In the heart of Beijing, an embassy turned to Studio Vapore to rejuvenate the washrooms of their residences, housed within chic modernist buildings from the 70s. Paying homage to the structure's original charm, design elements like the iconic glass bricks and the rich red-toned walnut wood were thoughtfully reincorporated. However, the layout underwent a transformation, modernizing the space to align with contemporary conveniences while still echoing the building's distinctive style.
Location: Beijing, China Client: Private Year: 2022 (phase1) 2023 (phase 2) Status: Completed Design Team: Erica Borsa, Yu Hongyu, Tina T