ARCHITECT REDESIGNS Abandoned Tiny House 

I’m glad you like it George! I saw the picture of your house on someone else’s channel, so I came to see if they had your permission & I’m glad she did. It’s a nice design as well as your own.

I too love the timber screening and am actually thinking of adjusting my design....😂

Loved what George did, love Gemma’s.

I love George’s design it felt very personal to him. Gemma’s creativity in her redesign of george’s home was outstanding as well. Both of you should collaborate on a project together, maybe even Gamma’s input on your new home. Wonderful inspiration from both of you. Blessings to you both. Arizona USA.

The second they showed the house on the video I said that's George's house !! 😊 both designs are great. Gemma's is more on the modern side.

So glad you like it!

That was my favourite feature of the original. I think I would have left it, but put a entry door and 1 window behind it

Super! I watched his video when it came out, now I’ve seen both👍🏻😊Liked and subbed,

Glad that you gave your blessing for this re-imagining of the wonderful house you created!

No apologies necessary! In fact your writing is much better than that of many native speakers, who often tend to be sloppy with grammatical strctures (present company excepted, as they say). I suspect this happens fairly often, as I have been told the same thing when I am writing in Spanish, which I’ve been learning since I retired eight years ago.

I agree. George definitely described his reasons for the living space upstairs and he really made goo use of the space.

As a short person, I would not want to be climbing those stairs, especially in the middle of the night, but, more significantly, since you’re laying on a bed, placing the bedroom on the ground floor allows it to be just a tad lower in height and permit normal stairs. With Gemma’s plan, 50% of the first floor was lost, and I would prefer to have much more living space as well as a bit of height on that floor. It’s used more and could accommodate a normal sized table and two chairs for dining. It’s not that I don’t like Gemma’s ideas, but I could never have accepted them for the way I live.

Speaking of extra floor space, I was thinking that Gemma’s design could have been slightly altered to take up two thirds rather than half of the possible floor space above. They would mimic the roof line, at a steeper angle, to connect to the center of the roofline. This way, the space still feels halved looking up at the ceiling, increases floor space, and keeps the entry vaulted, while creating dynamic triangular shapes! Edit: Too long, don’t read! I would immediately get rid of the curtain in order to FEEL the brick in the living room. The exterior slats can be mechanized to open and close like shutters for privacy. It was interesting that both designs put the staircase immediately at the entryway. I would have wanted to brainstorm a different stair position if the ground floor entrance would have remained the main living space. Perhaps that wall next to the “garage” style window - instead of partially enclosing it with a whole wall! - could have three wedged steps leading up to the stair ladder. The under stair storage/laundry would be accessed from its side, the middle of the living room. A corner benched couch under the stair opposite the garage window would combine with a small round table and two tiny dining chairs at the other end near the entryway kitchen. I would keep the rest of the floor space as large as possible - that’s because I like to dance, sit on the ground, wrestle, breathe, etc. I’d add a square little indoor “greenhouse” type area in front of the garage window, between the door and stair landings, to break up the line of sight nicely, and help the entryway feel even more compressed. A tall vine/skinny tree could act as a “chandelier” type piece for the vaulted space, instead of actual lights. All lighting would be indirect, hidden in the seams of the rooms. The upper floor would increase floor space by having floor space above the entryway/kitchen, going all the way to above the door. It would be wide enough to accommodate a small bathroom (72cm deep wall toilet+63cm leg space=135cm wide). This is my personal preference for a bathroom locale…it needs to be on the same floor as the bedroom for midnight usage. George definitely made the right choice with that. The top of the stair landing would be the closet space; the bed next to it facing the stair; the bathroom beyond. A possible locale for a toilet downstairs for guests would be the back corner opposite the couch and door. I was originally going to put a small corner counter-height pantry with corner pull-out storage drawers. Instead that space can be enlarged to fit a toilet closet, with the toilet in the corner and a bifold door perpendicular to the kitchen. The bathroom sink could fit in the corner opposite the toilet and bifold door, a 36cm x 36cm curved corner sink with 18 cm to spare between the bifold and the sink’s edge. A tall skinny refrigerator would be right in front of the door entry, where the dark surface of either the fridge or a feature wall can host welcoming pictures. The front door would remain like the original two hinged doors to decrease swing space (and give a pretend feel of grandeur). The rest of the kitchen would be between the “pillars” of the toilet wall and tall refrigerator. Open shelving would feature above sink drainage and a pull out stove top fan. A tiny kitchen corner sink would fit right up next to the toilet wall. A small 2 burner stove top would be on the other end, near the fridge. Full oven underneath counter top, drawers on either side, one pull-out drawer under corner sink to store cleaning supplies. I would paint the whole kitchen, couch area (with matching couch cushions), and ground floor ceiling the same dark color. Whether that would be a dark forest green, purple, maroon, black, brown, or blue. The floor would be stone flagstones. The stair ply. The upper floor wood/ply. The bathrooms would connect through a glass between ceiling/floor. The upper bath would be luxuriously dark while the lower bathroom would be bright and colorful. I love Gemma’s roof design. I’d continue it by making the entire back roof completely all windows with an exterior shutter system that can be controlled inside and mimic the wood slats at the front of the property/the slats separating the loft from the ground floor. The interior slats would also be able to be closed, that way there doesn’t need to be a complicated window covering for the living room/stair window. Anyway, I think that’s it. That’s my design. Wish I had an app for it.

I agree, I think her design looks nice, but the empty floor space isn’t so practical in such a tiny area

Thanks! Always up for seeing how I can help people out. If you drop me an email via my website we can discuss further - gemmawheeler.co

Tarzan fan eh!😁💞👍

Now you just made me think of the wall steps and ledges that one can install for cats. Except for a human this time!

I was about to make the same comment, then read yours. I love Gemma's designs but I have noticed she usually does not keep the bathroom in/near the bedroom which I find is essential. Negotiating steps in the night or if ill is a no-go.

Yes, I don't think having the lavatory right next to the kitchen is ideal. Also, I think having the shower room/lavatory closer to the bedroom makes more practical sense.

My late grandmother always liked to say: "if it is for you, it won't go by you" so the house meant for you is still out there just waiting to be found by you !

Indeed, circular stairs would pay homage to the age of the building and the industrial feel as well as add great architectural style and interest.

Thanks for your thoughts. Love that your avatar is a cat on a toilet 🤣

Nice idea but hugely expensive just to open a window.

Wood burning stoves create great heat and would easily heat that tiny home as hot air rises. It would be toasty in there.

Hello Greg, I have the same hobby in France. What tools (software) do you use/recommend?. Happy drawing 🙂