Even with the full-size Murphy Bed in use, the apartment still accommodates circulation and access to the living room.

The secret behind the designers ability to fit everything one would need or want in a home is the electric blue wall-unit that runs along one wall of the apartment. The unit is constructed out of inexpensive medium-density fiberboard, and it provides the owner with a full-size Murphy bed, a spacious work area, a compact library, a closet, additional storage, and a pull-out wall that provides privacy for overnight guests in the living room. The unit’s design allows for everything to be folded up and tucked away to maximize space while the owner entertains. Even when the structure is completely unpacked the space maintains an open feel, and there is enough room for the owner to move about comfortably.

The whole apartment is a city dweller’s dream come true. The wall unit’s bright blue color gives life to the space but also provides a sense of tranquility with its simple, modern design. Similar to the One Size Fits All apartment belonging to Treehugger’s Graham Hill, the Unfolding Apartment provides an answer to how to manage small spaces so they can accommodate our needs while remaining ecologically aware. Density is a key element to the success of New York City, and this apartment reflects that – and is proof that bigger is not always better.

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via New York Times and Architizer

Photos by Alan Tansey via Normal Projects