Finn,

This is a great start, and obviously a very thought-out plan. I like that you have included and labeled storage for specific items in the space. I love the pull-up counter in the kitchen. It is a very clever idea and will force the resident to do the dishes before reaching his office! :-)))

I have some notes & questions about your plan...

1. The shower stall looks small. It is utilitarian but it seems very snug and could be out-of-place in a seemingly spacious studio like this one.

2. Consider the environmental impact and water use of having both a washer/dryer and a dishwasher appliance. Perhaps it is worth removing for the sake of sustainability?

3. How will you cover up the kitchen sink that may encroach on the living space when the kitchen is not in use?

It's great to see another excellent idea, keep up the good work!

-alexanderSIMPLE

this looks great.

couple of thoughts - one of LifeEdited sponsors has a great blackout solution that might save you some space - http://www.mechoshadehomesystems.com/

not sure I understand how the room dividers will work (closed storage + mechanism)

I really like the openness of your design. Has a nice flow in a small space. Agree that the bathroom looks like a tight fit. Is the expectation that the divider will allow sleeping area A and B to be separated?

The Mecho shade system seems to be work well, thanks for the tip. The windows in the living area are to the east and then the other are in the atrium so I don't know if there will be any direct sunlight, except for maybe early morning.

You would only need to use the dividers when guests are staying over. Hawa Swiss makes some nice sliding partition walls and cabinet doors. I have updated the bathroom and made the shower a bit bigger. The deepest part is 3.5' and the wides part is 4.25'. I think that is more then enough. Besides if you want to have it double as a steam room, then the smaller it is the less hot water will be needed. The bench is 2.33' wide and you will have another 2.66' for the legs. But I agree, I would not design this for any other of my projects but Life-edited is more about having enough and no more.

I look forward to seeing this explained in more detail. I think it looks beautiful so far.

I would like to see bigger and crisper plans but I really do appreciate the thoughtfulness of where things go and the seemingly ample storage. Can you tell me how much storage you have?

Thanks!

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Aren't walls too dark? No natural light can be reflected!?

Like your style. Stylish, including Michelangelo!

nice idea, but for me its too much wood.... ;-) 8*

Great ideas Finn.

some thoughts: + I'm not sure how to find the split kitchen. This seems to be not very practical. Usually you need water for cooking. + If you could find another solution for the big sliding doors, you would have more space for storage on the walls and you could go without the storage space in the ceiling. This would contribute to the brightness of the room + and I have to agree with the opinions about the wooden surfaces - but I'm sure you will find friendlier solution

I look forward to your dining area and home office. Keep it up!

Finn,

Are the radiators built into the wall or will they stand out from the wall? It appears that you've insulated the facade side, so there should be room for the radiators to be inset into them. If so, great idea! Either way, that might be something for Graham to pursue, specifically.

I like the brighter wood better. Some glossy textures might brighten things up more.

Good job, friend!

-joshua

i likke it very much

Cool renderings, like the picture series!

Crisp and clean - very modern. I like the Bar/Kitchen approach. When you are lounging you can get a water or beer and in the end the kitchen seems huge.

The idea of having everything in the ceiling might work. Soliddrive does something like that I think with speakers.

Cool Stuff.

... very nice renderings, i like the movable bed on chart 2/3 :-) ... is there a mechanism to close the "created" rooms? ...

Finn,

This is starting to look really amazing. Your main image is so good that it's got me looking for the "book now!" button. Excellent work.

Thanks alexandersimple,

I appreciate the compliment.

Finn.

Finn, What are you using to render these? I'm appreciating the evolution.

Nice organisation, but material that you use on the floor looks cold. You should play with materials. Everything looks blended.

Nice job, but think to add some colors...

Very calming, zen-like, high end feel to this design.

-idea was to try and use 31" monitor for both office and entertainment. any way to put office where current tv is? (east wall btwn windows)

-could get away with 2 burner stove

-don't need W/D...downstairs!

-will these panels really work? seem amazing. would they have any acoustical properties? if not great acoustically, some heavy curtains as an alternative?

-the combination of resource furniture couches facing each other is smart

-no need to conceal kitchen if you don't want to

-do u move the tables and chairs into the main space when setting up the two bedrooms?

-think there is enough storage?

-sitdown dinner for 12?

nice work!

some concepts are interesting but should be explored and resolved better ... advice, review all the materials ...

really luv it! ceilg plane changes can sometimes make a space seem over-complex, but the work pretty well here! looking forward to your later postings...

maybe some less-commercial/office-space-like lighting solutions?

Looking good!

An update! Great video.

Great updates..

I like the video! very impressive

I suggest you change the cover.your design is terrific! but the cover doesn't attractive. anyway, love your design.

Excellent design, love the details but you might have to work more on the lighting. Some areas might be a bit too dark

Finn, Excellent work, well thought out. I especially like your renderings for showing the space in a more realistic perspective. Think it shows more accurately how small the space really is and how the subdivided spaces will feel. Great job.

Thanks Clark,

Some of the smaller views are a bit distorted, such as the entry, due to the tightness of the space. My software is pretty basic but vary good. I can't fool around with alot of settings... maybe that's why ha, :-)

Glad you like it,

Best of luck, Finn.

I've been following you since the beginning and I'm disappointed by some of the ones that are in the top 10. I think you along with several others should be much higher up- I agree with Clark because your idea seems realistic and adaptable to many different tastes while keeping Grahams requirements in the forefront.

This must have been a most challenging project as I can't imagine living in a space so small. I love the idea of being able to adapt to a smaller space using your design methods and can see how this would be perfect for a single person on the go as one always is in New York. You've made the space one in which just about anyone could live and I love the contemporary feel. Very cool!

nice job.....why did you use wood all over the place? any alternative material with lower embodied energy?

Nice job. Seems to have a lot of flexibility.

too serious!!!

I like this project because the space is finally represented in its actual size. Too many projects have been published in which looked like a huge loft

Nice work. I agree with the above mentioned comment, your project actually represents the size of the space a lot better than many of the other projects. Good job! I like your attention to the workings of the HRV unit as well. Only a minor detail about the kitchen; perhaps the counter could somehow be integrated back into the bathroom/kitchen service block to open up your sense of arrival and make the main living space a little more unobstructed? Like I said, this is only a minor detail....Great job!

hello finn!

if you don't mind me , i would like to say you that the color of the wood isn't so natural, is more old... but the concept is very good . great job !

Your presentation far exceeds some of the others I've looked at. Thanks so much for the movement, the music and the explanation features your presentation has. Also thank you for using color. I've seen too many presentations that are white over white over white. Need sunglasses just to view them. This is outstanding Finn and I thank you for your creativeness and thought behind the whole project. Excellent!

Ditto on becklerboy's comment.

good job

Cher Finn, your storage for thin bike is soo elegant!!!! You have done a nice carefool work

luck in all))

sorry carefull))

just rush)))))

LOSE THE SOUND. OTHERWISE NEAT.

Amazing still and I just feel compelled to make comments. I guess what one likes (like the sound) in your presentation, others may not. So I supposed that's okay, just wanting you to know that not all feel as though zcattermole does. I still think the presentation that you have shared with us exceeds others in that it looks like you took more time and thought to make the presentation "whole". Thank you for your art and being so thorough.

I agree that this should be competing at the first page of lifeedited contest. Honest submission with unique floorplan and advantages. Great work Finn.

Good Job !!! I like it .. good luck!

Best of Luck Finn! I really think your design and thought behind this project excels others. Although there are some nice design it seems like many missed key parts of the assignment. You hit it ... I really hope you are rewarded for your well thought out design and presentation. You made what I thought would be an impossible living environment to one that anyone could adapt to. Good Luck to you!

great solutions in this project, nice work! I don't think heating in the ceiling is a good idea because hot air goes up, despite that congratulations ! and my best , by the way I love the hideable kitchen :)

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