architecture and design practice bicbloc shows that you don’t necessarily need a big space for comfortable living with all modern conveniences. to prove that, the architects have redesigned a four-story victorian terraced house in london into 18 sqm serviced apartments with similar layouts and standard modular system.

bicblock designs 18 sqm apartments in london with a standard built-in modular system
front view of the compact multi-function joinery

 

 

the design of each apartment consists of a group of volumes intersecting with each other and comprising al necessary functions: bed, kitchen, bathroom and a big storage system. while all the amenities are set as one big wooden block, the bathroom is arranged as a separate space right next to this volume.

bicblock designs 18 sqm apartments in london with a standard built-in modular system
side view of the compact multi-function joinery integrating lots of storage space

 

 

to reduce the costs and time of execution, bicbloc has designed the module to fit into each of 14 apartments of the building. the property also offers single studio apartment options, shared social spaces and a large back garden.

bicblock designs 18 sqm apartments in london with a standard built-in modular systembicblock designs 18 sqm apartments in london with a standard built-in modular systembicblock designs 18 sqm apartments in london with a standard built-in modular system
the modular system comprises all the necessary amenities

 

bicblock designs 18 sqm apartments in london with a standard built-in modular systembicblock designs 18 sqm apartments in london with a standard built-in modular system
typical single studio

 

bicblock designs 18 sqm apartments in london with a standard built-in modular system
bicblock designs 18 sqm apartments in london with a standard built-in modular system
studio with sloped ceiling and compact joinery to integrate double bed, kitchen, pull-out table and storage space

 

bicblock designs 18 sqm apartments in london with a standard built-in modular system
bathroom with walk-in shower

 

bicblock designs 18 sqm apartments in london with a standard built-in modular system
a detail of the lighting and feature wall

 

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edited by: maria erman | designboom