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Small Grand Apartment in Melbourne
18 Sep 2020
Small Grand Apartment
Architects: tsai Design
Location: Grand Hotel Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

The Small Grand Apartment project progresses small footprint architecture as both generous and achievable through smart planning, clever storage and enriched spatial experience.

Small Ground Apartment is a renovation of a 50 sqm studio apartment inside the Grand Hotel Melbourne.

The existing condition of the apartment starkly contrasted to the grand civic presentation of this former Victorian Railways headquarters. From the welcoming central foyer and corridor, arrival into the apartment was surprisingly dark. The corridor-like entry led to a kitchen tucked away in an even darker corner.
Our client wanted a minimalist open plan apartment, with upgraded kitchen and bathroom, and space-saving transforming furniture where possible. We set out to custom design a home for both single occupant ? and her beloved feline companion! ? and a couple, if required.
Our challenge was to transform a small space into a spacious home enjoying the grandeur of the building and central foyer. Our first move was to excise the half height partition wall that defined the bedroom, creating a generous open plan living environment embracing the existing high ceiling. We pushed the built-in joinery to the edges of the room to create an L shaped kitchen. A built ...