NEVER TOO SMALL Argentinian Small Mezzanine Apartment - 44sqm/474sqft

Located in a picturesque 1940’s building in the lively neighbourhood of Palermo in Buenos Aires, this bright and elegant mezzanine apartment was previously a small dark office space. By moving the kitchen, guest toilet and staircase to one side of the apartment, Architect Carol Burton created a fluid and open space drawing the eye to the only light source in the apartment. The multifunctional staircase built from one piece of folded metal houses the fridge, pantry and additional storage, whilst a metal balustrade in the bedroom creates privacy from the street. Floor to ceiling terrazzo and a floating sink make for a surprisingly spacious main bathroom.

#smallapartment #architecture #interiordesign

Project Name: Studio Sequi

Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Director/Camera Operator: Fernando Schapochnik
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Editor: Jessica Ruasol
Thumbnail Photography: Gonzalo Viramonte
Music: Written Words by Greg McKay

[nevertoosmall]

If you’re an architect or designer with a project we could feature, please share it with us at

Director/Camera Operator: www.fernandoschapo.com
Thumbnail Photography: @gonzaloviramonte

Check out our merch - www.nts.store
Workspace by Never Too Small - www.nts.space

[Ifortheline]

"The furniture pieces are multifunctional and custom made...such as the chair that can be used as a clothes hanger" 😂 Only an architect can get away with saying that.

[JoaoPessoa]

A chair in the main bedroom that can be used as a clothes hanger... I think we've all had *that* chair

[lucygray]

As a disabled person, I appreciate the rounded edges on the tables. It seems like a small thing, but when you are prone to falls, this design feature makes this a pleasant place to visit.

[victoriachambers]

Wait a minute...there's countertop space, a comfortable-looking couch, AND furniture I don't have to assemble every time I want to use it? Sign me up!

[drew]

I love her commentary at the end. 100% agree that communities feel alienated when politicians decide to tear down old buildings and start again. We need to revitalize communities by mixing classes so that way we create more liveable, richer, and vibrant neighborhoods.

[deckarddwizardd]

Although there's only one window, it looks so light, airy and open because of the white paint throughout the apartment. Honestly, it looks like one of those Japanese/Korean loft apartments, but you can stand on the 2nd floor.

[tatigalactic]

I loved her philosophy on repurposing and how cities should feel on a social level!

[Anjele]

While I wish they could have kept the spiral staircase (I love how they look), I respect the need to make the space more liveable and functional. The space was beautifully re-made. I also agree with the designer's social commentary. Thanks for sharing!!!!

[natehenty]

I love the ideology of mixed use and mixed class. We need more communities maintained with this in mind!

[sharonolsen]

This is a stunning redo of what was once dark, uninviting and cramped to open, light, functional and visually appealing. Great job by all involved in this project.

[m.e.p.r]

I like it, beautiful detail. The only thing I would find annoying is having the fridge in a cupboard i.e. having to open a door to then open a door. From a UX point of view this is not great as a fridge door is one of the most frequently used doors in a living space.
I would likely either leave that particular cupboard door open all of the time, which would break the flow of the space, or just remove that cupboard door entirely and fit an ingerated fridge in a way that is sympathetic to the rest of the minimal/clean aesthetic. You could keep the space above the fridge as a conventional cupboard/pantry or even put an integrated washing machine above and hide that with a door, as it is used not as often as the fridge and would help contain the noise during operation.

[petertrnka]

Love the stairs with the cabinets as opposed to putting a sofa there. The bathroom on the mezzanine looks so luxurious and inviting. Perfect place for a young couple in the city. I know I have said if before - but we need more of this kind of living...

[serenakoleno]

When I visited Buenos Aires in 2004 I fell in love with the architecture of all the old buildings. I almost felt like I was in Europe. In Rio the buildings were being torn down every 10 years to build higher, due to lack of buildable space. A walking tour in Buenos Aires is a cornucopia of interesting doors, balconies and facades. I am so grateful for channels like this. TFS.

[tdb]

I loved visiting Argentina so much. Such a beautiful country with great people. It's a shame getting there from Australia takes so long. So many argentinians look like super models 😄

[youmaycallmecath]

Absolutely gorgeous, I love it! If it was me living here though, I would've much preferred a washer/dryer space rather than a second toilet on the main floor, or maybe even a closet space, but I don't think the 2nd toilet is very needed in such a small space, but that's just my personal preferences, I understand that for some people it's a priority

[elpiberender]

proud of seeing this kind of lovely and minimal architecture in my country. Grettings from Argentina!!!
And thank u for showing the world our art.

[gus]

👍🏼 That terrazzo bathroom is fantastic! Easy to clean too! 😎✌🏼

[chesterchestechestches]

Very welcoming home with a design that made the apartment spacious.

[MrAfrocookii]

I love this, i love her insight with old buildings and how they're supposed to be re-used and help the community.