What a brilliant idea it is to integrate storage systems into the ceiling! Torafu Architects worked to create suspended built-in shelves that would maximize the space within residence buildings in Hong Kong. The final result is visually intriguing and functionally full of potential.
In one bedroom, several boxy bookshelves are mounted from above, creating room dividers, affording plenty of places to stash possessions, and offering opportunities to display beautiful objects. I can't help but think of the ease of cleaning such a space too, with an uninterrupted floor, and with surfaces less likely to collect dust.
Elsewhere around the PMQ x MUJI apartment, squared compartments are incorporated too. They can be found in mirrored wall art, in closets, and as a privacy structure that surrounds a bed. Who else could have dreamed up such a clever way to optimize storage and decor with cubbies?
Encroaching Cubby Interiors
Suspended Built-in Shelves Free Up Space for a Fascinating Floor Plan
Trend Themes
1. Ceiling-integrated Storage System - The trend of maximizing space in apartments by integrating storage systems into the ceiling creates opportunities for businesses in the interior design and architecture industries.
2. Boxy Shelves as Room Dividers - The trend of using boxy shelves suspended from the ceiling as room dividers creates opportunities for businesses in the furniture and home decor industries.
3. Squares as Multi-purpose Compartments - The trend of using squares as multi-functional compartments in apartments creates opportunities for businesses in the storage and organization industry to create new products and solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - Businesses in the interior design industry can capitalize on this trend by creating innovative and visually intriguing storage solutions for small living spaces.
2. Architecture - Architects and developers can take advantage of this trend by incorporating ceiling-integrated storage systems into new building designs to optimize space and functionality.
3. Furniture - Furniture designers and manufacturers can create boxy shelves that serve as room dividers, providing both storage and decorative functions.