This two-bedroom apartment on 43rd Street provides a comfortable and stylish living space in downtown Yangon. Newly renovated, the design of the two floors adds a modern twist to its colonial heritage. Downstairs has carbonised strand-woven bamboo flooring, which provides protection against the humidity, while upstairs retains its original teak flooring.

Natural light pours in through windows on three sides of the apartment, creating a sunny and inviting feel throughout, and residents can also enjoy a balcony overlooking the street.

The apartment comes fully furnished using mostly reclaimed teak and including a dining table with rattan chairs as well as a spacious bathtub. The open-plan kitchen is a sociable area, not just for cooking. To counter Yangon’s sporadic power cuts the apartment has a built-in power backup. Overall, wooden beams, exposed brickwork and a slick staircase create an attractive aesthetic.