The Chinese architectural company TOWOdesign has managed to create an innovative smart apartment, located in the middle of busy Shanghai, that is designed to be able to maximize its highly compact surroundings by utilizing an array of special boxes that allow for living spaces to be efficiently arranged without cramping up the space.
This smart apartment makes use of four boxes, each of which serves different functions such as sleeping, entertaining, cooking and bathroom use. Each box features all the amenities required to carry out that particular task, while a variety of space-saving designs are incorporated, such as the elevation of the sleeping box and the rotation of each box by 10 degrees in order to encourage airflow.
With Asian mega-cities offering very little space for apartment-dwellers, the likes of TOWOdesign prove that smart apartments are a great way to enjoy city-dwelling in spaces that aren't expansive.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Smart Apartments
- The trend of smart apartments allows for efficient use of limited space in crowded cities like Shanghai.
- Function Boxes
- Utilizing function boxes in apartment design provides customized spaces for specific activities while maximizing space.
- Space-saving Designs
- Incorporating space-saving designs in apartments enables efficient arrangement of living spaces in compact environments.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Architecture
- Architectural firms can explore innovative ways to design compact living spaces in crowded urban areas using smart apartment and space-saving design concepts.
- Real Estate
- Real estate developers can embrace the trend of smart apartments to cater to the increasing demand for efficient and functional living spaces in densely populated cities.
- Interior Design
- Interior design professionals can create customized solutions for function boxes within smart apartments, optimizing the space availability for different activities while maintaining aesthetics.
