Low ceiling two space victorian London workhouse

This is an example of how you can manipulate and repurpose old and often neglected small industrial spaces. Although not airy, since the ceiling is low in order to provide sufficient height for the second floor area, the workhouse makes up in available volume by adopting a rather minimal style with regards to furnishings. 

The workhouse is actually a two space complex, separated by a vertical wall. Each side has its own second floor addition, the left space having a permanent staircase, while the right accessible only by a simple ladder. By characterising the space as a workhouse, its actual duality of use is implied ; a space that can be used both as a workshop, or shop, and an apartment and living space.

In case of the latter, then you may say it is rather empty, resembling more a stylised display space than an actual live-in apartment. The lack of kitchen facilities is apparent. The bathroom is separated by a door from the rest of the workhouse.