Thus the space was emptied down to its original industrial concrete walls, floors, and ceilings, and a sculptural piece of furniture made of raw aluminum — inspired by Donald Judd's work — was installed. Its modules combine all of the dwelling's functions: bed, walk-in closet, bookshelf, sofa, counter, stools, kitchen, and storage.
Dominating the space, this aluminium volume creates a room within the main space, via a system of suspended sliding doors attached only at the top. The resulting "corridor of arches" gives access to the walk-in closet.
A technical glass block contains appliances, storage, and the water heater, and an old concrete vault houses the bathroom. The 3 x 3 metre bathroom is entirely finished in black, with full-height and -width mirrors on one of its walls creating a sensation of what the architect deems "absorbed vastness."
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