We fit living system Centrepieces to improve compact living; A prefabricated interior infrastructure system transforming empty rooms into complete self-contained studio environments.
Across the UK, studio apartments are becoming an increasingly important housing stock. Rising land costs, urban density pressures and demand for prime city living are forcing developers toward compact living solutions. Clear benefits include:
The industry continues to design studio fitouts in the same way they would for a luxury apartment - decorated but under-utilised walls which emphasise movement flows, valuable in every other type of space except the studio type.
While larger homes and apartments have the benefit of circulation and movement flow from one engagement point to another, studios do not have this luxury and must minimise movement while maximising storage and appliance.
Think of Centrepiece like a tree. The central core becomes the trunk. Functions branch outward and the room naturally organises around it.
example
Integrated kitchenette, appliances, sink, worktop, storage.
Integrated desk, lighting, cable management, workspace.
Bookshelves, display, flexible storage, lifestyle organisation.
Clothing storage, luggage storage, hanging rails, concealed shelving.
Traditional studio fit-outs require substantial custom design work. Centrepiece converts interior architecture into a replicable system.
| Traditional Fit-Out | Centrepiece |
|---|---|
| Bespoke every project | Repeatable product |
| Fixed perimeter cabinetry | Central multifunction core |
| Permanent construction | Fully removable |
| High labour cost | Reduced installation cost |
| Poor zoning | Clear internal organisation |
A new architectural typology designed specifically to support lifestyles within compact studio properties. It's not furniture. Not cabinetry. A scientific way to live small.