NEVER TOO SMALL 40sqm/431sqft Small Apartment Design - Lycabettus Hill Studio

Almost completely submerged underground, this once dark and congested storage space was gutted by SOUTH architecture and transformed into a bright, comfortable and fully equipped studio apartment. The addition of a sculptural partition wall allowed SOUTH to create distinct functional living areas whilst also enhancing the flow of natural light throughout. The clever inclusion of an arched circular opening between the living room and bedroom doubles as both a desk and vanity, while unique, custom-designed furniture in the living room, bedroom and kitchen further defines the spaces and adds to their functionality.

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Project Name: Lycabettus Hill

Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Director/Camera Operator: Alina Lefa and Xenofan Varardos
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Editor: Colin Chee
Music: Still in Motion By One Man Band

[victoriachambers]

This is a great example of aesthetics taking precedent over usability.

[susanjohn]

It looks amazing. Personally would prefer a bit more kitchen worktop than the big plant.

[ekatlaterrible]

As a landscape architect, I would have loved to see the courtyard. Even if it wasn't part of the design brief, I think seeing that space and the relationship it has with the indoor space and its functions is important.

Great project though. Add a couch and more counter space in the kitchen and it would be perfect.

The watermelon just hanging out in the corner of the room and pears strewn on the chair were a bit much though...

Finally⁠— and people ask this on every single one of your videos⁠—when will the costs of the projects be included? Not being transparent with costs associated with architects, construction and the rest just contributes to the elitism of such remodels. If, as every architect/designer says in their video that "we should make this more common as it's necessary for our densifying cities", then do your part to make this more accessible by educating people about the costs and inner workings of these projects.

[hebayoussef]

Honestly, I think they could have done much better, I like the colours and the layout, but why is a third of the kitchen lost to a tree, and why is there no storage space, no built-in furniture. In a tiny home, it is essential that the appliances are multi-use so that space can transform to adapt to different settings.

[aznfamous]

They missed an opportunity to make a circular murphy dining table out of the desk that also doubles as a privacy screen!

[hhccssrr]

I'm forcing myself to believe the client had not yet moved into this Space when they shoot this episode. It's Just a void

[MisterLooKass]

I really like the atmosphere and several of the design features (I love the curves and arches throughout), but they haven't made the most of the space at all. I hope they'll find a fridge that can fit in that kitchen gap instead of the huge plant. And it could definitely use a sofa and a few more shelves! Even just a couple of shelves within the bathroom cupboard would be an improvement!

[hhccssrr]

One thing that gets me mad it's the argument of Making tiny spaces on behalf of affordable housing when in fact after you buy this Kind of property you have to spend a shit ton of money with an architect to make it barely livable

[Bobrogers]

It was a challenging space because of the lack of windows, but the kitchen should have been much larger. It should be possible to isolate the bedroom from the living space if someone is sleeping while another is up and active. The skylights opening into a garage may prove to be a mixed blessing.

[jayveemanlutac]

More like a gallery, imagine living in there with no couch, entertainment, no fridge. It’s relaxing though watching the whole vid

[abbyl]

It's aesthetically very pleasing but a bit "style over substance" for my personal taste.

[carlomariapane]

It's too minimal in my opinion, nice space, but not much functional. Also, it isn't too small, the kitchen could've taken more space and made more functional.

[BenyaminLorit]

The circular opening as a table on the wall is such a nice small touch.

[Tankervoy]

Too bad you didn’t feature the outdoor / courtyard space. I was also wondering about fire safety

[jennienightingale]

i love some elements of it, but at the same time it's too un-homey. the bedroom skylight would scare me bcs what if you're trying to sleep and then you see someone on your ceiling

[AR-zrom]

Seems like a massive space that’s not being used very well, normally these places are clever but this just seems empty/half finished

[nikosk]

I'm so happy you made a video here in Athens.
To be honest, i respect the architects' work, but, personally speaking, it's not one of my favourite projects shown at your channel.

[petertrnka]

As it becomes increasingly more expensive for young people to find a first home in the cities, the need for small affordable accommodations is vital. It therefor saddens me that we see so many small apartments that are being joined to create bigger living spaces thereby reducing that total number of available units. Seeing out of the box thinking like this warms my heart. Love it!

[michelestapleton]

This looks so different from what we usually see in this channel, because the design elements are very Greek. Love the blue tiles.

[macadeli]

I really like the renovations and the design but I feel they didnt do the kitchen properly, they had space and still, the kitchen is way too small. Besides that, they did an amazing job specially with the lighting. I would never have imagined that this aparment is beneath the ground and that's amazing.