NEVER TOO SMALL: Movie Director’s Micro Loft Apartment, Philippines 24sqm/258sqft

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Filipino movie director JP Habac's cozy plywood clad micro loft in the heart of Metro Manila has been meticulously crafted to maximise space and showcase Habac’s art, collectibles, records, and awards. Originally one open room, architect Arts Serrano from one/zero completely reimagined the space, adding a lofted bedroom and expanding the kitchen and living room. The kitchen now features a central bar that serves as both additional counter space and an area for entertaining guests. A custom floor-to-ceiling joinery element in the living area is cleverly divided into three zones: a record player station, TV and media storage, and a fold-out desk for a compact home office.
#smallapartment #architecture #interiordesign
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Project Name: Unit B612
Architect: / onezerodesignco
Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Director: Nam Tran
Cinematographer: / vibetribeph
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Editor: Sebastian Tibbs
Music: Elusive Waltz by Mattia Vlad Morleo & Perpetual Stir by Dear Gravity from Artlist.io

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@PeiwenTanbassoon821 27 күн бұрын

The death drop from the loft makes me nervous but I still like this apartment a lot. Also Pathy is super cute!!

@PjXu98 27 күн бұрын

Imagine you roll off your bed in your bedroom and end up landing in your living room 😂

@mariagiakalis4615 27 күн бұрын

The death drop... 😂😂😂😂

@eurasianjes 27 күн бұрын

Literally came here to say the same. Love the whole aesthetic. But why is there nothing to stop someone rolling off the bed at night to their death (or serious injury)? Installing some kind of knee or even shin height netting or railing would be a step in the right direction.

@metislamestiza3708 27 күн бұрын

as a klutz, i gasp audibly anytime i see stairs without *or even with!* in an apartment. period.

@kitsma8696 27 күн бұрын

Yeah, that was my first thought! I'd be tripping my way to certain death on that little loft path. But otherwise, a great, livable apartment -- cozy and practical and personal.

@fellahz07 25 күн бұрын

As someone who loves Never Too Small, I'm happy to see the Philippines showcased, featuring a style of home design that diverges from the typical modern condo aesthetic. It's truly refreshing to witness this alternative approach. Hats off to the architect behind it all!

@kitkatgalvez 18 күн бұрын

+1!!

@abbi9818 8 күн бұрын

Same!

@ninorets 6 күн бұрын

same!

@jennycampbell5236 27 күн бұрын

I really like this apartment. It has everything you need. If I lived there I would have a net railing on the walkway for my safety. But that’s just me. The bathroom is perfect. Those folded T-shirts are awesome!

@Jiphoune 27 күн бұрын

Agree. the whole concept is amazing but the absence of a railing on the walkway and by the bed is not safe.

@businessasusual9077 27 күн бұрын

@@Jiphounebut the bed is completely ensconced into that niche… I don’t see any need for protection!

@jacquiheywood3142 27 күн бұрын

A great space. Well thought-out. I don’t mind the bedroom space but getting to and from it would give me the horrors. Cute dog.

@Jiphoune 27 күн бұрын

@@businessasusual9077 Well. you never know if you'll be a bit too drunk one day and roll off your bed...

@businessasusual9077 27 күн бұрын

@@Jiphoune plenty of opportunities, in that scenario, to fall off the stairs or the passageway before even reaching the bed….😂

@kleberguedes 26 күн бұрын

Finally someone interacted with the house pet in one of the Never too Small videos!!! Yes, I've been waiting for years!

@skye7073 27 күн бұрын

ang ganda parang walang pagala-galang malaking rug sa labas

@st.dorado9706 26 күн бұрын

HAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA KA EME NAMAN

@eldmngo 26 күн бұрын

AHAHAHAHAHA benta!

@mikaelac2571 26 күн бұрын

Hoy hahahaha

@welpinax9084 23 күн бұрын

HAHFAHSHAHAHAHSHAHAAHAH

@heyitsvigz 23 күн бұрын

Laroooooo hahahahahahahaahaha

@luciamariarossi4120 27 күн бұрын

so nice that the personality of the owner seems to shine through. love the brightness of it all

@megd2889 15 күн бұрын

So happy to see a home in the Philippines be featured, that doesn't look like the stereotypical condo style! Also, I see your copy of Some People Need Killing! Yesss

@16demolka 27 күн бұрын

I love how warm, cosy and inspiring it feels. The only thing I would change is some railing on the upper level for safety

@ZuikiuFerma 27 күн бұрын

I think I fell from the loft 5 times just watching this video:'D Great design and a lovely video though:)

@BeamiMan 25 күн бұрын

Imagine trying to get to the bed after a night of drinking 😂

@fortunewookie191 18 күн бұрын

thats what the sofa is for😄

@jeunbarbs7216 14 күн бұрын

He actually mentioned it on his podcast... he couldnt make it to the bed 😂😂

@insanalfarizy6569 24 күн бұрын

At this point we need to address the volume of the apartment. Because this will never be relatable to a normal 24m2 😭

@ldw2739 27 күн бұрын

I am in awe. This is an incredible apartment. They really made the most out of this space and it is such an upgrade compared to the original. Moving the door of the bathroom to create a larger kitchen, adding a loft to make the most of that height, all the storage integrated… and it is so cozy, comfortable and absolutely perfect for a young person/couple! 10/10 would live there!

@jenniferharris7633 27 күн бұрын

This is one of my favorites to date. Brilliant use of space, the apartment feels so much bigger than just 258 square feet.

@rrsee-zk3zu 27 күн бұрын

Broker from Manila here, and please feature more small homes here in Metro Manila! There are a ton of beautiful spaces here

@sinacarroll 27 күн бұрын

Be still my heart! B612 as the inspiration - absolutely genius. What a space made with rich imagination, romance, soul, and such fun creativity. This is one of the most genuinely heartfelt designs this channel has featured. Bravo.

@AurinneA 26 күн бұрын

I love how these feels easy to live in. Decent and easy storage, nothing really needs to be constantly tidied and folded away in order to do something else. It feels really comfortable to function in. There are some things I'd personally struggle with (e.g. the narrowness of the bathroom or the loft areas without barriers), but it's beautifully and thoughtfully designed for this person.

@davidjamessussex1671 27 күн бұрын

I love everything about it- but I would like a built in oven and hob. I’d also like more robust barriers between the bedroom/ walkway and the inevitable fall to my death in the sitting room below! Stylish though!

@maiyairis1809 27 күн бұрын

Bless you I laughed so much with your comment !!! 😂😂😂

@tuppence937 27 күн бұрын

I agree about the walkway to the bedroom needing some sort of safety railing. The current configuration looks a bit dangerous.

@thefourthfry 27 күн бұрын

i agree about the buillt in hob thing , it'll be a hassle to plug something in everytime you want to cook something.

@luigichiodo 26 күн бұрын

This apartment and many like this featured on Never To Small do not meet basic safety standards. Railings are a necessity, not a luxury!

@mameh4243 26 күн бұрын

And real stairs instead of the ladder

@fayepeden1059 27 күн бұрын

I love what has been done with less than 30m2. Clever but cosy as well. My only issue is that I would not like to go up and down a ladder and definitely want a barrier along the walkway to bedroom. That bedroom/library space is particularly pleasing.

@luigichiodo 26 күн бұрын

This apartment and many like this featured on Never To Small do not meet basic safety standards. Railings are a necessity, not a luxury!

@veronikab1607 27 күн бұрын

Id added a ventilation possibility for under the mattrass to avoid a molded mattrass and wood floor. But the apartment feels so modern yet cosy and curated to me! Beautiful!

@kitty_s23456 20 күн бұрын

It's in the tropics (Philippines). Mold isn't a very big issue. But yes, it would be better if he had a wooden pallet on the floor to support the mattress.

@Roedism 18 күн бұрын

@@kitty_s23456 mold is pretty common here apparently. more than what you think, at least. haha!

@kitty_s23456 18 күн бұрын

@@Roedism I only encounter molds during the rainy season. Many Filipinos sleep with their mattress directly on the floor (for years) & they don't get health problems due to that. (high blood, diabetes, pollution, etc =yes) I think Filipinos are just more hardy. Lol.

@bokan800 27 күн бұрын

So clean and at the same time homey.

@Yuri-ir6ph 27 күн бұрын

warm, inviting, and full of lovely art. this is the sort of homes that i love! hope JP will make many wonderful memories in it

@eattherich9215 27 күн бұрын

I don't usually like bed platforms, but this one is surprisingly roomy. However, it needs a guard rail.

@shakirayang1977 14 күн бұрын

I love how there's so much personality that it truly feels like a home. The wood made the space feel so warm and "filled" too. Like, not just some bare white walls and and boring furniture for "minimalism", even his counter stools are interesting. This is modern minimalism done right.

@therealdrecu 27 күн бұрын

This is my perfect example of having all you need in a small space, I'd love to live in an apartment similar to this :)

@MariaJose-oh5yh 27 күн бұрын

Love the apartment, the only thing I would add is a handrail in the loft . Congratulations for the beautiful work.

@luigichiodo 26 күн бұрын

This apartment and many like this featured on Never To Small do not meet basic safety standards. Railings are a necessity, not a luxury!

@zia_kat 26 күн бұрын

i lived in an apt with this square footage in greenwich village for many yrs and am in love with this apt! the aesthetically beautiful and thoughtful storage is so key to being able to have a home that's calm yet filled with personality. not every architect really thinks about how a space will be lived in but it's so clear that from the start of the project, this was designed with every aspect of the client's life in mind and obviously the client has great taste too. i'm so glad these two met and together created a work of art. just lovely.

@jonnyhaw 26 күн бұрын

Off topic, but I like the Karma Police t-shirt.

@MotherAotearoa 27 күн бұрын

Love the design and the art!! Just one thing, for a 49yr old woman like me, it'd be very difficult to climb that ladder for my age 😁 Maybe a more suitable stairs for older people will be thankful 😃 Still, love the apartment!!

@phylliscraine 27 күн бұрын

I love NTS but they do tend to feature spaces fit for only the young

@grigorisgirl 27 күн бұрын

Yes at 70 with a fear of heights I’d never get up to bed😆

@grigorisgirl 27 күн бұрын

@@phylliscraineyes, come on NTS let’s see a small design aimed at an older clientele which doesn’t need you to crawl into bed on your hands and knees.

@SingleAndAlmostBrokeinSurrey 24 күн бұрын

It looks like NTS won't feature spaces for older individuals because it is believed that they most likely end up in nursing homes. Peace out 🙂

@GSutton 21 күн бұрын

@@phylliscrainethat's because it's primarily younger people who are living in these properties and contacting the producers to showcase their homes. If you know of someone who is a senior citizen and designing for themselves versus a younger client, encourage them to submit their completed project for consideration.

@Dinki-Di 27 күн бұрын

Love the warmth, colours and textures of the room. I’d be freaked out by that ladder and walkways with no railings. Perhaps a ship’s ladder, which incorporates handhold slots into the design, might be safer.

@luigichiodo 26 күн бұрын

This apartment and many like this featured on Never To Small do not meet basic safety standards. Railings are a necessity, not a luxury!

@ilprovaas 27 күн бұрын

What an inviting, calm space. Lovely dog too ❤

@Janine6564 27 күн бұрын

Love this space. The idea of painting the plywood white at the bottom is genius, yet the wood colour adds so much warmth and creates a unity throughout. His artwork is the bonus.The amount of storage is great. Great job!!!

@SaraMuzi 27 күн бұрын

I adore this flat, the worn in sofa, being able to see TV from the loft area, the cozy bedroom nook and having your book collection inside your wardrobe is a great idea

@mumenraidaa 2 күн бұрын

Been watching NTS for years. I'm so proud Philippines was finally featured. This design turned a 28sqm feel like a 40sqm unit. Amazing!

@jaydee11.11 25 күн бұрын

Filipinos are very creative , it's time people around the world recognize this ♠️

@Blue-dx4pt 5 күн бұрын

Been anticipating this one and was not dissapointed. I love the use of stained and painted wood for the space!

@patroclus2865 27 күн бұрын

Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show-stopping, spectacular, never too small

@eniemau 25 күн бұрын

It's here, finally! Congrats, Direk JP!!!

@siggi248 27 күн бұрын

It's the first time I saw a place on this platform that is warm and vivid at the same time. Wonderful design and pleasant designer.

@PolicarpioNicole 23 күн бұрын

as a long time NTS fan, this makes me so happy to see a space nestled at the heart of my country PH.

@kalinaszymkiewicz7674 27 күн бұрын

Everything about this apartment is amazing! The layout and the materials used add a unique character to the space

@user-lk3zf5gi8y 27 күн бұрын

Love the bathroom. I just wish a rail was also installed on the walkway going to the bedroom and that the ladder was more slanted for easier access to the bedroom/walkway.

@luigichiodo 26 күн бұрын

This apartment and many like this featured on Never To Small do not meet basic safety standards. Railings are a necessity, not a luxury!

@johnbumster3950 27 күн бұрын

I love this little apartment, the finishes are elegant and subtle and the whole space is so well designed around the person ❤

@jamesperezong 24 күн бұрын

I love the wonderful way you've embraced plywood in its almost natural state. Beautiful!

@mettimetti. 27 күн бұрын

I love how they used Little Prince as an inspiration. Also loved how Direk JP's personality reflects the overall design of the space. Happy to see more and more featured works from the Philippines, it just makes me feel proud.

@philiq18 27 күн бұрын

I like it. It's the right amount of everything -- clean lines; spacious; well-designed; perfectly executed; and modern, but not pretentious. Most importantly, it's tailored and feels lived-in. 👌🏾 Thanks for another solid feature, Never Too Small.

@insertyourquarters 27 күн бұрын

This is cushy, love it so much. It feels like home indeed.

@itsserhioball 27 күн бұрын

I love the idea and the design. The feeling of the space is so comfortable and playful!

@Icecandy1882 16 күн бұрын

Happy to see an apartment from the Philippines! This is beautiful and practical design! so warm and homey too. Well done!

@bujorel 26 күн бұрын

really beautiful! functional, cozy, it's an actually tiny space but doesn't look cramped at all - just perfect!!

@carolarellano6396 21 күн бұрын

Amazing space planning! The use of a lot of wood gave the condo unit a lot of warmth. I love that in such a small space, a sleeping loft was added for separation and privacy. It's ideal for a single young person.

@rochelgrundman9936 27 күн бұрын

Gorgeous apartment. Genius design. Sweet!

@myrdalmuda 22 күн бұрын

filming in such small space is another challenge, hats off to the production team!

@W4LT3Rego 27 күн бұрын

This is one of the best apartments yet! Amazing place and I especially love the mirror above the toilet!!!

@haiku5756 14 күн бұрын

Wow! I am absolutely in love with this apartment. So incredibly cool.

@virginiadominguezcarrera8816 27 күн бұрын

An apartment where you can actually live! Beautiful table on the middle of the space. Inspiring place, congrats!

@Justaguytriestoexist 24 күн бұрын

I love how cozy and unique this apartment is.

@ghiberti 27 күн бұрын

The unit feels warm, cozy, compact, homey and interesting! The warmth of the wood, the cool cement floor, the strategic lighting and the colorful pops of art are indeed interesting!

@LunaC101 24 күн бұрын

I just found this channel and it’s awesome! I’ve never understood why people require such grandiose spaces when something so small, cosy and well designed can work perfectly, this is all I could possibly want in a home. Imagine not spending free time cleaning just living… ❤

@dyanalayng5507 27 күн бұрын

So many great details. Love the floor, and the white level below and the pale wood above.

@matocv 27 күн бұрын

Wow, it pushed through Direk JP 🤘 Nicely done, can't believe it's only 24sqm ♥

@Weebong 27 күн бұрын

I like this space. Hi Director JP, missed your shows

@newchip35 24 күн бұрын

I love how cozy the place looks and feels. Usually condos are so generic but this one has its own personality. ALSO! That pup is cute AF 🥰

@JohnPeterValenciano 27 күн бұрын

Congrats, Direk JP! ❤🎉

@thefourthfry 27 күн бұрын

This is such a beautiful flat , I absolutely love the bed loft its really a separate realm from the rest of the apartment . The combination of the wood and white colourway is brilliant and works splendidly. 10/10 would live in this place

@VikteFausta 27 күн бұрын

What a great transformation! I love this space!

@rrmsxiv 13 күн бұрын

omg direk jp!! so happy to see another PH feature!! and direk named his dog after a character from his movie IDILY, cute 😊

@tonimedlen5371 27 күн бұрын

So clever! Love the use of the apartment’s shape

@CatDominguez1 27 күн бұрын

LOVE this. Proud to see an amazing Filipino design 🥰

@trauusa 26 күн бұрын

Nicely done! 🙌 And, I also love the t-shirt "Karma Police"😊❤

@lillaandre 27 күн бұрын

This apartment has so much personality I love it💕

@pamelao1131 27 күн бұрын

Absolutely love this! One of my all time favourites!

@meganredfield965 27 күн бұрын

What an amazing use of space. I love it.

@zmmyz 5 күн бұрын

AHHHH! JP's home and life

@dissatisfactionchron 27 күн бұрын

What a lovely and cosy little space!

@akhanireyes3402 2 күн бұрын

This interior is so nice! 💛

@thirdyraza7878 27 күн бұрын

DIREK JP!! DREAM COME TRUE!!

@daladada565 15 күн бұрын

This apartment is so small but it has everything in it, so liveable so cozy and artistic. Love it

@margaretjimenez1567 Күн бұрын

Congratulations Director JP Habac!

@Sarah_C68 27 күн бұрын

love love love everything about this place . Its perfect

@hnsndrrnyt 27 күн бұрын

I’ve been a big fan of NTS & Direk JP as well, I patiently wait for his ep to show as he talks about it on his amazing podcast with Direk Tonet. I love the whole loft specially the fact you can stand straight once you reach the bed. Safety railings is definitely needed as intrusiveness might want me to jump haha. But over all I live the whole space. Thanks Direk for allowing us to see your space & thanks team NTS for another great episode

@atcolombini 27 күн бұрын

The white band in the walls looks amazing, I don’t know if it helps quth the perception of space or any technical stuff, but sure looks great with the wood surface. The distribution is really good even if I would have a bigger space for the desk and I always wonder how dangerous these kind of stairs can be, or impossible to use if you get home with some fracture or a bit drunk 🤣

@MariaCarabin 27 күн бұрын

I love the storage solutions, the brightness and utility of the space. I would add a railing for the bed though...

@quietestkitten 26 күн бұрын

That bedroom is soooo cozy! And I love how much storage it has. Although if it was me, I would definitely need the railing to be much longer and maybe higher

@farginargle 27 күн бұрын

Absolutely fabulous!! The panelling is dope!

@hypersynesthesia 13 күн бұрын

This is really nice. I really like that the extensive plywood has some sheen to it. I get really fed up with the very depressing, cheap-looking, unfinished (?) ply that many architects have been obsessed with in recent years. The joinery here looks like it was made with love. The use of space is clever and storage-wise, they understood that their client is a man who has Stuff! This looks like an apartment you could actually live and entertain in. Oh, and that red painting in the kitchen is delicious.

@thefineletterco.7199 27 күн бұрын

Really beautiful! Very cosy and functional!

@jamesetal7088 18 күн бұрын

The warmth of the speaker is a gift to us all.

@cantlosethis 26 күн бұрын

so nice and cozy. the high ceilling opens up so many possibilities!

@Sprouts5463 26 күн бұрын

Beautiful! Functional and cozy great job with the design of the space ❤️💋

@gus473 27 күн бұрын

Some of the best-looking plywood I have seen in a while! The poured floor is well done too! 😎✌️

@hitenmitsurugi3225 22 күн бұрын

This is well laid out. Love the placement of everything despite the small space.

@thatjillgirl Күн бұрын

This is a great one! It actually looks like a home, just, you know, smaller. Some of the homes on this channel are minimalistic to the point that they don't look lived in, and everything leans white-colored to give an impression of light and openness. I like the wood tones and the STUFF that makes it clear this is an actual home where somebody really lives their day-to-day life.

@xoFiroza 21 күн бұрын

I'm so happy seeing this, a lot of the houses on the channel are more sqm (not a bad thing, just not SUPER super tiny). We are about to move into our own Tinyhouse that will also be 24sqm. A little bit nervous, but seeing how homey he made this space is gaining me confidence :)