Domestic Transformer: Accordian Apartment in Hong Kong The New York Times 1.15.09

Nicknamed Domestic Transformer, Architect Gary Chang's small Hong Kong apartment can be manipulated into 24 different layouts within the 344-square-foot space. The New York Times shows us how an immense collection of sliding wall units, fold-down tables & chairs and a hydraulic Murphy bed made the tiny space into a multi-functional masterpiece...

The large windows are yellow-tinted — washing the apartment in an odd sunny glow, reflected in the shiny black granite floor. By moving different walls and folding furniture, Chang can reveal a massive wall of books and storage, a large Duravit tub, a small kitchen, a steam shower, a video game room, a bedroom, library and even a hammock.

Read all about Chang's apartment: 24 Rooms Tucked Into One and see all the photos in theslideshow.

Pics: Marcel Lam

Comments (9)

That's absolutely amazing.

Fan-freaking-tastic. Why don't they do this in RVs? I mean, this is ultra swanky, but a more stripped down version of this could be copied into any number of studio apts or other small spaces.

With those tinted windows it looks like an apartment out of Blade Runner.

i would love to live this way...

The tinted light is a neat effect but I think it'd give me a headache long-term.

Holy crap, I think my brain just exploded...

ECB - totally!

The lighting is admittedly odd, but in a city, you are rarely home when the sun is shining! At night - this would hardly be noticeable.

Go, go gadget! I love the murphy bed/sofa across from the flat screen tv. And the remote control bidet cracks me up...think of the fun you could have with unsuspecting guests!