This studio project explores the design of a compact living unit on the USC campus, intended for visiting faculty members with the flexibility to serve as a student resource when unoccupied. In response to this dual-purpose program, the design features a two-story micro-apartment that balances public and private uses through spatial hierarchy and formal continuity.

The upper level functions as a convertible public/private space—suitable for gatherings, meetings, or quiet work—while the lower level offers a more secluded, subterranean retreat for rest and privacy. Though the two zones serve distinct functions, they are unified by a single sculptural gesture: a continuous flow of wood that weaves through the apartment, blurring the boundaries between surface, structure, and spatial experience. This material continuity reconciles the tension between openness and seclusion, creating a cohesive and inviting dwelling for transient occupants.