Same size, more space: Hanwha Forena overhauls apartment floor plans

Hanwha's construction division has developed new floor plans for its apartment brand Hanwha Forena, doubling the number of unit layout options from six to 12 to reflect changing family structures and lifestyle patterns. The redesign focuses on improving the usability of kitchens, storage spaces and dressing rooms.

The company announced the new Forena floor plans Thursday, saying they were designed to meet evolving residential demand. Smaller unit layouts have been standardized to maximize space efficiency, catering to the growing number of one- and two-person households.

Rather than expanding the physical footprint, the new plans rearrange existing spaces to make frequently used areas — kitchens, living rooms and storage — more functional within the same square footage.

In the 84-square-meter unit, the company reconfigured the former multipurpose room and master bedroom balcony to create an open-face wide kitchen, a circular pantry and a large dressing room. The kitchen faces the living room in an open layout, allowing residents to interact with family members while cooking.

The circular pantry connected to the kitchen is designed so that the flow from bringing in groceries to storing and preparing them unfolds naturally. The master bedroom gains a large dressing room built into the former balcony space, significantly expanding storage for clothing and bedding.

The 59-square-meter and 74-square-meter units have also been updated, with a focus on storage and ease of movement. In flat-type units, the entryway pantry has been integrated into a circular layout, while corner-type units gain a master bedroom dressing room that was previously lacking. The utility room now uses an external insulation method, and the outdoor unit placement has been adjusted to reduce the risk of condensation.

Privacy has also been strengthened in common areas. The elevator waiting space on each floor has been separated from individual unit entrances so that the interior of a unit is not directly visible when elevator doors open.

"We focused on efficiently reorganizing limited space so that customers can feel a tangible difference in their daily lives and overall residential satisfaction," a Hanwha construction division official said. "We will continue to develop Hanwha Forena residential products that reflect a wide range of lifestyles."

Hanwha's construction division has been steadily expanding the scope of its design initiatives — from the exterior design concept "Forena Vista," the gate and entrance integrated design "Forena Journey," the complex entry landscaping design "Grand Flow" and the play space design "Next Flow" — and has now extended that effort to architectural floor plans as well.