Empathizing, As an Architect

It is believed that the size of studio apartments in Singapore is not sufficient for some people. From my point of view as an architect, even if it is small the studio apartment has its own advantages and disadvantages. For me living in a studio apartment give me a very settle feeling.     It’s cheaper rather than if we have to rental the apartment. Because it’s smaller so the space –to be cleaned is less and also not wasting too much time. This type of apartment is suitable for those who live alone and easy to multitask because kitchen and all of every part in the usual apartment made into one room. However, as an architect i need a bigger table but this type of apartment do not fit in this place as the space is too small. Also there is no space to keep all of my records work since there is no repository. In conclusion, living in a studio type of apartment can give you so many advantages and disadvantages. I think it depends on your own, if you are planning to live alone, it is better to live in a studio apartment as it’s enough for yourself.

about studio apartment

Studio apartments offer compact, relatively affordable housing for students and other adults living in urban or high-priced areas. One-room studio apartments offer a number of benefits to residents, as well as the challenges of living in a small space. In some areas, studio apartments are only used by people who cannot afford larger living arrangements, but for others, studio apartments are the latest in designer chic.

Features  

Studio apartments have a single main room that serves as a bedroom, living room and dining room. Many apartments also include a compact kitchen, or kitchenette, in the same room. In some cases, the kitchen can be hidden behind closet-style doors. Most studio apartments have their own bathroom, although some types of efficiency and low-cost studio apartments may only offer shared bathroom facilities on each floor. Some studios include a small changing room next to the bathroom, and others may even include compact washers and dryers. Some studio apartments feature an alcove, or L-shaped main room, for the resident to use as a semi-separate bedroom, dining room or office area.

Benefits

Because of the compact size, studio apartments typically rent or sell for less than other types of housing. In many areas, rates for studio apartments are even lower than for one bedroom apartments with similar square footage. This allows many people, such as students, to rent apartments when they couldn't otherwise afford housing in a particular area. Although some people find the lack of a separate bedroom to be a drawback, others prefer the convenience of having only one main room to organize and maintain, and enjoy the challenge of living in a small space.

Size 

Most studio apartments range in size from 300 to 600 square feet. This includes the main room, as well as the kitchen and bathroom, if included. In order to live and, in some cases, study or work in this amount of square footage, most studio apartment dwellers must maximize the space by using compact furniture and efficient storage systems. Some studio apartment residents choose to divide the space into several smaller-sized areas for each "room" or function, either through physical room dividers or through the arrangement of furniture.

Significance

Studio apartments generally house a single person, although some rental or ownership agreements allow a couple, roommates, or and adult and child to live there. Studio apartments are typically associated with students and young adults, although they may also be popular with artists or urban professionals. Some studio apartment complexes concentrate on offering affordable housing, while others cater to design-conscious customers looking for a compact space in a luxurious area. 

references: http://www.ehow.com/about_4567932_studio-apartments.html#ixzz307FlMoWH

STUDIO APARTMENT HAS LIMITED SPACE

This is the beggining of my blog in the second semester for design process . The lecture gave us many topics and each group had to choose one topic to be discuss and my group choose "studio apartment has limited space" . Base on my first research the size of studio apartments in Singapore are around 400-500 square feet which combines living room, bedroom , and kitchen into a singe room . But some of the apartments has 2 bedroom . If you want to purchase a studio apartment , you must be at least 55 years old .