NEW YORK — Adrian Chan Design and Research Office (ADRO) created an undulating wall to a 570-square-foot Hong Kong apartment as an architectural element that unifies the spatial layout for a family and conceals their belongings. The clients were concerned about how clutter was affecting their relationship and family organization in a small space.

The undulating wall has a dual purpose — it serves as a wayfinding mechanism and also integrates a bathroom, and storage and mechanical systems with its gentle curvilinear surface that extends from the kitchen through the corridor and into the bedroom.

Furthermore, the implementation of horizontal in addition to vertical cabinetry exposes empty wall space to amplify the illusion of spaciousness. Hydraulic hardware is incorporated to lift up an entire master bedroom floor, creating storage underneath for off-season clothes and valuables. In the corridor, the ceiling contains integrated built-in millwork to store Chinese dried food items and luggage, as with the bedroom desk and living room bench that transform into storage through a flip-up mechanism.

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