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This 258 square foot transforming apartment in Barcelona was converted from a former water tank storage space in a building’s attic. Designed by architect Barbara Appollini, the space draws inspiration from small Japanese homes and space-saving boat furniture to create a living environment where walls and furniture serve multiple functions and nearly everything can be hidden away.
Apartment Specifications
- Location: Barcelona, Spain
- Size: 258 square feet
- Designer: Barbara Appollini, architect
- Original Use: Water tank storage for building
- Position: Building attic
- Outdoor Space: Roof terrace with city views
- Design Inspiration: Japanese homes and boat furniture
Main Living Area
Video Tour
Interior Details
Photo credits: Lucia Carretero
Lessons from Transforming Apartments
- Unused Spaces Have Potential: Water tanks, attics, and storage areas can become living spaces with creative design
- Transforming Furniture Multiplies Function: Walls and furniture that change configuration serve multiple purposes
- Japanese Design Principles Apply: Compact living strategies from Japan translate to Western apartments
- Hidden Storage Creates Calm: When everything can be concealed, small spaces feel uncluttered
- Outdoor Space Extends Living: Roof terraces add usable area without increasing interior square footage
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