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...
Domestic Transformer: Accordian Apartment in Hong Kong
The New York Times 1.15.09
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.
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That's absolutely amazing.
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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.
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With those tinted windows it looks like an apartment out of Blade Runner.
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i would love to live this way...
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The tinted light is a neat effect but I think it'd give me a headache long-term.
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Holy crap, I think my brain just exploded...
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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.
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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!
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LOVE IT!!!!
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