Gary Chang: Life in 32 sqm

May 2010

By Sebastian J — Filed under: Misc ,Refurbishment , China, Gary Chang, Hong Kong

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Architect Gary Chang’s apartment is located in downtown Hong Kong, and represents a remarkable example of interior refurbishment. With only 32 sqm, Chang studied the different distribution possibilities to optimize his space.

More information and images after the break.

Chang has been living in this apartment since he was 14 years old. After his parents move out, he tried a series of modifications:

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After years of studying his apartment, Chang has finally achieved through moving walls and different systems, a 32 sqm apartment with 24 different designs.

Sequence Possibilities

Window / Movie Screen

Moving Wall

Working Table / Dining Table

Moving Wall

Sofa / Bed

Cite:
Jordana , Sebastian . "Gary Chang: Life in 32 sqm" 13 May 2010. ArchDaily. Accessed 04 Feb 2012. <http://www.archdaily.com/59905>

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dafin says:

very nice, smart, but a bit ‘too much’ (or too less). anyway, beautiful, warm design

# May 13, 2010 at 11:58

Jubair Siddeeque says:

Whoa, Whoa. This is architecture. Creativity and ingeniousness at good lengths. Congrats to Ar. Chang.

# May 13, 2010 at 13:31

Xiu says:

in hk, the book on this (lifetime) project is available for quite some time – worth a look at!

# May 13, 2010 at 13:53

Johan says:

Hey ArchDaily,

Can you give us a enhanced image on his 24 different designs. Can’t see squat on that image, just pixels. Can you put a higher resolution on it?

# May 13, 2010 at 14:41

Nicholas Patten says:

Gary Chang: Life in 32 sqm. http://bit.ly/d5GyO7

# May 14, 2010 at 00:31

bLogHouse says:

Looks like an exercise in Combinatorics..
interesting to know if he applied any combinatorial technique.

# May 14, 2010 at 07:58

Didier says:

I think all this has to be mechanised so that it’s not so tedious to use and that it’s a bit future proof as well. Not easy to push and pull those panels when you get old.

# May 14, 2010 at 10:57

Jasmine says:

http://www.archifield.net/vb/showthread.php?p=25174

More pictures and a diagram explaning the arrangement :D
There is a toilet after all! Lol

# May 16, 2010 at 05:47

july says:

hello, i want to download this video,please.

# June 16, 2010 at 00:53

Zeljko says:

Hay everyone, can someone provide me some usefull link where i can find some cross sections and possible combinations of the apartment in better resolutions :) Thaks :)

# February 3, 2011 at 12:50

kodja farid says:

Hello MR CHANG,
Could we have a date in HONG KONG ?i’ll be in ASIA in MAY,
I schedule my trip to visit BEIJING and SHANGAI so please let me know your availabilities,
Best reggards
farid kodja.

# April 25, 2011 at 06:22

Kiani says: