Project Description
This 1,000-square-foot Washington, D.C., apartment lacked flow and had
little natural light. Kube Architecture stepped in to create an open
living area with a sweeping wood wall that is both functional and
sculptural. The judges described the wall’s sinuous curve as “a strong
move” and commented on how the floor plan makes the most of a small
space.
The curved wall, which varies from a full height to just
above countertop level, unifies the kitchen (foreground) and dining
space (rear, right) and also provides a built-in seating area that does
double duty as an office space. From the built-in seating, the wall
curves to the kitchen where it becomes part of narrow shelving for
kitchen storage. The kitchen faces the outdoor courtyard with its
exterior stone wall, which, as one judge commented, “draws the eye
outside and makes the room feel twice as big.” Sliding doors offer easy
access. The courtyard floor is covered with ipe decking, and a stainless
steel ladder provides access to a modest roof deck.
The bathroom
— located behind the kitchen — has two entries: from the bedroom and
from the living room. A frosted glass door between the bathroom and
living room admits light to the bath while maintaining privacy. Another
door leads from the bath to a dressing room off the bedroom.