NEVER TOO SMALL 40sqm/431sqft Small Apartment Design - Lycabettus Hill Studio
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- Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
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Almost completely submerged underground, this once dark and congested storage space was gutted by SOUTH architecture and transformed into a bright, comfortable and fully equipped studio apartment. The addition of a sculptural partition wall allowed SOUTH to create distinct functional living areas whilst also enhancing the flow of natural light throughout. The clever inclusion of an arched circular opening between the living room and bedroom doubles as both a desk and vanity, while unique, custom-designed furniture in the living room, bedroom and kitchen further defines the spaces and adds to their functionality.
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Project Name: Lycabettus Hill
Architect: south-arch.com/
Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Director/Camera Operator: Alina Lefa and Xenofan Varardos
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Editor: Colin Chee
Music: Still in Motion By One Man Band
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This is a great example of aesthetics taking precedent over usability.
Totally agree. They added in such thick walls. The curved walls look beautiful. But they could have built-in storage. The kitchen in a great example of the thick curved walls looking beautiful, but blocking off useful space that could have been used for storage.
@@KG-ul7nx omg people. the curved wall houses a shower on the other side...
yes aesthetic and being minimalistic is great but this is a weekend home at best.
Since the apartment is part of the basement I think that the walls are just thick because load-bearing. Greece has strong earthquakes and the structure is for sure built to withstand them.
@@0c0p0c0 Apologies for being unclear. I meant the curve to the left of the kitchen (above the cooktop and sink). Not the curve to the right (that houses the shower)
It looks amazing. Personally would prefer a bit more kitchen worktop than the big plant.
Looks great but the kitchen area is a bit odd
I thought the same until I realized that is space for a fridge when someone moves in.
yeah i think that plant would be better in the massive courtyard anyway. and some counterspace could be added in its place
@@miriam4235 ohhhh makes sense
@@miriam4235 I am glad someone else stated this, as that was what I imagined it might be for.
As a landscape architect, I would have loved to see the courtyard. Even if it wasn't part of the design brief, I think seeing that space and the relationship it has with the indoor space and its functions is important.
Great project though. Add a couch and more counter space in the kitchen and it would be perfect.
The watermelon just hanging out in the corner of the room and pears strewn on the chair were a bit much though...
Finally- and people ask this on every single one of your videos-when will the costs of the projects be included? Not being transparent with costs associated with architects, construction and the rest just contributes to the elitism of such remodels. If, as every architect/designer says in their video that "we should make this more common as it's necessary for our densifying cities", then do your part to make this more accessible by educating people about the costs and inner workings of these projects.
Thank you! Could not agree more.
ALL of this‼️💯💯💯
It think it's closed up space with windows all round it. I don't know how apartment like this can exist with fire codes.
Honestly, I think they could have done much better, I like the colours and the layout, but why is a third of the kitchen lost to a tree, and why is there no storage space, no built-in furniture. In a tiny home, it is essential that the appliances are multi-use so that space can transform to adapt to different settings.
Yes! Especially when in-built storage space is a quintessential part of greek apartments.
Totally with you. This is perhaps not one of the better projects on this channel. Pretty sure the tree is where the fridge will eventually go though ;)
That plant is not part of the design. This is where they would put in the fridge.
This appartment is not occupied at the time of filming.
I'm forcing myself to believe the client had not yet moved into this Space when they shoot this episode. It's Just a void
They often shoot before the client move in... It's probably the case here. The cupboard has 3 hanging clothes that looks like the one the architect is wearing 😅
i think it just showed the architectural details more clearly. however i also loved the messy library space that it was before..just so much character.
Yeah, they havent moved in. There's a plant on the fridge area
@@msmunhoz I thought the same thing too! :) But upon closer look, they are different pieces. They just really love stripes, I guess!
Some of us clients prefer minimalism
They missed an opportunity to make a circular murphy dining table out of the desk that also doubles as a privacy screen!
tbf they missed a lot of opportunities
Yes can u imagine someone wanting to work at the desk while someone tries to sleep. How impractical.
I thought the same thing. One side of the table could be a mirror too
I thought the same!
Totally. First thing I noticed from the thumbnail itself (facepaplm).
One thing that gets me mad it's the argument of Making tiny spaces on behalf of affordable housing when in fact after you buy this Kind of property you have to spend a shit ton of money with an architect to make it barely livable
Exactly. It's becoming (if not already) gentrification.
i don't remember a single one of these designs being financially available to regular first time buyers. they're neat architectionally speaking, but not really so much in terms of actually providing tips for those who can't afford a larger space
Agreed. If I had the money needed for this drastic transformation, I wouldn’t live in a basement apartment! Maybe it was converted for short term rental.
I really like the atmosphere and several of the design features (I love the curves and arches throughout), but they haven't made the most of the space at all. I hope they'll find a fridge that can fit in that kitchen gap instead of the huge plant. And it could definitely use a sofa and a few more shelves! Even just a couple of shelves within the bathroom cupboard would be an improvement!
I assumed that no one has moved in permanently yet? It looks like there's plenty of space for a sofa/a few shelves and maybe even a small table to fit in the kitchen gap as more counter space
The circular opening as a table on the wall is such a nice small touch.
It was a challenging space because of the lack of windows, but the kitchen should have been much larger. It should be possible to isolate the bedroom from the living space if someone is sleeping while another is up and active. The skylights opening into a garage may prove to be a mixed blessing.
I'm so happy you made a video here in Athens.
To be honest,i respect the architects' work,but ,personally speaking, it's not one of my favourite projects shown at your channel.
It's aesthetically very pleasing but a bit "style over substance" for my personal taste.
As it becomes increasingly more expensive for young people to find a first home in the cities, the need for small affordable accommodations is vital. It therefor saddens me that we see so many small apartments that are being joined to create bigger living spaces thereby reducing that total number of available units. Seeing out of the box thinking like this warms my heart. Love it!
On one side yes, on the other side, such spaces are not aimed to be rented to young people considering such an appartment would go for crazy prices, or even airBnB
All I need is a tiny studio apartment and there are almost none in America. New York City has some, but even those tend to have a fill oven/stove, but I don't need that. The world needs far, far more studios with kitchenettes....2 burners, not 4, a microwave oven, not a full oven. And, the walls, ceilings, and floors need far better insulation for noise-proofing. If we don't work on this *now*, overcrowding will cause more and more people do lose their minds and take it out on others.
The Kittchen ist verry small. 👎
In Mexico City the opposite is happening. New apartments are much smaller, no courtyard, and probably no balcony unless it is a luxury apartment which you can't afford anyway. Old apartments are being divided up to rent out the rooms for what used to be the cost to rent an entire apartment. No, still not affordable young or not young.
@@ChristopherJohnsonArtist This is partly the consequence of people having too many kids. My great granddad had between 13 and 17 kids and my own dad had 4 kids, so this isn't an attack against one group or another.
I wish those tiny apartments offered sliding glass windows, though, for air flow, light, and scenery. No balcony needed - just a railing on the bottom half. There are a few buildings in New York City that do that and it almost as good as a balcony.
More like a gallery, imagine living in there with no couch, entertainment, no fridge. It’s relaxing though watching the whole vid
same, feels more like an AirBnB where you only stay for the weekend, can't imagine actually living there
The kitchen is completely impractical. When he pulled out that giant fruit to demonstrate the use of space, I almost broke out laughing.
its an empty space...its meant for the person moving in to put their furniture in. its like saying "im not gonna live in this empty flat" when going flat hunting. if you want all the furniture and appliances to be there before living there, then thats Airbnb niche
I’m disappointed in this project. The curved/circular elements are fun conceptually, but how much space was lost by introducing them? The large mirrors in the bedroom are not feng shui friendly. From what I can see overall, effective storage opportunities are missed. And no fridge? I feel the vision is incomplete and limited - would the intended demographic really enjoy this space?
@@voxelemur ah well we cant do anything about that except imagine the warmth and furniture we'd like, no? Maybe they had technical difficulties with renting furniture behind the scenes. Who is to say? Ite only that im not complaining with being presented with an almost empty space because thats how it is. Even tho I'd like it if they had made it feel more livable rather than gallery like
This looks so different from what we usually see in this channel, because the design elements are very Greek. Love the blue tiles.
I love the blue tiles as much as I dislike the white ones
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@@abbyl1449 yes. Not a fan of yellow, either. I would have rather seen another sun-bleached pastel.
It's very greek in the sense that the place had great potential but they chose to go with this space-wasting and impractical design instead.
@@gmkar7766 For Greece this is very practical for Americans or Japanese not, Practical depends on climate what part of the globe you are on and a variety of factors.
It's too minimal in my opinion, nice space, but not much functional. Also, it isn't too small, the kitchen could've taken more space and made more functional.
I had a 1 bedroom apt with a full size kitchen - the apt was the same size.
i love some elements of it, but at the same time it's too un-homey. the bedroom skylight would scare me bcs what if you're trying to sleep and then you see someone on your ceiling
its a really foggy glass for that to happen
This is a real stand-out to me. Feeling flooded in excellent design these days yet this one truly captured the strengths of the existing with the creative licence of the functional and aesthetic needs for now. I loved it.
Seems like a massive space that’s not being used very well, normally these places are clever but this just seems empty/half finished
Too bad you didn’t feature the outdoor / courtyard space. I was also wondering about fire safety
@@melindasoregi When nothing is mentioned, it's usually an Air B&B rental.
I thought the same thing about fire safety.
So far, my top 3 favorite designs have all been Greek designers! Love the approach! Character, style, keeeping it interesting and unique!
I really like the renovations and the design but I feel they didnt do the kitchen properly, they had space and still, the kitchen is way too small. Besides that, they did an amazing job specially with the lighting. I would never have imagined that this aparment is beneath the ground and that's amazing.
Exactly, I don't think the plant in the right was necessary, it only stole space from the kitchen..
If you compare it to before it's just wow! Still: where to sit? 😄 On that one chair? And often if they have one opening they put the kitchen there. Why not the living room? Love the colours of the bathroom and the concrete steps in the living area and bedroom ❤️ Maybe it's more an Airbnb than a real living space.
Είμαι φαν του never too small και κάθε φορά ανυπομονώ για νέο επεισόδιο. Πολυ χάρηκα που είδα και Έλληνες επιτέλους και ενα τόσο όμορφο αποτέλεσμα!
It’s incredible how we as architects forget that spaces are meant to be used by someone. Looks like a gallery of design decisions, rather than a whole living unit.
It’s a beautiful space. Love the bathroom - the blue tile shower is fabulous, and the bathroom layout is just as it should be (i.e., the toilet is out of the way of the shower). I can see where you’d put living room furniture and a dining table. My only issue would be storage throughout. I personally would have designed more kitchen cabinets in and a frig, more countertop space for food prep (the pullout is too small), more shelving in the living room, and more drawers and closet space in that beautiful custom piece in the bedroom - oh, and a vanity under the bathroom sink. Also a divider between the water heater and shelf space next to it. Storage always seems to be a low priority in these designs, but you can’t live without it.
Very clever design , the kitchen is beautiful, and the design fits the climatic atmosphere of Greece , it feels spacious and clean considering only one window.
Glad to see people introducing their home without wearing their shoes.
What's the big deal with shoes!!???😂😂
the case when parked cars above have a better place than apartment owners
Greek accent is my favourite ever! And Athens is always in my heart. Lovely small apartment!
I've ordered the new Never Too Small book and it arrived today! I have collected a lot of architecture books over the years and I am very fussy about the quality of them. The Never Too Small book is simply beautiful and well worth adding to any architecture library. It is a book that I know I will refer to over and over again - both for reference purposes and also pure interest and entertainment purposes. The photographs are abundant and of high quality and they also include very clear floor plans for every dwelling (including an incredibly convenient section at the very back just showing all of the floor plans next to each other). I do not know the authors or the curators of this channel and nor am I sponsored. I'm simply a very impressed customer. Do yourselves a favour and grab a copy!
Never Too Small prefer to show these Architect-centered showcase, and demand for Airbnb took more properties like this. Beautiful, just to stay overnight.
It's nice to see content from Europe!
the work to illuminate the space was perfect. The desk could be rotating, one side mirror and the other table. Has enough space to add more furniture in the living room
The area where the apartment is located is just gorgeous!
This is such a gorgeous home. I could see myself living. Also, the curved shower wall OMGGG!!! beautiful
Amazing! The before pictures were some of the darkest I ever saw. To see how light and livable the final result is is amazing. Obviously nobody was living here yet, it would be fun to have a follow up with clever furniture use and design e.g. to create more workspace in the kitchen and to connect to the atrium. But what a great layout. The arches and curves are beautiful.
My only concern would be the plywood in wet areas, that may start looking bad quite fast.
Not only are the homes you show fabulous, but you're the most laid back and relaxing channel I follow.
What a wonderful transformation! Good job!
Would have liked to have seen courtyard.
Agree with others that kitchen pull out space for preparing food is not quite adequate.
Missed seeing where the laundry gets done.
Am happy to see you gave time to Greek architects and designers.
You are happy with it and that is what matters.
I love that round hole of the wall of the bedroom.
to all the people commenting that they are missing stuff - this is clearly an apartment that is being sold and there is simply no furniture as the buyer will be able to bring their own... The plant is a placeholder for fridge, there is space for a sofa.. I do not understand how hard is this to grasp :D Look at the space, not what you are personally missing ffs...
To add to that most people in big cities don't cook very often but there is also the option to add a small moveable island for extra work space.
I understand what you’re saying, but this channel usually showcases furnishings and storage for small spaces along with the floor plan, and it’s already inhabited. The staged furniture in this video sent a mixed message, hence the criticisms and/or confusion. If they just wanted to present the redesigned layout of the apartment, I think the kind of people that follow this channel don’t need the staged furnishings to understand how the rooms could be used.
@@carolz5090 I understand that, Carol, but my point is there is such thing as context and usually people who use their brain can understand things based on that alone without having to be told every single detail...
Why criticize when there is obviously space for more furniture... I just do not understand people having the need to express that THEY PERSONALLY need more of something.. well buddy, good thing you are not the owner of this space then or you just have zero imagination to see all that potentially being in the space.
Also what if someone wants to live this way - with just one chair? ;)
Excactly! There is clearly space for fridge/couch/dining table/TV and so on, which a client could add to their personal taste.
@@Petra-PI must have said it badly - what I meant to express is that they don’t need to stage furnishings for us to enjoy or understand an architect’s design. If some of the people viewing this video were confused by the staged furniture, and stuff like a jumble of cleaning supplies in a storage cabinet, I think(?) it’s because this channel usually shows us spaces that are already in use.
Neighborhood i noticed so peaceful and clean. Love it
Whenever I see an interior the is mostly bright white along with yellowish/golden tones, I feel like it looks very heavenly - kind of ethereal and elevated. Gives me a peaceful feeling.
I also liked the blue shower tiles and the blue in some art for contrast. If I were living there I would like a small yellow couch in some beautiful high end material and maybe a royal blue throw on it. I would also want a table large enough for six people to have guests over for dinner.
They did an amazing job when you consider what was there before. Loved the clean lines and minimalistic feel. If it wasn't for the outdoor space I would find it hard to live there as it would feel too cavernous. Unless there were some constraints for not being able to do so, I would prefer to have had the living room be closest to the outdoor space where there is light seeing as that is where most people spend their time rather than the kitchen. Then one could leave the sliding doors to the outdoor space open creating an extension of the entertaining space. And I also would've enclosed the bedroom for privacy. I don't mind a darker bedroom since that is where I am sleeping. Plus, it did have a skylight so it wasn't entirely dark. And now with a closed off wall, you could make a larger 'L' shaped kitchen on that side since you have the perpendicular wall to add more cabinet/counter space, and maybe even fit a small dining table.
It's different. I like it. I would like to add lots of plants and a big window in the room.
That circular cutout with the table is pretty cool.
Just beautiful and still very practical.
Imagine if Never Too Small was a fully immersive VR experience
I would love that!
Curved walls invokes calm and luxury
Splendid work by the architects and the channel, love the content - keep it up! Keen to see costs associated to each design so aspiring home owners can exercise their creativity as well 👏🏽
It looks great, but a recurring issue with small space design is skimpy kitchens. Why skimp on the kitchen!
I agree!!! There's no need of a large living room, or a large courtyard, since you're going to be siting or laying down at these spaces. But in the kitchen you'll work, standing and moving around... It's nice to have a large and comfortable area to work.
I agree on that, but I believe most of this clients surely do not cook or care about the kitchen, many young people eat outside or order food, so I cannot criticized that on the design because they said they do the spaces based on the clients needs. Definitely if I was a client I would ask for a better kitchen ^_^
I would gladly trade off that oven for more countertop space.
@@tjarsun And trade the space for the plant for either more counter space or a full fridge!
@@aifar That's true - I wonder though if that limits small space design to affluent young people, people who can afford to eat out every night - is there a better way to democratise small space design
I love the vibe of this space very calming and peaceful. There needs to be some minor adjustments for each individual if they were to live there just like any other house. I love the shape of this space, it feels soft and light.
What a challenge. Amazing.
I saw many good ideas for small areas. Not only on this video. Yes, the book is a very good idea too. ✌🏻🌹
I suffer from claustrophobia and I never tought this apt was under the ground, I would liked to see the little garden area specting to see there a fire ladder. That bathroom is a dream come true for me, the blue tile is simply adorable.
Nicely minimal! Add a clean island bar table to maximize kitchen prep space while serving as a dining space with 24" counter height seating.
I love when basement spaces are made so beautiful and livable! Brilliant!
Very unique, i wish the garden were taken care of, that would be precious
I don't have fancy words to present but I do want to say you have taken a storage place and transformed it into a warm welcoming home. Very thoughtful use of materials and placement. I have watched many of these videos and you are in the top 3 for best design. Thank you. How much to buy it today?
Very nice light Greek design full of air and artistic atmosphere. The view on the countyard is great
Such a good job working with a weirdly placed apartment. And the "curved" kitchen is so gorgeous and unique
Such a gorgeous studio. So open, airy and soothing to the eyes
yes it would well as a business studio
I'm watching all of these to get inspiration for the 20 square meter rental part I am making in my apartment, with separate bathroom and kitchen from the rest of the apartment, with its own balcony too.
it is a shame that people get exploited and are offered 20sqm as a 'living space'. You go and live in a 20sqm!
@@miam1074 Adding more options on the market lowers the demand and price of all rental units. I can afford to live in all 80 sqm by myself, but I'd like to offer a cheap rental with a new kitchen and bathroom for someone. It can't be bigger than 20 sqm due to load bearing walls. I see plenty of these being rented out for €600 a month with ratty kitchens and old bathrooms, and with no view. Mine will be all new and with a balcony.
I'm always amazed at the vision, creativity and smart approach of each architect& designer in each video. Just amazing.
*'I'* am forever greatful for you to create this channel and inspire me in many ways.
Looks fantastic, but I wonder if the ceiling is well insulated against impact noise. Would'nt want to disturb whenever a vehicle parks or whenever the other apartment residents come home
Looking forward to the book, have placed my preorder!
Currently living in a 35 m2 studio with my partner. I'm learning a lot
Stunning. One of my favorite smaller flats.💕💕
Beautiful project! Some toughs, though:
1. I would like to have sliding panels on the ceiling, for closing these skylights
2. Definitely, it's a very very small kitchen, I would prefer to have a larger separated ambient, with a larger counter
3. I see a lot of people complaining about the couch: well, if you like it, then buy one and put in there. For me, it's much more pleasant to have a tatami or something like this on the living room floor
Beautiful home!! As an American, I am always intrigued to other people's homes.
wow! I've been watching this channel for years and this is the first time I see a house from my country! Such a beautiful space! Μπράβο ρε παιδιά!
It would be great if the rectangle table changes into circle and can close the window between the bedroom and the living room.🤔🤩
Aw why no coverage of the courtyard ? Would’ve completed the video if that was included and how it integrated into the space.
Fabulous design and clutter-free space ⭐️🌈🍀
very happy for the book! congrats!!
Beautiful work. Your transformation of the dark drab space to bright, clear is stunning.
OMG I NEEDED THIS BOOK AND I DIDNT EVEN KNOW IT
Beautiful infrastructure. I would add a bit more furniture in the living room and more counter space
Is the plant in the kitchen just filling in where the fridge would be?
The kitchenette cutout niche makes me thing of the Memphis style that was so popular in the 80s!
I love the curves in walls.
Love the design! Needs one or two more chairs in the same style and a small couch. It is a beautiful apartment.
The wardrobe, brilliant. Being able to use the top of the wardrobe as an additional shelf is a lovely touch
I would have preferred a full height wardrobe to a shelf
Stunningly beautiful thanks for sharing 👍 🥰
Absolutely beautiful!
Looking at that table is like going for an MRI scan every day !! 😊
That's a great design, with a small round kitchen table working also as Extra kitchen space it will be perfect for a student or even a single working person. However the wardrobe in the bedroom could have been created to reach the ceiling for extra storage and the TV/ bookcase in the living room could have also been raised up to the ceiling also for extra storage 😊 I'd also add a two seated sofa- bed or maybe two comfortable armchairs and a tiny minimal round table between them just to make it a bit cosier! For a basement apartment it surely looks very cool!!!
Always amaze by the NTS ideas💜💜💜
NEVER TOO SMALL: A rather large apartment. Wow how incredible.
I'm a huge fan. Congradulations NTS.
iThink there was so much missed opportunity to make this even better than it currently is. Great design and whatnot, but the space could've been more maximized. Not with stuff, but with more features, concepts and ideas.
This is more art than actual living space.
I think that chair is the 1st to break if I tried to live there.
i wanted to see the courtyard... :((((((((((((
me too!!! :'(
Without the courtyard, the apartment would feel so bland. The contrast is what makes this one.
It's almost like an art or a set of a play. I personally wouldnt be able to live here, but the space looks like something a minimalist would appreciate
Love this space, hoping it would stay lovely and cool on very hot Athens days as it’s underground. Love the circle desk, curves and & arches, the bright white and the blue shower tiles remind me of Greek island holidays! Could definitely live here! Would be good to have a follow up once furnished with sofa, dining table/kitchen island. Great to include cabling for TV in the console, and good fridge space.
Looks great but am curious where all the stuff in the old apartment went
Very interesting and unusual apartment, but however I would have preferred more bench space instead of the large pot plant, in the kitchen area. If one likes to cook, then you need all the bench space you can get.
Nice apartment, given the location mainly underground. Would make a pleasant pied a terre. I find it amusing that the one place to sit is one of the most uncomfortable chairs ever designed. The only chair worse I can think of was designed by Mario Botta. 😉