NEVER TOO SMALL: Architect’s Treehouse Inspired Loft Apartment, Madrid 45sqm/484sqft

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6 ай бұрын

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Inspired by Italo Calvino’s novel The Baron in the Trees, architect Mariana de Delás’s treehouse-like apartment is a playful experimentation of height, light, colours and material. Removing the original low gypsum (plasterboard/drywall) ceiling, de Delás added metal gangways suspended from a tubular stairway, gaining an additional 15sqm of floor space. The mezzanine houses a bedroom nook tucked away under a large skylight and a long orange plexiglass study table overlooking the open living, kitchen, and dining area, which is filled with carefully curated artwork, plants and custom cabinetry. Pops of green throughout the space bring a connection to nature, with green metal used for the gangways and staircase and green and white tiles in the bathroom imitating the lush leaves of the forest canopy.
#smallapartment #architecture #interiordesign
Ep 154
Project Name: House for Cosimo Piovasco
Architect: cargocollective.com/marianadelas
Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Director: Nam Tran
Cinematographer:
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Editor: Sebastian Tibbs
Music: Dots by Adi Goldstein and Shades of Green by We Dream Of Eden from Artlist.io

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@nevertoosmall 6 ай бұрын

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@toshi-ki6016 6 ай бұрын

Maybe can show how the small apartments look & feel after dark with the lights turned on.

@washingtonthounaojam3767 6 ай бұрын

Please! Add the total cost too, if possible. Thank you.

@stephaniegabriella1562 5 ай бұрын

The LG StandbyME ad!! I’m influenced!

@daramjie 4 ай бұрын

I’m not sure why but I actually like the ad 😂

@oleung330 6 ай бұрын

This case study is a great response to that question you always see where someone inevitably asks: "why would you pay an architect?"

@Ulexcool 6 ай бұрын

She is an architect you r e t a r d 🤣

@oleung330 6 ай бұрын

@@Ulexcool my guy, your reading comprehension is unbelievably poor

@ceejaymmpee 6 ай бұрын

@@Ulexcoolseriously? Dude

@BaDazai 6 ай бұрын

@@Ulexcoolread the comment again and this time comprehend what was said, you colossally missed the point 😅

@richardlionheart3965 6 ай бұрын

@@Ulexcool you totally missed the point - you are the r e t a r d !

@vanessag6303 6 ай бұрын

I love how natural it all feels - the plants, the dark green steel, the warm wood, the light white floors and walls with pops of bright red or orange with the lamp and desk. It feels like every piece has a personality and a story in the best way! If this apartment was a person i would want to be their friend ❤

@Mark_bretner 6 ай бұрын

this apartment brought back the old Never too small video’s feeling. Love it!

@dfalls9321 6 ай бұрын

You can tell Mariana was very conscious about her material palette. From the exposed brick 🧱 & insulation panels, to the patinaed furniture and sleek metal staircase; they all complement each other to create a vibrant and warm living space. The loft also invites light and air to circulate throughout her home, avoiding any feelings of claustrophobia or discomfort. Well done 👍🏿

@neel6011 6 ай бұрын

It's always heartwarming to see homes that look like it's loved and enjoyed by the owner. Instead of just sterile-laboratory-studio looking spaces.

@notthatcosta 6 ай бұрын

The anxiety that exploded through my body when she perched on the metal beam to open the skylight...

@juma__ 3 ай бұрын

That's a danger

@amalali504 3 ай бұрын

Same!. It's an accident waiting to happen with a long and awkward fall down that's you're not getting up from easily.

@malte7229 6 ай бұрын

Most of the last episodes were mostly luxury apartments with a high budget over 50 sqm big. I did not like them because it seemed more like a show off (oh look I have a Mahagoni floor in my 55sqm apartment in downtown Paris) This is the content I enjoy way more because it is realistic and worked out with the material she already had. I love it please more of that.

@l.a.3479 6 ай бұрын

🤣

@Bau5Films 6 ай бұрын

Agreed - you could really feel the DIY element (like the uneven tiles in the bathroom)

@augustine_88 6 ай бұрын

I agree ! I find it’s a shame to show an appartement bigger than 50 sqm on a chanel dedicated to SMALL homes ! I am french and I just want to tell : 50-55 sqm in PARIS it’s a HUGE size !

@EnnVee959 6 ай бұрын

My home is 600 sq ft (a little more than 55 metres squared) and I can't believe how big it does not look. LOL. And that is a big apartment in Paris.

@aLiveanddirect 4 ай бұрын

..he says while she presents her bathroom sink cut from a whole slab of marble from Macel😂

@mellhef2637 5 ай бұрын

I absolutely love the idea of "bathtub" spaces! it's so important to sometimes stop searching for what is "practical" and think about what actually makes you happy.

@allie1953 6 ай бұрын

This has to be one of my most favorite designs on this channel. It is inviting, unlike some spartan and minimalist designs I have seen here that lack warmth or whimsy. It's such a great use of space and combining various materials that all work well together. This is a place I could easily live in and find happiness as I grew up in the forest and the colors I love are employed here in this design. Well done!!!

@claireattwood7168 6 ай бұрын

Totally agree with what you've said here. I'm sold - absolutely fantastic and creatively designed space.

@simonthomas1672 4 ай бұрын

I absolutely agree with everything you say. It's one of the NTS projects I'd love to live in.

@fashionforwarddd 5 ай бұрын

Her style is so unique! Her bedroom is a dream, wow, I know she sleeps so well. That skylight is perfect. I love that little cozy nook.

@barbarar5869 6 ай бұрын

What I love about this apartment is that she clearly enjoys living and spending time here. There are so many features that are just so cool and unique, but not just for the sake of being cool but to be enjoyed.

@maryross7633 6 ай бұрын

1. I love her “bathtub space” idea. We should make room in our homes for things that aren’t 100% strictly necessary to live, but nonetheless make living more enjoyable! 2. She must not have cats with all those precariously placed plants and tempting gangways 😂

@NicolaasBurgers 6 ай бұрын

Looks beautiful but I'd be afraid of one day slipping off one of those thin supports while opening that skylight on the gangway.

@tigerkuma1011 6 ай бұрын

Ha ha thought it was just morbid me thinking of slipping while opening the skylight!

@simmelj 6 ай бұрын

This is one of my absolute favorites on this channel so far. Love the idea of the transparent desk affecting the light on the floor beneath!

@neon.neutral 6 ай бұрын

Yes I wanted to see it at night!

@luizamourarabelocosta2290 6 ай бұрын

I immediately remember copying comic books drawing using the window glass, so we have one more use to this beautiful lamp desk!

@jonnj9701 6 ай бұрын

This is really just.. absolutely unspeakably perfect and beautiful. I feel like we have been granted a very special visit directly into her psyche. Also, it's really funny that she keeps bonking into that one plant repeatedly but she won't move it.

@simonthomas1672 4 ай бұрын

the plant thing was so funny :D

@aninomiai3923 6 ай бұрын

Love this. Very organic and stylish. I'm also amazed by the use of every room, everything is functional, no space is wasted.

@fulvias.8463 6 ай бұрын

Even if it is not my kind of space, and I would have made other structural choices in such a small place, I find cool and inspiring the fact that she is planning it for her self, her habits and needs making also not ordinary choices to make it her home.

@marig9236 6 ай бұрын

agree

@katie.r.vannuys 6 ай бұрын

This is so clever and I appreciate that it’s warm, not sterile, unlike many of the other minimalist designs. Feels like a real person lives there. Well done!!

@raniaye 6 ай бұрын

This is exceptionally beautiful because of the amount of character that it has. My only question is about clothes storage actually--I noticed some hangers by the bed but was wondering if there was clarity on where that predominately happened.... For some reason I feel like this space is a maximalist space in terms of its decor, use of color and nature, but minimalist in terms of other things that can be viewed as more commercial...love it.

@alison_brunnera 6 ай бұрын

I also noticed that they didn't show where she stores her clothes. Presumably they are folded and placed in the under stairs storage. Perhaps it wasn't filmed because it was a little untidy? For 1 person it really is a beautiful space. For a couple additional storage space would probably be needed.

@krowan933 6 ай бұрын

What a space. “Bath tub spaces” is my new go to design phrase. I wonder about clothes and food preparation storage as well. I suspect the savings from the place could allow for external storage and services (e.g., meal subscriptions/delivery) to fit into the budget. I would like to see how this space works for someone over 6 months though.

@osiPL13 6 ай бұрын

@@krowan933 What exactly does she mean by "bath tub spaces"? Could you explain that pls? :)

@saracuniberto8151 6 ай бұрын

@@osiPL13 a bathtub takes out a lot of space and you use it only occasionally, but when you do you're happy! that's what she means with bathtub space

@petat13 6 ай бұрын

Yes, I wondered about clothes storage too.

@savannah115 3 ай бұрын

I am absolutely obsessed with this apartment, especially the loft...but her wearing socks on that open staircase abd loft had me anxious as heck. I love the look of the loft as is, but my clumsy self would absolutely find a way to bite it on the loft and go flying under that open raining, so I'd have to add another bar to the balcony or maybe glass? The plants tho. 😍

@jpp7783 6 ай бұрын

I love that red desk on the gangway. Yes, it’s quite narrow but it’s so long that I’m sure it would function quite well for work. But most of all, I love that the space is not over-curated. I’m tired of these spaces that leaves one feeling he must dress to match the furniture, or buy books of only the right colour, lest the entire composition be ruined. Oh horror of horrors, I bought a toaster and didn’t bring my colour swatches, now I’ve ruined everything.

@lauragraceramos 6 ай бұрын

This is NTS doing its thing! One of my favorite before and after transformations so far. Very warm and full of character throughout.

@vanciervancier 6 ай бұрын

It is exceptional, how unique even for this channel. That floorplan transition had to get bigger to show all of the wasted space she designed into the apartment! Truly one of the best on this channel.

@TaraWalshMusic Ай бұрын

Insanely stunning! This is one of the most intentional spaces I have ever seen. The open loft makes me nervous being a mum- but it’s great to bring out every adults inner child ✨ She’s truely an artist, well done 🌌

@steampunkster2023 6 ай бұрын

The gangway...is kinda risky. I wouldn't put my legs too forward even my chair legs underneath the table where there's a wide open space.

@l.a.3479 6 ай бұрын

Safety hazard

@ifisashi 6 ай бұрын

My stomach dropped when she climbed the ladder in SOCKS to open the skylight.

@maxleong91 2 ай бұрын

what caught my attention was, the plants looks so happy!

@jennieanderson5291 6 ай бұрын

This episode is a study in color and texture. It looks like it was built from a Lego set. And I love it. A mixed media staircase? Who would have thought?

@derrisreaditbefore 6 ай бұрын

I love everything about this beautiful apartment! So much light, such clever use of the loft space, and wonderfully inviting. Recently the content has been quite minimalist, with a show-home feel to things, where this episode feels like someone could comfortably live there.

@deecunningham9719 6 ай бұрын

I absolutely love this apartment and how her design expanded the space up and out. it's really beautiful.

@springflorals7717 6 ай бұрын

Colorful, creative, suited to her needs and styles. I loved that she didn't break the bank with furnishings: the second-hand rug, the worn kitchen table, the couch pull-out bed. So many creative ideas for small spaces.

@l.a.3479 6 ай бұрын

That isn't a couch in any sense of the word.

@saranshkaushik8259 6 ай бұрын

Feeling of On the verge of falling haunted throughout the video !

@brendata1871 6 ай бұрын

This place has a unique & happy personality ❤

@sikachukuning2473 6 ай бұрын

Love the design but would not prefer to have the gangway open on both sides. If I am not carefully, i could slip and fall from the mezzanine to the ground floor. Same thing with small desk on the side of the gangway. My laptop and phone may slip and fall below. It would be a constant safety hazard/concern for me. Love the sleeping space too. It will be wonderful, except during the hot months. You basically get "roasted" by the harsh sunlight. Love the overall color pallete. It feels cozy and warm.

@pokerhearts 6 ай бұрын

The bed's positioning is fantastic. Despite the limited space, the view of the night stars will add tremendous value.

@elgienbarera4027 6 ай бұрын

The coziness of this design and the uniqueness of the architect makes it special.

@moonmedicine2232 5 ай бұрын

there's so many things I love about this! the desk!!!

@ldw2739 6 ай бұрын

A very aesthetically pleasing appartement. It looks very warm and cosy. I do have quite some practical concerns though… the kitchen would not be functional for me personally… and even though the loft/desk looks cool, I would live in constant fear of something falling off 😂

@l.a.3479 6 ай бұрын

Agree 💯

@l.a.3479 6 ай бұрын

*apartment

@ldw2739 6 ай бұрын

⁠@@l.a.3479Dutch autocorrect 😅

@OldSchoolAnni 6 ай бұрын

The "stairs" leading to the window also gave me major anxiety lol... But other than that it's gorgeous

@augustine_88 6 ай бұрын

@@OldSchoolAnni me too 🤣 I was like « oh no, don’t tell me that you clim on this thing… arg, there she do ! »😱😂

@marta9316 6 ай бұрын

Enhorabuena, Mariana. Sigo el canal desde casi sus orígenes, y el apartamento de mi ciudad resulta ser uno de los mejores. Paso por la puerta con cierta frecuencia sin saber que hay este tesoro escondido. Me encanta.

@MrJayadhira 6 ай бұрын

Love its adaptive simplicity with unpretentious design. The combination of art and nature.

@Ant0nAL0g 6 ай бұрын

Goodness, this my favorite space yet! The layout, the colors, the personal construction of furnishings… just wow. I think my favorite little detail is the tiny triangle window by the bed, I noticed it in the image prior to renovation and knew it must have been kept!

@xk5xe 4 ай бұрын

That staircase transition detail from cabinet to dark green frame is just lovely!!

@cheapandchic89 6 ай бұрын

It's cool and I love her plants but opening that skylight window seems terrifying. Really easy to slip between those thin rails.

@eloisedricotdagneau3712 27 күн бұрын

I really like the last comment: double or triple usage! I love the bookshelf on the stairs, the windows and colors (from the carpets especially) and the idea of collecting art from friends:)

@Nini00000 6 ай бұрын

I am absolutely amazed, this is really a dream treehouse in the middle of the city. I love all of the red, yellow, orange, green details and the steel objects mixed with plywood! I just wonder how long it takes to remove the dust from all of the corners 🤣

@ericl.9803 2 ай бұрын

This place has so many brilliant ideas. Best of all, it is not a bland/bland white box but actually truly reflects her PERSONALITY and creativity without feeling too cluttered either. I love it!

@dinadeif 6 ай бұрын

Wow! This is one of my favourite designs ❤ She is very talented and one can see that in her choice of layout, colours and the quirky upcycled details. It is not a minimalist design but at the same time manages to look relaxing and uncluttered. I love it 😊

@MTMF.london 2 ай бұрын

@@l.a.3479 Have you sat on the sofa that she has? It looks comfortable to me.

@ladonna2920 6 ай бұрын

You can really feel the tree climbing inspiration in the space. Beautiful and functional. I love the wood tones

@Janine6564 Ай бұрын

The bedroom is the best part. So cosy! ❤

@antonios111 6 ай бұрын

Im currently in the mist of renovating a flat, i bought in Athens.. This has given me so many amazing ideas, i do have a lot more space, but utilising that space well and keeping in mind, that objects can and should have more than one use is life changing really. Everything in the flat had a symbiotic feel to it, so clean, fresh, radiant and inviting. ❤❤

@fayepeden1059 6 ай бұрын

So inventive, such a practical use of space and so beautiful and light filled. My sole reservation is where does she store clothes?

@bibacious 6 ай бұрын

"Bathtub spaces" -- really smart and visually rich term!

@rolfw2336 2 ай бұрын

Stunning! I love the selective use of green and other colors too.

@cpav9062 6 ай бұрын

Well, it took me a while to appreciate this one, differently from more "immediate" ones I saw on this channel, but the more I watched the more it made sense. It has a lot of character. I wouldn't keep all those books outside a cabinet or something and the air conditioner right above the bed though. The bathroom is relaxing just by watching it and that sliding window really smart. And there's a lot of room for plants, which is something I definitely appreciate.

@l.a.3479 6 ай бұрын

The air conditioner isn't by the bed.

@cpav9062 6 ай бұрын

@@l.a.3479 you can see it at 8:10

@l.a.3479 6 ай бұрын

@@cpav9062Thanks

@macheifach 6 ай бұрын

I love the little triangle window by the bed.

@robrobusa 6 ай бұрын

I am very cautious about the roof's lack of heat insulation. Or does it only look like it has little to none?

@lord0jackostar 6 ай бұрын

Spain is a fairly warm climate, and hot air rises, so the apartment should shed heat fairly well through summer. Winters might get a bit chilly, but unlikely to be too bad; enough to require an extra blanket at night and maybe a coat, probably not enough to need much more. If the windows face the right direction, the sun in winter should do most of the work in keeping the space comfortable.

@l.a.3479 6 ай бұрын

I would be more worried about sleeping so high up during the summer. Even though, thankfully, she has a/c, it will still be hot up there.

@lord0jackostar 6 ай бұрын

@@l.a.3479, the window positions should give some nice cross-breeze options. Then there’s always the option of sleeping downstairs, either on the couch or just straight on the nice cool floor.

@Xiroi87 2 ай бұрын

Your description of the weather in Madrid is just wrong. Extremely hot summers, so unless there's proper insulation that place will feel like can oven, and cold winters, not Mediterranean cold. She must have insulation to be able to live there. There's a reason the saying goes Madrid has 9 months of winter and 3 months of hell.

@cynmalin5728 6 ай бұрын

perfect. i remember living up in the ash tree, reading library books. i love the choice of materials, the warm plywood, green painted steel, green tile, red lamp, orange translucent desk top, artwork. for what would be a sterile space to me, this made it inviting & quite livable. the sleeping nook w/ skylight is a dream of mine now. prior, i liked sleeping in a closet. i sleep on the floor now. the open kitchen w/ the larger table, smaller couch ratio is so functional. i do cook a lot, but my restrictive galley kitchen has taught me to do w/ less. perhaps the only modifications i would add would be some clear 1/2 panels opposite the desk as guard rail as i am older & have less balance than i used to, fear of falling. as pretty as small tile is, i want larger tile in the bathroom as i dislike cleaning grout. although i am reducing my clothes, i too, am not sure how i would fit what i currently own in the space. i can always add a wardrobe. i use a 5 drawer filing cabinet for a dresser, a couple of under couch drawers & a half closet. i was planning on letting go 33% more but could eliminate 50%.

@Acuarida16 6 ай бұрын

Thank goodness, a beautiful space that looks like someone actually lives there and has a personality :)

@PaulaLopez-gq5ki 12 күн бұрын

I like that they maximized the space with multi functional forniiture and at the same time it has personalized details in every corner of the apartment

@shrishtilakhera5045 5 ай бұрын

One of the absolute best videos I’ve watched about utilising a small space while upgrading the practicality and beauty of it ❤

@user-qv3zl7zk5p 6 ай бұрын

This is amazing to me! Having watched so many NTS videos, this one opened my eyes once again how a small cramped space can be transformed into something fun to live in. Thank you!

@alabastercomix 6 ай бұрын

obsessed with this one... great break from the recent empty gray boxes on this channel

@marcobranco526 Ай бұрын

This is definitely the type of loft apartment I want to build for myself. So beautiful.

@KunderscoreG3 6 ай бұрын

this design! the colors!!! She ate omg

@edilbertosacchi 6 ай бұрын

The personality, the quantity and the quality of the details in this project are amazing!

@angelicavis 6 ай бұрын

This must be my favourite yet! Love all the plants and how it feels actually lived in, where as some others are a little too sterile for my taste. I wanna live here!

@Mhd0112 6 ай бұрын

This is amazing! What i love about this one as it is truly someones home. She is clearly not a minimalist and it feels so liveable. Love the stairs incorporating the cabinet and the cosy bedroom.

@mmm59mmm 6 ай бұрын

Great piece, but going to the toilet at night is a marathon 😅

@l.a.3479 6 ай бұрын

You might die on the way there or back.

@skyecallow8826 5 ай бұрын

One of the best ones I've seen on this channel- such innovation and free creativity. So wonderful and rad!

@yolandaamat5803 6 ай бұрын

I really love this apartment, it’s got everything and what you’ve done with the space is truly amazing. Ive been following the channel for a while now and to be honest, this is one has been a fabulous surprise! Congratulations!

@amado7760 4 ай бұрын

Very creative, great use of space and natural light. Nicely done.

@veronicapaulsen Ай бұрын

That bed under the tilted skylight! What an amazing place to sleep every night!

@lauraheal4107 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your designed space. Love the sleeping area in the loft, so much of this space is truly inspiring.

@yasothachetty9772 5 ай бұрын

Gorgeous and beautifully thought through and designed. Well done!

@eunicedui1162 6 ай бұрын

I really like the cabinet-stairs design, a superb display of design and functionality. Like the warm tones of the house and how every space is well-demarcated without loosing the flow. Good job!

@avefreetimehaver5154 6 ай бұрын

Great use of a really really cramped space. Made use of the extra height and lights. Amazing.

@theycalledherschool 3 ай бұрын

Excellent! Beautiful...I'm smiling just viewing this space--thanks for sharing your home and design ideas it's so inspirational

@muddy_spaghetti 6 ай бұрын

She made this apartment so perfect.

@meganredfield965 6 ай бұрын

I love this apartment. It has character and color. Beautiful work and well done!

@veesnijders5994 6 ай бұрын

Aww just lovely, so full of warmth, creativity and life

@burcintunc4605 6 ай бұрын

I fell in love with this cozy home

@eveyevieevey 4 ай бұрын

I’ve been waiting o say this is my *favourite* episode of NTS. Finally! What a beautifully crafted space ❤

@philiq18 6 ай бұрын

That dark green/forest green and reds sets the whole space off. Beautifully-designed. Looks very lived-in and very homely. She's a talented architect and as an urban planner, I appreciate her mission of helping to revitalize old buildings. Might be amongst my NTS favourites. Thank you.

@user-kt8gb5rk4e 6 ай бұрын

This is wonderful! Quirky, warm, beautifully designed. One of my favourites NTS spaces!

@paucc 6 ай бұрын

I live really close to this building! I love how the space has been maximised to the last detail. Lovely bedroom corner with that window in front.

@mariamaratos6085 6 ай бұрын

So many clever elements in this beautiful home. The desk material is genius. Letting light in during the day, as well as being a light at night while also providing a place to work.

@samiaafra7330 6 ай бұрын

I love all of the different levels and angles, floating stairs, and sleeping nook.

@dangerousideas5356 2 ай бұрын

the bed is heartbreakingly gorgeous

@elspethfougere9683 6 ай бұрын

Full of personality and meaning and usefulness.

@helenamb2391 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely loved it. So inspiring 😍

@natalia9493 3 ай бұрын

this is one of the most beautiful and inspiring videos I saw on your channel! dreaming of having a life somewhat close to that one depicted here, very much love Mariana's vibes and attitude

@nikolawright1241 6 ай бұрын

This is definitely one of my favourite small homes. So much light and so cozy

@nicolerichter8047 5 ай бұрын

a truly Never Too Small project, this feels truly inspiring in the sense of the original videos here. Enjoyed it.

@danpro2002 6 ай бұрын

Congrats to the architect for the creative items and double use of surfaces!

@sergejsbrusovs 6 ай бұрын

Great episode! Excellent utilization of the space , loved the loft for study and bedroom.

@missmorland7906 6 ай бұрын

The sink is stunning! Watching this apartment is very inspiring. I love it!

@Moranah 6 ай бұрын

Looks really nice, but I'd pass on that bedroom. 😂

@nicoeeek.7181 2 ай бұрын

Now I need to get my hands on a copy of The Baron In the trees by Italo Calvino! Hearing Mariana explain her inspiration for the feel of her home really struck me and I could feel the magic of the atmosphere she has created, very inspiring!!

@budjitresvalles6397 5 ай бұрын

Small homes should not be boring and bland! Smart, cosy and lovely!

@joannamz-m1576 3 ай бұрын

I love it! Contrary to the minimalist and white interior trends, this house features colors and texture! This has got to be my favorite house on this channel. 😍