# Residential Transformative Yacht Apartments Michael K. Chen Architecture Designs the Pied-å-Mer By Amy Duong | Published 2022-11-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piedmer References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/an-apartment-on-a-residential-yacht-that-transforms-from-one-bedroom-to-two/) & [redirect.viglink](https://redirect.viglink.com/?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_166749770169111&key=6ab1d62aaf9dbafae96546ba3ca1b2ac&libId=la1bulk80100x1tt000DLhayo82wi&loc=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2Fan-apartment-on-a-residential-yacht-that-transforms-from-one-bedroom-to-two%2F&v=1&out=http%3A%2F%2Fmkca.com%2F&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2F&title=Apartment%20on%20a%20Residential%20Yacht%20Transforms%20for%20Added%20Guests&txt=%3Cstrong%3EMichael%20K.%20Chen%20Architecture%3C%2Fstrong%3E)  MKCA, which stands for Michael K. [Chen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-instantheating-water-dispenser) Architecture is the mind behind the Pied-å-Mer retreat. It is seemingly a 600-square-foot apartment that is resting along a [residential yacht](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blatto-boat). It is perfect for a holiday retreat for two or expands to house a family of four as well. Using the firm's knowledge of design for small spaces, it highlights multiple functions and references Le Corbusier's admiration of mid-century steamship design to come up with this transformative function. It is able to convert itself with the incorporation of [fold-up beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-offgrid-house) or dining tables that can collapse in order to maximize space. The main living space has two ribbed pod-like structures that organize the space with two bathrooms and storage areas. Image Credit: Michael K. Chen Architecture ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Transformative Residential Yacht Living:** The trend towards versatile and space maximizing residential living on yachts presents opportunities for innovative and customizable designs. - **Small Space Design:** Increasing demand for efficient, multipurpose small space design can lead to new innovations in furniture and home accessories. - **Innovative Fold-up Furniture:** Innovation in collapsible furniture can meet the needs of small space living and create opportunities for environmentally sustainable design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Marine and Yachting Industry:** The growing trend towards residential yacht living presents opportunities for yacht manufacturers and designers to meet evolving consumer demands. - **Furniture Industry:** Furniture designers and manufacturers have the opportunity to create practical and beautiful designs for small space living. - **Sustainable and Eco-friendly Design Industry:** Innovative design of collapsible furniture can create opportunities for environmentally sustainable solutions and benefit the sustainable and eco-friendly design industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cleverly Designed Micro Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabanon.md) - [Renovated Compact Loft Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vessel-project.md) - [Smartly Designed Compact Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-apartments2.md) - [Reimagined Minimal Parisian Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-cocoon.md) - [Origami-Inspired Sleek Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinity-mobile-architecture-system.md) - [Sleek Compact Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blatto-boat.md) - [Multifunctional Small Studio Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-mescla.md) - [Boat Design-Inspired Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-mile-harbor.md) - [Classically Juxtaposing Pied-à-Terres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lichelle-silvestry.md)