ARKE design-build, LLC

ARKE design-build, LLC Residential and Light-Commercial Design/Build firm

05/17/2026

Space-Optimized Integrated Powder Room Design

This image illustrates an innovative approach to small-space bathroom engineering, specifically focusing on an integrated sink and toilet configuration. The design utilizes a curved, wall-mounted vanity that overlaps the toilet footprint, maximizing usable floor area in a narrow or confined environment. By elevating the plumbing and using a compact, stainless steel basin, the system demonstrates how custom cabinetry and thoughtful spatial planning can transform a restrictive architectural layout into a functional, modern facility.

Key Components & Features

Integrated Curved Vanity: A custom-shaped countertop with a dark wood apron designed to sweep over the toilet tank, providing surface area without obstructing the user.

Stainless Steel Inset Basin: A durable, high-polish circular sink that fits into a minimal footprint, ideal for hand-washing in secondary bathrooms.

Exposed Chrome Plumbing: An industrial-style P-trap and supply line system that remains visible, allowing for easier maintenance in tight quarters while contributing to a modern aesthetic.

Dual-Flush Toilet System: A standard floor-mounted ceramic toilet featuring a top-mounted dual-flush button for water conservation.

Coordinated Hardware: Brushed and polished metal finishes are used across the faucet, trash bin, toilet brush holder, and radiator to create a cohesive visual theme.

Tiled Surround: Large-format wall tiles accented by a mosaic border, paired with terracotta-style floor tiles to define the wet area.

Design Summary

The layout is a masterclass in ergonomic efficiency for high-density residential architecture. By utilizing vertical wall space and overlapping fixtures, the design ensures that essential amenities—sanitation, waste management, and climate control—remain accessible within a footprint that would typically be considered too small for a standard separate vanity. The result is a clean, hygienic, and aesthetically pleasingenvironment that prioritizes functionality through custom engineering.

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05/17/2026
05/17/2026

The Runion House by Ralph Anderson is a striking example of Northwest Regional Modernism, designed to merge seamlessly with Seattle’s wooded landscape through its dramatic rooflines, exposed timber structure, and expansive walls of glass. Built in the late 1960s, the house reflects Anderson’s signature balance of modernist geometry and warm natural materials. (Photo: Julius Shulman, 1969 ©J. Paul Getty Trust. Getty Research Institute; restoration/colorization by Modernist Collection)

03/22/2026

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Charlottesville, VA

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