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The goal of the renovation is to create a playful and functional space. My intention was to make use of the ceiling height and craft a timeless environment through the use of different materials. I aim to optimize the layout by combining five modular spaces where they can be open but also partially off when needed. I am Pierre, I am the founder of Pierre Studio in Paris and southwest of France. I live in this apartment with my boyfriend who is a fashion digital designer. Never too small magazine issue one, jam-packed with stories, surprises, ideas and inspiration, all with you city dwellers in mind. Step into the world of Atoma where romanticism, artisanal craftsmanship and Italian flair are distilled into jewel box like apartments. Visit the studio of Ramesh Mario Nithyendran where Barbie, big cats and Buddhas inspire his colorful creations. 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The previous owner combined two separate apartments together so the kitchen was one end of the apartment and the bathroom was on the other. I was strongly influenced by the proportion of European architecture and the absence of furniture which is common in Japanese minimalist designs. I removed all of the interior walls to create a large open space. The living space, the kitchen and office are placed in the center of the apartment. The bathroom and toilet are compact at the ends of the apartment. The elevated mezzanine can be accessed from the office via a retractable pine staircase. This neighborhood is a peaceful place away from the hostel and bustle of Paris. The building was built in 1905 as a brewery. Later in the century it was changed to a residential building and four more floors were added. The entrance is located at the end of the apartment. Under the mezzanine we added some storage for shoes and has a lot of storage even for a compact space. It was important to have a toilet that is separated from the bathroom so guests can use it without having to enter the private areas. A tall storage unit was made for coats and bike helmets. Along the other wall we add a low storage unit for other general items. We used it to store documents, board games and where we stored the hammock. The living room is open and bright in contrast to the entrance. We spend a lot of time here so it was important for us to have a cozy and bright spot. We bought a second-hand sofa from Muji and we often move it around the space depending on the occasion. We actually decided to make the window and the surround the same height as the sofa in order to create a uniform line in the living room. As I lived in Brazil it was important to keep an area for the hammock to read a book or sleep swinging. One of the columns are the hook to hang the hammock. The hammock goes all the way to the office where the other hook is placed. I like to have my kitchen as a single module along the wall. It helps when you have two or more people helping to prepare meals and set up the tables. The kitchen is from IKEA with some modifications to make it fit perfectly lengthwise. All of the kitchen appliances are integrated. I like the fact that there is a bookshelf in the kitchen area as it makes the functions of this space fun. All tiles in the apartment are identical because I want to have a continuous look throughout the apartment. Behind the sink we create a tile recessed area to dry our dishes. The perspective between the two columns is theatrical. The lamp takes place center stage in the middle and gives a spotlight that draws you into the dining table. We think that plasterwork is an ideal way to create integrated furniture at low cost. We have spots for our plants, our books, vases and our watering can. A section of the kitchen can be moved and conceals a trompe l'oeil door. When this section of the kitchen is removed it can be moved around the apartment. It allows access to the bathroom without guests having to pass through the bedroom. A white curtain at the entrance to the bedroom is reminiscent of the ones in the living room. We decided to have an open system where we can close it off using the curtains. Two windows give an alternating light source throughout the day. Walking into the bedroom is a bit of a surprise with the walls also in a bright yellow and khaki. Beside the bed we have two floating metal shelves which are made by Teabox. By night the orange from the bathroom adds a third color to the palette. We designed the bathroom to have a similar feel as the bedroom. The bathroom doesn't have any window so we create a large circular window between the bathroom and the bedroom to borrow some of the natural light. We enhance the tiles using a colored joint which is the same color as the ceiling. It's also an easy way to make these cheap tiles look great. On one side of the bathroom we left the ceiling height for a removable cloth drying rack. It can be lowered and lifted up using a rope system so it doesn't take up much space in the apartment. From the living room there is an office where we can work from home. We made sure there were two desks for both of us. The office space can transform into a bedroom when guests stay over. Having clear division of private and office space was important to create an office atmosphere when we work from home. From here you also have a great view of the bamboo garden in the courtyard. The elevated mezzanine can be accessed from the office via a retractable pine staircase. Upstairs there is a large bed that welcomes a guest. We designed a platform for the bed and space around it to put personal effects. The round mezzanine windows provide a touch of softness and continuity to the space. When designing a small space it is also important to optimize the space according to the needs of the owner. Personally for me I want to make it playful. The more playful the better. Making a compact space pleasant is a proof that we can comfortably coexist in a city like Paris which is the densest in Europe while maximizing our natural and communal space. Thanks for watching. If you're an architect or designer with a project we could feature please share it with us at nevertosmall.com submissions