RS Apartment by STUDIO 1408
RS Apartment located in Bucharest, Romania, this inspiring home designed in 2016 by STUDIO 1408.
About RS Apartment
Exploring Material Contrast
This project takes an experimental approach to materials by juxtaposing metal with wood and introducing a fresh finish called Bluesteel to the local design scene. Workers heat metal sheets in industrial ovens. When the temperature hits 392 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius), the steel begins to change color, showing yellow and red hues. At about 572 degrees Fahrenheit (300 degrees Celsius), it takes on purple and blue tones. Watchmakers use this process to give parts a striking, intense blue shade.
Wood and metal, though opposite in feel and look, actually complement each other here as raw, unpolished materials. This contrast creates an appealing, industrial vibe softened by the use of gray.
Reimagining Space for Daily Life
From a practical standpoint, we redesigned the floor plan to meet the client’s everyday needs by removing unnecessary walls. This transformation has opened up the space, adopting a more open-plan layout. It also enhances the interaction among different living activities, thus improving the quality of life in these spaces.
Crafting Scenes Through Design
We’ve crafted scenes that shine throughout the transition from one space to another. The use of frames and perspective views creates a flow of materials and shapes that change throughout the day. During daylight, these compositions bask in natural light, while at night, they reveal their full beauty under subtle artificial lighting.
Photography by Cosmin Dragomir
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- by Matt Watts
