Brad Bird envisioned Linguini’s apartment as the cheapest in Paris. So the design took an unintended living space, much like an attic or storage space, that had been converted with as many inconveniences as possible. For example, Linguini has to climb up four flights of stairs with his bicycle that couldn't be left on the street for fear of being stolen, the door opens just enough to awkwardly enter, and he has to bend and stretch to maneuver around the furniture—but Linguini has what he needs: an incredible view of Paris to help him dream.