Interdisciplinary design studio Kalos Eidos created the Crossfold Loft, which is a design project led by architect Ryan Thomas. He is also a founding member of WIP Collaborative and he applies his expertise to the compact apartment located in Brooklyn, New York.
The space is optimized with a versatile design and minimal interventions that make the most of the 900-square-foot home. It has two bedrooms with ensuites and integrates details such as custom storage and planes that lie horizontally to showcase the homeowner's artifacts. Thomas explains, “The strategy for this project was to mine the floor plan for small-scale opportunities to capture space, increasing the capacity for storage through a cumulation of small gains in depth and surface area while leaving the floor area open for essential furniture elements."
Image Credit: Kalos Eidos
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Versatile Design
- The Crossfold Loft showcases a versatile design that optimizes space and integrates custom storage.
- Minimal Interventions
- Kalos Eidos employs minimal interventions in the Crossfold Loft to make the most of the 900-square-foot space.
- Compact Living
- The Crossfold Loft in Brooklyn represents the trend of compact living spaces with its efficient use of the 900-square-foot home.
Where This Applies
- Interior Design
- The Crossfold Loft highlights the need for innovative interior design solutions in compact living spaces.
- Architectural Design
- Architect Ryan Thomas demonstrates how architecture can maximize storage capacity in small-scale living spaces like the Crossfold Loft.
- Home Furnishings
- The trend of compact living spaces presents a potential market for innovative home furnishings that prioritize functionality and space optimization.
