![An under-stair wood lined nook has bench seating with an upholstered cushion, as well as an outlet and a nearby pendant light. To the left of the nook is an open shelving unit, while to the right, are small cabinets.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/modern-under-stair-seating-reading-nook-231021-1138-01.jpg)
When architect Mariana Pedrero of Háptica Lab, was asked to design a small apartment building and its interiors in Cholula, Mexico, she included a seating nook underneath the stairs.
![An under-stair wood lined nook has bench seating with an upholstered cushion, as well as an outlet and a nearby pendant light. To the left of the nook is an open shelving unit, while to the right, are small cabinets.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/modern-under-stair-seating-reading-nook-231021-1138-02.jpg)
The wood-lined nook has bench seating with an upholstered cushion, as well as an outlet and a nearby pendant light. To the left of the nook is an open shelving unit, while to the right, are small cabinets.
![An under-stair wood lined nook has bench seating with an upholstered cushion, as well as an outlet and a nearby pendant light. To the left of the nook is an open shelving unit, while to the right, are small cabinets.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/modern-under-stair-seating-reading-nook-231021-1138-03.jpg)
Let’s take a look at the rest of the apartment building…
The Exterior Of The Small Apartment Building
![A modern and small apartment building.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/modern-small-apartment-building-231021-1139-04.jpg)
![A modern and small apartment building.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/modern-small-apartment-building-231021-1139-05.jpg)
The Metal Stairs
![The partially open metal stairs of a small apartment building.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/modern-apartment-building-stairs-231021-1141-06.jpg)
![The partially open metal stairs of a small apartment building.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/modern-apartment-building-stairs-231021-1141-07.jpg)
An Example Of One Of The Open Plan Apartment Interiors That Has A Loft
![A modern loft apartment with minimalist kitchen.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/modern-loft-apartment-231021-1140-08.jpg)
A Custom Built-in Dining Nook And Closet That Hides The Television
![A modern apartment with a built-in dining nook and closet that hides the television.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/modern-interior-hidden-tv-231021-1140-09.jpg)
The Balcony With Neighborhood Views
![A modern apartment balcony with views of the neighborhood.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/apartment-balcony-231021-1140-10.jpg)
The Bathroom With A Built-In Vanity
![A modern bathroom with a built-in vanity.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/modern-bathroom-vanity-231021-1140-11.jpg)
The Garage / Carport
![A modern apartment building with carport.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/modern-garage-carpark-231021-1140-12.jpg)