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Architect Michael Chen and assistant Kari Anderson redesigned this 450 square foot Manhattan apartment using transformer cabinets that reconfigure the space for different uses. The renovation removed most interior walls and replaced them with moveable elements that create distinct zones for cooking, sleeping, working, entertaining, and storage.

Design Details

  • Architect: Michael Chen with Kari Anderson
  • Location: Manhattan, New York
  • Size: 450 square feet
  • Approach: Removed walls, added transformer cabinets
  • Functions: Living, sleeping, cooking, working, entertaining, storage

Living Configuration

Manhattan transformer apartment living configuration

Photos by Aya Brackett

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