Shoji Apartment
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A study in materiality, transparency and enclosure, the project is conceived as a prototype for micro living in existing housing stock characterised by a constrained footprint but traditionally generous ceiling heights.
Poky and uncomfortable cellular rooms are replaced by a generous multi functional living space arranged around a translucent sleeping ‘pod’ inspired by Japanese Shoji screens. By cleverly stacking accommodation in a single height volume, additional floor area is conjured to provide a real sense of luxury and design quality in just 29 square metres.
Press/Awards:
RIBA London Awards, 2023 - Winner
RIBA Journal, May 2023
Dezeen Awards, 2022 - Winner
Never Too Small, Nov 2021
Don't Move Improve! 2022 - Shortlisted
Dezeen Awards, 2021 - Longlisted
Dezeen, September 2021
Enki Magazine, Jan/Feb 2022
Elle Decor Japan, March 2022
Fachmagazin, Dec 2021
Leibal, Sept 2021
Completed: 2021
Location:
Belsize Park, LB Camden
Engineering:
Jenson Hunt
Photography:
Stale Eriksen