An Urban Cottage is a minimalist wooden apartment located in Guangzhou, China, designed in 2020 by Lukstudio.

Description
For most busy urbanites, home is like a temporary refuge and we would escape to the countryside for real rejuvenation. But for some lucky few, a home is their outlet to nature for complete relaxation. The higher expectation on home design is particularly relevant in the era of pandemics when most of us can no longer travel. After collaborating on a cafe and office project, Atelier Peter Fong, Lukstudio got the chance to work with Peter again on his apartment in central Guangzhou. Sharing a love for minimalistic design and natural materials, the project has been our continued dialogue on what gives comfort in a residence. A reconfiguration to bring in more daylight
The old layout is full of rooms along the exterior envelop, resulting in a dark central dining area much like a leftover transition. The new layout opens up the study and places a multifunctional table next to the south window. The simple change brings in natural light to the center where an open kitchen is now located, connecting the living and dining area into one continuous open space.
A white box to free the space
The new circulation path between living space and secondary bedrooms has been optimized with an entire wall of storage, crucial for keeping a neat home. Within this new white ?box?, three harmonious voids are ?carved? for different purposes. The one at the...