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And it's great how they included the balcony into the living space and provided it with a veeery big and curvy balcony window. Serving natural light to the whole interior for hours.
The white screens are genius. Although they are not æsthetically the best on the exterior side, it works wonder for bouncing light have privacy indoors and double the usable living area
I think if ground floor of the building would have another colour... Maybe dark grey or orange this contras will highlight this perforated metal panels
it was good to see the windows opened inwards as i have come across many apartments where this does not happen and the windows cannot be cleaned outside because of fixed metal screens..
That balcony and terrace reveal brought me euphoria. This is such a challenging layout plan, mad props to the designer. I hope more take the opportunity to redesign small spaces like these, you'd feel so proud from such finishings...
The designer said “working on a small space is interesting because it presents a challenge.” That’s what brings me and many others to this channel. The design difficulties of dealing with small space limitations really drives creative and unique solutions that are just riveting.
Agreed! I like places like this because not only are we working with spatial limitations, but they also have to work around the odd shape of a unit in this old building.
Nobody should have ever quarantined indoors. Social distance yes (perhaps dven triple the distance where possible), but get out in the sun under the sky
Idk, I know a lot of people (including me) that dream of lounging outside and buy big balconies or deck but in the end they will just stay on their bed on the phone.
I am always curious about the cost for such a transformation - I'd be interested in understanding the cost of just buying a large space vs. smaller space with good interior architecture
@@danielmartin7547 less than 60.000 I would say. could be close to 50.000. The renovation doesn't seem too expensive. Most expensive part probably was the shawer and the rooftop access, for insulation reasons.
Wow, coming from germany this sounds so cheap, we just payed almost 20k for some fancy windows to increase the space in our „small“ flat (90 sqm for 4 people)
Livin in a 25qm apartment myself I’m always so amazed by what designers and architects are able to create. And the shower escape to the roof terrace makes me wanna scream. I love it
if you have ever used racks like that, you would realize that it is flimsy, and hard to 'steer'. must be super frustrating to access clothes, or set up the also flimsy 'dining table'.
this is probably by far one of the hardest floor plan/design to tackle on this channel which in turn, made it one of the most innovative as well so kudos to the architect for pulling it off !
Que tal, vengo a la Reunión de Vecinos de Chacarita/Villa Ortúzar en NTS. Tremendo laburo en un lugar limitado en metros. Y un gol tener el acceso al techo para convertirlo en terraza. Le agrega un ambiente para compartir y disfrutar mucho mas de la casa.
@@gustavosaliola jajaja, me hiciste reír. Trabajo en el teatro de la vuelta y siempre me llamó la atención desde la calle esa terraza. Una agradable sorpresa descubrirla por aquí. Felicitaciones al arquitecto que hizo tanto con tan poco.
Ohhh I absolutely love Buenos Aires. When I was a young lad and an architecture nerd, I saw a photo book on BsAs and became obsessed. I visited a few years ago and it's possibly the most beautiful city on earth. It's like Paris on steroids. Whenever a local found out I was Australian, they would be so incredibly friendly to me. I think whenever Argentines hear spoken English, they assume it's a North American or a Brit, who they're friendly with, but it appears they're just super friendly with Aussies. The Argentine sense of aesthetic is incredible, I would move there tomorrow if any Argentines want to swap with me and come live in Australia. You can really see BsAs was once a very wealthy country with its grand buildings, but outside of those buildings, the sidewalk is crumbling, so you can also tell it's going through a tough time financially.
you’re welcome here anytime! as our economy plummeted, it also became considerably cheaper for tourist to come here. not great for us, but i love walking down our avenues and hearing foreign languages. i would trade places but i’m very afraid of the fauna there so i’ll pass 😅
I love the peforated screens. Although it does give me a sense of claustrophobia. The two frames in the middle was openable, I wish the corresponding peforated screen frames would do the same, bringing both lights and a feeling of escapable liberty into the space. Other than that the architects had done a wonderful job for this unit.
unlikely right, seeing how the bathroom was always located at that position. I wonder how much extra energy it would have cost to add an additional skylight in the living room and add the stairs there?
@@Ilselovesall yea putting in a new skylight and doing all that would be a pain. I guess they made it work but dang imagine going the bathroom and having to say," maybe wait a sec before heading down" haha
i cannot ever relay how comforting and aesthetically pleasing these videos are, not to mention that all of them have given me ideas to integrate inside a home that I might myself build one day. Cheers #NTS
the only problem that i can see, is that ladder in the bathroom, i can't stop imaging how bad can be using the bathroom while having guest enjoing the view from the roof.
@@obebebo You can put it in a basket, tie a string and gently place it on the ground. In those countries, people often let down a basket on a string from their balconies when they need something from their neighbor. It's not weird.
@@newleft2254 I know, it's very romantic. I just love the Bridget Jonesque side of falling off the ladder with all the dirty plates everywhere hahaha 😂
The ultimate example of making the best out of a difficult situation. The renovation made a tiny unfortunately-shaped apartment seem spacious and magical. That ladder to the rooftop pergola was just a dream and being able to allot a separation for the bed "room" and even squeeze in a workstation was amazing.
I love this apartment, plenty of space and light. And bonus points for Kermit plush. From the outside on the other hand I don't think it's very beautiful.
This is my favourite NTS apartment. There’s something about the light and the plants that is welcoming and that ladder up to the terrace, which also functions as a shower shelf, is ingenious. The terrace provides a whole other living space that would be beautiful in the summer in Argentina. It would be easy to stay home here.
269 sq. ft. + large enclosed balcony + equally large roof top deck = 550/600 sq. ft. of living space for a couple. Definitely unique and with clever packaging solutions. Part Jenga, part treehouse. The shower as a ladderwell is multi-tasking at its best.
I love that the old balcony was transformed into an additional (sun)room, it definitely adds to the apartment as a whole. My question is, why not add another skylight above the living area and attach the ladder to that instead of the ladder in the bathroom while you were renovating the apartment. It feels very awkward to have to move through the showering area, especially if you want to have friends over
My guess is that having access to the rooftop in the living room meant that you had to give up a substantial amount of wall space to install the ladder. Every inch is precious in here since they have such limited storage space. :/
@@ivywong7850 I realize that it might have taken some space, but when they added the balcony to the living space, there would have been opportunities that allowed them to integrate a stairs there by making the glass doors a bit shorter on the left side, or right next to the entrance door?
I'm thinking it's due to budget constraints, and another commenter suggested it might be that a sky light already existed in the bathroom and so they worked with what was there rather than put a new one in which is apparently expensive - if money was no object I agree it would be better to access the roof terrace from the living space but if money were no object they would probably live in a bigger space...
The best comment I've read so far. Totally agree! Though the ladder takes out space from the living room, it adds more value to the property that kind of access, plus there's plenty of ways to make it efficient and usable.
I agree, Anthony. I just wouldn’t want to live somewhere without a couch or a couple of comfortable chairs for reading, conversing or watching television. Other than that, it was a wonderful transformation.
been watching other channels presenting homes and I think they are copying your chilled format. By far, you are the best. Thanks for showing the incredible ingenuity of architects and designers, more than others that have too much money and not much sense.
After wathing so many Never Too Small videos, there is only 3 tricks to maximize your small apartment. 1. Large window to see outside 2. Portable / Transformable furnitures 3. Mirrors People who build underground survival bunker also use this trick so their small bunker feels bigger.
I concur with other commentators that this floor plan was particularly challenging. I think the designers did a wonderful job of making the space livable and carving out so many great storage solutions. I also really like the way they integrated the bathroom and laundry area. I don't like it when the laundry is visually connected to the kitchen. Piles of dirty dishes AND dirty clothes are not a good combo! I also like the simple back-painted glass back splash in the kitchen. Reminiscent of sea glass. Well done!
I think the laundry would be better in the kitchen - integrated laundry so that it is not asthetically visible BUT with the benefit of almost doubling the width of the kitchen worktop. The space above the washing machine in the current location in the bathroom is kind of a redundant space. I don't know why dirty clothes would ever be on display in a kitchen even if a washing machine is in the kitchen?
@@deltastate3936 I appreciate your well considered feedback Delta. But I can promise you from personal experience, having the laundry area in the kitchen means both are on display and commingle. I kick away piles of laundry waiting to be washed in order to make my morning coffee. Not ideal.
@@TheSteveAS fair enough - seems you keep your dirty laundry next to your washing machine? I didn't realise ppl did that, I've not seen that in all the homes I've seen... but in any case I would think it a simple change to make to store laundry basket elsewhere if it means almost doubling the width of the kitchen worktop. In terms of practicality and usability of the space it just makes more sense
@@markusbg8 It would have been designed according to the clients needs, so it must suit them to not cook much and only use the space for sleeping OR it's an Airbnb like most tiny apartments these days.
@@caheviana the couple is an actor and a lawyer. their work will keep them busy to spend much time at home anyway. but the rooftop is a yes for me! very beautiful
Such a cool space! I love how light it is while still being private. And that outdoor area looks like such a nice place to be! I just wish there was a little more counter space and somewhere cozy to sit inside besides the bed. A little curved sofa by the window would make a nice place to sit and people watch.
despite how weird the shape is, making the balcony a part of the apartment for more room looks so good. I love the shelf with the study nook beside the bed.
This is beautiful!!! Jamás pensé que iba a ver algo hecho acá en Argentina en Never too small, y mucho menos pensé que iba a ser algo tan hermoso en caso de que sucediera! 😍
What he did with the balcony is absolutely outstanding. What a way to utilize and unused space. Brilliant design. Bravo 👏 edit.. oh snap I spoke too soon.. the deck and pergola on top.... ooooh myyyy gooosh... double bravo. Wow!!! Incredible. Wish I could have seen this place when I was there!
beautiful but uncomfortable and not functional at all, the bathroom/roof I think its a bad idea, and the kitchen should go in another part of the house...
I do really love what they did with the place but curious as to where do they sit when indoors? No sofa, no armchairs, not even floor cushions or beanbags? It’s like a place you sleep in but don’t ‘chill’ in? Very imaginative though…
This interior is wonderful, but I laughed audibly when he said 'not only does it look great from the street front' and it cuts to this bulging lumpy white mass of metal grates.
I too made an audible giggle at that visual! I had to keep rewinding to see if the top right of the screens were getting moldy/dirty or if it was plants growing over....I still am not sure;)~
That is nice for a studio space. The only thing I am worried about is the dust from the streets accumulating on the screen doors. I live in Buenos Aires. My apartment is on the back end part of the building, and still, the balcony accumulates dust.
This is by far my favourite NTS apartment! With the architect turning what would be seen as 'left over' space into an absolute masterpiece. Thank you for sharing
Que casa más bonita llena de luz, buen gusto y sorpresas . Lo del baño increíble jajaja no se ve nada chico o apretado , me encantó felicidades por el gran trabajo
Excellent design which maximised the space and that was a delightful surprise at the end, to see the ladder and the terrace on top of the building. Well done.
The original plan triggers my claustrophobia but the change up excites the little kid in me. And a hidden bathroom with another hidden ladder for the roof terrace is beyond perfect.
Finally, a video in Latin America! So exiting! Also, this apartment is beautiful, very different and the architect manage the distribution of the spaces in a very very cleaver way. The tons of light from the windows and also the terrace give the space a lot of freshness, I really love it! More videos from Latin America please! ¡Saludos!
The thumbnail made me go 'whoa', watching the video the design definitely didn't dissapoint. Very well done! But seriously, hands down probably the most difficult existing floor plan that has ever been on NTS. Props to the architect!
One of the best designs featured on this channel. The shelving-storage between the living room and bedroom is simply stunning. Overall a masterpiece in my not-so-humble opinion. 😍 🤩
Very nice, however that ladder 🪜to the rooftop terrace is impractical. I would have installed a prefab wrought iron staircase instead; doesn't take up much space, and makes it easier for an older person, as well as for pets to get up there.
I'm curious. I know they mentioned the balcony is screened in, but I wonder what it would cost to have it be glass instead. I would love to leave those balcony doors open to enjoy the sunlight and the sounds even while it rained.
The curved stationary screens are separate from the glass wall and its c windows, which open inwards. You can see best at 2:50 - 3:00 . I suppose the folding doors are useful for blocking street noise at night, or to keep the room cooler in hot weather, as A says.
You gotta live in Buenos Aires to understand why we'd prefer to have privacy... it's not the safest city, also it's much better than having bars in the windows.
i love most of what they have done but those folding doors mean everything on the balcony seems in the way of them opening... I did think "surely there is a better way?". Sliding glass doors! maybe there was a big cost difference.
I think that's the smallest apartment I've seen, but what a brilliant use of space! The only thing that I would dearly miss is the couch area. But what can you do :)
