# Unorthodox Urban Condos The Kariouk Associates 'Redeveloper Apartment' is Space-Efficient By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-06-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kariouk-associates References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2012/06/01/redeveloper-apartment-by-kariouk-associates/) & [kariouk](http://www.kariouk.com/) Designed by the [Kariouk Associates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/more-cabin), this renovated modern apartment in Ottawa, Canada is full of clever space-saving solutions. While urbanization has resulted in condo developments at alarming rates, the cookie-cutter design leaves much to be desired. The home owners wanted to maximize their [limited 850 square-foot space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-tiny-house), using out-of-the-box engineering concepts. The pristine white rooms are fitted with custom-built furnishings that convert into stow-away workspaces and storage units. The living room is equipped with a closet that opens up into an office. Another way to save square footage involved outfitting futuristic space-like pods to replace the bathroom. There is even a splash-minimizing urinal for when Fido likes to sneak a drink. Enjoy the glittering city lights from the comforts of this restored apartment designed by the Kariouk Associates. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Space-saving Solutions for Urban Living:** Design new smart-furniture and engineering solutions to maximize limited urban living space. - **Custom Built-in Furnishings:** Innovate furniture that can convert into stow-away workspaces and storage units. - **Futuristic Bathroom Pods:** Design and develop more space-efficient bathroom solutions like the pods featured in the apartment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Incorporate space-saving engineering into furniture designs for urban living. - **Real Estate Development:** Develop efficient urban housing for residents with limited space. - **Bathroom Fixtures and Design:** Innovate bathroom fixtures and design to optimize small spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smartly Designed Compact Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-apartments2.md) - [Cleverly Designed Micro Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabanon.md) - [Reimagined Minimal Parisian Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-cocoon.md) - [Compact Living Bright Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartment-ann.md) - [Thoughtful Micro Studio Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-studio-apartment.md) - [Renovated Compact Loft Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vessel-project.md) - [Box-Like Innovative Apartment Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-apartment-design.md) - [Nostalgic 70s-Inspired Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-special-studio.md) - [Reinvented Compact Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype.md)