In the heart of Crauthem, a charming town in the Commune of Roeser, Luxembourg, we were entrusted with the renovation of a compact yet character-rich 60 sqm apartment. Owned by a musician, the home served not only as their primary living space but also doubled as a violin classroom — a challenge and an inspiration in equal measure.

Our design journey began with two clear goals: enhancing energy efficiency and creating a more flexible interior layout that reflects the daily rhythm of life... and music. The existing living room, often filled with melodies and curious young violinists, lacked the spatial adaptability for both private family use and public instruction. Our solution? A dynamic multi-functional space, where a movable partition wall discreetly divides the room into two acoustically-friendly zones during lesson hours — then slides away to reunite the family area when the music pauses.

In line with sustainable renovation strategies, we addressed one of the most frequently overlooked elements in home design — the kitchen. Fun fact: kitchens age in dog years. After 15 years, they’re generally outdated, inefficient, and possibly plotting revenge. Ours was due for retirement, so we designed a new, ergonomic, energy-conscious kitchen space with durable finishes — ensuring it's ready for at least another decade of dinner parties and midnight snacks.

Window replacement in apartment buildings is often a bureaucratic sonata in three parts: regulations, aesthetics, and headaches. As the façade uniformity had to be preserved, we carefully sourced high-performance glazing that matched the original exterior look — keeping the syndic happy and the heating bills lower.

True to our belief that interior architecture is in the details, we approached this small-scale project with a macro lens. Every furniture piece was selected during the design phase — not afterthought, but forethought. From ambient lighting to socket placements, each element was planned to enhance the form, function, and flow of the apartment.

In the end, the result is a cozy, contemporary interior that hits all the right notes — balancing acoustic comfort, spatial efficiency, and aesthetically cohesive design. A space to live, to teach, and to create.