Hey, I'm Max, the guy that created the V's apartment in the motel. The rest of the apartments were created by my extremely dedicated and skilled colleagues at Treehouse Ninjas, a studio in Budapest that assisted CDPR in creating nearly a hundred locations in Night City. We had pretty much total freedom on what to do with the spaces they assigned us for the apartments, so we feel al to of ownership to them :) Working on this title was a blast, and we really appreciate your in-depth review. Like everyone else at CDPR, we put our hearts and blood in this project, so it's really nice to hear some good words about what we did ❤ Cheers!

structure reinforcements on the glen apartment building are such a nice detail. Everywhere in the city there's this level of attention that really makes it feel believable, the game's biggest strength imo

I think the Glen apartment fits any V edgerunner story. It looks tinkered, street, and luxurious at the same time. Really I just love the elevated reading nook.

The way I see NeoMilitarism style is basically 'Fancy Sith' like what Palpatine would have in his home. My favorite spot is the Glen apartment. Open, has everything, centrally located, and always liked lofts. It manages to be fancy without being opulent, and in the rain, the view, the sound, they just hit my 'be mellow' button.

The Glen apartment is the exact style of place I've always wished I had. The open space, renovated industrial feel is what I've wanted ever since I was young.

I like the Corpo apartment not because I like it as a home, the Glen apartment is by far my favourite especially when playing a Streetkid character who likely grew up around that building, but because it tells a story. It's ultra luxurious, wealth is everywhere but it's also hard, brutal and the dark, red accents make it feel like even though the owner has wealth, the system is still your master. It's a status symbol, something required by your corpo peers to maintain respect but it's always reminding you that you're not on the top, you're just not on the bottom. I'd love to see you explore Kerry's apartment, totally lacking in the commercialised aspects and corporate presences and clearly showing us a totally different level to a high-ranking corpo suit. It's when you explore the Arasaka mansion just outside town that you see what the people ACTUALLY at the top have. It's enormous, tranquil, calm and so obviously outside and above that all-encompassing feeling that there's someone bigger in control of you. But it does have a hidden, secluded and guarded feeling that almost gives it its own feeling of fear and disgust. Not fear of the totally controlling masters above but of the countless competitors and peers always trying to take your place at any cost and an extreme drive to avoid the lower classes as something disgusting, dirty and dangerous

Something I hope they do in a future update/DLC/sequel is adding more reasons to go back to your apartment. I love the design of the apartments in the game but I can actually count on my fingers the amount of times I enter one during a playthrough.

I wish there was another apartment/house out in the badlands, but like nice and modern. An A-Frame or something like that for a Nomad character or someone who's sick of the city

The funny thing about the Corpo Plaza Apartment, is that while everything in it is fancy and expensive, I kinda get the impression that the designers really hated the people they expected to live there. Like they were saying "Here is your fancy house, great one" out loud, while actually thinking 'suffer, you asshole' on the inside.

The Glen apartment was my instant favourite I love old industrial buildings and I would love to own a place like that. I really find them really relaxing and comfortable.

The Glen apartment had some Blade Runner vibes for me

I really like the most "poor" apartment honestly. It gives most "real life room" vibes that even I could afford and still find comfort in living. It feels "lived in" with its color pallete and layout .

Night City is easily the most amazing city space I've ever seen in a game. Every time I play I find some new little handcrafted corners that just amaze me, and I know I haven't seen nearly everything! Bugs can be fixed, world design can’t. CDPR had their priorities right.

Everything about the Glen apartment makes me want to live there IRL the outside, the older looking building with the structural reinforcements makes it feel like someone is putting at least a little effort into keeping a little history alive at least on the outside but where you live the massive windows all of that natural light makes me want to just sit anywhere in that room and exist not doing anything the open floor plan makes me feel like its not good for a family but with people over regardless of them being on the other side of the apartment you are still next to each other and still connected in some way

For me the original apartment is my favourite. It's cozy, you can change the colour scheme in game, the view is awesome, but most of all it feels like V's home. She builds relationships with the people in that building, the roof is a monumentally important location in V's journey and it just feels safe.

There's an interesting idea behind the red bamboo. It resembles bars on a prison cell implying that even up high you are a prisoner of whatever corpo you worked for to afford the place. Another interpretation is that life is a prison.

About the Japantown apartment: many apartments in Japan have very tight prefab bathrooms made out of plastic. Maybe the bed is a reference to that. Also, in Japanese apartments the bathroom tends to be situated near the entrance/kitchen instead of the living/sleeping space. So that explains the layout to me.

I must say Morphologis, you are one of the most talented content creators on this platform. You deserve so many more subscribers but I'm glad to see that you are finally getting some recognition. Good things come to those who wait, keep it up!

I love the Japantown apartment too because it reminded me of my grandparents' HDB flats in Singapore that I used to visit in my childhood. I could imagine walking into the elevator smelling the scent of old urine and then walking into the apartment with the incense in the air. Even the bathroom is next to the kitchen 🤣. The Corpo Plaza apartment took me by surprise as it felt like it was a hotel room than a home. Barely any personal touches and certainly fit the life of an Arasaka agent. Barely at home and only use it for sleeping. I usually keep it for roleplaying as CorpoV before the prologue. The area also reminded me of the base of Petronas towers and Kuala Lumpur City Centre.

I generally choose which apartment I go with based on what build I'm doing, and a bit of what my backstory is/was. For my V that's a Nomad, I might go with that 5K Motel-Turned-Apartment. I think it works well with her being a Nomad, but also gives a feeling of having one's own home instead of being in an apartment building, as you don't have to use an elevator to get up to it. Either double jump up, or take the stairs, you're at YOUR home.

Great video once again. My favorite Apartment is the one in Japantown for one because I find it to be really cozy, I love the overall style of it and also its the only Apartment with a usable Guitar. Also, as a sidenote thank you for creating your videos in the 21:9 format, your channel is one of the few where it actually makes sense for me to watch the videos in Fullscreen since I'm using a 34" Ultrawide screen.

Pleas Morphologis, continue with the cyberpunk content. There is so much potential here and so much to explore!

These reviews of architecture from your perspective are fantastic. I think I enjoy the Night City architecture analysis even more than the Star Citizen ships, and those were the reason I joined the channel. I feel like I'm stepping into the mind of an expert in a space I knew very little about, and it's incredibly enjoyable to learn more about how architects think. Thank you for producing these!

Personally, I absolutely love the Corpo Plaza apartment. The black and red really appeals to me, and I love the overall design of it. Though I do agree, it probably should've been a bit bigger to represent the higher price and placement. But man, I love the dining area, the weapons room, and it's just beautifully made.

The Japan Town bedroom seems to be inspired by famous capsule hotels in Japan where people would sleep in tiny, capsule-like rooms that fit 1 person only

What a pleasure to watch a video from you describing the different appartment from night city from an architect point of view. There are so much stuff to say from night city architecture. I’m always amazed by that city.

The screens above the corpo plaza bed are not advertisement screens, but rather entertainment screens like you can find in a lot of high-end apartments and nightclubs around Night City. They are in essence the Cyberpunk equivalent of a modern TV in your bedroom. I also feel like the addition of the large empty space in the apartment is intended to serve as a luxury. Space itself is a commodity in this world, especially in the more central parts of the city. So the ability to host a large number of guests, even if they have to stand, is a privilege reserved to the upper echelon. Empty space just like it is in fact one of the key reasons for my purchase of my own condo, although it is admittedly in a low-cost town.

This is such a beautiful look at all the living options in Night City. This really feels like a review and understanding of what life is/can be in the world of Cyberpunk, and feels like a review of the reality you find yourself in when experiencing the game. The seamless integration of the discussion regarding choices of elements and how it exhibits environmental storytelling feels like there is real respect given to these fictional set pieces, as well as being a subtle explanation of what design is as a whole. Easily one of the best videos done on Cyberpunk 2077 for sure!

After the first architect review of this game, I was eagerly waiting for more videos like that on this channel. I was pleasantly surprised with this video and I'm hoping you keep investigating different aspects of this game! As a photographer, I can also tell you that the cinematic scenes you create for you videos are absolutely delightful and soothing to look at in every way. Keep it up!

No joke, About a week ago I watch your Architect Night City video and I was wondering why you did not make a video about the Apartments. So glad to see you did now! Because I love your insight on things and you explain so well and the quality of the video you make are always so professional ! LOVE IT !

The red colour goes so well with the brutalist style . This same style is seen in Control , it is done really well there too . The only thing that was done really well in Cyberpunk were the environments (and the story) , that's the only thing that wasn't as rushed to an extent as the gameplay mechanics and optimisation on launch . Really good video man , it's given me a better insight to the world of Cyberpunk .

This series is amazing, I hope you continue it for a while! My most favorite thing in this game is Night City's design and these videos are really informative and at the same time a good way to wind down, very chill. Thanks!

I love this video btw Morphologis, top notch cinematography and very thoughtfully written and well edited. Moar Cyberpunk content please!

You should do a couple more of these, I really wanted to see the ending apartment covered

Great video and insights! I personally love the notes WHY certain decisions are made and strategies in the real world, e.g. the color difference in the Glen Apartment to make the room more comfortable. I like those insights!

Amazing video, Morph. Your attention to detail and explanations of why designs work or are used are a treat for those of us that can see that something "looks good" without understanding why.

This video quality is top notch ! Keep up the good work !

Thanks for covering this, Morph. As an environment artist myself it was fun to break down these spaces down in my own way and compare points. As for my favorite apartment, it’s a toss up between Japan town and Glen. I like the openness and freedom the Glen gives you without being so in-your-face like Corpo, but JT feels more cozy and like a home.

I'm loving this series on NC, it's really interesting to get an architects pov on this and I am seeing different places differently after watching some of your vids

I literally just watched your previous video about night city's architecture yesterday and I loved it so much. Today I woke up just to find out you just released another one! Keep up the good work man! This is the one of a kind content that I was looking for.

*This is video I've waited for a while now. For me I'm not much familiar with Star Citizen but the first video of Cyberpunk Architect review was simply breathtaking !*

I would have the say the last 2 are my favorite, the wood makes the homes so appealing.

Discovered your channel just recently, staying for the Cyberpunk content!

amazing video as someone who loves VG design and an enjoyer of random things this hit my sweet spot real well I think the Corpo Plaza apartment is deliberately designed with that big empty space, which tbh you could say the same with the smaller empty spaces in the Glen as well the reason, imo, is that it could be a representation of even more opulence; in a world which wood is rare and expensive, and space needs to be used efficiently, here we'll just use wood as flooring for a big empty space with no purpose instead, major "I have gold posts and trims on my ceiling" energy

I have been mesmerized by the buildings and everything in night city and love the apartments (corpo & glen) throughout the game. It was really great to get some insight into some possible deeper meanings behind the design choices made throughout the game's design. The only apartment you missed though was V's Mansion. It's very similar to the building David ended up in in Edgerunners and I think it's either from the secret ending, or letting Johnny take over (can't recall). You can actually see it out the window of the starter apartment to the right.

My favorite apartment has to be The Glen apartment. I have it purchased on my streetkid character as it is the most fitting apartment for them. They are a Heywood native after all, and I really enjoy the thought of V returning from Atlanta, making a name for themselves in NC, moving to Watson in the megabuilding, then finally once they have the eddies, move back home to Heywood. A fitting loop for the lifepath. I have the other apartments on my other characters for headcannon reasons. Like my Nomad has the motel because he's a minimalist, also needs somewhere thats on the downlow to operate out of. I think of him when he's not with the Aldecaldos, as a Punisher-like operator. It fits his build too. As for my Corpo, its a little deeper story connected. But to sum it up, the corpo lifestyle makes her feel more comfortable, but not only that, its also a statement piece. She got terminated by Arasaka, but that won't stop her from success. Kinda like being a weed that no matter how many times you pull it out, it just keeps growing back. Fits her persistence.

A detail that I noticed in the japantown apartment: there's no pile of shoes or some place to store them right by the door.

Love it!!!! Kindaaa wish you could've done the apartment V gets in some of his endings, but this was more than enough. I loved your commentary.

As someone who has stayed in a lot of corporation furnished apartments; I think the corpo apartment evokes that impersonal generic feeling of those types of apartments perfectly.

It's so sad that so many people ended up never playing this game because of the launch. It's so incredibly detailed and has a really great story to tell in various ways. I'm so glad Edgerunners will probably give it the boost it needs especially since the gameplay part has improved a lot.

Absolutely wonderful review👏 Covering each and every single detail on these apartments alongside the story they tell about the residents that reside in them.

I was just rewatching your first Cyberpunk architectural review video yesterday and was hoping for a followup! Thanks!

Apartments in Cyberpunk 2077 are way more affordable than in real life.

NeoMilitarism really reminds me of Star Wars' Sith Architecture during the Old Republic Era, and really there are quite a few parallels between corpo and sith culture (unsurprisingly) so I think its quite fitting.

When they added this update, I thought of tweeting at you because I thought it’d be a great video idea. I’m glad you made it ❤

the window in the Glen apartment got me. its just nice to have such 10/10 view and ur bed is like on a platform that brings u a bit higher too. its easy to take nice pics in there of ur character

I really love the Glen Apartment, the feel, it’s open. I don’t feel cramped and confined, the apartment feels like a home and not a prison.

With the release of the "Redmod" tool I truly hope the game will be the new Skyrim/ Fallout 4 world of fascination. This game also humbles my mortality as a human, amidst evolution.

I clicked this vid expecting to sift through it, didn't expect to sit through the whole thing. Tbh you've got a talent for this, you know your stuff and can express it in video format in a way that is really easy to parse and entertaining. I'm convinced I'd watch a whole series of you deconstructing buildings in 2077, even if probably usually while eating lmao.

Always exciting to see a new upload. Thank you for the fun time

There's two more apartments, depending on the endings you choose. Would be neat to see your take on those too.

Yes more Cyberpunk2077 content!

I absolutely love these videos and truly hope you do this with more media, be it games, movies, etc

Been a fan since your review of the 600i. You never fail to deliver detailed, informed content. Keep it up mate.

The original apartment is still one of my favourites tho…

cyberpunk is a work of art, the gameplay can be improved and rpg elements can be added, but the world itself is amazing. Once again CDPR has made me do the same thing as in the witcher, just wander around exploring the world.

Nice reference to the 'Capsule building in Tokyo in the 80s', Nakagin Capsule Tower. It's a real shame they've dismantled the building. The fact that some of the capsules were unbolted and transported away to be restored and displayed at museums shows just how interesting of a design it was, and how modular it was too. The future we all imagined and the (previously) real-life Cyberpunk location. Great video as always. :)

I had your first review of Cyberpunk architecture in my watch list for an eternity, but I finally watched it during my lunch break... Then watched the two follow up (this one included) right away. Great videos, and very interesting to see the game through the eye of a professional architecte. And now I wanna play again... Gods, I love this game.

Cant tell you how much I enjoyed this architect reviews content man. Please keep going!

Thanks for this awesome video Morph! Your effort is evident. This video is a perfect example of why Ive been longtime sub

The Loft is my favourite. I love the high ceiling and how they managed to make it look industrial while feeling cosy at the same time. Also those giant windows are amazing.

simply outstanding! Well made and incredibly insightful

some of the windows in the glen apartment really remind me of the iconic chicago style windows on many 20th century buildings and modern ones. It perfectly communicates that older more loft-like feel

This was a really nice way to start my morning! You have a peaceful voice. Great music!

I'm so happy you made this video! I was waiting for a Cyberpunk 2077 video from you for so long, and thought "hey, maybe because of Edgerunners, he will make a new one." I'm glad I was right. You have a very unique view of things thanks to your profession, so I always appreciate non-Star Citizen works. Great video, hope to see more!

This was a fascinating watch. As someone in the design field, I like this fresh take on Cyberpunk content. Liked and subscribed.

Liked and subbed, always interesting to see any professional give their opinion, either personal or informative, on cyberpunk considering the amount of effort that was put in to develop it

For my self I love the Glen apartment. My current V is a Corpo and exclusively uses the Corpo Plaza apartment. Your video was informative and entertaining. Loved it!

This was so enjoyable to watch and gave me a new depth of appreciation for these spaces.

It'd be kinda cool to hear how you'd design rooms according to the CP2020 fashion styles, cos while there's overlaps with the styles presented here there are also distinct style lines.

I love this video, incredible insights. This changes my perspective on the world from an idle-viewing player to a more conscious view of society and the differences between class as well as style.

I like reading/hearing about architecture & found your page. I've enjoyed your videos, especially the comment in first Cyberpunk vid about "framing" the window from V's original megablock apartment across from what would become V's high end apartment in "the Path of Glory ending." I would liked to have heard your opinion on that apartment, though I suppose it would be similar to your comments about 'the Glen' apartment.

I really like your style of videos. Very well done and has that sense of intrigue

I absolutely *love* the vibe of the Glen Apartment. I love the exposed cabling, and how it has matching colors so that it doesn't clash with the rest of the space. I'd love something like that.

I had only words of praise for this masterpiece since the first day it came out, when they started adding features, I really fell in love with the Japantown apartment, but there's really a special place in my heart for the V's original apartment, and I love that now you can customize it more with different palette colors ^^ I love V's original place bc you have everything there, pics, Nibbles, Mr. Lizard, and regalia from various missions, it just feels like home. On the other hand, the first apartment I always buy as soon as I dive into some eddies is Japantown one bc it really mixes the futuristic style with spirituality; in real life, I'm the most like Misty's character, I do Tarot readings, witchcraft, Runes, Astrology, I have my own Pagan and spiritual (daily) practices, and the Japantown apartment is the only one that has included the spiritual part of living in the future in its setting. Plus, I'm not a particular fan of just vast spaces, so the Glen apartment just makes me feel exposed and unprotected, and the Corpo's brutalism with the colors and military style is just not my cup of tea. These are just my two cents about the apartments in-game, and I love how well you covered their styles and architectural pov ^^

Yay ! another An Architect Reviews, love this series on your channel

I absolutely love the Heywood one. It really fits my Street Kid V character. I really like the openness of the apartment itself. And the accents of industrial like features is really cool to me too.

Thank you so much for this video. One of the best 20 mins I spent on KZfaq

I like that video very much! Did not even know that you can change apartments in the game, but I only played through it once at the release. In the Corpo Apartment you are talking about a suboptimal use of the space - mainly in the living room area. In my opinion the big amount of space is what makes this apartment special :)

I absolutely love the apartment in The Glen, the open floor plan there I just adore. The corpo plaza place is second on my list even with that open space just inside the door.

Aaah I was waiting for this one!

Regardless of what game you're focusing on, your "Architect Reviews" series are far and away my favourite videos on KZfaq. The knowledge and passion you bring are only bettered by the quality of your easy listening vocals. Thank you for making such insightful and entertaining content.

awesome video. The only observation I would have liked you to include was the server racks and their cooling in some of the stash rooms. I guess for decker characters.

Long time watcher, finally subbed realizing the carpal tunnel you must be getting from dollying the mouse this hard. You crazy boy you! Stay safe :D

The design language in the corpo plaza apartment is really amazing in my opinion. You enter the corporate world from below, facing oppressive architecture and full body scans. You are judged, weighed and threatened. You take the elevator, traveling through the corpo life from floor to floor, gradually ascending until you make it. You enter your apartment and find the freedom of wood and the view of the city below giving you an impression that you are better than the rabble. But your freedom is an illusion. The wood panels are thin, and the bamboo, even if it grows quickly, is kept under control. The neomilitarism creeping in from the corners is a reminder of how you've given up a part of yourself to the corporations to afford this life. It is a reminder of the fact that your little oasis of wood with a view is resting within the lap of a corpo building. You are not free. Your cage is simply prettier than everyone else's. In a sense, with the corpo style being more invasive in the Plaza apartment than anywhere else, perhaps the people who live there are, in fact, less free than the people who live elsewhere. While everyone else are more heavily advertised to, they are not as tightly controlled and monitored.

Fantastic video, really puts into words the details I saw but couldn't identify. The artistic design of this game is so meticulous, everything feels like it's being used as a vehicle for world building, and no space being taken for granted. The details of the structural support beams supporting the dated retrofitted apartment building in The Glen, the mass produced nature of the beds in the lower status living spaces like Japantown the oppressive corporate intrusion into every space, it really feels like every detail was considered.

The Glen apartment is easily my favorite. Reminds me of retro-fit industrial apartments in New York City, just with a cyberpunk aesthetic. Super open area, somewhat luxurious but utilitarian, and would definitely would be looked down on by "wealthier" residents of Night City. Lots of natural light, big windows, and a great view of a bustling city. Super comfy apartment design.

Love the Cyberpunk content! Gotta beg for you to review the architecture in each district! Beats none how they crafted neighborhoods to look and feel like different parts of an actual living city. Just as when seeing scenes from the Edgerunners anime and instantly recognizing the area and district its taken from. The low light, industrialized streets with stacked containers in Watson, the latin ghetto in the Glen, the cramped style in Kabuki, the old american suburbs turned futuristic filled with entropism in Santo Domingo/Arroyo. Speaks volumes about the identity of the city they crafted.

Extremely well done video all around. 🙌

Fascinating analysis. Part of the reason why I love this game is for such creative details.