additionally work. To make it occur, the design group needed to make each sq. inch work whereas incorporating furnishings that pulled a number of duties. The result’s Studio Mescla, a snug spot for dwelling, entertaining, and dealing at dwelling.

One of many most important furnishings was the mattress, a bit designed in collaboration with LZ Studio, that’s the focus of the area. The mattress was created to adapt to the proprietor’s wants all through the day with numerous backrests that may transfer round for various features.

Moreover the mattress, the one items of furnishings required had been the eating desk, a few chairs, and a lounge chair. The ceiling was hand-painted to imitate the look of graph paper for added texture and visible enchantment, whereas the lengthy wall was clad in inexperienced lacquered panels for a pop of coloration.

The eating desk works as a desk in the course of the day or as extra kitchen counter area when wanted. The wall-mounted TV could be watched from the mattress or used for work functions whereas seated on the desk. The built-in storage cupboards characteristic a decrease part that provides additional seating when extra individuals are over.

Photographs by A+R Fotografia.

Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in pictures from SCAD and might normally be discovered trying to find classic wares, doing New York Instances crossword puzzles in pen, or transforming playlists on Spotify.