# Genova Apartment Reorganized Like a Game of Tetris

A flexible living space created through color and geometry.

- **Source:** [architecture archives | designboom | architecture & design magazine](https://brifing.si/source/1e716da2-18e6-4704-96a6-818e7860b99f)
- **Published:** 2026-07-17
- **Topic:** [Design & UX](https://brifing.si/c/design)
- **Original article:** <https://www.designboom.com/architecture/folded-yellow-volume-genova-apartment-interiors-tetris-bump-studio/>
- **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/fd77355b-23ec-4bf5-9397-30ee024b1b0e

## Project Goal

bump studio transformed a fragmented apartment in Genova into a flexible living space using color, geometry, and custom-designed elements. The existing layout was reorganized with interconnected spaces and a central yellow volume.

## The Role of Yellow

The yellow volume separates the living area from the kitchen while integrating storage functions and concealing access to private areas. Its design creates a harmonious connection with the existing walls.

## Kitchen Design

The kitchen is defined by a sodalite blue island, which incorporates functional elements like the sink and dishwasher. Its reflective surface interacts with natural light, adding depth to the compact space.

## Bedroom and Bathroom

The master bedroom features an ottanio green wardrobe and an integrated headboard surface. In the bathroom, irregular geometry is balanced with niches and horizontal resin surfaces.

## Flexible Spaces

Curtains and open shelving systems allow the perception of spaces to change throughout the day. This flexibility makes the apartment adaptable to different needs.

## Outcome and Impact

The Tetris project transformed a complex apartment into a coherent architectural system. Through color, custom furniture, and spatial interventions, a contemporary living environment was created.

## Sources covering this story

- https://www.designboom.com/architecture/folded-yellow-volume-genova-apartment-interiors-tetris-bump-studio/ — 

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