NEVER TOO SMALL: Japanese Stacked Box House, Tokyo 51sqm/549sqft

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Clad in large sheets of waved Galvalume steel and moulded cement plates, Unemori Architects maximised the striking House Tokyo's 26m2 plot size by incorporating varying ceiling heights and a mix of open and enclosed spaces. Spread across two levels, the semi-basement ground floor houses a bedroom, bathroom, storage area, and a laundry tucked-away beneath the stairs. The first floor is dedicated to the open plan kitchen, dining and living area which features a slim-line sofa suspended from the lowered ceiling. Lauan ply cabinetry extends beyond the first floor and floats overhead the basement level and entrance landing, providing storage for the shoes. A series of large, strategically placed windows fill the house with light through-out the day whilst ensuring the client still have their privacy.
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Project Name: House Tokyo
Architect: unemori-archi.com/
Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Director: Nam Tran
Cinematographer: Nam Tran
Producer: Nam Tran
Editor: Nam Tran
Music: Yehezkel Raz - As Long as in the Heart & Louis Adrien - Waltzing in a Dream

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@valeria_sue777 29 дней назад

This is one of the very few homes in this channel that doesn't require a sacrifice of household appliances or personal possessions and privacy within the house's layout, for the sake of tiny home and minimalism! Not my favourite design, but due to the elements named above, it is indeed one of the most unique!

@JustinWilliams-pn9sg Месяц назад

This is literally the jungle gym of homes. What a unique and fun take on design.

@danielweizman1402 Месяц назад

The Japanese homes are always the best, the most thoughtful, unique, and modest in their own way.

@DESSERT_X Месяц назад

Agree 1000%. :D

@MisterSynonym Месяц назад

Glad to see another home with the bathroom functions compartmentalized. Someone can shower and get dressed, and it doesn't stop someone else using the toilet or doing make up etc.

@Losshe 27 дней назад

This is very common in Japanese homes, regardless of size

@avcomth 21 день назад

12.75 sq. wa/51 sq.m is a huge plot of land. That crazy layering boxes design he implemented here wastes a lot of space. Could have just gone with a full scale cube and extend higher upward and create a really huge house.

@irvines3583 16 дней назад

@@avcomth i think you misunderstood what he said, the house has 51 sqm of total floor area, not the land.

@avcomth 16 дней назад

@@irvines3583It doesn't matter what the size of that plot is because you can see at the beginning where they showed the outside that the compartmentisation design he utilised doesn't maximize the space+volume of this house. He could've just gone with a single bigger and higher box structure and create more than 51 sq.m. of floor space. But again, architects dont usually think logically like physicists or engineers because their visions are often skewed by their artistic ambitions.

@manoqueenz 7 дней назад

@@avcomth Just because other neighboring houses are taller doesn't mean you can just build as big as you want. Zoning laws and regulations are a thing

@B__C__ Месяц назад

The only think that I can think of changing is putting a rail around the entrance level to avoid falling into the storage moat downstairs after a late night out. Safety first. 😉

@lindagarrido4353 Месяц назад

Would also be very dangerous for children

@maqywhaq Месяц назад

I wouldn't because I'm a dumbass and would want to be able to just hop down from there...

@ags1370 Месяц назад

I often see designs like this in cool Japanese houses, even large ones. A sheer drop from a stair or landing with no rail. If they have really small children they will put up a net or something. They seem to think an adult or child of six or older will have enough sense not to fall. I also would fall at some point though, or be very afraid of it!

@metislamestiza3708 Месяц назад

any time one needs a ladder for anything in a home, i, as a self affirmed klutz, find myself cringing inside!

@boginoid Месяц назад

@@ags1370 Me and my vertigo will stay away then.

@Cinephile-gy6fb Месяц назад

Mind blowing. Going to have to watch it again. It’s clever in the very best sense, giving honor to each space. The design is so fitted to the urban atmosphere and the needs of residents who will not miss anything. Bravo!!! Came back to this comment say - the kitchen is positively gargantuan by Tokyo standards!!! What’s genius about the way the architect stacked the floors is that the highest point is quite limited but gives such a generous feeling to the entire house.

@ifeomanwanze8289 16 дней назад

Couldn’t be typed better

@deniseferron3397 Месяц назад

This house feels a lot more spacious than what you would expect for something under 600 square feet. I feel deep down in my bones that I would love living in this space. Quirky, cozy and thought out down to the last detail. Genius!!

@user-lk3zf5gi8y Месяц назад

Genius way of maximising space 👏👏👏 And I also love that he designed the bedroom with the future in mind - possible to convert into 2 rooms and access to either rooms will not be a problem.

@forevermorealive Месяц назад

Why would anyone do that? I do appreciate this channel featuring bigger houses instead of rooms masquerading as "apartments".

@carolarellano6396 Месяц назад

Space is very tight in Tokyo and houses of this size is nothing unusual. So what seems like "rooms" to you is actually an apartment in Tokyo.

@one4all126 Месяц назад

Just in case a couple split up but neither can afford to move out... 😂

@maniak942 Месяц назад

I wouldn't really call these 2 floors of empty space above dining room maximising anything

@jessisoffline Месяц назад

YESS! One of my favourite takes on contemporary Japanese small living.

@michelebelfiore921 29 дней назад

It can't be a coincidence, all the houses from Japan featured here are just amazing, it seems like they did understand how to build small places without making them feel small.

@morgwn2377 Месяц назад

Congrats to the architects. They've created such a unique and inspiring space!

@girard6061 Месяц назад

One of the best spaces I've seen here. Great use of windows and levels. It's quirky - a bit typical of the other Tokyo houses featured on this channel.

@quietestkitten Месяц назад

This is such a beautiful house! You will never feel too boxed in, even though it has a small footprint. The public space is so bright and airy and open. The bedroom and private space is so cosy. The only thing I can't imagine is turning it into two bedrooms. Since the shower door is glass, this house seems best for a couple who lives alone

@chuunyu Месяц назад

This house feels so weird but it's so beautiful and well designed to me. I really appreciate this space.

@javieraramirez4289 Месяц назад

This video is pure poetry. The narration in Japanese, the beautiful interior design, the natural light, the music! Thank you for the quality content

@dayanarojascruz8481 День назад

The design is so fitted to the urban atmosphere and the needs of residents who will not miss anything. What’s genius about the way the architect stacked the floors is that the highest point is quite limited but gives such a generous feeling to the entire house.

@ivydaphne7483 Месяц назад

The layout and the space is so unique and whimsical. The tour just made me happy. It's the kind of place I wanna try to live in.

@EcomCarl 29 дней назад

Love how this house strikes a balance between functionality and spaciousness despite its small size. The skip floors and clever storage solutions are brilliant! 🏠

@musicismylove92 Месяц назад

Absolutely love this home - maximizing the functionality while still being stylish, unique, and having all that the owners need!

@bonnieechmalian2158 Месяц назад

Very interesting design. The dining/living area doesn't seem very comfortable or anyplace to hang out. The front entrance could have been made to access one of the floors with stairs and created better flow. There is so much height that feels like wasted space. I agree with other comments about safety.

@animekirby100 Месяц назад

In the United States, there is a kind of floor plan called a “split level”. Basically, there’s a foyer or entrance area, which splits into an upstairs and basement. It’s out of style these days because the ceiling height is usually a little low for today’s standards, but in the past it was a way to make small affordable houses with a little more room for preference. This kind of house reminds me of that.

@LisaA-Cobaltblue Месяц назад

I remember visiting a friend in Mount Vernon Washington. They had the split level home as you suggested. Top floor was bedrooms and bathrooms, lower floor was kitchen and living room. They also had a basement they called a rumpus room I think. They said it was done like this because it was raining all the time. Needed a place to play and room to exercise. All this and a way for parents not to be disturbed by the noise.

@anitamcgrath906 27 дней назад

You realize that this home is the same measurements as some peoples living rooms, you can think of it as a North American split level, but it’s smaller than what anyone in North America is used to living in, it could be compared to a New York apartment

@robertsmiff Месяц назад

This is so cool. I love the idea of going 'downstairs' to sleep. Looks so cosy. What a stunning house!

@ags1370 Месяц назад

I love it too, but I wonder what flooding is like in the area. In Japan there are a lot of torrential rains and even mud slides. I am sure the architect thought of that, but I would have liked to hear what they did to mitigate those concerns. Even in NYC that is a problem for basement apartments when it rains really hard. I wonder if there was a limit to how high this structure could be given the neighborhood. Amazing design though. I love the layered feeling and all the ways to "peek through" the house to different levels.

@Erika-gm2tf Месяц назад

Yes! Bedroom areas are so often upstairs where it's hot. Basement is better--cooler for better sleep and smarter use of resources.

@Westguy66 Месяц назад

Japanese are masters of micro minimalist spaces.

@itsserhioball Месяц назад

It's always a pleasure when the video about the Japanese apartment or house. Great work with space and so many unusual things! Bravo to the architect who designed all of this. It would be great to know the feedback from the owners but I love the idea of this separate world inside the house was made and enjoyed the video.

@jrautomotive81 29 дней назад

This architect is a genius!!! This place feels so cozy and useful at the same time. One of the best homes I've ever seen!

@foxley95 15 дней назад

its landed and quite big compared to your usual tiny apartment, i'd take this house anytime

@purple_scorp146 Месяц назад

How clever to have two storeys and split the entrance level between them.

@shattermirror Месяц назад

This place feels so cosy and livable in a really practical day-to-day way!

@JamesHK19 Месяц назад

Such a wonderfully harmonious home. A new favourite.

@Wundernuss Месяц назад

This is by far one of my favourite places I’ve seen so far that’s so logical , simple and practical for every function with a bit of fun!

@lyndaster46 Месяц назад

This space is super clever. I loved the bathroom bedroom arrangement so much. I felt the metal stairs would be horrific to fall down or to bump your head on. Parts of them looked really sharp. The shape of them was perfect. I loved the living space, but found the tv would be totally across the room and not that much fun to play video games on or watch if you were not seated at the dining table. I found the sofa was amazing and would easily double as guest sleeping space as needed. I might have added a softer surround for that sofa. The clean lines and simple pallet of materials is perfect. The color scheme was cool and airy. The space feels like you can seriously relax and breathe in there. The air circulation was a great idea to offset the temp fluctuations caused by the heights. I also loved the skip floor as I think he called it. what an amazing idea for smaller spaces. we often see that in larger homes, but it seems like we have been missing out on the full potential of this idea in smaller spaces. Even though this space is called "small" it really has everything and feels REALLY large. COOL!!!

@demdguN Месяц назад

Nice design! Very clever use of space. But looking at his house from the outside, why couldn't he simply build a larger house?

@judit1783 Месяц назад

I love to see how small spaces are designed for different personalities and needs. Great space.

@oleksandrhr3949 Месяц назад

this house is a real gem. Love it

@DESSERT_X Месяц назад

This house is perfection! Every detail in it is a brilliant one. Thank you Never too Small for another great video.

@phil_matic 3 часа назад

I love this. As someone who doesn't mind crampedness, this is pretty awesome.

@dorthy1666 Месяц назад

Gorgeous use of space. Window placement is extremely thoughtful. I love that recirculating fan.

@tsai3009 Месяц назад

A very clever design! Love the ‘can’t be seen’ storage! Love this home!!

@whatwouldpicarddomakeitso9607 Месяц назад

Thank you for sharing. Truly a lovely and well thought out and spacious home . 🇬🇧💛🤍

@tpar83 12 дней назад

Simple and beautiful.

@radka9516 Месяц назад

Smart, cozy, and beautiful! Very well done!

@stuartwebster2203 Месяц назад

I love the use of space, clever, well thought out and functional design. I’d live here happily.

@manzar42 Месяц назад

what an excellent use of space!

@cecilej435 Месяц назад

It is beautiful , very aesthetic and cleverly designed, but I can't help feeling that this is a very complicated layout and I didn't feel the impression of space despite the high ceilings. I'd be always worrying about falling down on those steps and banging my head on the lower ceiling >

@Test-eb9bj Месяц назад

My perception too, could not express it better!

@gus473 Месяц назад

Lots of great details, especially the use of the same tiles inside and out! Excellent cladding choice too! 😎✌️

@VictorABalan Месяц назад

What a brilliant design. The house feels so spacious and welcoming

@LisaA-Cobaltblue Месяц назад

I think this is a remarkable design. Love it. I do wish the ladders and bottom of stairs weren't metal. I love simplicity and the beauty of the wood work. Plenty of room to store stuff. Also, a great way to exercise and stay slim with all the different levels of getting from point A to point B. Congrats. ❤

@TamaraJoy7 Месяц назад

I think this small home is absolutely genius!! What a fascinating design! Excellent use of vertical space with design ideas I’ve never seen before. I actually loved the bed in the center of the room and the fact that it was downstairs.

@emanuelebianchetti2803 29 дней назад

It seems a non-Euclidean design! Amazing!

@pokelover1697 Месяц назад

Treasure designer， made this small house spacious and satisfied all the necessary functions. Great job👍

@808v1 Месяц назад

gorgeous design and use of space...really appreciate this.

@michelestapleton Месяц назад

This space is fascinating. And very calming.

@GTR72 Месяц назад

Finally a small place in japan with some actual thought and design put behind it! This place is amazing, clean, minimal and maximizes the small space.

@Pinhegas 29 дней назад

this is one of the greatests house designs i've seen. pure genius

@vinceburden4395 Месяц назад

The space is so interesting that the architect revolutionize the floor plan from typical 1-2 floors to 1,½,&1 ½ floors.

@catmeow49 20 дней назад

I usually don't like living in the basement but this basement is FIRE!!!! I LOVE IT

@jacquibrookes8257 9 дней назад

Enjoyed this, so relaxing too.

@user-ih6qh5ic3k 24 дня назад

My grandpa grew up in a multi level bamboo house and he really likes this design. Says it gives him nostalgia. My fat 20 year old body could never.

@tob855 Месяц назад

This is actually one of the smarter designs I've seen on NTS. Amazing use of space.

@MLA0686 Месяц назад

Wow. So elegant. I also had no idea I could get lost weaving through all the rooms in such a small space. It felt fun.

@hambatuhan3165 Месяц назад

Looks great and very functional indeed

@MariaFernandez-lh9ul Месяц назад

So beautiful!!!

@eggizgud Месяц назад

Love the placement of the bathroom and toilet.

@Mkrabs Месяц назад

I love this little house. Small yet spacious. Metal holding Wood. Unconventionally organized. I would love to live in such a house :)

@I_am_Lauren Месяц назад

I love the multiple levels! The design is well thought out and the space seems much bigger!

@Turrell_ Месяц назад

Amazing, thank you!

@user-ry2cq6kk1j 28 дней назад

The vertical space design is awesome. I wish I could have a house like this.

@Rubiecat Месяц назад

japanese homes featured on this channel are always so damn experimental... but through experiments genius happens I guess ! not my type, but I appreciate the originality

@johnjanvelsaldo9830 Месяц назад

What a clever design. Overall, the house is modern, functional and cozy.

@Back_To_Basics 28 дней назад

I love the colour palette and wish my home could look like this..❤

@potr6461 Месяц назад

just gorgeous in every single way!!

@grigorisgirl Месяц назад

Such a clever design and so calming. I like the hanging “sofa” which looks as if it could be used as a spare bed.

@Smudgie33 Месяц назад

Well it’s certainly unique! I know space is at a premium over there and I think they have made the most of the space they have for sure.

@reNtrako 29 дней назад

what a dope home with a huge personality. i love it.

@juri991 Месяц назад

another genius Japanese design!

@csantos7825 13 дней назад

I loved it,one of my favourite!!

@SCANNO21 Месяц назад

You have to be young.. but what intelligence of space, and what fun ! The best of all japanese episodes so far for me.

@fredericseverino 18 дней назад

Clever and beautiful. Such a great place to live.

@kartikpal1809 27 дней назад

I have seen many never too small house video, but House was an amazing like something unique is there I love its architecturing, its layout and its interior

@bastelkiste2242 Месяц назад

It feels spacious and elegant

@TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam Месяц назад

This concept showcases the beauty of simplicity and functionality in a bustling metropolis like Tokyo. ❤❤

@csengevass864 Месяц назад

Wow, what an interesting, unique design! I also loved that the narration was in Japanese in this video as I always prefer when owners/designers speak in their original language, it gives more character to the story and I'm ok to read subtitles.

@Sedgar232 Месяц назад

I love this house. I’d love to live there. It’s so light and airy

@crystalkirkman Месяц назад

Brilliant use it putting the bedroom in the basement to be more of a cocoon and the main living area very light and spacious. Well done! 👏

@headcorewar7453 26 дней назад

The house is very beautiful and livable

@Adrienne.Granados Месяц назад

This is amazing! What a triumph.

@Dung1NguyenTuan-ew4ey 6 дней назад

I love this!

@user-il9tx9di4b Месяц назад

I would just add a few more plants and pops of color here and there. Fabulous!

@GodhumaWellness Месяц назад

this home surely could be rent as Airbnb in the future! so unique

@yasminedey8612 27 дней назад

Different levels and corners make the flat look bigger - I'd never thought it only being 51qm

@anonanon1791 Месяц назад

Beautiful apartment. Seems spacious.

@tedhuang5458 Месяц назад

Love this split-level house. It's small but feels spacious with lots of natural light from all the windows. A real kitchen, plenty of storage, laundry, shower, this house has everything to live comfortably. The architect did a wonderful job!

@sprocket8662 Месяц назад

Amazing design.

@avcomth 21 день назад

@ricardohananias5983 Месяц назад

this one is gold

@mastagrey Месяц назад

WOW! Just WOW!!!

@45outro Месяц назад

this was great, loved it

@boocolo1046 6 дней назад

Absolute dream house

@UlmaAum Месяц назад

this one is a masterpiece 🙌🏼

@leelandluver Месяц назад

Wow, I like it! Very unique and interesting design. Definitely has a pleasant aesthetic and I especially love all the big windows to let in the sunlight.