How to make a small space of 27 floors into a comfortable and comfortable home in earth-filled Beijing? A renovation project “Window House” in Chaoyang District gives an amazing answer. By cleverly using the window structure, the designers not only solved the problem of light and ventilation, but also created a multifunctional space, demonstrating the limitless possibilities of small-scale transformation. Let's walk into this smart “window house” and explore its design mysteries.

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First, clever cracking of space dilemmas

THE ORIGINAL 27-SQUARE-THREE-ROOM ONE-BEDROOM APARTMENT IS FACING SEVERE SPACE LIMITATIONS:
1. Room division is promoted, space utilization is low
2. Interior sills and high sills limit window size
3. Poor indoor lighting and ventilation

What innovative approaches have designers taken to address these challenges?

Second, horizontal L-shaped wooden structure: the birth of multifunctional space

At the heart of the design is the construction of a horizontal L-shaped wooden structure, a move that brought several surprises:
1. Connect two south-facing bay windows and add a central light box to create a 6.5m long window
2. Extends multi-purpose areas such as seating, desks, storage and tatami rooms
3. Transform structural weaknesses into design highlights for multiple use scenarios

How does this design improve the practicality and flexibility of the space? Let's delve deeper.

3. Flexible design to meet the needs of 90 rear homeowners

Homeowners are a post-90s couple who want the space to be as flexible and open as possible. Designers meet their needs in the following ways:
1. An elevated tatami room is set up on one side of the living room for tea drinking, sitting and relaxing
2. Concealed Folding Curtain Turns Tatami Area Into Second Bedroom
3. Open LDK integrated layout connected kitchen, restaurant and living room

How does this flexible design meet the changing lifestyles of young people?

IV. HARMONIC RESONANCE OF MATERIALS AND LIGHT

Designers are equally enthusiastic about the choice of materials and the use of light:
1. Solid wood grilles, curtains and vertical wood grain create a level of space
2. A light box wrapped in handmade paper creates an oriental aesthetic atmosphere
3. Natural materials such as walnut wood, handmade red brick create a warm texture

How do these elements work together to create a comfortable and pleasant living environment? Let's get to the bottom of it.

5. Intelligent design of functional partition

Window House implements reasonable functional partitioning within a limited space:
1. Open LDK layout connected kitchen, restaurant and living room
2. Tatami room with rest and storage
3. Minimalist design of desk area for increased focus
4th. Black and white contrast clearly divides the still area

How does this way of partitioning meet the diverse needs of modern life?

6. Be creative in the details

Several details in the project highlight the craftsmanship of the designer:
1. Blacksmith Hand Forged Curtain Rod
2. Frosted glass square hole design on bedroom door
3. Versatile use of multifunctional wooden structures

How do these details enhance the overall living experience? Let's taste the details.

The remodeling case of “Window House” shows how unlimited possibilities can be created in a limited space of 27 floors. With clever use of window construction, versatile design and careful selection of materials, the 27-storey small house is transformed into the ideal home for comfortable living. This project not only addresses actual housing needs, but also interprets the poetry of modern urban life with its unique aesthetic perspective. It inspires us to rethink the potential of space, giving life and vitality to every inch of space with creativity and intelligence.

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Project Name: Window House - From Window to Home
Project Type: Residential Renovation
Designer: House designed studio
Project Design：2024.01
Year of completion: 2024.06
Design Team: Shing Jie, Lee Ko Jin
Project Address: Chaoyang District, Beijing
Building Size: 27 sqm
Photo copyright: Li-Ming Fang
Material: Walnut laminated board, handmade red brick, tile
Sofa: PAPA fabric from Danish brand Kvadrat
DINING TABLE: STRAIGHT
Dining chair: Link
FLOOR LAMP: IKEA ISJAKT
CARPET: IKEA BRONDEN

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