Dividing a 300-Square-Foot Parisian Studio Into Four Parts? Lean On Low-Slung Furniture and Tons of Mirrors

"The aim was to integrate all the functions of daily life into a compact, completely open studio. Both trained as architects, and their background is reflected in the interiors of this space. Their professional training guides them towards a certain structural approach that enabled them to organize the apartment in an airy, streamlined way."

"The studio was divided into four smaller squares: a kitchen, a dining room/office, a living area, and a sleeping area. The first also functions as a conduit. It's now a space you enter and pass through. It's not just for cooking, as it was before the renovation."

"Separated from the kitchen by a low wall, the sleeping area embodies what the duo calls their architectonic vision for the apartment. We wanted all the different spaces to be connected, with all of them open to each other but still having their separate functions."

A compact studio apartment in Paris's 10th arrondissement showcases innovative space planning by Ono Studio, an architecture duo. The owner purchased the 1970s building primarily for its unobstructed views and distinctive architectural features, including a marble lobby and sculptural staircase. The renovation divides the 300-square-foot space into four interconnected functional zones: kitchen, dining/office, living area, and sleeping area. Each zone remains visually open while maintaining distinct purposes. The design prioritizes light penetration throughout the apartment and creates fluid transitions between spaces. The kitchen functions as both a cooking area and circulation corridor, while the sleeping area demonstrates the architects' commitment to connected yet separate functional spaces.

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