Three Acts, One Space | Re: Triform - seki.design

This project is the renovation of a unit in a tower condominium in Kobe. “Triform” means “composed of three parts.” True to its name, the family space has been restructured around three acts—relaxing, eating, and studying.

Each zone is defined by island-type storage furniture. These elements do not divide the space strictly but connect it gently, allowing the whole to function as a single 28-tatami space. Rather than a simple large living room, it is a home where each family member can change places according to activity, maintain a degree of privacy, and still share the space together.

Outline

Renovation of a unit in a tower condominium.
The living-dining-kitchen (LDK) restructured around three acts: relaxing, eating, and studying, with zones gently divided by island-type storage furniture.
The kitchen, previously enclosed and cut off from the living area, relocated to overlook the family space. The original kitchen space was converted into a walk-through pantry, providing generous storage capacity.

Shaping

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Plans

Features

Kitchen and walk-through pantry

The kitchen was repositioned to overlook the entire family space. From here, one can see children studying, someone relaxing on the sofa, or meals taking place in the dining area.

The former enclosed kitchen was converted into a walk-through pantry, creating substantial storage. This arrangement provides a rational flow: returning home with groceries, one can pass through the pantry, store items, and then enter the kitchen. A window beside the kitchen offers outward views and daylight, making morning work in the kitchen especially refreshing.

Play space

(Seen at the far end of the photo, a zone defined by storage furniture) While children are small, a floor-level play area is useful. Toys may scatter freely here, and with a carpet the noise is softened. At night adults can lounge or use it for exercise. When a private room is needed, this space can also accommodate a bed.