Zöldlomb Apartment
Project including product development in collaboration
Bespoke designed and manufactured built-in furniture
Description
The project started with the reorganisation of an existing apartment, where space and furniture evolved together rather than as separate layers. The design process remained unified from architectural concept to detailing, allowing for consistency throughout.
Material use is restrained and clear. Oiled oak surfaces define the base character, complemented by brass details and black elements. These materials do not compete, but exist in a balanced relationship.
A full-height sliding door between the living area and the loggia acts as a key spatial element. Despite the apartment being on the second floor, the presence of the garden extends into the interior, visually expanding the space.
The layout is based on efficiency. The living room, corridor kitchen, and circulation zones are interconnected, while functional areas remain subtly defined. The kitchen’s fridge tower acts as a spatial divider, and the lamella elements create transitions between zones.
A central challenge was achieving maximum spatial efficiency. The 1.5-bedroom layout was realised without compromising the proportions of the shared spaces.
Furniture plays an active role in shaping the interior. In the bathroom, a full storage wall and mirror expand the perceived space, while the long, low cabinet in the living room establishes a visual axis and connects the interior to the garden.
The result is a balanced environment where constraints guide the design — and where restrained elements form a coherent whole.
Key Considerations
Design Unity
Architecture and furniture were conceived as one system, allowing consistent decisions from spatial layout to detailing.
Spatial Organisation
Functions are interconnected, while lamella elements and built-in furniture define zones without closing them off.
Material Approach
Oiled oak, brass, and black elements form a restrained and balanced palette, establishing a natural and calm atmosphere.
Connection to Exterior
The full-height sliding door visually and physically extends the living space towards the garden.
Working Within Constraints
The project operates within a defined budget framework, where carefully prioritised interventions ensure both coherence and long-term usability.
