2015年4月1日星期三

opportunity & solution


Rotating/Foldable furnishing.

this is a sofa bed.


-Opportunity

for the bed. we will keep it to normal bed . so it is suitable for elderly and is comfortable (high quality bed).



-Solution

the idea of rotating furniture will be used for other part of the studio,  such as rotating TV to entertain the resident at the parts of the room. it is cuttable from the living space to kitchen.



why is it suitable elderly. we notice that seniors quite watch TV series and news. to fully to are full the studio into multifunctional. we will match use of pole to rotate the TV to part of the house.

opportunity & solution

Hidden furniture

this is a expandable table.



-Opportunity

instead of expandable full cabinet. we will use the same idea for the dining table. it is much easier to reach and is a lot more practical and easy for maintenance.






-Solution

This design allows the dining table to serve up to 4 people instead of 2 or 3. it enables more rariation of fold to be served and can also be functioned as working station or reading table.


color

Blue:        

             1)calm

             2)sedative

             3)is a modern tropical design representative (Mediterranean style)

The blue makes food look bad,then the restaurant is not suitable for blue. 
But the use os blue in the bathroom will stress mystery and privacy.


Purple:   

            1)romantic

            2)quiet

            3)mysterious

The fashion people are always respected purple. Too much purple makes people oppressive. The purple is not suitable in children's room.


Pink:   

-Too much pink makes people feeling restless. 

-Pale pink wall or wall paper can make a room look sweet.

Orange:

-Orange is not conducive to sleep

-Orange can induce appetite and can be used to decorate the restaurant

Red:  

-can't use long time as the mass-tone attune of the room




sketch


Rotating/Foldable furnishing.

this is a sofa bed.



- Strength 

saving space. foldable suitable for young adults with practical lifestyle.

-can be placed in living are to accommodate guest who stays over.
-modern design clean structure .



- weakness

sharp edges not suitable for elderly could be solue by around edge to prevent injury. 

-not practical for seniors as the bed is heavy 










Hidden furniture

this is a expandable table.

-strength

save space making use at limited space available. inspired by "bigger but fewer furnishings".

-design is modern, very suitable for young adults.
-it is multifunctional cit's an expandable cabinet but is also stylish with the interesting structure.


-weakness

not suitable for elderly, the bottom part is hard to reach (especially if they have back problem)

-sharp edges.



survey


survey about studio apartment.



60.87% of the people believe that living in a studio apartment would make them feel cozy, and most of them are student.
19.57%of the people believe that living in a studio apartment would make them feel lonely.



what would you expect from a 45 square metre studio apartment?

-good storage space design, good location amenities.
-rotaing storage, easy folding mechanism for storage
-cosy beds and sofas with big window and mirrors to make the room looks bigger.



Design (3)

Intelligent and Hi-Tech Small Apartment With Mind-blowing Features



Get ready for a crib that will blow your mind ! Closet House was 
designed by Portuguese company Consexto and is an intelligent and 
sophisticated solution for living large in a 44 square meter (474 
square foot) apartment. At a first glance, one might think this is 
just a tasteful contemporary small home with a few unusual 
decorating ideas. In fact, this unique crib is composed out of five 
different living areas, two of which can transform at a touch of a 
button. Because everything in this hi-tech apartment is automated, 
it is easy to move walls around and change the overall look of a 
room in no time. How else would a home cinema, a mini bar, a large 
wardrobe, a fully-equipped kitchen and a comfy dining table fit in 
such a small place?





There have a Video.

Design (2)

Here is tiny apartment that manages to maximize space and 

create a cozy living environment as well.


The "East Village Studio Apartment" comes from JPDA architects, stretches over an area of 46 square meters and was audit as little "nest" for the owners who also work here. It has all the utilities a common looking contemporary home has and dare we say a lot more. This original crib has storage space and shelves in the most unusual and unexpected places, reducing clutter and contributing to a clean and fresh interior design. The wood gives this home its warmth which is "intensified"by the friendly vegetation pots spread around the open studio.


sofa and woking area.



the stairs can put something.



kitchen













Design


small apartment located in Montmatre, Paris. 



Just one look at the photos below and one is surely to fall for its tasteful, captivating and alluring appearance.





Designed by SWAN architects, this charming crib has no more than 25 square meters and consists of a single room, intelligently split into a bedroom and a living space. 





The panel beneath the two was initially an entire wall, but higher level of natural light throughout the day. 





The bathroom is conveniently "hidden" in the back wall of the apartment. 





The color palette in particularly eye- catching and is responsible for the mesmerizing contrast between the wooden floors and the furniture.






what's problems

     problems?

- multi-tasking is a breeze

with everything in one room and within reach, cooking, cleaning, playing bills and even watching the evening news can call be done without having to switch rooms.

-no room for guests

if u want ur friends to come stay with u, it's negative to live in a studio apartment. of course, living in the one room without a guest bedroom can come in hardly in thwarting any unwanted guest that might want to come for extended stays with u. it's the ultimate excuse.

- not as much space to clean

every cleaning task, from dishes, to sweeping, to vacuuming and even laundry is all diminished due to ur living space being physically smaller and having less room to keep clothes.

- forces you to choose what you love

- everything is located in the same room you're

- saves money

studio apartment r usually the most affordable units u can find. before u sign a lease on that one or two bedroom, ask urself if it wouldn't be wouldn't be worth it to live a little tightly if u can save money every month.

- get to live in cooler parts of the city


    who choose the studio apartment?

-   single person

-   the newlyweds

-   college students

-   low-income people

what's the studio apartment

 what's the studio apartment ?

A studio apartment, also known as a studio flat (UK), a room self contain apartment (Nigeria), efficiency apartment or bachelor apartment, is a small apartment which combines living room, bedroom, and kitchenette into a single room.





Design :

facilities may either be located in the central room, or in a small separate room, and the bathroom is usually in its own smaller room





Singapore :

Studio apartments, in the context of singapore's public housing, are flats that are specifically built by the housing and development Board to cater to the growing senior citizen population.


India :

Studio apartments in generally are called One room kitchen apartment featuring a hall cum bedroom, including a bathroom and attached kitchenette to the hall mostly availed by one or more Bachelor or a small family ranging around 200 to maximum up to 450 square feet (equivalent to approximately 15 - 40 square meters).