Inspired by the urban, cosmopolite vibe of Shanghai,
SKEW Collaborative redesigned the
Wulumuqi Road Apartment.
Located at the top-floor of a residential building, the flat, a dull
and rigid living space with industrial influences suffered several
design transformations to become this dynamic, super-sophisticated home.
The core of it remains simple but there are a couple of distinctive new
elements that caught our eye: the minimalist furniture, the openness
and last, but not least, the edgy geometry displayed throughout the
loft. The apartment’s addition, an attic, was completely renewed. It now
accommodates the bedroom and a more private study area.
The
overall challenge was to enlarge the space and create a modern
atmosphere. Extrapolating design and architectural possibilities, the
team responsible with the renewal of the flat played with the attic’s
angular geometry and figured out a way to create a unitary living space
by putting the roof’s geometric pattern into the ceiling, walls and
staircase, display a series of overlapping triangles.
“This project
connects more deeply to the socio-economic roots of its surroundings by
searching out the old generation of trades and craftsmen who could not
only put their skills to good use, but also rebuild with recycled
materials from a city undergoing rapid demolition and transformation.”
