Vilnius has an impressive culturalenvironment and magnificent architecture. The city has a large number of beautiful buildings, on the sixth floor of one of which is located, on the design of which specialists from the Inblum studio worked. Architects Laura Malcaite and Dmitry Kudin, representing the studio, faced a difficult task: it was necessary to visually expand a small living space with a total area of 57 sq. m. for an out-of-town client who often visits the capital of Lithuania. Having designated the main emphasis on the functionality of the premises, and having carried out a competent redevelopment, Dmitry and Laura turned its shortcomings into visible advantages. The concept of the dwelling was defined as a loft in the Scandinavian style, interpreted in a minimalist manner. This solution was facilitated by the shape of the apartment without load-bearing internal walls and large panoramic windows.
Before the redevelopment, the living space wasdivided into a living room, a bedroom, which was accessed via a corridor from the front door, and a separate bathroom. The architects managed to overcome this irrational division of space by getting rid of partitions, except for one transverse one, and installing sliding doors (to the bathroom and to the bedroom), uniting all the rooms of the apartment. Technical issues were resolved by integrating engineering systems into furnishings. Thus, the heating radiators were hidden in wide window sills, and the ventilation and air conditioning systems became a single whole with a voluminous kitchen module. A line of floor storage spaces was built along the walls of the open space of the living room, which are continued under the windows by cabinets-window sills. This element organically connected the zones of the loft. A custom-made sofa made of detachable segments can be transformed into an additional double bed if necessary.
The cold light palette is dominated by white andgray with black splashes, achromatic furniture of sparse outlines Simple but expressive finishing materials - whitewashed floorboards, rough concrete - visually expanded the space. A significant part of the ceiling remained uncovered in the plasterboard structure, and the exposed reinforced concrete floor slabs emphasized the "loft" style of the interior. The space is illuminated by cornice lighting and an original floor lamp with an adjustable tilt, creating pleasant and comfortable lighting for the eyes. The bathroom is a real white kingdom of minimalism. Apart from the most necessary, there is not a single unnecessary accessory. Here is the only load-bearing support in the apartment - a round concrete column, the rough surface of which matches the ceiling slabs.
The sterile white open kitchen features a one-piece countertop with a stove and sink, framed by ample cabinets. This area is separated from the living area by a black counter table.
The dining area opens onto a spacious terrace where you can watch the sunset over old Vilnius.
Layout before reconstruction
Layout after reconstruction
Industrial interior design of a small apartment in Vilnius
