11-13-08livework1.jpgWe're always interested in how people integrate workspace into their homes, so when we spotted this live/work apartment renovation on the Slow Home, we were intrigued. Kariouk Architecture combined two 600-square-foot apartments into one big space, fitting storage pieces and desks with casters so that furniture can be easily rearranged to accommodate the homeowners' changing needs…

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Almost everything in the apartment is exposed rather than hidden, including the glass-walled bathroom (fitted with blinds for privacy). Movable, linen-backed glass screens act as room dividers.

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Both Kariouk Architecture and the "4D Apartment Renovation" are located in Ontario, Canada. The space has been featured in Canadian House & Home, Canadian Architect, and other publications. For more information, see Kariouk's site and the Slow Home's article.

Photos: The Slow Home/Kariouk Architecture