News — Renovations

Multifunctional plywood structures that create spaces for sleeping, storage and drinking tea feature in this compact apartment in Beijing designed by Rooi.

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Rooi aimed to create a unique apartment in the block of thirty-six identical units that was built in 1950 to provide accommodation for the families of workers employed at a nearby research institution. Top: the apartment is located in a 1950s housing block. Above: one of its original columns was clad in stone and turned into a feature At the time the apartment was built, China faced an influx of people moving to its cities, meaning that living spaces were often tight. "There was no living room, no dining room or shower in each household," Rooi explained. "This type of...

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Our (Semi) Budget-Friendly White Kitchen Remodel

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I know, I know … white kitchens are everywhere. But you know, they’re everywhere because they’re awesome, amiright?! At least … I think so. I wanted a light, bright, white kitchen for years, and almost two (yes, two!) years ago, we finally started the process toward getting one.  (Why did the project take two years? Well, we started before we had an ample budget, which is also the first thing I’m going to list in another post I’ll be publishing soon – all about the mistakes we made during the process. I do wish we’d waited until we had more...

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