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

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26 күн бұрын

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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 24 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 23 күн бұрын

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

@mariagiakalis4615 23 күн бұрын

The death drop... 😂😂😂😂

@eurasianjes 23 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 23 күн бұрын

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

@kitsma8696 23 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 22 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 14 күн бұрын

+1!!

@abbi9818 4 күн бұрын

Same!

@ninorets 3 күн бұрын

same!

@kleberguedes 22 күн бұрын

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

@jennycampbell5236 24 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 24 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 23 күн бұрын

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

@jacquiheywood3142 23 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 23 күн бұрын

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

@businessasusual9077 23 күн бұрын

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

@luciamariarossi4120 24 күн бұрын

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

@skye7073 23 күн бұрын

ang ganda parang walang pagala-galang malaking rug sa labas

@st.dorado9706 23 күн бұрын

HAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA KA EME NAMAN

@eldmngo 23 күн бұрын

AHAHAHAHAHA benta!

@mikaelac2571 22 күн бұрын

Hoy hahahaha

@welpinax9084 20 күн бұрын

HAHFAHSHAHAHAHSHAHAAHAH

@heyitsvigz 20 күн бұрын

Laroooooo hahahahahahahaahaha

@16demolka 24 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 23 күн бұрын

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

@ldw2739 24 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!

@sinacarroll 24 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.

@jenniferharris7633 24 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 24 күн бұрын

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

@Yuri-ir6ph 24 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

@AurinneA 22 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.

@bokan800 24 күн бұрын

So clean and at the same time homey.

@veronikab1607 24 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 16 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 15 күн бұрын

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

@kitty_s23456 15 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.

@megd2889 11 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

@shakirayang1977 10 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.

@eattherich9215 23 күн бұрын

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

@fayepeden1059 24 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 23 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 22 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.

@BeamiMan 22 күн бұрын

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

@fortunewookie191 15 күн бұрын

thats what the sofa is for😄

@jeunbarbs7216 10 күн бұрын

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

@davidjamessussex1671 24 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 24 күн бұрын

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

@tuppence937 24 күн бұрын

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

@thefourthfry 23 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 23 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 22 күн бұрын

And real stairs instead of the ladder

@therealdrecu 23 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 :)

@jonnyhaw 22 күн бұрын

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

@Janine6564 23 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!!!

@insanalfarizy6569 20 күн бұрын

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

@MariaJose-oh5yh 23 күн бұрын

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

@luigichiodo 23 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 24 күн бұрын

What an inviting, calm space. Lovely dog too ❤

@SaraMuzi 23 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

@trauusa 22 күн бұрын

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

@Dinki-Di 24 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 23 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!

@MotherAotearoa 24 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 23 күн бұрын

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

@grigorisgirl 23 күн бұрын

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

@grigorisgirl 23 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 21 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 18 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.

@user-lk3zf5gi8y 24 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 23 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!

@insertyourquarters 24 күн бұрын

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

@siggi248 23 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.

@johnbumster3950 23 күн бұрын

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

@-Gunnarsson- 2 күн бұрын

Weird rooms like this is really nice.

@atcolombini 24 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 🤣

@myrdalmuda 19 күн бұрын

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

@hypersynesthesia 9 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.

@emieraleksandiranursehasom6098 20 күн бұрын

0:57 That artworks

@PolicarpioNicole 19 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.

@patroclus2865 24 күн бұрын

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

@mettimetti. 23 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.

@Blue-dx4pt Күн бұрын

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

@rochelgrundman9936 23 күн бұрын

Gorgeous apartment. Genius design. Sweet!

@CalypsoCalypso100 23 күн бұрын

This is beautiful. The only thing I’d be worried about, and have always worried about with layouts like these is, God forbid I injure my leg and can’t climb up to bed 😅

@Weebong 24 күн бұрын

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

@MariaCarabin 23 күн бұрын

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

@W4LT3Rego 23 күн бұрын

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

@matocv 24 күн бұрын

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

@itsserhioball 24 күн бұрын

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

@haiku5756 10 күн бұрын

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

@ghiberti 23 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!

@thefineletterco.7199 23 күн бұрын

Really beautiful! Very cosy and functional!

@dissatisfactionchron 23 күн бұрын

What a lovely and cosy little space!

@zmmyz 2 күн бұрын

AHHHH! JP's home and life

@TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam 5 күн бұрын

He has his own home life system and that's also important in every home. 💯

@Layag 22 күн бұрын

Super interesting to see this in the context of the Philippines

@VikteFausta 23 күн бұрын

What a great transformation! I love this space!

@hnsndrrnyt 23 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

@ingusch3783 23 күн бұрын

The only thing I’d change is adding more rails to that loft - I wouldn’t trust myself with that free-fall situation. :D Other than that, this is a beautiful place. It just boasts personality and looks very sleek, yet also cozy and inviting. Great job by both the architects and the owner who decorated so beautifully!

@tonimedlen5371 23 күн бұрын

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

@FrancisClooney 23 күн бұрын

I love everything except for the ladder. I prefer stairs ... maybe winding staircase? love the loft ... love love love pathy :)

@save400 23 күн бұрын

I really like what was done here in terms of layout. The only thing I'd wish it was a way for the dog to go up to the upper floor.

@jamesperezong 20 күн бұрын

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

@meganredfield965 23 күн бұрын

What an amazing use of space. I love it.

@e.458 22 күн бұрын

Beautiful and more storage than some places that are triple the size! I'd probably buy a convertible sleeper couch, not just for guests, but also because you won't be able to use the loft if you're injured or really sick. You can't climb that ladder with a broken ankle or severe nausea.

@DirkBarchmann 23 күн бұрын

This is geniusely designed. I love it.

@eniemau 21 күн бұрын

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

@dyanalayng5507 23 күн бұрын

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

@thirdyraza7878 23 күн бұрын

DIREK JP!! DREAM COME TRUE!!

@Justaguytriestoexist 20 күн бұрын

I love how cozy and unique this apartment is.

@lincarerom 15 күн бұрын

I love this , havent seen a design this good in a long time

@amandavergara8043 18 күн бұрын

I'm in love with this one!!

@kalinaszymkiewicz7674 23 күн бұрын

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

@pamelao1131 23 күн бұрын

Absolutely love this! One of my all time favourites!

@Cinephile-gy6fb 23 күн бұрын

Every time I think NTS can’t top itself, lo and behold, it drops a bombshell genius vid!!! This one absolutely takes my breath away. Space for creativity, cooking, living, socializing- all in a gorgeous plywood and white world of warmth. Credit also must go to the filmmakers - filming such a space requires the directors to be able to bring us into the design language of this home. Bravo to the architect and the bold inhabitant!

@farginargle 23 күн бұрын

Absolutely fabulous!! The panelling is dope!

@Sarah_C68 23 күн бұрын

love love love everything about this place . Its perfect

@bantebutete8644 12 күн бұрын

This is so beautiful.

@saikogrrl 23 күн бұрын

So warm and cosy and serene! No railing along the loft walkway makes me nervous though 😅

@SF-ru3lp 24 күн бұрын

Grest design! I'd need an extension built onto the bedplatform and walkway, which would need to include a safety rail. Maybe its just me/my age... G Ire

@jonnj9701 5 күн бұрын

Wow!! It feels huge for being less than 300 square feet. This is some of the smartest design I've seen so far.

@lillaandre 23 күн бұрын

This apartment has so much personality I love it💕

@thinkplanetearth2946 23 күн бұрын

I'm not a fan of loft beds because of having to use a ladder to get up there, and it would not work for me.That being said, this was a truly inviting bedroom and remarkably spacious with lots of storage. And being able to stand up in the space was also great. I also really liked the bathroom a lot. This designer/ architect did a great job creating functional separate spaces and storage.

@JohnPeterValenciano 23 күн бұрын

Congrats, Direk JP! ❤🎉

@kerbinpol12 15 күн бұрын

Yung naririnig ko sa isip ko yung boses at halakhak no derek JP… ang saliwa sa calm at serenw theme ng Never Too Small videos. Haha

@carolarellano6396 17 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.

@daladada565 11 күн бұрын

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

@bujorel 22 күн бұрын

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

@jamesetal7088 15 күн бұрын

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

@virginiadominguezcarrera8816 23 күн бұрын

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

@_muzg_ 23 күн бұрын

one of the best on the channel this far!

@LunaC101 20 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… ❤

@quietestkitten 23 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