Taking inspiration from the 18th Century Shaker movements belief in maintaining tidiness in their spaces, Raimana Jones designed the aptly named Tidy Space using intuitive, meticulously crafted built-in furniture. Situated on the banks of the Tamaki River river in Otahuhu, Auckland the connection to the outdoors was key when designing the unit, driving the decision to place the lounge, a small dining area, bedroom and office nook closest to the river side, making the most out the view and the light from the sliding doors. A laundry, kitchenette, and a bathroom were placed furthest away from the river side, in the entrance area. A powder coated steel L-shaped cabinet, inspired by the muddy colours of the river, creates privacy and intimacy for the bedroom without closing it off completely, whilst also doubling as storage for both the bedroom and living area. There a small semi-circular table sits next to a custom built-in two seater couch, it’s design avoids breaking the flow of the space, while also allowing it to be relocated. Borrowing an organisational feature directly from the shakers, Raimana included a continuous wooden peg rail that runs the perimeter of the lounge and bedroom. Creating additional storage space and a framework for the occupants to add their own touches without fixing things to the walls.
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Music: Grow Slow Grow Deep by the Dream of Eden
Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Director: Nam Tran
Cinematographer: Tashi Hope
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Editor: Jessica Ruasol
