NEVER TOO SMALL Sci-Fi Apartment Hong Kong - 59sqm/635sqft

Surrounded by mountains in Tai Hang, Hong Kong, the 59sqm Candy Cube Residence is a futuristic gallery-like apartment; designed by architect Nelson Chow to separate its owner from the bustle of the city. Originally a two bedroom home, the apartment was gutted to remove everything but the structural walls, and re-designed into a series of concealed rooms that spread outward from the living and dining space. With a single bedroom embedded in the living area inside a cube, creating a room within a room that also functions as a backdrop for the dining area. Featuring a mix of muted tones and bright accent colours, Candy Cube reflects the potential of apartment buildings in our cities to be continually customised and improved.

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Project Name: Candy Cube

Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Director: Alan Leung
Camera: April Pang
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Editor: Jessica Ruasol
Music: Arabesque No.1 by Alon Peretz

[yamabo]

i personally like the whole sci-fi theme. not sure i'd enjoy permanently living there. but i'd definitely rent it for a vacation or something

[oygenn]

This type of decor might have been considered "futuristic" in the 80's, but now it has more of a retro/sci-fi vibe.
Not my style, but definitely looks unique and clean, well done.

[kalliste]

Would love to have seen a floor plan with furniture placement to understand the changes from before to after. I couldn't quite work out how a 2 bedroom place became a studio and still feels a bit small.

[adamglen]

An interesting project with some unique pieces, but I'm not so sure going from a 2 bedroom unit to a no bedroom unit is the best use of resources (particularly if the client ever intends on selling). Still, it certainly has it's own individual flavour!

[Blueberrycaprice]

The interaction between colour and light in this space is just amazing.

[andthanksforwatching]

totally not my style, but the entire apartment is so cohesive and fits perfectly into the client's needs whilst being genuinely functional despite looking like a futuristic gallery

[MaxTerrazos]

A little bit too "futuristic" for my personal taste, but I love the design. The Debussy track was spot on.

[Sara-bkyi]

funnily enough i feel like the design actually makes the apartment feel smaller

[jmaz]

Those folding screens take up so much space when folded up

[Dahurianip]

The definition of small really depends on where the apartment is.

Over 600 sq feet cannot be described as a ‘small’ apartment in HK definitely, due to the majority are living in <100-400 sq feet apartments.

For 1-2 people only, it is a fairly LARGE apartment in HK actually.

And, the size and location of this apartment is not affordable to many HK people in the real world.

[NN-ccdd]

Oddly the redesign makes this space not only impersonal, but also claustrophobic with the low ceilings, minimal natural light, and all the doors and enclosures.

[TonysScrapbook]

Love how much personality they were able to squeeze into this place, and love that the designer and client are long-time friends 🥰

[Wondwind]

It is really nice, but kind of feels like a department store dressing room.

[ownedbymykitty]

Interesting how most people aren't into it, but this is my favorite place featured so far on this channel. I love everything about this apartment (except maybe the dining/arm chairs).

[NicMG]

Loved the bathroom, just looked exactly like something out of a slick modern sci-fi

[keisyluna]

It’s incredible how every single being has a different taste and its portrayed so well here 💛🧡🤎 loved the artificial skylight

[Anjele]

Okay. The positives; I love the clean, openness with the touches of pastels bringing colour into the main space. I also love the gentle lighting was maintain throughout and the surplus of storage. I do like some of the sculptural bits in the door and the furniture pieces.

The negatives; turning a 2 bedroom into a studio apartment where one of the former bedrooms becomes a walk-in closet feels wasteful. And despite the kitchen boasting a surplus of amenities, the space still feels narrow.

I think what makes this video feels... jarring and a little upsetting is that the last few videos have been focused on unwanted spaces that have been given new life in a way that didn't feel ostentation. This is the polar opposite of the previous videos. That said, I recognize that the clientele for small spaces are not singular and have varying needs. The designer met their client's brief and I just need to accept that this is not my cup of tea.

[sbeanbean]

that first shot was great at showing off the lighting wow. the apartment is so fun, i love the colors in the main space. also props to whoever chose the music

[_w_w_]

635sqft is not small for HK, and this redesign is more for the artsy appearance than utilization. The bedroom feel like a deluxe capsule hotel in Japan. It's kind of silly to decimate a 2 bedroom unit into this. Definitely not a fan of this design.

[lunerouge_han]

It's fascinating how what seems depressing, sterile or jail-like to some, feels pure, appeasing and harmonious to others. I'm of the latter crowd and I love the aesthetics of the apartment, especially the kitchen, I love the kitchen - makes for quiet mornings, brewing coffee in a clean and peaceful sphere, which I favour. And the bedroom is also lovely when viewed with our eyes turned to the window : feels like floating in a futuristic way, love this.
Overall, the lights, the wavy lines and the minimalist surfaces throughout the flat, are also a highlight! And wow, the artificial skylight!

I do miss some plants but if the owner doesn't live there on a permanent basis, I understand the lack of it (or maybe they just don't like plants, it should be respected too).
I'm not a fan of the layout either, as some other commenters have stated. Seems to me the cube in the middle of the living room, in combination with the overwhelming vertical closets, make this space feel cluttered, which appears to come in contradiction with the aim of the project. I understand that it was the wish of the owner and that it was also laid out considering feng shui energies which I'm also sensitive too. I really appreciate the work of the architect anyway.

I think everyone can state their preferences but one has to recognize the work of an architect, considering the demands of an owner, and be mindful of their words...

Thank you NTS for showcasing another unique project.