LOFT IN WAN CHAI | francesco sacconi
REFURBISHMENT Hong Kong / Hong Kong / 2015
By opening up a formerly cramped flat in the centre of the city's bustling Wan Chai district, an architect let the space speak for itself.
"Everything was about finding the right balance," he says. "We wanted to find a way to make the kitchen big without killing the proportion of the space."
The flat is full of subtle space-saving features, such as a cutting board that fits over the sink, and a shallow work desk that stands alongside a wall. And while the sofa is small, it has a stunning view.
By opening up a formerly cramped flat in the centre of the city's bustling Wan Chai district, an architect let the space speak for itself. "Everything was about finding the right balance," he says. "We wanted to find a way to make the kitchen big without killing the proportion of the space." The flat is full of subtle space-saving features, such as a cutting board that fits over the sink, and a shallow work desk that stands alongside a wall. And while the sofa is small, it has a stunning...
- Year 2015
- Work started in 2015
- Work finished in 2015
- Main structure Reinforced concrete
- Client Private
- Contractor Joinwell Multiplex (6/F, Siu Fung Building, 9 Tin Lok Lane, Wan Chai, tel: 2832 9022)
- Status Completed works
- Type Apartments / Single-family residence / Interior Design / Lofts/Penthouses
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