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KAI Architecture Studio first broke traditional boundaries of space with an open layout. This not only makes the previously small space seem more spacious, but also allows natural light to fully penetrate every corner. Especially worth mentioning is that they cleverly designed an open-plan dining kitchen that divides the outdoor space into two courtyards of things. This design not only meets functional needs, but also creates a fluid living space.
Q: How does an open layout guarantee privacy?
Answer: With clever furniture placement and translucent partitions, it is possible to provide appropriate privacy to the different functional areas while maintaining a sense of openness.
In this remodeling project, KAI Construction Studio makes full use of the power of vision. Formed by the wrong movement of the dining kitchen, the sloping diagonal view of the south house and the north room is up to 11 meters long. This design visually transforms the small house into a large house, greatly enhancing the feeling of openness of the space. At the same time, they also designed a semi-arched roof above the dining kitchen, which not only maximizes south-facing lighting, but also directs the view to the two-story platform.
Question: How to create a sense of visual extension in a small space?
Answer: You can extend the view through a mirror, a transparent material, or a false layer design to create a sense of depth of space.
Faced with limited space, KAI Construction Studio adopts a strategy of multifunctional design. For example, a dining kitchen is not only a functional serviceable room, but a living space driven by a dining kitchen. This dining kitchen and south living room and north study together form a large living living room. This design allows limited space to accommodate diverse living needs.
Question: How to implement multifunctional design in a small business model?
Answer: Consider using transformable furniture, concealed storage, or flexible partition systems to realize the versatility of the space.
With a total cost of less than 100 million, KAI Construction Studio has shown extraordinary creativity in the choice of materials. They used cement fiber tiles, common in the countryside, as a material for the extension of the side walls, and the finishing layer of the walls was directly covered with steel mesh, preparing for future climbing plants. The cost of these materials is even a tenth of that of ordinary finishing materials, giving them a unique beauty.
Question: How to choose decoration materials on a low budget?
Answer: Consider reusing old materials, choosing locally common materials, or exploring new eco-friendly materials to save costs and create a unique style.
KAI Architecture Studio cleverly uses color to define space. FOR EXAMPLE, THEY BRUSHED THE SOUTHEAST CORNER WALL OF THE SOUTH ROOM AND THE NORTHWEST CORNER WALL OF THE NORTH ROOM RED, SUGGESTING IT WAS A COMPLETE SOUTH-NORTH LARGE SPACE. The top of the dining kitchen is painted golden yellow to make the space look more lively in the light. This color strategy not only adds visual interest, but also helps to divide the different functional areas.
Q: How do I use color in a small space?
Answer: You can use light colors to increase the sense of space, while using color jumps to divide functional areas or create visual focus.
KAI Construction Studio successfully transformed the 18-story small space into a spacious, flexible and lively home through the use of these five tips in Beijing Chimney House remodeling project, extended vision, multifunctional design, material innovation and color. This case not only provides valuable inspiration for small business transformations, but also shows how to create limitless possibilities under limited conditions. Whether you are a design professional or an ordinary person considering transforming your own small space, believe that these design ideas will inspire you to create a living space that is both practical and beautiful in your own home.
Project Information
Owner: Private
Location: Dongcheng, Beijing
Construction time: 2023-2024
Land area: 60 sqm
Building Size: 53 sqm
Architectural Design: KAI Architecture Studio Atelier KAI Architectes
Interior Design: KAI Architecture Studio Atelier KAI Architectes
Design team: Xie Kai Han Zhao Huai Liu Li Chao Wang Yuanyuan
Photography: Xing Rui
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