NEVER TOO SMALL 1970's Melbourne Tiny Apartment

NEVER TOO SMALL 1970's Melbourne Tiny Apartment - 35sqm/370sqft

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6 жыл бұрын

Architect Jack Chen subtly altered his 1970's, 35m2 one bedroom apartment to create an intricately designed space, interchangeable between office and home.
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Director: Colin Chee
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@tsaidesign7210 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the compliments, I'm in awe of the responses! thanks @NeverTooSmall!

@nevertoosmall 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jack, for allowing us to visit your place and thank you for sharing your ideas and design! We are loving it.

@jorgelovesgardening 6 жыл бұрын

I'm actually pleasantly surprised! I thought it was going to be a basic small space but it's so neat!!

@archiholics 6 жыл бұрын

Jack Chen what a beautiful project, I'm in love with the convertible office chair to lounge chair! Is that a custom design or something I could potentially buy off the shelf? Top credits with matching your parker sofa lounge too!

@Skims24 6 жыл бұрын

This is so meditative and beautiful. Well done. 🌻

@Budoshoha 6 жыл бұрын

great!

@yas7689 6 жыл бұрын

this is actually the most practical minimalist small apartment design ive ever seen yet. not too much sliders and pop-up features! Also the integration with natural sense is perfect~

@paulaale5954 5 жыл бұрын

practical???? no

@asamadeto6940 5 жыл бұрын

It's never pratical when you need to change all your setup to setup the table or something else, and vice versa. It maybe look pratical on a video, but once you have to live like that every day changing furniture ect. to be able to "create" the table ect. I'm sure you can find something bigger for the same price or lower I would rather not buy that, and do 10 minutes more of bus or driving every day to get someting bigger than live in this little box But the job is done, make the box a mini-studio ^^

@yas7689 5 жыл бұрын

ah i see... i agree about that too. but for someone living alone (and planning to do so for longer time) like me i won't need that dining table that much tho. as for the tv/pc switching i always do/redo my laptop setup for almost 3 years now. that remote-controlled frosted glass, I'll use the conventional one. in my current flat i don't watch TV unless when i gather with frends or want some anime and chill so... it's "practical" for me i guess haha

@Danirio96 5 жыл бұрын

for 35m2 it's not that good, there's still so much room around things. It's nice, has cool features, but its not the definition of maximum use of space that it seems to claim. 35m2 is small for current standards but a single or a couple can live perfectly fine.

@AbdulAziz-lu8fw 5 жыл бұрын

ربي يسعدك يا ياسين😁💝

@valecornia9228 3 жыл бұрын

We need a longer episode of this apartment, including the drawing of the house and the bedroom! Love the privacy glass and the moss wall! Just brilliant!

@jdp486 Жыл бұрын

This video has before shots and a floorplan: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e7KHgK6qvKqueps.html

@KarMa-ws3ll Жыл бұрын

@@jdp486 thank you!

@silvianychandra5418 3 жыл бұрын

that office chair, turn into lounge chair, it just blows my mind

@RandomGirls650 3 жыл бұрын

I had to rewind the video at that point I was so amazed

@tonimedlen5371 2 жыл бұрын

I want One!

@racamon 4 жыл бұрын

Very smart usage of space, and nice design of an apartment. But I feel there is more to be shown. Video is too short, I think.

@dreamervanroom 3 жыл бұрын

It's an architecture show project. It shows no evidence that anyone lives there.

@user-fp4dr1ne7z 3 жыл бұрын

Sustainable bandwidth

@document6 2 жыл бұрын

@@dreamervanroom nonsense I live in NYC that is an extremely livable space .. very nicely done!

@Createnewbeliefs 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I would like more view of the bedroom and closet area etc for future videos thanks! Slightly longer videos would be nice

@inesgil6103 3 жыл бұрын

"everything needs to be carefully considered. You've got to know your lifestyle, so what's important for you."

@dreamervanroom 3 жыл бұрын

I spell it contrived.

@katewatson6525 Жыл бұрын

After watching the video advert i was still skeptical. But when i finally downloaded the plans kzfaq.infoUgkxZF0EMnrujZvqHhGkxiz559uIABJWR9TG i was very impressed. The whole plan was just as you said in the video. Thank you very much. I now have a large and valuable collection for my woodworks. This is great!

@Daph909 2 жыл бұрын

I was a bit worried about the toilet being visible from the kitchen, but obviously he thought of that. Love the genius office/tv corner and the little bar area. And the moss wall. Amazing!

@thepinkprayingmantis6541 4 жыл бұрын

Is no one gonna talk about that BEAUTIFUL MOSS WALL!?!?!?

@dongwonkim7491 4 жыл бұрын

where you could find all kind of bugs?

@freezerlunik 4 жыл бұрын

I agree, that is an amazing feature if it's low-maintenance (moss should be?!)

@WulfricTheBlack 4 жыл бұрын

As per usual when I see something like this all I can think is “Now how are you going to dust that?”

@Slamdoxicalz 4 жыл бұрын

@@WulfricTheBlack wonder if it's actually in use, it's all so tidy and clean. The bike looks like it got just out of a shop

@phyl1283 4 жыл бұрын

@@Slamdoxicalz some people are clean. Some people aren't.

@girlictoast 4 жыл бұрын

Omg there's so many little details that had me shook!!! The holes through the shoe shelf for the umbrella??!!! So thoughtful!!

@Antphoneigh 3 жыл бұрын

That umbrella hole is cute - throw it down when you enter the house!

@greggschroeder 3 жыл бұрын

And the wine storage!

@rr7firefly 3 жыл бұрын

It appears that the wooden pegs are removable, so you can place them where you need them. So much built-in flexibility.

@territattan5251 3 жыл бұрын

I have watched dozens of these videos and this is by far one of my favorite designs. So many clever uses of the available space. Simply stunning.

@crazyseidj 2 жыл бұрын

I've been binge watching NTS videos for a couple of days and so far this is my favorite one. I love that he was able to incorporate having a large TV and work are/desk. I especially love that you can tuck away the extra monitor for the laptop and the entire desk for that matter.

@ChillFrost 6 жыл бұрын

architects are cool creatures

@m.t-thoughts8919 6 жыл бұрын

Not when you have do deal with the MAN😂

@ChillFrost 6 жыл бұрын

Devilman: Crybaby man who?

@m.t-thoughts8919 6 жыл бұрын

Chill Frost Its a sub company in Germany from Volkswagen. 😁

@Miganto1 5 жыл бұрын

Architects have cool ideas, Engineers are the cool ones that make it all happen.

@55inchSamsungTV 5 жыл бұрын

Miganto not necessarily true. Engineers are just the consultants to architects. Architects, or licensed architects, don’t even need engineers for smaller projects. I don’t think people realize the science architecture is. It’s a combination of art and science.

@tarch301 4 жыл бұрын

The design is perfect, the green wall, choices of decor, everything is absolutely perfect. It definitely has a “big house” feel in a cozy space. Bravo

@nopandakit8051 2 жыл бұрын

This is the most beautiful design I've ever seen from the channel. The space is well considered. It feels like a home instead of an experiment.

@GiotheGhreat 4 жыл бұрын

This man is a GENIUS! I've been watching plenty of tiny "homes" videos on YT (because I live in a 400sq ft studio in NY) and this one is just so well spread, every single inch it's been used carefully and well distributed...Beautiful and functional!

@mabarker72 6 жыл бұрын

Oh my.. this is my dream small house

@mohdikmal5322 6 жыл бұрын

Everything is where they are supposed to be. Nice arrangement. Tidy.

@chrisradford1157 2 жыл бұрын

This is my favourite design for a apartment. Perfect balance of practical minimalism in my opinion. I re-watch this at least once a month for motivation to keep working and saving to hopefully be able to create something like this for myself one day. Great work Jack Chen.

@cihanakgoz6571 4 жыл бұрын

The channel is ''never too small'', not ''never too expensive''. Nobody ever said or claimed they live there because they have to. People, myself included, love small spaces. That's why we don't look at it as a ''saving money'' but it's actual living and if we have money, it's even more economical to make small home a designer home, than a mansion.

@pfeliciano5976 4 жыл бұрын

The chair looks like it is 1.5K, but where did you find the cost of all the other stuff?

@millanferende6723 3 жыл бұрын

@@pfeliciano5976 I am sure you could make the same chair using a single piece of plywood and a router.

@pixelbasedlifeforms 3 жыл бұрын

O isler tam olarak oyle degil. Bazi sehirlerde 1 metre karenin fiyati 5bin euroyu buluyor. 35 yerine 85 metrekare bir evin fiyati 250 bin euro daha fazla. Insanlar o kadar para harcayip alan satin almaktansa o paranin 5te birini ev esyasina harcayip kucuk alani daha kullanisli hale getirmeyi tercih ediyorlar.

@document6 2 жыл бұрын

And also sometimes location is a factor where you can afford more space in another area or do a fantastic job like this apartment in a location that's walking distance to everything you want .. pros and cons but I think everyone can agree this project just perfection!!!

@unextincteursestvide783 5 ай бұрын

I’ve seen some episodes where people used second hand furniture , stuff found in the street and old ikea elements too

@ButacuPpucatuB 4 жыл бұрын

He is so happy!! Look at that smile ❤️ I am so in love with the privacy glass that can be switched on/off and either way, it still allows light to come in and illuminate the house. Pellucide one moment and opaque the next - privacy wasn’t sacrificed to be artsy. Well done!! And I am so jealous your entire office tucks into a wall.

@NameUnimportant 4 жыл бұрын

This has got to be my favorite tiny home ever!!! That kitchen is to die for and the bathroom with the green wall 🥰😍😍. Beautifully done. I also LOVE the separation between the white, airy area and the darker, wooded area.

@mranthony1886 3 жыл бұрын

This has to be my favorite episode ever since it came out.

@dolemite72 3 жыл бұрын

This is actually my favorite in the 375sqft range! The multifunction, elegance, and lighting shows the thought that went into this design. Bravo! I would love to build a 500-1000 unit low income complex in NYC with 200-375sqft apts just like this. I'll be in touch if I ever locate the funding.;-)

5 жыл бұрын

Nothing is ever too small... *IF YOU HAVE A LOT OF MONEY!*

@Matchamono 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah somehow I don’t see the people who need this kind of space the most being able to afford it.

@Umuliuz 5 жыл бұрын

In my experience, the less money I have, the bigger space is left in my apartment. The more money I have, the more I clutter it up with unimportant items.

@dawnc5797 5 жыл бұрын

I think the idea is if you want a small space to be this efficient you're going to have to pay for it and it's not inexpensive.

@owascoshaw 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, wait till an apartment is just a box and with a click of a button it becomes an entire room of what you need.

@mirilondondrift 5 жыл бұрын

Build it yourself, its actually way more easy than you think, when i was 16 and moving into a new house, my dad gave me a £500 budget to do my room and I basically had to make everything myself apart from the bed. I was very happy with the result and i am still proud now.

@DHT2023 6 жыл бұрын

This is by far one of the best I’ve seen. So sleek and visually clean .

@ReedoTV 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best one so far. Beautiful, intelligent and most importantly, practical.

@CannabisTechLife 3 жыл бұрын

I always come back to this video. By far my favorite by just how everything flows together and how smart the storage is. You don't feel much if any compromise in this design vs a lot of others on this channel.

@contentcatnip 5 жыл бұрын

The moss in bathroom and window that turns opaque on demand is just genius!!

@ProjectExMachina 4 жыл бұрын

How one clean dead moss?

@rosisunny9302 4 жыл бұрын

DaytripDaisy Genius has to be payt for 😳😳🙈🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🙃🙃🙃

@katedee7166 6 жыл бұрын

What a sensational tiny apartment. I’m very impressed.

@philipharville Жыл бұрын

That green wall in the bathroom is amazing! 😻🪴

@cosmicmuse2900 4 жыл бұрын

Of all of these I've watched so far, only this one has an element of love in the design. I'd buy in a breath. 🤗

@Back_To_Basics 6 жыл бұрын

This small space looks spacious. Very smart styling too!

@elwindewitte 5 жыл бұрын

I'm in love with this appartment! Been in a tiny/small house craze lately, but this has been the most beautiful and practical one I've seen! So freaking stunning!!! I'm actually jealous 😂

@MissSmudge78 4 жыл бұрын

@Jack Chen Genius design mate. Love the mirrored cabinetry. And the bathroom ... 😎💚 Thank you for sharing

@Char1iBr0wn 4 жыл бұрын

I've gone through so many of these videos now on this channel. Still. This remains the stand out. Absolutely beautiful.

@sixmagpies 4 жыл бұрын

Now, THAT is real design! A true talent.

@marinac.ll.4840 5 жыл бұрын

When he showed the moss wall in the bathroom my jaw dropped. It’s way too beautiful to be real

@emidala1 3 жыл бұрын

Unbearably beautiful! This architect is a genius and a true artist. 🧡

@vttest8793 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorites on the channel. Everything fits perfectly and it doesn't seem cramped.

@izeshmikurac 6 жыл бұрын

Just wow. Well, he is an architect. Much respect

@stacyhackney6100 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Love the living room window.

@sallynov 3 ай бұрын

This is one of the most beautiful apartments I have ever seen. Love the green wall in the bathroom. The whole apartment is a functional work of art!

@thereversepolarbear 2 жыл бұрын

I remember this one! One of my faves :) such a subtle clever space

@Samu-oe9pf 6 жыл бұрын

This has got to be my favorite one in the Never Too Small series

@igorkurtz7358 5 жыл бұрын

In my country we call 35m2 just an apartment.

@ratugakaboom2010 5 жыл бұрын

finally someone who doesnt eat shit,i live in a 26m2(alone but not forever) and i am really happy.You cant put an american(Peter Griffin sized) in a 35m2 thou

@franktheballer23 5 жыл бұрын

not all americans are fat my guy in fact not even all the characters of family guy are petters size

@celebezz 5 жыл бұрын

@@franktheballer23 but many are morbidly obese riding on scooters

@VAVORiAL 5 жыл бұрын

I was just about to say that. I live in a 26m2 apartment and it's completely fine. I could live here forever and don't any more space.

@phb17 5 жыл бұрын

Agree. 35m² is a normal flat. 9m² is what we call small here.

@andrewralte4844 3 жыл бұрын

Even without the functionality of the space, i am impresed by the beauty of form, texture, colour and light.

@emre-metin 3 жыл бұрын

The best house so far in this channel. There is nothing to say about design or floor plan. Just beauty.. Congrats to the architect.

@JinghisKhan 5 жыл бұрын

This is the first "tiny" apartment I could actually see myself living in! It looks really nice. :)

@pyroq3 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice design. And the level of finishing materials and how everything is made is just fantastic.

@giulias.5104 4 жыл бұрын

That's beautiful! So many incredible details. I love the black kitchen marble, the up/down chair, the green wall in the bathroom. And how he divided the space, just brilliant! Well done.

@archituttogenoveffaeleni6118 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! This is probably the best project of the kind I 've ever seen. Really elegant and functional. Amazing again!

@almahdi990 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! This man is a genius! Love the apartment! Simplicity at it best! Love from Bangladesh.

@natalieclarke5725 4 жыл бұрын

This apartment is beautiful! The colors, the materials, the MOSS! I especially love how its in a nondescript apartment complex. I would never know that this treasure is inside that building.

@doobydoba 4 жыл бұрын

I always find myself coming back to this video! I wish to own such a well-designed apartment!

@jakelundy9614 2 жыл бұрын

He never showed the bedroom tho 😕

@mrdan5943 4 жыл бұрын

Such a lovely designed appartment! Thank you for showing it off to us!

@daraevdokimova2836 5 жыл бұрын

This is so amazing... G Moss wall in a bathroom oh my Goooood!!!!! I LOVE IT Such a wonderful fresh idea Also love the wood and grey and idea of moving and switching the space ... Everything is beautiful in this apartment!

@madi972100 6 жыл бұрын

The Best so for, hands down

@joanntukes5878 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a nice place, moss on the wall, cool. He’s such a neat young man. Thanks for giving us good ideas and welcoming us in your home

@sharlah4057 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love the green wall! Gorgeous use of materials all through this place

@snezanabisenic6356 6 жыл бұрын

Smart, functional, calm - perfect!

@SIMKINYX 5 жыл бұрын

A beautiful space created by a beautiful person.

@mums101 4 жыл бұрын

Super love this video! Love also looking at tiny houses that are on the high end, architecturally designed with quality materials and custom made furniture

@xxDoraemon 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely one of my favorite designs. Love how the difference in material (wood vs. carpet) divides the living room and walkway leading to the kitchen.

@encrowceptonanime 5 жыл бұрын

That bathroom had me stunned! Such an amazing idea to implement a green wall into that space.

@ProjectExMachina 4 жыл бұрын

Do you want mold? Because, that's how you get mold

@jimkoral3824 5 жыл бұрын

Posted by Lidia: This is real architecture and excellence in design...Beautifully executed, great ideas and attention to detail...Love the practicality of the desk area, the awesome green bathroom wall and that lovely wire bird on a perch...Just awesome, thank you for sharing such lovely space.

@hamiamiam 3 жыл бұрын

Probably my favorite video so far and I’ve seen plenty on this channel! What a great appartement! What a great design. The kitchen wall, the umbrella through the 3 shelves, the bathroom, the window between kitchen and bathroom!!! The way desk disappears and tv appears!

@ChimaChindaDev 4 жыл бұрын

My favourite one. I always come back to watch it.

@theKayPeeAy 4 жыл бұрын

Can we have a video alone of a tutorial on how to build and maintain that MOSS WALL??

@lestariabadi 6 жыл бұрын

Simply beautiful!

@TheLunablackheart 3 жыл бұрын

Wowwww I adore his choice of colours and heavy use of wood. Amazing use of space.

@spiritflower6640 4 жыл бұрын

One of my favorites! this is my second time watching it just really appreciate how thoughtful and beautifully done the space is- great video too :)

@lufiooo 5 жыл бұрын

1:35 Wow 3m is actually pretty big for a ... Wait, is that an axe on the wall??

@hiimjacob5679 5 жыл бұрын

Yea, for self defence if chicken wants to attack you

@kmore1981 5 жыл бұрын

Same pinch...

@mauquack 5 жыл бұрын

Yes a tomahawk

@SamuraiiiJack 5 жыл бұрын

A good prop for a korean movie....

@TiiqawxHD 5 жыл бұрын

Dem cats dont cook themselves boiii

@ob105 5 жыл бұрын

The kitchen area is relatively large for a small apartment and i love that you went all out for it instead of sacrificing it for a little bit more space.

@briana14333 4 жыл бұрын

I love the folding wall storing the television and desk! Brilliant! And the bathroom is beautifulllllll

@piroshegyes9843 3 жыл бұрын

I keep watching the NeverTooSmall channel (and other similar ones) and still this is my favorite apartment :) it is as cozy as smart :)

@elizabethwhite2151 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliantly and beautifully designed space! I especially love all the multi-functional components. Very inspiring!

@gytings 4 жыл бұрын

As a HongKonger, this apartment is SPACIOUS for me

@ssnnn89 4 жыл бұрын

Omg same! I grew up in a smaller flat with my family (imagine the clutter) Also 五大訴求缺一不可!!

@OneElseV 4 жыл бұрын

350ft sq, could fit 4-5 people with 2-3 rooms. HK are too rich for their people to live this poor.

@ssnnn89 4 жыл бұрын

@@OneElseV Ha yes! 4 of us slept on a pullout sofa bed in the living room at one point... and both my parents had office jobs!

@cherylrose6022 4 жыл бұрын

for a Hong Konger I'd imagine this apartment could serve as a basketball court

@joshzion5013 4 жыл бұрын

China Hongkonger is quite pity tbh

@stephenpilling79 4 жыл бұрын

I love this. I don’t have an apartment, but I have a small home and I am always seeking out new ways to maximise space. This video has inspired me. Thank you!

@iadtag1853 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. This one looks quite substantial for all its functions! I love the big kitchen especially.

@dqcruz32 5 жыл бұрын

really love this channel especially how there is so many smart and talented people out there and how it's only 3-4 minutes long

@SteveStearns 6 жыл бұрын

I appreciate all of the wonderful and creative design elements in Jack Chen's design and implementation. I could picture myself living in a space like this. @NeverTooSmall!

@nevertoosmall 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Steve! I am sure Jack will be very pleased to hear that! And thank you so much for supporting our channel! don't forget to subscribe for our latest update ok! Have a great day!

@debroyprasenjit 3 жыл бұрын

This has been one of the most cleverly design small houses out there. 20 July 2021

@nmbr6kid 4 жыл бұрын

This is beautifully designed and so peaceful. I loved the physical proximity to the windows and the clever conversions that still looked elegant.

@gabeebagM 6 жыл бұрын

Mr Chen, your project looks amazing. Thank you for sharing.

@rosyclaire 5 жыл бұрын

I don't usually like the small space apartments but I love this one!

@anniearrowsmith9679 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best NTS! Love the design❤️❤️❤️

@sarahsutube 3 жыл бұрын

Quite a lot of thought and planning put into this one. I enjoyed watching.

@PhuongLe-zf5oi 6 жыл бұрын

wow now I want my house to look like this!

@penepatitenor 5 жыл бұрын

Wow... legit one of the better small apartments I've seen so far.

@Cube_Ernator1077 4 жыл бұрын

I REALLY Like where the fixed-gear bicycle is mounted-it serves as Both Practical Transport and Decoration! Great job on your apartment!!

@oinotnaecurb 4 жыл бұрын

Just happened to come accross your video. My grandmother used to say that our sanctuary is our home.... It should inspire peace. But it is also a reflection of one's heart. One's inner self. My grandmother was seldom wrong. So... you, my friend, must be a very caring, kind and peaceful human being. You yourself are an inspiration. Many blessings to you.