Chez Moi
Type: Residential Apartment
Location : Jakarta Pusat , Indonesia
Year : 2024
“A Compact Apartment Configured for Interspecies Living”
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Chez Moi is an apartment that integrates dedicated infrastructure for pets into a minimalist, "international green" aesthetic. Located in a high-density urban context, the apartment was redesigned to prioritize flow and light, specifically addressing the cohabitation needs of a client, their dog, and their cat.
The focal point of the living area is a continuous, mint color plywood cat run that snakes along the perimeter wall. This custom shelving unit functions as a high-altitude circulation path for the feline resident, doubling as a library and display shelf for the owner. Directly below the media console, a built-in "dog grotto" provides a recessed, architectural den for the canine, keeping the floor plan clear of freestanding pet furniture.
To maximize the footprint, the designers replaced the guest bedroom’s solid masonry wall and door with a glass sliding door system. This intervention allows natural light to penetrate deep into the apartment’s foyer, which was previously windowless.
The materiality is characterized by a restrained palette of warm timber, textured "bouclé" upholstery, and a signature mint-green hue applied to the shelving and cabinetry. A wall-mounted bicycle is positioned as a central graphic element, emphasizing the apartment's utilitarian yet curated character.