When the architects Sara L'Esperance, 29, and Michael Putman, 42, spotted the property in Bethnal Green, in London's East End, in 2016, they immediately decided to buy it. The apartment, which at the time of purchase was worth $545,000 is now estimated at around $785,000.
The talented architects have turned small a 465sq foot shop in a former biscuit factory into a two-level apartment boasting two bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, home office, living room, and walk-in closet.
L'Esperance has always liked abandoned urban buildings that can be breathed new life into.
The walls of the workshop were covered with the late '80s wood paneling that was removed during the renovations. The original brickwork was preserved to make the interior more modern and lively.
Plywood was used create the pods which separate the rooms, including a comfortable open-concept kitchen.
L'Esperance and Putman like cleanliness and order, so they tried to free up as much space as possible.
The 11 ft 6 in high ceiling of the former factory made it possible to divide the room horizontally. So the home office is located above the kitchen.
The storage space has been created outside the apartment including wall mounts for bicycles. As active lifestyle fans, L'Esperance and Putman took advantage of this opportunity.
Source: Daily Mail
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