Our website is constantly being discussedpossibilities of redeveloping a one-room living space into a studio. And this time we propose to touch upon this topic once again using the example of reconstruction in Reykjavik.
Until recently, this was small, butthe modern premises, where every thing was in its place and pleasing to the eye, were in a deplorable state. And only thanks to the picturesque view of the central square with its sights, it was decided to begin a major renovation in this one on the second floor.
Let's look at the most significant changeslayouts that made the apartments wider, more comfortable and more functional. There is only one apartment on each floor of the building, and each stairwell has access to , which cannot be accessed from the apartment.
This balcony had previously presented nointerest until the designers took advantage of the opportunity to join it to the apartment. This allowed for the creation of another entrance with a huge window overlooking the backyard and the sea coast. Another plus was that after these changes, the kitchen became more spacious and brighter.
The subsequent redevelopment was even morelarge-scale. Almost all the walls were demolished and replaced with steel beams. The windows were significantly enlarged, and the simple balconies were replaced with French ones with a glazed bay window, floor and roof. If previously the apartment was divided into several rooms, then the new solution was the idea of an open plan with a conditional separation of the bedroom using sliding elements. The suspended ceiling performs several functions at once: it hides the steel beams and sliding elements, divides the room, and provides unlimited opportunities for playing with light.
The interior of a one-room studio apartment is alsohas undergone changes. After increasing the size of the apartment with the help of a glazed bay window and using the balcony as a new entrance, it remains quite small - only 52 sq. m. Therefore, in order to visually expand the space, white is used in the interior. All cabinets are painted glossy and installed quite high. The absence of handles makes the design even simpler and more perfect.
The floors throughout the apartment are laid with grey-brown tiles measuring 60x60 cm from Casa Dolce Case.
Thus, the result was a small one with an original design.
The project was carried out by the Norwegian studio Gudmundur Jonsson Arkitektkontor.
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