It’d appear to be an everyday residence at first look, however this 600-square-foot condominium is positioned aboard a residential yacht. Designed by Michael Ok. Chen Structure (MKCA), the Pied-å-Mer serves as a pair’s vacation retreat for themselves and their grown kids because it simply transforms to welcome two to 4 folks. MKCA utilized their very own information in designing smaller, multifunctional areas, whereas referencing Le Corbusier’s fascination with mid-century steamship design to create the intelligent convertible ground plan.
The condominium incorporates convertible designs, like fold-up beds and a collapsing eating desk. The primary dwelling space options two ribbed aluminum pod-like constructions that assist arrange the area whereas housing two bogs and storage. The open front room turns into the first bed room when a cantilevered mattress pulls down. A passageway towards the wall results in the principle toilet and closet, which is definitely accessed from the bed room.
A seating space on the other facet of the condominium transforms to a eating space when it’s time to eat, after which to a second bed room when wanted. A sliding display screen surrounds it to provide each beds privateness.
When the principle mattress is down, views of the ocean will be loved whereas waking up within the morning.
One other fold-up desk within the hallway of the principle toilet pops out to grow to be an arrogance.
Michael Ok. Chen
Photographs by Alan Tansey.
