NEVER TOO SMALL Modular Antwerp Micro Apartment - 25sqm/269sqft

Bao Living is preparing for change; by 2030 an extra 40,000 people will have moved into Antwerp's centre, driving demand for compact, affordable homes. The SAM micro apartment was built around Bao Living's SAM modules, a hybrid, modular cabinet system that encouraged a circular layout. Dividing the home into tailored zones and allowing the space to be transformed over time.

#micropartment #architecture #interiordesign

Creator: Colin Chee
Director: Colin Chee
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Camera: Colin Chee
Editor: Louise Mullins Colin Chee
Extra Footage: Bao Living

[pse]

A lazy person like me would never put the bed back in the wall

[MateusdaRochaAmado]

I found the apartment that they showed at the beginning more interesting than the actual one

[flinterdun]

Small space design works best when it's tailored to the person(s) living in it. Anything more 'mass produced' will not make optimal use of the limited space. I think this is also what contributes to it feeling 'soulless' as some comments point out.

[lupinearsenalALT]

Personally, I see corridor as the byproduct of an attempt to create the illusion of a full-sized apartment with different living zones through division of space, rather than a mismanagement of space. The SAM module is actually quite clever in the sense that it has elicited an apartment-living vibe in space with the size of a small studio.

[jonathanjose]

Architecture like this pleases my soul. It's a a weird and wonderful feeling. Amazing.

[cs]

the whole colour tone made me feel cold and nowhere like home

[nofurtherwest]

I would have chopped up that hallway cabinet. Make a peninsula instead and open up the space; mount the TV on the hallway wall. Thank you, thank you

[bwash]

Interesting, but when they talk about material costs and footprint savings, that all just goes to the developers. All these buildings, the condos and apartments still cost a premium and are "luxury." Average people can't afford these places and they're not actually helping in areas struggling with housing crisis.

[TheEmzies]

Really liked this apartment. Layout was functional and feeling of space. The only negative for me was the dining table and chairs being high.

[Saraseeksthompson]

The balcony is That's how people can live in tiny spaces by having large outdoor spaces. My dream apartment. I would live there for all of my life

[morriemukoda]

An entry corridor in a 25m2 floor plan is a big waste.

[sevenhenson]

That pull out table doesn't seem sturdy enough. And too tall to eat comfortably when u have company

[irtivasived]

Hey Never Too Small, could you make content about apartment below 10m2/ 100 sq ft? Paris Apartment or Japan Apartment maybe? Thanks

[jerrypie]

I find the choice to have a tiny fridge but a full sized dish washer a bit odd.

[MelvinJoosten]

I'm not sure but this apartment gave me a really cheap temporary student vibe.

[Mungadungalis]

Living solo I could absolutely make this work. I think I’d actually enjoy a super small place. Easy to clean. Cheaper to heat/cool. Brilliant.

[josphers]

Never too small notification pops up, next second I’m here. 💯

[bloojkl]

Employer: so do you have any relevant expeience for this job?
Me: I'm a serious Sims 4 gamer

[edmondlo]

It doesn’t seem like the kitchen is for someone who likes to cook so why having such a big dish washing machine? There are half size dish washer out there which suits better to the space.

[DavidBoni]

I would choose to have an in-unit laundry machine instead of a dishwasher every day of the week. I like this firm’s office space, much more personality than the rather bland SAM (although those IKEA desk chairs are the worst).