DG Apartment
How can we make the most of modest living spaces?
CAZA gut-renovated a compact 3-bedroom apartment in a tower in the heart of Makati, transforming it into a more open and adaptable space fit for contemporary urban living.
Location
Makati City, Philippines
Research Areas Parametric Design
Typology Housing
Size
Small
Status Complete
Project Team Carlos ArnaizValentina BurattiLoris Di Benedetto
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The original apartment layout was cluttered with unnecessary walls and awkwardly proportioned rooms, restricting flow and usability. CAZA’s intervention created a sense of flexibility and clarity, introducing modular elements and a parametric logic to optimize the small footprint.
At the core of the design is a series of modular storage systems and sliding partitions, which can be reconfigured to adapt the apartment to changing needs. Pocket doors concealed within walls allow residents to seamlessly convert private rooms into extended social spaces. Built-in cabinets and closets, designed with a modular rhythm, fold in and extend out as required, creating an efficient yet elegant storage network.
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Subtle parametric design principles guide the visual delineation of spaces. Two tones of wood flooring arranged in a herringbone pattern shift across the apartment, with lighter tones defining the public, social areas, and darker tones marking private quarters. This gradient effect echoes the flexible boundaries between communal and personal spaces, enhancing both functionality and atmosphere.
By integrating modular strategies and parametric cues, DG Apartment maximizes the potential of modest square footage and redefines what’s possible in high-density urban living.
