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Yes, there’s a growing trend of high-design cat furniture. But high-design cat apartments? That may come as a bit of a surprise.
But behold, this 330-square-foot pad in Shanghai was created especially for a couple and their 51 cats. Formerly a dark, unattractive space, the home was completely redesigned as part of the Chinese reality home show “Change Your Life.”
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For the revamp, Nanjing-based FANAF Architects lived with the couple and their furry brood for an entire day, gaining first-hand insight into the space and the household’s needs. The architects soon realized that a lack of separate spaces with defined programs meant for a less-than-ideal living arrangement. There was no place to sit and relax with guests, no private bedroom for the humans, and poor ventilation because the cats could’ve escaped through open windows.
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In response, FANAF gutted the apartment, creating a new home that had defined spaces for cooking, lounging, playing, and sleeping. New skylights at the rear of the home brought in natural light, and the architects created a courtyard-like room rimmed with a fountain of flowing water for the cats to drink from.
New louver doors and windows allowed for ventilation without the fear of cats escaping. A system of 32 translucent acrylic boxes gives the felines ample play space—and one row of boxes even has access to the owners’ bedroom.
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In order to fully appreciate the transformation, you might want to peep the full episode (in Chinese):
Via: ArchDaily
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