CHICAGO: Pressures on space and money are making space-saving apartments increasingly popular. New Convertible Spaces apartments are one such example. Movable walls can be used to open up a living space or cut it in two to create a bedroom area with a pull down bed and storage units.
Other existing apartments, like the recently announced Yo! Home and the Zoku Loft, also use moving elements to change the format of the space. To a greater extent, though, the Convertible Spaces also have a focus on luxury living. Rothelowman, which designed the Convertible Spaces approach, says it is aimed at those who want premium-quality apartments in a premium location, but may only need and be able to afford a one-bedroom place…