Ingenious Loft Unit Packs 4 Rooms Into 500 Square Feet (Including a Guest Bedroom!)

The creation of Charles Irby of ICOSA Design and designer Peter Suen, the Domino Loft system is constructed from prefabricated concrete panels, wooden slates and custom-made cabinetry, to solve the problem of adding space to a couple’s 500 square-foot condo in San Francisco’s Financial District.

One of the goals of the Domino Loft is to create privacy zones for the couple, allowing one person to utilize the workspace below while the other person can relax in the loft bed, accessed by a rolling library-style ladder on wheels. The work area includes a standing desk (located in the right rear), where a computer can be set up.

A built-in cabinet hides a fold-out table that, when utilized, transforms the lower area into a dining room/eating area, adding some much-needed versatility to the cozy space. And the multifunctional table can also be used when the area becomes a workspace, replete with a dry-erase whiteboard.

The true genius of the Domino Loft is its ability to seamlessly transform the space to suit an array of different uses, from workspace to dining room to second bedroom when needed, along with an impressive amount of built-in storage.

One of the more impressive features of the Domino Loft is the hidden murphy bed, which can be easily taken down to transform the space beneath the loft into a second sleeping area.

Voila – instant guest room! While the idea of having guests sleeping over in a 500-square-foot condo would seem a bit dodgy, the Domino Loft presents a spacious, private guest room thanks to the fold-out bed, discreetly hidden behind the whiteboard.

In this mode, the lower area of the Domino Loft offers various storage components – including a hidden closet – and a cosy bench for seating. Note the additional built-in storage shelves along the top of the structure.

Around the side of the Domino Loft can be found an impressive array of storage, including built-in shelves for shoes and sliding drawers for clothing.

This space-saving rolling ladder allows easy access to the loft-style “bedroom” above.

A closer look at the roller system used in the ladder, which allows the ladder’s smooth and easy movement in order to access the stored items in the built-in closet system.

Not an inch of space is wasted, with the Domino Loft utilizing the small area beneath the loft bed for more storage, which the couple uses to keep hats.

The loft-style sleeping area also offers enough surrounding space for a small seating area, ideal for hanging out, reading, relaxing or binge-watching some television.

A large body pillow transforms the area next to the bed into a cozy seating area, which the couple uses when it’s time to kick back and watch a little TV.