Urban Cocoon Apartment by Bean Buro
Bean Buro has designed a 1,200 sqft apartment located in Happy Valley / Hong Kong overlooking the race course, for a couple and their new born child.
Description
The concept for the space grew in the form of cocoons, adapted for each living area to become a sacred space. Each of the zones are adapted and custom designed to respond to the needs of the family. Everyday activities such as reading a book or taking a nap become a special moment as the members of the apartment can nest in those personal nooks and crannies.
After carefully studying the site, we decided to locate the ?cocoons? such as bedrooms and study where they could have access to the best views. This would also allow plenty of natural light in, as it was essential for the family to feel at ease in the areas in which they would be spending most of their time. A light timber finish is used to clad the inside of the bedroom and living area cocoons. As we advance in transitionary spaces such as the entrance and hallway, these materials change to a calming grey paint finish. Slatted bookshelves with integrated hooks for coats and hats are used as dividers between those spaces. The palette for the design takes its inspiration from traditional Japanese architecture in which light wood is widely used to create a warm and soothing atmosphere.
Other materials for this project include copper, leather ceramic tiles, and sometimes marble. All these finishes were selected in neutral tones as to fit in a ...
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