12.6 sqm at Studio 1

Bare finishing with cement walls and floors

A friend of mine told me about some condominium units his family had acquired in Alabang. The units are located in Studio 1 - a few steps away from the Northgate commercial complex.

The units come in 12.6 sqm configurations with bare finishing. The plumbing and fixtures in the 1.18 sqm toilet and bath, along with a sink counter are the only furnishing in the unit. 

Furnishings configured for single occupant

The development's brochure featured a model unit configured for a single occupant - with the bed parallel against the window and surrounded by the individual's trinkets. Lime green walls and mirrors on the cabinet doors create an ambiance of wide spaces and relaxed feeling.



 
While great for its intended market, this configuration would not do for the purposes of my friend's family. Wanting to maximize their investment, my friend wanted the units to accommodate at least  2 tenants each.

 To achieve this, I positioned a single bed into the nook provided by the bathroom and added another built in bed on top to accommodate two people. Storage is plentiful. The closet was split into upper and lower levels to provide individual hanging spaces. The space under the bed provided drawer space. Ottomans not only provide seating but deep storage spaces as well.

Counter space in the kitchen is maximized with the choice of a personal refrigerator and mini stove. The microwave is