Sim-Plex Design Studio transforms a 504-square-foot flat for a young family with cleverly concealed storage and a private, lofted living space for their live-in helper.
Winning a Dezeen Award had an immediate positive impact say winners
With 35 days to go until Dezeen Awards entries close, last year s winners have explained how victory has boosted business and enhanced credibility.
One studio said that the award has helped it receive more attention, more interest and naturally more validation, while another said that winning gave them the push of confidence that a young designer needs.
Other winners said that receiving a Dezeen Award drew more attention to their studios, brought them new business opportunities and increased their confidence. Winning had an immediate positive impact on us and demand is now global, said a studio that was crowned interior designer of the year.
Picture frame molding makes the living area feel homey, while cavities in the floor platform stow away all manner of possessions.
Inspired by his own experience living in a cramped tenement apartment, Hong Kong architect Patrick Lam works to maximize small spaces by pushing the boundaries of conventional renovations. In a recent Lantau Island project, the Sim-Plex Design Studio founder combined smart technology, secret storage, and feng shui fittings to transform a cluttered two bedroom into a functional, flexible four bedroom for a young family.
Patrick cleverly reconfigured the layout, blending a new open kitchen into the living area and converting the old kitchen into sleeping quarters. He also installed folding doors that can privatize the living room to host the grandmother who frequently comes for overnight visits.