One door, two doorways. Inspired by the custom door in Marcel Duchamp’s studio in 11 Rue Larrey.

The project is a refurbishment of a row house for a family in Oslo. The attic was an underutilized open space for a growing family. The project is about creating room for two small bathrooms, inserted as custom-built furniture/objects in the open space. When the doors are closed, the attic can be experienced in its entirety. The bathrooms subtly divide the rooms into two zones for sleeping and living. Central to the project was the development of a single door leaf engineered to close against two different frames – a functional gesture that also nods to Duchamp’s relaxed spatial economy.

To make the most of the limited footprint, several bespoke stainless steel elements were designed specifically for the project, including a triangular corner sink, integrated light fixtures, and small furniture pieces.

PHOTOS BY Willem Pab

PHOTOS BY Willem Pab

PHOTOS BY Willem Pab

PHOTOS BY Willem Pab

PHOTOS BY Willem Pab

PHOTOS BY Willem Pab

PHOTOS BY Willem Pab

Built by: Vraalstad Bygg
Steel manufacturer: Thomassen Mek
Doors developed i.c.w.: Meling