Housing a powder room and storage space on the lower level and a bathroom on the mezzanine, the central core discretely divides the open-plan living area into dining, seating and kitchen zones, the latter opening up onto a small balcony. Clad in light-toned birch plywood, the only departure from the apartment’s monochromatic colour scheme, the core’s vertical volume enhances the sense of spaciousness, while the stairs’ hand-towelled plaster structure and slender metallic balustrade convey a sculptural quality. On the mezzanine, the bedroom enjoys both views of the city and the kitchen area downstairs, and also features an en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet, while the adjacent loft-like space, which is accessed via a vertical ladder, can be used as a study or guest room.

Eschewing decorations and superfluous furnishings in favour of a truly minimalist aesthetic, the apartment feels spacious despite its small size, but as importantly it also feels relaxed, calming and homely.