‘Unfolding Apartment’ Has a Multifunctional, Space-Maximizing Cabinet

Space is scarce in big metropolises like New York City, so it’s not surprising that small apartments with awkward layouts are actually quite common. These types of apartments are often a good fit for someone who wants a relatively affordable home that’s close to their place of work, while still allowing them to enjoy the cultural and culinary advantages that the big city has to offer.

But living in a small apartment doesn’t necessarily mean that one has to live in a cramped or poorly designed space. In revamping this 420-square-foot studio in Manhattan, the architects of New York City-based firm MKCA (featured previously for their Attic Transformer project) were able to redesign the apartment to suit a client who entertains often, hosts houseguests now and then, and occasionally works from home.

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