Within the west district of Beijing, a duplex apartment, dubbed the Skip House, has been designed by KiKi ARCHi. Nestled throughout the vibrant city, the apartment is home to an owner and her family of 4, together with the grandparents who visit every now and then. The Skip Home is designed in order that the several generations can come together, allow their diverse lifestyles to merge, and where emotions can mix harmoniously.
The magic of the 300-square-meter Skip House lies in its “half-floor lounge,” a design that seamlessly connects the several spaces, fostering a way of togetherness while maintaining privacy. An attention-grabbing cement and wood staircase not only connects the 2 floors but additionally offers multi-functional open platforms – a small wood one doubles as a desk for the children and a more spacious micro-cement platform below that will be used for seating while also transitioning right into a console for the TV. It’s a multi-layered living scene where every member of the family’s needs find an ideal spot.
However the innovation doesn’t stop there. Downstairs, a well-organized “box” concept delineates the living areas, with the kitchen island because the central hub. The thoughtful design enhances functionality while retaining an open, airy atmosphere.
Up the wood stairs, a serene, modern tearoom awaits. Beyond its use as a tearoom, a round cutout serves as a display shelf while doubling as a secret passage to the elders’ private room.
The colour palette throughout gives nod to the owner’s appreciation of Chinese culture, with black, white, and grey complemented by wood and micro-cement.