NEVER TOO SMALL: Micro Apartment With Multifunctional Mirrored Pod, Melbourne 27sqm/291sqft

Located in a 70's walk-up in the inner seaside suburb of St. Kilda in Melbourne, the heart of this studio apartment’s redesign by the talented team at tsai Design is a majestic floor-to-ceiling mirrored copper pod. This multifunctional centrepiece, which wraps around the existing bathroom wall and curves towards the sleeping area, houses both kitchen and bedroom storage with vibrant internal colours and includes a hidden fold-out table for added versatility. The rest of the apartment remains open, with thoughtful space-saving features, such as a curtain to reveal or conceal the bedroom, an extended shelf from the TV unit into the bedroom, and a couch with a flexible back for dining or lounging, that allow the space to evolve throughout the day without feeling crowded or difficult to convert.

#smallapartment #architecture #interiordesign

Ep. 184
Project Name: St.Kilda Micro Sanctuary

Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Director & Cinematographer: Nam Tran
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Editor: Jessica Ruasol

[websoup]

I remember this team. I also like their previous works on NTS. The copper joinery is very clever but at the same time lends warmth to the room as opposed to the usual mirror.

Well done.

[natalia_juniper]

I was surprised how much you managed to fit into a 27 sq m room. In the video it looks like a big room but in reality it is small. We had been living in a 30 sq m studio for a while and all we could fit in there was a wardrobe, a bed, a tiny sofa, a small refrigerator, a TV stand (which we used as a kitchen unit) and a small closet with a sink on top and all the household items inside. We were lucky that we didn't need winter clothes there because there would have been nowhere to put them. That apartment was more like a hotel room in size.

[miyayume_eclectic_dream]

The pop of colors were unexpected. I do love them. Such a minimalistic look but also has a fun touch to it. Best part: Bathroom has a window 🙀 I am very old-fashioned in that regard.

[tallibethau]

It's basically just a tiny room, doesn't really feels like an apartment. Yet, the team has done a superb job fitting and arranging everything into a sensible layout. Simple but still has a feature piece! Great job!

[pippalewisNYC]

The copper joinery is definitely the star of the space. I really like how it extends the kitchen window, making it seem so much longer than it actually is, bringing so much more light into the space.

[kassarin]

This is peak Never Too Small content for me.

[anniehaunted]

I usually don't comment but this is a masterpiece! I can't believe its only 29sqm. This copper mirror is so unique and clever. The whole design is so fun and light at the same time. I it!

[zeruzio]

It looks great and I love the concealed entry, for me the cleaning of the mirrored finish would make it a big no personally. Appreciate the honesty about this being an AirBNB for the majority of the time as well.

[evaperson]

That sofa is brilliant in this space. Couch, dining banquet and spare bed.

[bhotsnax]

These designers did a great job creating this space; especially how the kitchen disappears because of the view.

[littleraeofsunshine]

Prime example of why a good architect is worth the $$$ Beautiful space!

[hotelierid]

The copper joinery is so beautiful and make the space more elegant. The bathroom is also very pretty. Consider the space is very limited, this is a very well thought design.

[Alicia-ijgt]

Full marks for the cork flooring. The kitchen is so seamless, I didn’t even see it at first. Great example of a hero piece of joinery, incorporating the bathroom. And as usual, the high production values of the video sets NTS well above other interiors videos.

[mdeeaonetwothree]

They’ve managed to make a pokey apartment look luxurious as well as being functional. Well done🎉

[sachihirono]

The copper wall was nothing but Brilliant!! It looks magical, I first thought it was some sort of transparent screen or something. What a cleaver idea...!!

[uniqdzign]

The copper pod, is superb, and so too it the general layout of the apartment. The mirrored floor under the cabinets really extends the visual impact. As a minimalist, I really resonate with this design throughout. Excellent job!

[everline_builders]

Amazing work Hidy and Jack! Even though it was a small apartment we did come across a number of challenges given the building was constructed in the 1970's but we worked well as a team to overcome these issues. The final result speaks for itself. Well done!
👏👏👏

[todortotev]

Considering they were working with 27 sm2, they did wonderfully. The video did not show the storage space for shoes, which I assume is somewhere near the entrance door.

I especially liked their solution for the "two people being in different meetings at the same time" problem, which I used to have with my ex when we both worked from home. With slight tweaks to the kitchen area, I would live 100% of the time in such place. But considering the limitations - it's a temporary home for someone who does not cook, the architects took the right decision to simplify the kitchen.

[rachelattack]

This has to be the most successful version of this kind of small space solution, the finishes are so good. Really smart to use that mirrored kickboard, the way the kitchen is seamless works so nicely. And the bathroom was so cozy! So many really great solutions I absolutely love it

[Em-uywj]

“Breaking up the space expands the journey through the apartment” wow so well said this is my favorite in a long time!!