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A Flexible Apartment for a Young Couple in São Paulo

A flat in São Paulo, Brazil was designed by Metamoorfose Studio for a young couple looking for flexible spaces. In the main interior, a wood panel folds up to reveal additional living space, both linking and separating the environments. When closed, the panels display a geometric design carved into its surface for additional visual interest.

Behind the panel is a seating area that leads to the bedroom offering privacy when they decide to keep it closed.

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When folded up, the panel doesn’t take up much space leaving the main living area feeling refreshingly large and open.

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Right off the living room, kitchen, and dining room, there’s a balcony that provides additional square footage.

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The balcony area is used as a cozy space for watching TV and movies.

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Photos by Maíra Acayaba.

Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.