Building Blocks

May 1

Studio Locus was asked to collaborate on the interior design of a modern penthouse apartment in North Amsterdam, working closely with the client to refine the spatial layout and material expression.

Our role focused on shaping the architectural character of the interior: we experimented with variations on a rounded volume that acts as a functional spine through the apartment, integrating the entrance wardrobe, installation room, bathroom, and toilet into a single sculptural element. This resulted in the baby blue block. We also used colour to improve the existing central atrium, enhancing the daylight and visual connections between the kitchen-living space and a more secluded study area.

Throughout the project, we developed a clear material and colour strategy — using soft mint green as a continuous thread, while balancing clean, powdery tones with the warmth of a custom wooden kitchen island. The addition of baby blue tiles brings a tactile, domestic counterpoint to the minimal palette, creating a calm yet characterful interior.