Micro-Living, London Residential | Architecture | Interior Design THINK NATURE and micro-living. Micro-living and co-living appear to be central concepts in the future of the residential property in London. However, in many cases micro-living has been associated with cheap design and low-specs fittings. Frequently the term is mistakenly used to describe garage conversions and unused parts of a building with no natural light and no real amenities. Our recently finished project, an one bedroom apartment in Islington, elegantly redefines the term micro-living. Designed to the highest quality and to yacht standards, the apartment benefits from an enhanced sense of spaciousness and innovative features that make the most of all available space. Originally designed with the main bedroom looking out to the rear garden, the apartment was missing the opportunity of the main living area connecting to the outside. We firstly implemented the idea of switching rooms and moving the living room to open up to the rear garden. We also created an extra sleeping space, which is part of the living room, and partitions away from the living area via easily deployable bi-folded doors when needed. The design is compact with THINK NATURE elements inspired by historic Japanese gardens. Every single detail has been thought through and every inch of space has been efficiently utilised, much like a luxury boat. The decoration and interior details are of the highest standards resembling an artful painting. No expense was speared when it came to quality. The client chose a kitchen of the highest specs costing £27,000. It is a luxurious, compact, 5-units kitchen, made of copper and mirrors. High quality solid wood was chosen for the floor, gold leaves decorated the walls, and a 3d installation was sculptured on the bi-folded doors partitioning the extra bedroom space. The whole interior layout was changed. The original plan had a large bathroom, an unused second bedroom and a zig-zag corridor. The final plan has a linear corridor, a right-sized bathroom and the space of the second bedroom being opened up to the living room. With a regal and extra luxurious design, this is an opulent and impressive space. Environmental friendly techniques: Low energy lights and fittings Recycled timber Recycled glass Maximization of natural daylight Natural and cross ventilation Night cooling Structural 3D Printing