NEVER TOO SMALL Sci-Fi Apartment Hong Kong - 59sqm/635sqft
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2021
- Surrounded by mountains in Tai Hang, Hong Kong, the 59sqm Candy Cube Residence is a futuristic gallery-like apartment; designed by architect Nelson Chow to separate its owner from the bustle of the city. Originally a two bedroom home, the apartment was gutted to remove everything but the structural walls, and re-designed into a series of concealed rooms that spread outward from the living and dining space. With a single bedroom embedded in the living area inside a cube, creating a room within a room that also functions as a backdrop for the dining area. Featuring a mix of muted tones and bright accent colours, Candy Cube reflects the potential of apartment buildings in our cities to be continually customised and improved.
#smallapartment #architecture #interiordesign
Project Name: Candy Cube
Architect: ncda.biz/
Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Director: Alan Leung
Camera: April Pang
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Editor: Jessica Ruasol
Music: Arabesque No.1 by Alon Peretz 
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i personally like the whole sci-fi theme. not sure i'd enjoy permanently living there. but i'd definitely rent it for a vacation or something
Just get some Spock ears and ull feel right at home. 😌😌
It could easily be made less “sci if”-the sci fi bits are really just a few finishes and colour palette. But the layout and design, with different fabrics and furniture, would still work very well.
Same!
59sqm in hong kong be like a sky villa in other countries. How much is it?
I feel like that on almost every video on this channel. They all look like AirBnBs, not places people actually live.
funnily enough i feel like the design actually makes the apartment feel smaller
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Yeah, they hid too many things behind folding doors which actually makes the space smaller
I didn’t think about this until seeing your comment 😂
@@hentie5371 they hid WINDOWS behind folding doors, which I can’t get over!!
This type of decor might have been considered "futuristic" in the 80's, but now it has more of a retro/sci-fi vibe.
Not my style, but definitely looks unique and clean, well done.
You mean 60s. I expected Mr. Straker from S.H.A.D.O. to emerge from one of those doors any minute.
Would love to have seen a floor plan with furniture placement to understand the changes from before to after. I couldn't quite work out how a 2 bedroom place became a studio and still feels a bit small.
I wondered the same. On the plan, there was a place called " wardrobe" which was bigger than the actual bathroom. I couldn't figure out why this was done and if we got to see this huge wardrobe.
The walk in robe replaced 2nd bedroom
walk in closet seen here: ruclips.net/video/xBEUcRaYJek/видео.html
@@philippeholthuizen thank you!
Wondering how much the custom made sink has cost and still wobbling like the cheapest furniture I have ever seen 🤷♀️ I mean it looks very stylish artificial but for my personal taste too much room wasted, not enough natural light and feels a bit narrow.
An interesting project with some unique pieces, but I'm not so sure going from a 2 bedroom unit to a no bedroom unit is the best use of resources (particularly if the client ever intends on selling). Still, it certainly has it's own individual flavour!
I was thinking the same! Also I'm not sure how this apartment fits into the never too small ethos, which is about using good design to make smaller spaces more adapted to a wider population. Some interesting design elements none the less.
The architect said you just can't up & move in HK. If you're single and no intention of making a family unit, why not?
With a renovation like this, I doubt the owner is lacking in resources. 😅
This is probably for a rich transnational Hong Kong person, who has residences in other world capitals--New York, LA, London. This person will likely fly in to use the space and offer it up to friends and family and business associates who will use it. He will probably just fly in for business. Regarding cost, you have to realize that in this part of Asia, people routinely buy empty boxes that they expect to build out. So the next buyer will be paying millions and expect to gut it.
@@swicheroo1 if they were a transnational Hong Kong person who offers the space to others to use, they wouldn't go to the trouble of getting a Feng Shui master to work out the bed placement. That is only done for very personal spaces.
totally not my style, but the entire apartment is so cohesive and fits perfectly into the client's needs whilst being genuinely functional despite looking like a futuristic gallery
Those folding screens take up so much space when folded up
yeah but when it’s unfolded, you’re most likely stationary or suing the area this it’s not in the way. i like it personally. would have been nicer if it just slid straight into the walls but i’m not sure it was possible
this weirdly feels like a Sims design that you could never actually replicate in the Sims
the furniture reminds me a lot of a few cc couches i have downloaded
The interaction between colour and light in this space is just amazing.
That bathroom, and its "skylight!" 👍🏼
A little bit too "futuristic" for my personal taste, but I love the design. The Debussy track was spot on.
I agree. Just because it's not my taste, doesn't mean it's a bad design. They're great and functional still. I think that's the beauty of NTS. Every designer is different but the designs are still spot on 😍
I loved the futuristic but yes I find it more of a trendy hotel room to stay in for a few days than an apartment I would live in - Bathroom is phenomenal though!!!
It looks like what people in the 60's think what futuristic look like.
In 2021. We don't think this design as futuristic.
@@nntflow7058 Agree 100%
The definition of small really depends on where the apartment is.
Over 600 sq feet cannot be described as a ‘small’ apartment in HK definitely, due to the majority are living in
Having an international audience, they certainly know what they are going for. This is small enough where I am (100 sq feet apartments wouldn't even be allowed here).
I can’t even fathom being able to afford an apartment >600 square feet in Tai Hung.
I'm totally agree!
Loved the bathroom, just looked exactly like something out of a slick modern sci-fi
That bathroom gave me Gattaca vibes.
and the kitchen.
635sqft is not small for HK, and this redesign is more for the artsy appearance than utilization. The bedroom feel like a deluxe capsule hotel in Japan. It's kind of silly to decimate a 2 bedroom unit into this. Definitely not a fan of this design.
I agree on the apartment size. Even for international standard, this apartment is definitely not small. And he also mentioned that the client wanted an "escape" space from Hong Kong. I think that's why he wants the apartment to have as much personality it can have, even if that means sacrificing utility. Not a fan of this design too tho, but I think the architect did a great job fulfilling his client's wish.
It's an artsy waste of space, sorry.
I'm sorry to post a not so positive comment, but I have to agree with some of these comments... The place feels so small, all the doors will most likely stand open, and having so many moving parts just sets one up for expensive maintenance later on. This is by far one of my least favourite places featured on NTS. A lot of names of designers, but... Sorry, not a fan. Personal taste, of course.
Obviously, the goal wasn't to maximise space in a small living area. The architect clearly said that it was about upgrading the flat. The place was never addressed as "small". In addition, it should be clear that this place is for someone fortunate.
I wouldn't change sleeping in a bedroom (no matter how small it is) for sleeping in a box in the middle of the livingroom, despite how nice it looks. Not my cup of tea
It is really nice, but kind of feels like a department store dressing room.
This is secretly my fetish. Like Kaz and Angelo in NeoYokio wishing they lived in Bergdorf Goodman
Okay. The positives; I love the clean, openness with the touches of pastels bringing colour into the main space. I also love the gentle lighting was maintain throughout and the surplus of storage. I do like some of the sculptural bits in the door and the furniture pieces.
The negatives; turning a 2 bedroom into a studio apartment where one of the former bedrooms becomes a walk-in closet feels wasteful. And despite the kitchen boasting a surplus of amenities, the space still feels narrow.
I think what makes this video feels... jarring and a little upsetting is that the last few videos have been focused on unwanted spaces that have been given new life in a way that didn't feel ostentation. This is the polar opposite of the previous videos. That said, I recognize that the clientele for small spaces are not singular and have varying needs. The designer met their client's brief and I just need to accept that this is not my cup of tea.
I totally agree.
It's fascinating how what seems depressing, sterile or jail-like to some, feels pure, appeasing and harmonious to others. I'm of the latter crowd and I love the aesthetics of the apartment, especially the kitchen, I love the kitchen - makes for quiet mornings, brewing coffee in a clean and peaceful sphere, which I favour. And the bedroom is also lovely when viewed with our eyes turned to the window : feels like floating in a futuristic way, love this.
Overall, the lights, the wavy lines and the minimalist surfaces throughout the flat, are also a highlight! And wow, the artificial skylight!
I do miss some plants but if the owner doesn't live there on a permanent basis, I understand the lack of it (or maybe they just don't like plants, it should be respected too).
I'm not a fan of the layout either, as some other commenters have stated. Seems to me the cube in the middle of the living room, in combination with the overwhelming vertical closets, make this space feel cluttered, which appears to come in contradiction with the aim of the project. I understand that it was the wish of the owner and that it was also laid out considering feng shui energies which I'm also sensitive too. I really appreciate the work of the architect anyway.
I think everyone can state their preferences but one has to recognize the work of an architect, considering the demands of an owner, and be mindful of their words...
Thank you NTS for showcasing another unique project.
Did you understand the ~fifty identical bottles in the kitchen? 🙈
I really liked the kitchen too, I hate over counter storage, this one has a rhythm to it that I could see working
Yes Feng shui is important to a lot of people. I like the energy placement of the new layout as opposed to what was shown before in pictures.
that is not small, 59sqm a pretty big apartment in Hong Kong, this apartment cost at least USD2M
Yes and because in HK you don't get much apartment for your money it sort of justifies why one would also want to design for efficient internal space planning and splurge on high end finishes. In less expensive cities you would just buy a bigger apartment.
Prime spot too.
I’m from Central Europe and this is definitely not small apartment here either.
This is definitely one of the largest spaces they’ve featured.
Oddly the redesign makes this space not only impersonal, but also claustrophobic with the low ceilings, minimal natural light, and all the doors and enclosures.
Interesting how most people aren't into it, but this is my favorite place featured so far on this channel. I love everything about this apartment (except maybe the dining/arm chairs).
i'd actually want to see a hotel like this! it feels like disneyland!!! different spaces everywhere!
Love how much personality they were able to squeeze into this place, and love that the designer and client are long-time friends 🥰
As great as my friends are, none has found a bathroom "sunlight" fixture for me..... 🤷🏻♂️
The false skylight is a win for me! and the ingenious was of demarcating areas. A cozy nook for bed with a view to wake up to. Love it
Maybe I haven't tried expensive ones but artificial sunlight even at the right kelvin always felt sterile
@@Sharedbysara what kind of artificial sunlight have you tried and how much they costed?
This architect’s tree house look apt is my favourite
Wow. Really well thought out. Turned a normal square/rectangular space into something extraordinary.
I appreciate the imagination and creativity that went into this project. It is completely opposite of my design aesthetic. Almost uncomfortable to even watch, let alone think about living there.
That "skylight" in the bathroom was amazing! Light is very important to me & that made all the difference in that bathroom. Well done 👏
Yes, but unfortunetly Coelux is very very expensive
@@povilius Your point ?
The idea of entering a place and forgetting where you are is incredible and also how they use furniture as sculptures but at same time they are functional, and this makes the space a artwork.
It’s incredible how every single being has a different taste and its portrayed so well here 💛🧡🤎 loved the artificial skylight
On the surface, this apartment seems simple, but there are design decisions that are clearly personalized for the client--like the placement of the bed being based on feng shui, and the custom wardrobe. This living space is a great balance of form and function unique to the client.
It’s an unique design for an apartment unit in Hong Kong. Very different from the typical modular designs for other apartment units.
I absolutely love this. Having watched all of this channel, this is the first that I have wanted to comment on. Fabulous design and use of space. I would stay here in a heartbeat. 💗
Putting everything behind doors just creates "clutter" when you have to open and close them to do anything much. But having said that it's always interesting to see how other people prefer to use their limited space.
I think this was what the owner wants. Works for him.
@@kathklim yes I undertand this. I was simply expressing my opinon on the apartment. To each their own.
I agree.
It's nice to see something different, reminds me of an Apple store!
I appreciated the comment that feng shui decided the position of the bed as it seemed plonked in the middle otherwise. As others have said, a bit too futuristic for my personal taste but certainly a beautiful design.
It looks futuristic and at the same time retro because of the color choices 😁
Is 60s/70s futuristic is like Barbarella is going to live in there! ^_^ actually liked it, maybe not for me but is very nice
I love the futuristic look, especially the bathroom and kitchen!
How can it be that these metallic bathroom and kitchen are the warmest I've seen in a long time
I appreciate how the architect has tried to interpret the owner's lifestyle and his love for art into the space. But if I am not wrong housing in Hong Kong is quite expensive and for me the space could have achieved more if it was to be designed for a family the real challenge lies there to accommodate the needs of a family in a small space with aesthetics and functionality.
That skylight is a very nice addition
that first shot was great at showing off the lighting wow. the apartment is so fun, i love the colors in the main space. also props to whoever chose the music
It looks really comfortable. And I like that the bathroom isn't tiny, you can actually move around in there and own more than 5 shirts thanks to the wardrobe.
The “biggest” walk in closet that i’ve ever seen in “small apartment” in this channel, i guess… 😍
I dont know abt moisture control since there is no window in the bathroom
This design is incredible! Thank you to the owner, the architect, and NTS for sharing with us!
As an American, a lot of the design choices from the Feng shui, to the futuristic theme, to the smaller corridors throughout the space, are unfamiliar, and fun to see visualized.
I hope that we continue to see examples of creative and unique spaces like this!
Lots of comments here are just so hilarious and incredibly self-centered. Who cares if the design is your least favorite? Why does it matter if the space seems smaller? Why do you have to complain all the time?
This is precisely a good design because the owner likes it that way and his designer friend could deliver it so.
And big thanks to the NTS team for once again being so bold and brave. Not every design on this channel plays well to my taste but I greatly appreciate the effort and the diversity being promoted on the show. Well done NTS!
Could not agree more!
Apparently the owner only requires one sleeping area, so all power to him to use the other former bedrooms for something else. This is a unique peace of architecture. Super high quality finishes and attention to detail by the looks of it, and I can only applaud anyone for taking risks and showing their personality through interior design. Lighting's on point too. This is just radiating style, whether the design is your cup of tea or not.
I’d probably have made the kitchen open and the bedroom more closed, but I am 100% vibing with the funky furniture and colors. That couch just looks perfect to curl up on with a book on a rainy day.
Love the duality of enclosures that plays with the light and sense of space. Those Morandi hues are perfectly chosen and matched. Magnificent!
I really love this! Especially how the kitchen is closed off & you don’t have to worry about cooking smells to permeate into your living room or bedroom. So clean & hiding away messes & great use of lighting & creating separation of spaces 👏🏻😎
Love the colour combinations, the lighting and the choice of the furnitures in this apartment, but less folding doors would be nice. Great episode as always!
As much as I enjoy some out of the box thinking, I don't know how I feel about this apartment. It's way bigger than others but the only bedroom is in the living area, the kitchen is a bit locked-in and the wardrobe is too spatious
I loved everything, right down to the choices in furniture and their colors. But the bathroom and kitchen were my kind of aesthetic. One of my favourite spaces here.
The bedroom was a nice surprise. I actually really liked that design and it’s a cool addition to the home
omg i wanna live here or at least, have a holiday/retreat here!!!! EVERYTHING LOOKS EXQUISITE but not in an over-the-top kinda way! such a lovely space.
And a view to the harbor! 👍🏼😎✌🏼
not so small, but the design is amazing, just wow
This episode was so peaceful, it gave me a sense of hope and wonder, I am sure many will say the same; thank you all who provide such great and mindful content
Love how this looks. It’s clean, sleek,a and futuristic almost. Being a single at 23 this would be perfect for me.
Beautiful Art Piece. I love the contrast between the sci-fi essence from the kitchen/bathroom incorporating with the living room candy furnitures (Playful, yet Serious) & that 1 piece curve door really sculpted a interesting signature as the lines leads up to the curve ceiling. Subtle move bold statement. Very detailed designer Nelson.
👍🏼 Yes! Surprising that yours is first comment on those cool little details. 😎✌🏼
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I love the dinning table and chairs. Just a beautiful apt and love the colors
The comments-to-date are very interesting and illustrates how things seem odd depending on your background. 1) I know very affluent people when traveling must have a separate room for their luggage/clothes. This is more common than many realize. 2) The client is not refurbishing the apartment on a budget but wants this property to reflect their needs while in Hong Kong. Pretty much every ceiling panel to accessory appears custom $$$$. If you are a wealthy couple or single, this may be a city apartment and their second home may be elsewhere. He/she is not doing this renovation for maximum resale value but to meet their personal wants.
I have a 68 sq m apartment on the West Coast (California) and a 278 sq m permanent residence on the Eastern seaboard. I split my time between the two properties and they function quite differently. If I were wealthy, I would want the rooms I appreciate the most be bigger with the best views (others can be reduced in size). This is a high net worth customer.
The candy cube furniture is amazing. That artificial skylight is definitely going in my future home.
Futuristic, playful and very bespoke to the client who is clearly into fashion! I like it!
This apartment is so cool! I love the softness, lighting, and use of color! It seems so calming and there's plenty of kitchen space. Super cool design!
Interesting. I guess I don't hate it, but the size and placement of the wardrobe seems like a waste of space, and the bathroom looks a bit... prison-like?
Would gladly serve my sentence in that bathroom! 🤣✌🏼
The futuristic design it has seems very interesting to me since it is not common to see an interior design in this way, especially when you have places like a room inside the living room. I loved the colors and the materiality that were managed by adding the furniture that gives an artistic touch to the whole apartment making an analogy to an art gallery.
On the other hand, the contrast of materiality, the color and the lighting of the bathroom gives the appearance of a spaceship making it unique.
Oh my goodness, I can't even. It's like all my Star Trek/Dune/Anarchy Online/Battlestar Galactica dreams have come true. My one tweak would be to add some green plants to bring in an eco-friendly feel.
I wish, in the NTS video series, there could be more side-by-sides of the original floor plan and the renovated floor plan. And side-by-side photos of before/after.
Ok I LOVE the bed idea! Wow! 🤯👏🏽👏🏽
This is the only small apartment that I really like!
The muted colors & aesthetics are wonderful.
i dont like:
- enterance directly into the kitchen... (kitchen is however nice and clearly expensive as hell)
- terrible dining set (both table and chairs)
- wardrobe entrance from the bathroom..? no humidity problems?
- having enterance point the "bedroom" directly behind your heads while lying in the bed... (what does feng shui tells about that?)
i like:
- kitchen furniture
- sofa
- lots of storage everywhere (you would need to buy stuff you dont need just to fill it up :D )
The furniture looks so soft and comfortable! The unfortunate trend of creating furniture that is so stylish and "mod" has resulted in decades of bizarre uncomfortable pieces. The artificial skylight is a must to relieve claustrophobia in today's smaller places, also. Simply closing the closet doors can restore a busy room to complete restfulness. So many thoughtful ideas in this apartment. Perfect for meditation.
Futuristic but extremely extravagant and decadent. It’s been nice to know final value of the renovation!
Everyone has different taste and this is totally my style. Just love everything about it. ❤ 😍 💖
👍🏼 Living 20 years in the future! Spectacular bathroom and kitchen for the space! 😎✌🏼
They definitely achieved the goal - it has an art gallery vibe. I love the colors and these candy and soap furniture! I can see the spaceship influences in the bathroom and wardrobe probably would be my favorite place as I prefer cozy spaces more. Great job on transformation 👏
I love the storage in the kitchen and the way the unit generally puts stuff (like the TV) behind doors to give a really minimalist look. That's my style.
I think the owner must have a very busy lifestyle, therefore, he wouldn't spend much time in the bathroom or kitchen, so the whole place is more for a show-off rather than daily life.. dining table is way too small, and the kitchen is depressive for cooking. it's beautiful but starts suffocating at some point and idk why... but I hope the owner is content and that's the main point! the architect's tree house is luv luv luv btw
I'm soooo into this. Definitely not for my family, but I love the thought in all the details and how personalized it is to the owner. I would live in something like this in my younger single years. This client and architect are unique and creative. 👍
i love the colours and shapes used. it's a bit minimalistic but still artsy and full of personality. i'm 100% into it 😍
I like the way the kitchen it's integrated with the laundry, taking advantage the reduced space
Love the color you choose for this apartment.
Wow, this is really different. My favourite part is the kitchen. I love how minimal it is, and I like the long track that you can hang things from.
Pretty neat space. I love those lights
I somehow attracted to its bathroom and kitchen, very like the metallic finishes
I wasn't real sure about this at first because everything being so closed off does make it seem smaller, but honestly I think when things do open they feel much roomier inside than you might imagine. I've seen some closed off kitchens that feel dingy and tiny, these somehow don't. And the storage in the kitchen especially is really cool
This place gives off a wholesome chill slow-paced relax lifestyle for me. Love it!
The owner must be a space scientist? I love the Feng Sui idea, difficult to realize in an existing building like this, yet they managed. Can you imagine how small it must have been before? This man had a lovely voice, I enjoyed listening to him explaining all.
This is an apartment where it's hard to decide whether I love it or absolutely not.
I guess I could feel very comfortable for some days and enjoy the fancyness but couldn't live there for longer. Wonderful design ideas, for me perfect as an Airbnb.
Very clever and considered use of available space. LOVE the futuristic bathroom and kitchen 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Like living in a piece of art ,yes the finishes are beautiful.
it's from out of the Earth. love it
I'm a fan of the bathroom, the kitchen and the architect's English skills!! Kudos to him!
It is unconventional but i loved it love the whole nook concept with the little bedroom and the kitchen and the closet, everything! Quite nice and comfortably futuristic.
The bedroom/working space is my fave part
Relaxing desing.... So beautiful
I had never thought to see this kind of aesthetic in real life.
Like a 60s sci-fi.
Warm tone along with cold stainless steel.
I like this apartment. Everything is organized and functional. I find it peaceful. I really love the couch, it’s beautiful .
Love the colours in the living room
I remember Benedict Society series when I saw this video. Great!
Love both the kitchen and bathroom!
Love the skylight!!!