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Inspired by Japanese and Scandinavian architecture and interiors, and the space efficient, built-in joinery found in yachts and caravans, the aptly named beâCHâlet in Sydney’s seaside suburb of Bronte, was designed and hand crafted by architect and artist Matt Reynolds. Originally run down and lacking both storage and laundry facilities, removing walls and adding multi-function joinery has transformed it into a flexible home with plenty of display spaces and hidden storage. The apartment features an open plan living-dining area that includes a 2 piece couch that can be reconfigured to a queen bed, 2 single beds or a bench seat for the dining table. A floating bookcase wraps around the living room and continues throughout the apartment. Other features include a japanese style ‘genkan’ entry way, a cook’s kitchen and 2 bedrooms, one of which serves as a guest room/alternative work space and includes unique storage for all Matt’s sporting equipment. In response to the need to reduce the size of Australian homes, beâCHâlet is a truly stellar example of smaller, smarter design.
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Project Name: beâCHâlet
Architect: https://www.mattr.studio
Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Director: Nam Tran
Cinematographer: Jack Mounsey
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Editor: Yasmin Bright
Music: Homesick (feat. Bad Room Producer) by Vestalgia
21 Comments
Mind blowing!!
It's weird to see how much people have this need to have a guest room in their home, even when it's tiny. In France it's not at all a feature that we think about first! We use it as a pantry, an office, a laundry room, at worst as a gym, but the guest room is an idea that rarely comes to mind. It is only thought of in large houses, often on the side of adults (40/50 or more), but only for those who have family coming for vacations (so in very specific cases).
hes done an incredible job
You call this small apartment, I'm living continuously in a 250 sqft room with four people for 12years this is really small
Magnificent!!! Inventive…organic and vibrant. This should be a Masters class for young and mature architects…Bravo!!
gorgeous!! Anyone have an ID on those orange saw horse legs at 1:26 ?
Beautiful, but kind of missed the point on a genkan. You’re suppose to slip off your shoes and immediately put your clean socked feet on the clean floor right outside of/usually above the genkan. If you’re walking on the same floor with your socks as you just did with your dirty shoes, your socks are going to pick up some of that dirt and bring it into the home.
Love that sliding pegboard wall! I suspect the perforated surface also diffuses sound reflections somewhat
WOW… The entry way , the main door…genius. He made the kitchen so spacious.
GENIOUS!
it would be interested if you just pressed a button and The living room transformed from couch to Quine bed to 2 single bed to 8 people dinner table, with motors
And….. a Weber BB-Q! Cause their great and small. Love the design and small spaces. Such innovative ideas. Thank you!
Wow this apartment is incredible!!!!
I love how the books are everywhere in the apartment, there’s personality everywhere and the storage space is so clever. i love this
one day when you roll out of bed and land hard breaking your wrist and hip , you're gonna say yeah I guess the bed is a bit to high off the ground .
Genius.
Too many moving parts!
Phantastique!!!🥰😍
Love and admiration from South of France
Could need your advices for somme modifications for my new appartment.😭
It's a pitty there is so much clutter in this space. It takes away from the ingenuity of the cabinetry he built himself. It looks so cramped, especially with the depth of the glass topped table behind the couch.
Very creative. Love it.
Smart and stylish