NEVER TOO SMALL Tasmanian bed-Sit Micro Apartment - 26.5sqm/285sqft

Architect team Alex Nielsen and Liz Walsh repurposed and upgraded an existing 1970s bed-sit apartment into a sleek yet functional micro-home. With the wall and ceiling wrapped in plywood, insertion of 2 skylights and variation in ceiling height creating a unique vaulted volume.

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Director: Colin Chee Instagram :colinchee_melb
Producer: Lindsay Barnard & Luke Clark
Camera: Colin Chee
Editor: Colin Chee

[Kate-gotp]

The ceiling and the bathroom are beautiful but the place feels so cold when the bed and the kitchen aren't out.

[mk]

Interesting the bathroom acoustically quiet.” Finally, an architect who’s given this some thought.

[AmandaFreitas]

On a day to day basis, a person living there would let the kitchen and the bed exposed all the time. It's not practical to fold and unfold everything all the time. I study on my bed, use the kitchen all the time to make coffee. And I actually think the apartment looks prettier and cozier with the bed and the kitchen exposed.

[sereneholsclaw]

"a good size pantry" I was waiting for more lol

[taffyistrashy]

It looks like the setting of a Black Mirror episode

[PanzerMafia]

The idea behind is amazing, but it is 'lifeless' It has no soul, doesn't look much comfy...

[JackSisniftee]

"it was really important that we provided a good sized pantry"
*pulls out a drawer only big enough to store a box of weetbix*

[uygfcxdrtghn]

They should also specify the cost of renovating related to the cost of the apartment.

[mybestideas]

Very strange. You can't convince me that you live your day hours on that flimsy day sofa and even flimsier table/chairs.

[anayacerinaryu]

At first I went "I can't wait to see what they do with this!" Only to realise that "this" vaguely coffin like wood box was the finished result :/

[Chronomatrix]

I truly appreciate that bathroom; most architects seem to be afraid of small cozy spaces, there's a real obsession with space and light but I believe humans also need introspection and isolation and bathrooms are the perfect place for that.

[MarjaMariachi]

When the video first started, I thought the people talking sounded kinda depressed, like "blah." Then they showed the beige and concrete box, and I understood why they sounded so "blah!"

So much better with the kitchen open! Bathroom is neat, reminds me of a speakeasy, where there's a shell business you go through to get to the secret bar.

[Pandulse]

I think the overall design is super dope. I just think the plywood aesthetic is kind of off putting :/ seeing the space with everything hidden gave me a creepy vibe. When the kitchen isn't hidden, it feels more friendly (for a lack of a better term).

[dawnriddler]

I don't like this one, it's too bland and it feels claustrophobic ... Having plywood everywhere makes me feel uncomfortable 🤣

[Jstatham]

“A glass of water? Sure, just let me unfold these 7 walls and drawers first”

[giocd]

I love it!! Its like a cube full of surprises and I thought that the acoustic isolation was great! We all enjoy privacy while in the bathroom. I like how open and simple and clean it looks when bed and kitchen are closed

[bingewatcher]

This seems like a living nightmare imagining myself in this place makes me wanna cry..

[complexdrive]

A small joy I get from these videos are when I recognize a piece of furniture or design cue somewhere.

[blackangel]

Absolutely gorgeous. The skylights really give the appartement it's final touches, making it go from somewhat rudimentary and simple aesthestic to a comfortable homey feel. And the murphy bed and kitchen are beautifully incooperated I must say.

[m.chrmalandr]

The design looks clean. I question the durability over time though espeically the folding door for kitchen