Love the Architects summation at the end. We can all learn to live with less, like this couple who only have the two homes. So brave of them. It is attitudes like theirs that will help the housing crisis in Australia.
@thannthen
4 ай бұрын
And teach your kids to live with less, like: if you come over you sleep on a doggie mat😂
@charli.7889
4 ай бұрын
😆
@user-sx8dc2nx2z
4 ай бұрын
In Australia only? Too selfish stand ... just like the architects of this dark monument!!
@JJ-ze6vb
4 ай бұрын
Well, they’re right. The 99% will have to live with less, so rich people can live in unnecessary luxury. Capitalism, am I raight?!
@ashmaffick
4 ай бұрын
only two homes... that we know of
@dannyl-p1543
4 ай бұрын
"We tought it would be fun to rotate everything slightly so it would add a new dynamic to the plan" Brother what
@patrykK1028
22 күн бұрын
It's not fun but it's funny. Wtf is that plan lol
@tiggertay
4 ай бұрын
The best way to explain this apartment is that it's not for day to day living, but a getaway place for owners with the money to indulge in certain fancies.
@mountainsmusicbeer5532
4 ай бұрын
"As a place to read."
@pattttyyyy
4 ай бұрын
It's their money and their choice, looks cool. People blow money on much sillier items than apartments
@alemaopardini
4 ай бұрын
@@pattttyyyy it goes against the whole point of this channel though. The architects even said that you don't have to have so much and share stuff. Kind of ironic to me.
@simontvrner
4 ай бұрын
"to indulge in certain fancies" is my new mantra. Thank you.
@serenakoleno9338
4 ай бұрын
Well, he's there all during the work-week and sometimes his wife and maybe kids come for weekend. Not sure what the issue is? Envious of the soaking tub. Cardboard wall is unique. TFS
@bodojohnson
4 ай бұрын
This house is great if you arent into comfort, dont cook, dont eat, never have guests, but need to be able to take a bath and a shower at the same time!
@isabellachavez3555
3 ай бұрын
Lol great summary
@anaghamalvade6433
3 ай бұрын
This comment is gold!! 🤣
@jinglebuddy9471
4 ай бұрын
might be the first one ever on NTS that the original layout appears to be way more functional. At least the result is very expensive looking, if that's what they were going for.
@thisgirl5539
4 ай бұрын
Agree! I’d take the original layout in a heartbeat!
@robertocoletti1054
3 ай бұрын
I agree, space distribution of the original layout was more functional and if you really wanted to look a the garden from the bed you still could. I feel the darker color scheme makes feel the space more narrow and concentrate all the attention to the garden view like if you are in a cave and you are projected to go outside... Not really my thing but finishes are beautiful
@francesgraham5411
3 ай бұрын
The kitchen is claustropic, also bedroom, sliding door is flimsy, I far prefer original layout
@loritillett6825
2 ай бұрын
I agree. Original layout was way better for a family . Could have move the bathroom. Then use the space for a second bedroom. Separate shower, toilet and laundry, should have been place where the desk and laundry is.
@tanyasharma4352
Ай бұрын
Exactly my thoughts!
@carveratutube
4 ай бұрын
The element of privacy for the bedroom is as great as the guest bed for the children 😂
@nazikiwe8259
4 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@xpsxps1339
3 ай бұрын
Approximately so, lmao.
@filipedandalo
4 ай бұрын
I’m sorry but the two chairs by the kitchen just look sad 😂
@dorthy1666
4 ай бұрын
And blocking the flow of movement for some reason.
@charli.7889
4 ай бұрын
@@dorthy1666 I thought the same, the hallway gets so narrow there and then there's the chairs taking up the whole width of it? If someone was sitting there, you could barely squeeze past. It's a pinch point and not functional
@onewa712
4 ай бұрын
kitchen in general looks awful AF
@Sarah_C68
4 ай бұрын
Yes and their placement leaves only a 6 inch gap to squeeze through?
@andylee6314
3 ай бұрын
Totally agree
@elizabethevanskiikka2184
4 ай бұрын
The kids “guest bed” tho 😭
@IamnotJokic
4 ай бұрын
Lmao seriously, why even mention that? Might as well have an inflatable mattress.
@gus473
4 ай бұрын
@@IamnotJokicAnd one with a slow leak at that! 😉
@IamnotJokic
4 ай бұрын
They probably wanted to highlight the storage space, but why not make it larger to be more functional? The platform bed has room to be raised imo
@facisseJ
4 ай бұрын
Seriously!! 😭 parents have a full sized bed but the kids are sleeping on the floor. They could have easily designed the platform (higher if needed) to accommodate a roll-out bed
@viaxxl
Ай бұрын
@@facisseJreminds me of those parents that live in trailers that have huge beds and the kids sleep In shelves
@karieltheone
4 ай бұрын
This one strikes me as pretencious. Also, I think the orginal layout was better, it just needed a bit more of character through decoration. You don't always have to try to reinvent the wheel.
@xpsxps1339
3 ай бұрын
That frequently happens when we want to be "original" for every price... The original layout was less "original" perhaps, but definitely way more functional. I agree with your points.
@flackenstien
4 ай бұрын
Normally the content here is a deep personal connection to a small space to make the best of it. A beacon of optimism for times when housing is stupidly expensive. This isn't that. This is just a rich person's second house that they go to on occasion and had some people who went to art school go to town on it.
@per3947
4 ай бұрын
Thank you. I feel like this episode goes very much against the main philosophy of NTS. We are not getting clever architectural solutions for living amaller and more mindful but a well off couple flexing their wealth and lifestyle.
@chicky6three
4 ай бұрын
Grim is the word that was coming to mind, "art school" nails it. Couldn't finish, I was scared lol
@brunodizajner
4 ай бұрын
@@per3947 I guess the platform NTS can provide both types of content, right?
@saikogrrl
4 ай бұрын
Yeah, being able to afford an apartment on St Kilda Road that close to the city, let alone as a second home...
@alikhalil4431
4 ай бұрын
Tell em babs 8:50
@alfredomirallesbenit
4 ай бұрын
the design speaks clearly: no really bed for guests, no walls up to the ceiling, no sofa for chatting/sharing with family and friends... You don't need to tell people they're not welcome; they understand it perfectly watching the space
@kathleenr.3508
4 ай бұрын
What part of 55 sq meters and "family space" didn't you hear?
@jib3000
4 ай бұрын
don't want guest or family duh
@alfredomirallesbenit
4 ай бұрын
Not even a table to eat together. I don't judge it as bad or good, I'm just saying that DESIGN IS ELOQUENT. It's what I like about it, how your design decisions speaks by themselves. The space is perfect for reading a book, not for sharing with family or friends
@patriciabarros9044
4 ай бұрын
@@alfredomirallesbenit I got the same impression. I love the cardboard divisor by MOLO design.
@VoroninHop
4 ай бұрын
A textbook case of how to throw a ton of money at something, and make it worse than it was when you started. It's quite a feat to make almost 600sq ft look like half that size.
@inocentecolectivo1863
4 ай бұрын
It's obviously an Airbnb, pure gentrification.
@Semootans
4 ай бұрын
The whole space screams "no guests please". If i had the money to build a place where i can be uninterrupted by unwanted guests while admiring my art collection, i would definitely use this as a reference. My introvertness is screaming in joy watching this.
@MTMF.london
4 ай бұрын
It is a place to get away from day-to-day life - it says so at the start.
@domtorres779
4 ай бұрын
@@MTMF.london I think that veers away from NTS's philosophy then. Living in a small space is easy when you have another home somewhere else.
@MTMF.london
4 ай бұрын
@@domtorres779 I don't think NTS's philosophy is to have only one small place. It just has to do with what you can achieve maximally, design-wise, with the limited space you have. There are people with another home somewhere else that is as big or even bigger than their primary residence.
@aishatliasu1999
4 ай бұрын
Honestly, the initial layout looks better and more spacious, but I guess the homeowner wanted something else.
@antonsitepu
4 ай бұрын
I agree with you.... but I guess the homeowner just have alot of money to burn?🤔
@MTMF.london
4 ай бұрын
@@antonsitepu Yes, but it's their money to do what they want with it.
@eloamilkyway
4 ай бұрын
Honestly love how the designers were able to execute the demands of the owner even if it is not practical or conventional. It’s controversial for sure but they delivered in prioritizing the arts and view of the balcony/window. I honestly am amazed how they were able to make the layout look like a contemporary art in inself. Truly a brilliant work.
@oliviaea6778
4 ай бұрын
That collapsible cardboard wall is heinous
@impopquiz
4 ай бұрын
I love it but looks kinda cumbersome to use though.
@blackie8306
4 ай бұрын
I think it looks okay now, but fiddly to use, and how's it gonna look in five years time?
@alemaopardini
4 ай бұрын
The least practical thing ever
@tinekejoldersma
4 ай бұрын
My cats will love it.
@melhawk1352
4 ай бұрын
I know right!
@janaburczyk4077
4 ай бұрын
At least the toilet can be accessed without going through the bedroom
@lyric8529
4 ай бұрын
I love that you found something positive from this. 🤗
@saikogrrl
4 ай бұрын
Yeah that was the only change to layout I thought improved it, being able to access the bathroom without having to go through the bedroom.
@econwatson
4 ай бұрын
Does anybody else find 'mimicking the shrine's materials' and then specifically designing the bath so you can sit and look at the shrine naked incredibly disturbing? It's a war memorial!
@igorbryzhatyi2809
3 ай бұрын
Brilliantly to the point!
@adriasc79
3 ай бұрын
This apartment looks amazing, exactly the opposite of what I would do design and build. It feels cold, and dark and has a lot of wasted space. Not for a home but perfect for a hotel room.
@Mhd0112
2 ай бұрын
I really like the colours and tonal palette they used in this. So dramatic and unique. I also thought the cleverly placed mirrors really widened the space. View was the star of the show.
@IsabelGomez-hr2ld
3 ай бұрын
It is sad that the channel only likes comments that are non-critical. I receive the newsletter, being subscribed for many years now, feel part of this community and yet never surprised of the lack of appreciation to the well-written, critical (mostly respectful) views of their followers.
@wonko_the-_-sane
4 ай бұрын
Looks kinda nice, but It was far more functional before, all I can think about is the moisture from the bathroom and how that's right next to the bed and then a cardboard screen thats bound to go mouldy/rip. The kitchen also feels more claustrophobic, as a bachelor pad Its kind of ok but as a couple, let alone a couple and a child I think you'd hate spending more than a night there.
@charli.7889
4 ай бұрын
Exactly, I get the philosophy behind no walls but at least give the bathroom walls!
@Alisa_rkv
4 ай бұрын
Exactly, a couple can't even sit here together unless it's the bed or the bathtub. Also not a single decent table to sit and eat/ work at. I say this because who in their right mind would sit on those tiny bar stools looking at a wall when you have massive floor to celing windows on the other side, such a waste.
@Marina-bv5xl
4 ай бұрын
I'm the only one who has seen the "hangers" on the ceiling above the bed? I think that could explain what they use the apartment for.
@aislingdonoghue961
4 ай бұрын
Exercise?
@maryb6559
4 ай бұрын
😂😂 good catch, I don't think the "sleeping mat" is for the kids either.
@jcarlosmarujo
4 ай бұрын
Lol that explains so much. Not much of a cave, more of a dungeon
@thisgirl5539
4 ай бұрын
🤣😂🤣
@lyric8529
4 ай бұрын
😱
@AlphaGeekgirl
4 ай бұрын
I actually don’t understand this one at all. My apartment is exactly the same size in area, with only windows at one end like this apartment. Yet my kitchen has so much more storage than theirs, twice as much countertop preparation space plus a dining area. My bedroom is actually closed-off & private with direct natural light. I also have a separate closed-off private room for guests, a full size home-office, a reading room, a more spacious bathroom, and more wardrobes, and much more storage space. And I have enough lounge seating to sit five people.
@brunobruno1152
4 ай бұрын
To be fair I have no idea how all of that fits in a place this small 😁😁😁 but hey, congrats :)
@weiqingliang1365
4 ай бұрын
That why you should be interviewed for NTS not theirs haha.
@isoldedoyle3483
4 ай бұрын
That’s weird that you could fit so many full size rooms into 600 sq feet. I live in a 750 sq foot apartment with very little storage, two small bedrooms, a cramped bathroom, a smallish but reasonable size sitting room /dining room, a very small galley kitchen and that’s it. There is an annoying and unnecessary hallway but I’d have to move walls to get rid of that.
@magdalenakosmala6929
3 ай бұрын
The bathroom here is really big, but you don't realize that because of dark colours
@kaco538
3 ай бұрын
yeah, I lived in a 50sqm apartment with my family (mom, dad, sister and me) and it have 2 bedrooms, dining table, living room with comfy sofa with 4 seats, full size kitchen, laundry room, and a bathroom. I would like to see more 50sqm homes for a family on NTS, cuz this size only for one person (or a couple) is actually not small, specially in big cities nowadays
@findingthatperfectspot4692
4 ай бұрын
I like the look of this, but the near-complete lack of doors and floor-to-ceiling walls means there's no internal sound-proofing whatsoever, and everyone will know at all times what the other is doing. Also, the lack of concern for visiting children's privacy and comfort is astounding.
@stanleyrudzani1592
4 ай бұрын
when before makes more sense than after
@JohnSmith-lk8cy
3 ай бұрын
100% agree
@ronnateto
4 ай бұрын
I'm so sorry, but I loved the original design ALOT MORE 😅
@Coromi1
4 ай бұрын
@@blindsoldier No. It was a normal appartment and now it is special and luxury. In a big city like Melbourne, they will find this one wealthy person with special taste.
@cas-
4 ай бұрын
@@blindsoldier this will sell easy in melbourne
@cas-
4 ай бұрын
@@blindsoldier this one would sell easier as it’s not the cookie cutter. Especially in Melbourne
@charli.7889
4 ай бұрын
@@blindsoldier and there are many many of those kinds of people in Melbourne! I wouldn't design it this way but absolutely they will not have difficulty selling it lol
@andeiorio641
4 ай бұрын
me too 😅
@MmeuMar
4 ай бұрын
I feel like this one is a parody right?
@lyric8529
4 ай бұрын
😂
@Simbacat997
4 ай бұрын
Too dark, no flow, too weird looking
@Coromi1
4 ай бұрын
The darkness though comes from a lack of daylight. Only the small front end of the appartment has windows. You can't solve that problem by painting wall white.
@StacyArangael-cz1jr
4 ай бұрын
Don't like the change at all, less practicality with the limited space, the cardboard bedroom door looks ugly,as does the marble type bench top. I would have much preferred a slight chance to the original layout,with a slightly darker colour scheme,i would only keep the black toilet!
@serenakoleno9338
4 ай бұрын
Funny, the black toilet is the one thing I would remove 😂
@neilamsberry9841
4 ай бұрын
Black Toilets only belong in crappy old truck stops, not in peoples homes. Although I do like the dark moody bathroom other than the toilet (and maybe the little art alcove as well). Otherwise this place is not my cup of tea, and is a really bad use of nearly 600 sqft.
@bingebinge3722
4 ай бұрын
Think this one is all over the place... The price of that Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair is the same as the down payment for my first home.
@tedhuang5458
4 ай бұрын
Not gonna lie, I like the floor plan of the original apartment much better which feels more open with the kitchen by the windows (huge plus for me). I really don't like the new slanted long narrow hallway pointing to the wall as you walk in. I mean who put the kitchen in the entry hallway? lol. The one thing I do love about the new apartment is the tall windows that provide a great view to the trees and cityscape including the shrine . They could've done just that one update, plus creating access to the bathroom from the hallway without going through the bedroom, and the apartment would be great.
@simplymisc
4 ай бұрын
I'm surprised to see the reception for the apartment is so negative. I really dig it. I'm a single person living alone who rarely hosts (and prefers it that way) - and I think this space is perfect. Not every space is meant to welcome the whole world in, but rather only the person or couple who originally intended to occupy it.
@facisseJ
4 ай бұрын
I think it’s super cozy and I would definitely enjoy it for solo living! But in its actual context… I mean the kids are sleeping like dogs and they’re presenting it like that’s a feature 😭
@simplymisc
4 ай бұрын
@@facisseJ It sounds like the kids are only there occasionally. And also, there are entire cultures around the world where sleeping on the floor is common for people to do. For all we know, the visiting child sleeps on the floor voluntarily and is comfortable that way.
@yalazha
4 ай бұрын
@@facisseJ Many people want to sleep on a futon, and that’s their preference especially for a guest sleeping arrangement. But I agree, it would have been better to omit that.
@charli.7889
4 ай бұрын
that's true, but I feel like some of the voice over of this video is presenting it as if it's something else - a warm family space where guests and kids can come to visit. saying at the end "people can learn to live with less" when it's clearly not the main residence for a couple of rich people. I think that's part of the reason why people are cringing at it.
@simplymisc
4 ай бұрын
@@charli.7889 I suppose I think of it more like when NTS features apartments that are outlandish or strange and the comments are like, "Well, it wouldn't work for me but it obviously suits the client well." But I do understand where you're coming from too, especially with the framing of the video.
@thebalkanstravelbeauty
4 ай бұрын
I think the architects have brilliantly responded to the client's brief. They had to incorporate different kind of art works in a small, functioning yet conceptual living space, and I feel they've done that spectacularly well. Great concept, and great creativity for all involved.
@AurinneA
3 ай бұрын
The thing I appreciate about this space is that it's not bland...
@ldw2739
4 ай бұрын
I would run out of there Forrest Gump style
@bucketofbarnacles
4 ай бұрын
This is a gorgeous space. However, I am slowly getting turned off of this KZitem channel because too many of these small homes are luxury designs that are almost certainly unaffordable to the majority of people who can only think of purchasing a small home in the first place. This episode feels to me like a small home version of Architectural Digest. I might have missed or misunderstood the mission statement of this channel somewhere along the line but I thought part of the small space movement was to make such homes affordable. Good design does not conflict with affordability. My apologies if I misunderstood.
@MsWinterlife
4 ай бұрын
While watching this episode, I kept doing maths in my head and just couldn’t figure out why the owners didn’t choose to sell the apartment and buy another one that already comes with a fresher and trendier interior in the CBD or Southbank area instead… With the architect’s commission, cost of demolition and building, not to mention fancy materials and custom construction of furniture and fittings, renovating a small apartment in an area that’s more known for traffic jams and office buildings than lifestyle just doesn’t make much sense. Not to mention there aren’t even any supermarkets nearby in that part of St Kilda Rd, nor is it easy to get onto or off of the freeway for those who travel frequently. I guess the owners must be from interstate and don’t know a lot about Melbourne other than its basic geography, and they equate close distance with convenience like most tourists :)
@alisonc6100
2 ай бұрын
I like Alexandra Gater's channel, most of her early videos are about making tiny studio apartments more comfortable and functional, and some of the transformations are pretty impressive.
@stephenbrickwood1602
4 ай бұрын
Exactly what the client wanted. A cave to retreat into. Best layouts are dark bedrooms with progressive brighter rooms to the outdoors. 😊😊😊😊
@njb7911
4 ай бұрын
so money can't buy taste, but it can get you a few really beautiful individual pieces that you can just jam into a space
@wendyrussell3760
4 ай бұрын
Liked it better as it was
@roberthak3695
4 ай бұрын
There is a reason why living spaces have been always square... its the best way to optimise space and not lose living space when separating environments...
@gus473
4 ай бұрын
Not necessarily so, but much, much, much easier to build and outfit. Also simpler for legal and regulatory reasons. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@martakostrzycka2976
4 ай бұрын
Exactly, conventional layouts in small apartments are conventional for a reason
@Koeki2332
4 ай бұрын
At least buy Japanese futons for your kids, as space optimal and way more comfortable!
@alcoholicmosh
4 ай бұрын
The salon is like a room from a terapist
@gelerli
4 ай бұрын
this must be the worst episode of never too small, I have never seen so many beautiful pieces and things brought together in such a horrible way
@Jesuuusss
4 ай бұрын
The chairs in the kitchen. 👀
@bakeraus
4 ай бұрын
I don't agree at all, that's things that make them happy not you. If they want to be surrounded by that it's their home, their choice. I find it very interesting instead of everything being uniform like a it's a showroom.
@alessandrarocco1037
4 ай бұрын
Well. Too dark
@mrrichardshort
4 ай бұрын
Together with those high-waisted 501s...
@jonathanfgh1
4 ай бұрын
It's a "Bathing suite" ! 😂😄😆🤭🤣
@user-lb1eh8hn8s
3 ай бұрын
I wish more studio apartments in Melbourne where designed and built to this high standard.
@ceciliatassara159
4 ай бұрын
How can you clean around the tub? And although the cardboard wall is decorative, I find it will not last long…
@brunobruno1152
4 ай бұрын
That's the maid's problem 😅😅
@inbareform
4 ай бұрын
Okay let's look at this from the lens of how the space is used (work and retreat) and be constructive. Work: There is no ergonomic place to work. There's also no easy way to hide all work stuff away when you're ready to relax, like if it was built into a closed storage space. Retreat: The bedroom is open to the rest of the apartment which is not great for light and sound. They've managed the light somewhat with curtains and a paper wall; still not great for a place meant for retreat. The sound is a huge issue, sound from the work area, sound from the kitchen, sound from the bathroom, the tops of the rooms are open. There should have been a consideration for a tucked away bedroom. The living space is quite disjointed, with six chairs but a no place to sit together like a sofa; it looks like it was made to sit still and look outside but for how long? I could go on about no multi-purpose space or furnishing, and how bad the furnishing and finishings are (definitely a subjective point but the space looks cheap and dated), how angling the the corridor makes the kitchen less usable (see 4:29, the end of the hallway is so tight), etc. The bathroom space and the cabinet space in the entry are much more successful, and the use of mirror definitely make the space feel much larger.
@Fabien.A
4 ай бұрын
Surprenant ! Question de culture peut-être mais j’aime cet appartement . Le choix des matériaux comme l’aménagement dans son ensemble est un incroyable challenge. Bref, magnifique! Ici l’intemporalité, l’art et l’histoire se rencontrent… j’ai adoré 🥰
@easternbrown
4 ай бұрын
It's the living room bathtub guy!
@orbpondererer
4 ай бұрын
yeah starting the floorplan with "what if we just turn the fackin thing" is down right hilarious
@HyperDaveUK
4 ай бұрын
"A space for someone to go when one of you has had a row?" Done
@mitsjudith
4 ай бұрын
It looks darker than it was originally
@rrruirite
4 ай бұрын
is that an issue? I think it is very luminous and has a lot of character
@Loupdelou-ly1ve
4 ай бұрын
I think this is the first time I’ve preferred the before.
@andreyusak6270
4 ай бұрын
Personalized for sure, but it becomes dark, expensive and inefficient. I think it will be difficult to sell at profit
@pd4887
2 ай бұрын
I love the design, it’s different, fresh, moody and cool!
@zenatime
4 ай бұрын
Big fan of the soaking tub and that’s about it.
@ivydaphne7483
4 ай бұрын
I like the overall look of the space. I live in a flat with a narrow entryway and I absolutely hate it. I don't know why anyone would make their entryway and kitchen narrower on purpose other than to maybe improve the structure of the place.
@CaravelClerihew
4 ай бұрын
You know you've lived in Melbourne long enough when you see a shot of the window and know exactly where the building is
@storck08
4 ай бұрын
To be honest not much time is needed in Melbourne to know the location of this place. I’ve been twice in that area during my few weeks stay in Australia and know exactly the location of botanical gardens, the shrine, st kilda road and ngv. Loved that area so close to the city center while also not being such a busy neighborhood.
@sonicbloomtuts
4 ай бұрын
@@storck08 Exactly. I've lived in Melbourne for three months almost 25 years ago and knew right away where the location is. It was a nice area, although with the red light district at night in St. Kilda, it was quite scary. No idea, if it's still like that.
@elizabethholden7279
4 ай бұрын
@sonicbloomtuts St Kilda is miles/kilometres away from the Shrine of Rememberance ... and to everyone worried about mould: Melbourne has a Mediterranean climate, so it's not a problem.
@realgond
3 ай бұрын
I just came back home from a few days of work away from family, in a normal hotel. The experience is always disappointing, lonely, and not very relaxing at all. I see this man’s apartment for him to retreat after I assume hard and long hours of work, for many days from his family and I think it’s paradise. It is his own luxury suite. With the added bonus that the family can come over to spend some days from time to time. I don’t understand most of the criticism unless you have not thought properly about its intended use. And that it is mainly designed for a man alone. Who can afford it. I wish I could, so enjoy it Sir!
@hirobm323
4 ай бұрын
日本人の私が一人暮らしをするには、最高の間取りだと思います。 I think this is the best floor plan for a Japanese person living alone.
@facisseJ
4 ай бұрын
Beautiful but maybe they should have kept the kids bed to themselves lmfaoo 😭
@chopinho65
4 ай бұрын
Meets client needs as a reading room/sleeping room, but clearly not for living. When they mentioned having friends over I laughed - they all going to stand around like a cocktail party in an art installation?! He looks so uncomfortable and lonely sitting in that chair. Killer view and location mind.
@TITOjakey
4 ай бұрын
I feel like the original layout made more sense and had better flow. I particularly don't like how narrow the kitchen space looks.
@IamnotJokic
4 ай бұрын
The materials used in this renovation look great but the configuration makes the space feel cramped even though it’s ~600 sqft
@steampunkster2023
4 ай бұрын
I like it, it kinda has a zen feeling. I understand that they wanted the owner to look more at the outdoors due to the large windows, this is why the room is dark. But somehow it also reminds me what Garth from Wayne's World would say; _"You see this apartment? It's a chick magnet."_ cos they brought down the walls of the bedroom to increase the space, which brings up the question of privacy. But hey the owner isn't there during the day anyway.
@meganredfield965
4 ай бұрын
Personally, I think this is a beautiful space. This apartment is a retreat and not for daily living. The architects did a wonderful job creating a space for the clients' needs.
@thea-k
4 ай бұрын
Love what they did to the space. It's definitely not a style that most people can appreciate. I absolutely love the darkness of the aesthetic. I dislike bright white light and love soft, diffused light bc of my anxiety. I love how everything is kind of oriented towards the view outside as well. For all the people who are criticising the lack of privacy for guests staying over, it's all about how often you would entertain. If I only have the occasional guest, why would I design a space that I mainly use for their comfort?
@samiaafra7330
4 ай бұрын
Love the materials, the use of different shades of natural wood, the way the light hits the space, and the connection to nature with the large window wall. I also enjoy the projector for viewing. Beautiful work!
@blablablabla1111111
4 ай бұрын
The bathroom was very nice, I like how they turned a corridor into the kitchen, each space feels quite big. Its great for one person.
@legoqueen2445
Ай бұрын
I really love the giant accordian they brought into the space! Very chic!
@brookef2368
4 ай бұрын
I did laugh when I saw the 2 inch kids mattress get rolled out on the floor but aside from that I think the brief had been met. It isn't a primary residence & it's clearly an art hotel like experience.
@asthecrowflies1411
4 ай бұрын
I feel that the ending sentence was inspired by Klaus Schwab: "You'll own nothing and you'll be happy"
@Rei-we3ym
3 ай бұрын
I don’t know why people don’t like this house this much, although it might not be practical to live, it still serves it’s purpose quite well and it’s aesthetically amazing. I liked it.👍
@dru8851
4 ай бұрын
I love this. So perfectly tailored and custom. I love the mix of luxe and small living!!
@zy9512
4 ай бұрын
As someone who has been traumatized by mold in the house due to my old family home having lots of it, I have made it a point to avoid having wooden furniture anywhere near moisture-prone areas (eg. kitchen, bathroom, laundry room), so seeing the wooden bathtub triggered me even though I know they are usually put through waterproofing treatments. Wood and water just don't go well together, and the thought of having to deal with the bathtub possibly rotting/decaying due to water is just too much of a hassle for me. Then again, I am from Southeast Asia, and the weather is a lot more humid here, so mold is a much bigger issue for us, which is why I just stick to showers instead of tubs. Cleaning a bathroom is tiring enough, and I can't imagine cleaning one with a bathtub in it.
@Cactina
4 ай бұрын
I was coming here to say that. My asthma aggravated just seeing the bed so close to a moist place.
@spracky98
2 ай бұрын
I loved the bathroom with the window to the view of the park hidden behind the bed. That would be serene to soak in the Japanese tub whilst looking out to that view
@cindyboughen9933
2 ай бұрын
Gorgeous space! Love it, especially that bathroom!
@AtlanticPicture
4 ай бұрын
I'm sure this setup is working for them, after all, it's their money, their lives. But the choice of depressive, muddy, dark colors, along with those weird, pointless angles and a standalone cardboard wall, sprinkled with mostly pretentious 'art' stuff and a 🔞swing, seems a bit strange and nothing resembling "Luxe". I much preferred the previous "clean" version as a great start. What's odd about this is that it wasn't even a place in need of a full renovation; they've essentially took something nice and turned it into something... well, not so nice and sad. 🤷♂
@Yuri-ir6ph
4 ай бұрын
big ''van life family'' energy in this one... if you know what i mean
@shahnee14
4 ай бұрын
Love this darker cosier space, and the unique angles, most of all the space seems to perfectly meet the needs of the client.
@fleurdickinson5626
4 ай бұрын
Don’t mind it, but by not being square your loosing space and adding cost, and did they really need a bath ? That space would have been better as a pull out couch for the kids or more storage.
@diegaah
4 ай бұрын
Looks like an art exhibition
@lordking-kl5dl
3 ай бұрын
I think it makes sense that the owners want to create as much tranquility as possible
@nappingracez
4 ай бұрын
"They are not within your ownership but they are there for your enjoyment." Wow, pure WOW. That's such a perspective, it makes me appreciate things around me from a completely different angle.
@tigerkuma1011
4 ай бұрын
Sensational location!
@awildbecoming
2 ай бұрын
Stylish and super cosy
@jjmorrie
4 ай бұрын
What a great performance! better before than after.Anyways, rich people have to spend their money.
@MsWinterlife
4 ай бұрын
At that location, with the busy tram services and a major underground train station coming up soon, the traffic will only get more congested over time. And if you can see the shrine of remembrance in an almost level viewpoint, your apartment is close to the ground and already much noisier than most. With all that in mind, it makes sense that the owners want to create as much tranquility as possible. And given the standard shoe box shape and the inflexible placement of plumbing pipes, the new design is a huge improvement on the original layout. Although, this bold artistic style, notwithstanding all the quality materials and finishes used in the project, has definitely made the apartment difficult to sell in the future (precisely because it is now so unique, only people with similar tastes will be drawn to it), and the owners had better been briefed on the certain devaluation of their property prior to digging deep into their pockets.
@michellebyrom6551
4 ай бұрын
Changing the wall colours would create different atmospheres. A lot of white with primary colours inspired by Mondrian would give it an edgy, extrovert feel. Soft greens and browns with pink or coral tones would soften the angular feel for a cosy retreat. Applying the deepening of colour towards the back, as done here, would emphasise that. The folding cardboard wall could be replaced by a double curtain. That helps sound and also gives opportunity for different colours/designs for each side. A sofa bed instead of the second chair by the mirrored wall would be more sociable.
@rrruirite
4 ай бұрын
Love the clair-obscur! This apartment looks very enveloping
@adoyer04
3 ай бұрын
to mention that a curtain would be in that case better mounted as high as possible. put it on the ceiling. it makes the room appear bigger, higher than it is.
@oceanwonders
4 ай бұрын
I don't like this change either, but remember it's not for us; it's for the client. If this is what the client ordered and they're happy, then they did a good job.
@juri991
4 ай бұрын
i don't care if i lose some of the original space i love the design, the color palette, decor everything. geez so hard to choose a favorite from NTS! the soaking tub gimme
@KatieTP
4 ай бұрын
I love the color scheme overall, but man those chairs blocking most of the hallway just sent me lol.
@lindaa6527
4 ай бұрын
I liked the original apartment to the modifications unfortunately. The only appealing thing about this new design was the bathroom.
@econwatson
4 ай бұрын
After the guy said 'designed the space without using the word "wall', did anybody else count how many times they said wall after that?
@teawithlilibet
3 ай бұрын
Gorgeous space!
@heidifisher6006
3 ай бұрын
What a stylish and tranquil city dwelling. Creative design ideas and finishes that honor the client brief and provide a peaceful retreat-like space to unwind and relax in. Far more interesting and alluring than the original design. It would be like staying in your own private gallery space which is cosy, calming and an artwork in itself.
@maryjohnston6429
4 ай бұрын
I love the use of color, and the art work display is genius. Lighting the kick board in the kitchen is a great idea. The architects’ philosophy at the end is appreciated. Thanks!
@Rndmflw
4 ай бұрын
From impersonal condo to retreat. The architects followed the owners' brief perfectly I think.
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