It can be a challenge for a designer to figure out a logical program and an efficient circulation strategy for open plan interior environments. The Box House by u+a is a demonstration of how a single closed-off element can help to separate spaces and provide privacy where it's required.
The Spanish apartment was first shed of the unnecessary weight of its ceiling when a false structure was stripped to reveal the original wooden trusses of that support the roof. From one end of the flat to the other, this attic space is uninterrupted by partitions. The only feature to really separate the different areas is the three-sided wood-constructed covered compartment that houses the bathroom, some closets and a fully concealable kitchen and it gives the Box House by u+a its name.
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The Box House by u+a Uses a Crate to Reconfigure an Open Concept Interior
Trend Themes
1. Closed-off Element - Using a single closed-off element to separate spaces and provide privacy in open plan interior environments opens up opportunities for new design innovations.
2. Efficient Circulation Strategy - Designers can explore new ways to implement efficient circulation strategies in open plan interior environments with the use of closed-off elements.
3. Original Features - The use of original features in the design of open plan interior environments provides an opportunity for characterful and unique designs.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects and designers can use closed-off elements to create innovative and efficient designs for residential and commercial spaces.
2. Interior Design - In interior design, using original features and efficient circulation strategies can create unique and functional spaces.
3. Construction - Builders can implement closed-off elements to create efficient and unique designs in both residential and commercial construction projects.