Designed as a concept by Muji, this coworker apartment is purpose-built to house two employees at the same company. Created for the annual House Vision exhibition, this concept prototype was conceived as a thought experiment to reimagine how people could live together in a super-dense city. Designed by architect Go Hasegawa, this unique apartment was created with his employees in mind, who can spend up to three hours on their commute to work.
Split between three different levels, the coworker apartments features a lower level communal space, complete with a kitchen, lounging area, and cubbies for storage. The middle room serves as an entertainment area and features a steel frame to support the lofts above. The final loft areas are meant for sleeping, but also feature storage space normally found in a bedroom.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Compact Living
- Creating coworker apartments for dense cities maximizes space efficiency and provides a solution for the housing shortage.
- Communal Living
- Designing apartments with communal spaces encourages social interaction and promotes a sense of community among coworkers.
- Flexible Workspaces
- Incorporating adaptable areas in coworker apartments allows for multitasking and flexible work arrangements.
Where This Applies
- Real Estate
- Developing compact coworker apartments opens up new opportunities for real estate companies to cater to the growing demand for affordable housing in dense cities.
- Architecture
- Architects specializing in space-efficient and innovative designs can capitalize on the trend of coworker apartments by offering unique and customizable solutions.
- Furniture and Interior Design
- Designing furniture and interior solutions specifically tailored for compact coworker apartments presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the furniture and interior design industry.
