NEVER TOO SMALL: Vibrant Retro Inspired Small Apartment - Madrid 47sqm/506sqft

Inspired by the vibrant colours and geometric lines of Italian homes in the 1960’s, the team at gon architects redesigned this small one bedroom apartment located in one of the busiest squares in Madrid. Previously featuring exposed timber and walls that both enclosed and darkened the space, gon architects demolished the interior walls, allowing the perimeter of the now open space to be lined with floor to ceiling cabinetry. This cabinetry contains the apartment's kitchen, office, and storage space, as well as forming a unique wall that allows the bedroom to be either closed off, or opened up to the rest of the home. A projector within the bedroom ‘walls’ storage can be pointed into the living space or the bedroom as desired. Large, wide tiles make the home feel continuous leading to a wall sized door that opens directly onto the terrace and an outdoor bathtub, fully connecting the interior and exterior.

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Project Name: Casa Gialla
Architect: gon architects

Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Director: Nam Tran
Cinematographer: Mattiue Torres
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Editor: Yasmin Bright
Music: Sleepless on the Internet by Tomer Brauch

[shanghai.]

I really enjoy the fact the architect used very accessible things like IKEA storage and just packed this small space with so many big space amenities! I mean a shower and tub in the backyard?! That was totally unexpected.

[jonnj]

The sheer amount of Stuff he's managed to functionally cram into one space is amazing and so inspiring!

[katbar]

Gorgeous apartment and so surprising how much storage she had, plus a large kitchen which would be a "Must have" for me. Sad though that the beautiful wooden beams and ceilings were covered over by plasterboard. I know people like a clean, minimalist look these days but those ceilings were beautiful and I'm sure could have been painted to lighten the room.

[GregCurtin]

Possibly the best city-central apartment I have ever seen. Absolutely stunning.

[charlottethanner]

So bright, so friendly, so much space, ..., these colors! I Iove it! ❤

[ix]

As a picky designer, some elements of this apartment really impressed me. I think I love the kitchen window the most, for the whole video I kept wondering if it just tilts-open or has some other mechanism and boom, I didn't see that sliding coming. I only wish there was a shot from outside to the kitchen wall, to see how the window rests against the building (probably on top and bottom rails). On a practical side - having a curtain separate your mattress from kitchen smells - not so great idea :) But who knows, maybe they just make coffee there or keep draft to ventilate it. While I love the clean look of the ceiling, I think exposed beams would make one feel there's even more room inside. I'd just paint them and the ceiling white for the same effect. But maybe the space is being used for insulation now? In any case, very inspiring design and nice video, keep up the good work.

[gaspargw]

Congratulations to Mr. Pardo for this incredible work. The Spanish housing situation is critical at this moment but this is the perfect example of how optimize a studio without lose the style touch. Thanks for share your amazing work with us. 🇪🇦 Seguid asi, gracias.

[daCubanaqt]

Oh man, those exposed beams are amazing! I would’ve kept them visible for sure. Maybe paint them white? Such an amazing detail to cover up.

[danielcaceres]

This architect has featured two apartments in this channel and his work is stunning

[floroliveto]

I love it! I would probably have chosen wooden-like floors to make the space feel warmer but that's just my taste.

[YT-GuestAccount]

He did an amazing job setting this up (even though the shower placement feels so awkward to me personally 😅) with all dem appliances and some room for individual furniture. That small terrace pool is a nice bonus.

[ancientlab]

I kind of liked the floorplan and the style of the apartment before the renovation.

[andrezanella]

When I saw the original pics, it was clear that was one of the classical Madrid apartments that are too dark due to the low declining wood ceiling. And those are usually tricky to live because they're too dark even in sunny Spain. So it's amazing to see how much natural light is inside the space now. Great project!

[bahre.srebrenica]

I always wanted a lot of yellow in my apartment. But not the walls. And, now I know exactly where to use it. Thanks NTS for sharing.

[MrHubb]

Really clever use of available space. The use of color to separate spaces is great.

[sbffsbrarbrr]

This was a massive renovation. Can't even imagine what it must have cost despite IKEA cabinets. The result is beautiful. My only reservation is that the bathroom looks too small and I'm not a fan of open showers 😁

[tannyainthecity]

love the clever use of space, including the outdoor. well lit too. such a tiny box full of surprises.

[cam]

The area of the city shown is Plaza Mayor not Puerta del Sol. Different vibes but given that Sol is undergoing massive reconstruction just now, I understand why you’d show a prettier part nearby! For anyone visiting Madrid at Christmas, Puerta del Sol is where people gather to meet friends and see the massive Christmas tree made from lights. It’s an iconic part of Madrid and this flat is a reflection of the vibrant neighbourhood!

[mikiyachi]

Such a good vibe for a young couple in a hot climate- this is such a beautiful apartment with an incredible amount of storage!

[erinnorris]

LOVE how functional all this is without compromising on little luxuries - SO MUCH storage, bathroom accessible from both spaces, guest bed, laundry in unit, outdoor terrace with shower and tub? Incredible!!