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Living small - Alan Chu
Sun, 11 Aug 2013
I found this compact São Paulo apartment designed by Brazilian architect Alan Chu and had to share. It's got micro square footage but Alan made such great use of limited space. A single wall was converted into storage for both the kitchen and living room, which kept the majority of those spaces free for basic furnishings. I think he and the owner like subway tiles. :) The spiral staircase is compact and a gorgeous architectural feature. Overall, a really cool space. (Via Casa Vogue Brasil)
Reader Comments (13)
I would have assumed that tile was painted brick if I had only seen the photo of it behind the sofa.
These ideas are gorgeous! I particularly love the bedroom (is that a chair!?).
Brilliant, unique ideas. I love it.
Great use of space. The architect did an amazing job of maximizing space without having it look cluttered. I love the neutral tones with pops of red!
No tables. No chairs. Only a ginormous beige sofa. Why bother with the kitchen, then? Usually, architects are fantastic at designing real living spaces. Sadly, this is just a great glossy photo, or two.
A very smart compact flat.
The elegant floor upstairs doesn't go very well with a little rough wooden furniture, but I do like this place.
Gahh!! Can't get enough of mesh chairs! Also totally digging small/compact space living! :)
Very clever use of space...and colours!
Where's the toilet????
@Coozeecooza - it's on the second level next to the bedroom
@Unhipster - architects don't furnish spaces. and I imagine they'd prefer less furniture in their spaces for photo shoots in order to really show off the details.
love it. sure, there isn't a table for dining. the kitchen/entertainment combo is really pretty, and is so efficient. personally, we are more of a lounge in the living room or go outside for eating type, so it doesn't bother me a bit. so often it doesn't get used, so in a small space, why bother?
Love it, Love it. I wish I could live in such a efficient space. Especially loving the red SMEG
The correct spelling is Sao Paulo.
OOPS! Thanks CM!