City living can seem like it's synonymous with uncomfortable and cramped conditions, but not for Fabio Cherman, a Brazilian architect who’s used multifunctional furniture to transform his tiny 290-square-foot studio apartment into a spacious and stylish pad. Located in Brasilia, Brazil, Studio Brasilia 27 (SB27) creatively comprises all the amenities of a much larger home and still has plenty of space leftover for Cherman to express his design personality.
One of the key pieces in Cherman’s space-efficient apartment is an Italian-fabricated multifunctional module that combines a sofa and folding bed into a single compact unit. At night, the bed folds out overtop the sofa, while the rectangular shelf turns into a support for the weight of the bed. Opposite the bed is a wall panel that folds down into a tabletop. When not in use, the stackable chairs and dining table base can be neatly stored in the closet.
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Cherman even equipped his tiny studio with an extra guest bed that folds out from behind the wall panel. A Diz armchair and a Mocho stool, designed by the “father of Brazilian furniture design” Sergio Rodrigues, add extra design flair to the apartment. The vibrant Brazil-inspired pattern used in the tile backsplash was designed by artist João Henrique and provides a visual contrast to the predominately neutral tones in the room.
Images via Fabio Cherman
