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Voice-activated technology and space-saving furniture helped Sim-Plex Design Studio turn a two-bedroom home in Hong Kong into Smart Zendo, a four-bedroom apartment with hidden storage.

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Smart Zendo by Sim-Plex Design Studio

Smart Zendo is in Hong Kong’s Coastal Skyline neighbourhood. The project has been shortlisted for Dezeen Awards 2020 in the small interior of the year category.

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A coffee table appears on voice command

Sim-Plex Design Studio converted the home for a couple who often travel for work and needed room for multigenerational living.

“Eric and Lory moved to Hong Kong from Taiwan many years ago and have a son,” said Sim-Plex founder Patrick Lam.

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Benches hide storage in the kitchen area

“Eric needs to travel frequently throughout the country, and Lory is a flight attendant. The lack of time spent at home means they often need their