This 151-Square-Foot Paris Apartment Takes Inspiration From 1920s Ocean Liners

""The apartment can even sleep up to four people, thanks to a convertible sofa," he adds."

""The idea was to create something like a cabin on a ship," he says."

""As adults, we don't want to climb a ladder to go to bed," says Christiaen."

""It adds drama," Christiaen explains."

A central birch-plywood module contains the kitchen and, behind a pocket door, the bathroom, while structurally supporting a mezzanine bedroom. Mechanical functions are concealed within the module to preserve an open feel in the rest of the apartment. The staircase functions as a piece of furniture and architecture, combining the first four wooden steps with storage and office integration, then transitioning to an open white-metal section that transmits light. The mezzanine includes a built-in headboard with storage and soft wall lighting to create an intimate alcove. A convertible sofa expands sleeping capacity to accommodate up to four people.

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