Case study relating to my problem

In New York City, Manhattan, there are also citizens facing the same problem of having too small a space within the studio apartment. Like us, they want to conserve space, whilst at the same time have the room serve the usage of many different rooms; bedroom, dining room, home office, living room, kitchenette, basically everything one would want and need in an apartment. But because a studio apartment is only one room plus bathroom, it is very hard to fit all those into one room without making it too cramped and stuffy. Whilst some would only have to suffice with a room that can only serve basic needs, there are others who have found solutions to get a room to act as almost 6 different rooms.

Techline Studio is one of those smart ones.

Techline Studio is a company that designs custom furniture and by using that knowledge, they were able to design a studio apartment that fully optimizes its space. This company follows a style that is both functional and versatile, so their furniture is rather multipurpose. For example, in this case study, they built cabinets, around 16" to 24" deep, along the walls that can open up to bedroom, living room, wardrobe, dresser, home office, and dining room. 

This is what the cabinets look like in the apartment. And when they open, you get...

a home office, with some storage for printer or files...or...

 

a dresser with a sliding table, and storage for shoes, jewelry and other miscellaneous items...and when opened even further...

you get a dining table that could serve 2-3 people...

 

it can also open up to reveal a wardrobe with plenty of storage for clothes and shoes and whatnot...

the cabinets can also open up to reveal a bed!

So you can see how Techline Studio makes use of the small living space area. And I believe that the same concept can also be used in Singapore studio or 'shoe-box' apartments to fully optimize its living space...

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Techline Studio: Case study, studio apartment