Gary Chang's 32-Square-Meter Hong Kong Apartment Transforms into 24 Configurations

In Hong Kong, architect Gary Chang has created the Domestic Transformer, a 32-square-meter apartment that can transform into 24 distinct living spaces through the use of sliding partitions and foldable elements. Chang, who began residing there at the age of 14 in 1976 with his family, has seen the apartment transition from a cellular layout to an open-plan design, with the mechanized version finalized in 2007. The design incorporates services and storage around the edges, allowing for a versatile central area. Configurations can include a kitchen, master bedroom, spa, cinema, and more. Chang's work is inspired by designs such as Gerrit Rietveld's Schröder House and Japanese screens, examining how 32 square meters can accommodate various activities without fixed rooms.