Upon the purchase of her 100-square meter apartment, Ms. Sawaya was not pleased with the original layout. Space could not accommodate the various components of her belongings and lifestyle.

The first step was to establish a close client/designer relationship to uncover her exact needs in terms of space use and design.

We reshaped the entire apartment and turned it into a place she could happily call home. The relatively small place has all she needs: warmth, identity, customized displays for her books and paintings, cabinets for her clothes and shoes, and other personalized elements for her possessions.

The secret to the success of such projects lies in small-detail thinking: minimalism and multifunctionality.