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NEVER TOO SMALL Argentinian Small Corner Terrace Apartment - 25sqm/269sqft
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Centrally located in Buenos Aires the 25sqm El Camarín occupies a triangular space in a 1950’s building previously left empty due to its small size. A unique scalloped balcony screen allowed iR architecture to incorporate the balcony into an expanded living area. The bedroom was relocated and separated from the living area with a combined storage/shelving unit that slides underneath the bed. Polished concrete throughout connects each part of the home, leading through to the bathroom where a multifunctional ladder allows access to the rooftop terrace. A hidden feature that provides an oasis of calm within the busy city.
Architect: www.irarquitectura.com
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Project Name: El Camarin
Architect: www.irarquitectura.com/
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The shape of this floor plan is probably the most challenging one of all the ones I've seen on NEVER TOO SMALL..
Totally agree with you! 🙀
Truly too small.
The size
And the entirely odd shape but well done to the architect for bringing the apartment new life.
And it's great how they included the balcony into the living space and provided it with a veeery big and curvy balcony window. Serving natural light to the whole interior for hours.
“How do I get upstairs?”
“Through the kitchen door, pass the bathroom, into the shower, and up the shampoo rack.”
Considering the shape of the room, the architect made a miracle
The white screens are genius. Although they are not æsthetically the best on the exterior side, it works wonder for bouncing light have privacy indoors and double the usable living area
I think if ground floor of the building would have another colour... Maybe dark grey or orange this contras will highlight this perforated metal panels
@@mihiec great input. Indeed, it's probably lacking contrast from the street view to make it interesting
it was good to see the windows opened inwards as i have come across many apartments where this does not happen and the windows cannot be cleaned outside because of fixed metal screens..
What they should do is sell advertising space there. A perforated wrap with an add for a florist shoppe.
The exterior view is quite imposing for how light it looks on the interior.
That balcony and terrace reveal brought me euphoria.
This is such a challenging layout plan, mad props to the designer. I hope more take the opportunity to redesign small spaces like these, you'd feel so proud from such finishings...
Same here, a night around that fireplace in the summer must be marvelous. The only thing I’d miss is a starry sky.
Definitely the most interesting use of space on the channel. Loved it!
@@caheviana Would be nice to have some drinks out there at night but going down on the ladder, I'd probably just fall straight into the shower.
@@caheviana yeah specially when you want to poop and you have people over on your terrace.
yes before that i was thinking this is difficult space, but that lifted everything. lol the reveal !!
The designer said “working on a small space is interesting because it presents a challenge.” That’s what brings me and many others to this channel. The design difficulties of dealing with small space limitations really drives creative and unique solutions that are just riveting.
Agreed! Always a surprise.
Agreed! I like places like this because not only are we working with spatial limitations, but they also have to work around the odd shape of a unit in this old building.
Living in a small space is the real challenge.
I was like “how could anyone survive quarantine in such a small space?” But then I saw the rooftop and everything made sense
Where I live, we were never trapped in our homes.
Same
People survive a lot more challenging things than living in a small space if they have to
Nobody should have ever quarantined indoors.
Social distance yes (perhaps dven triple the distance where possible), but get out in the sun under the sky
Idk, I know a lot of people (including me) that dream of lounging outside and buy big balconies or deck but in the end they will just stay on their bed on the phone.
Now this is a real never too small
I love the brilliant use of space here. Love the charm of the exterior too.
What a transformation! Hiding the clothes racks under the bed is ingenious.
Indeed!
Clever. Think personally i would turn the bed around in order to shield the bed as well give privacy
if you have ever used racks like that, you would realize that it is flimsy, and hard to 'steer'. must be super frustrating to access clothes, or set up the also flimsy 'dining table'.
@@miam1074 Yes. They should use sturdier Racks (maybe custom made from steel profile) with non-rotating casters, so it rolls in&out easily…
@@miam1074 yes the table looked unstable to my taste. So many great choices of stand alone folding tables that can be moved or tucked away instead.
“If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need”
- Cicero
The balcony just lifts the whole space up !
Vivo a cuatro cuadras del departamento!
Lo fui a visitar hoy. Muy bonito.
I live four blocks from the apartment!
I went to visit him today. Beautiful.
Jaja yo estoy a tres cuadras y tmb tuve que comentarlo 😂 No es común ver lugares de Buenos Aires en Never Too Small!
VIVO A MITAD DE CUADRA, entre al video sin saber y quede helada jaja
Que tal, vengo a la Reunión de Vecinos de Chacarita/Villa Ortúzar en NTS. Tremendo laburo en un lugar limitado en metros. Y un gol tener el acceso al techo para convertirlo en terraza. Le agrega un ambiente para compartir y disfrutar mucho mas de la casa.
Quedo excelente, muy creativo diseño y super funcional. Saludos desde Buenos Aires, Argentina
@@gustavosaliola jajaja, me hiciste reír. Trabajo en el teatro de la vuelta y siempre me llamó la atención desde la calle esa terraza. Una agradable sorpresa descubrirla por aquí. Felicitaciones al arquitecto que hizo tanto con tan poco.
Ouh, the ladder to the roof is just genius!!!
How about that amazing terrace 😍❤️
@@nevertoosmall Yes! Didn't see THAT coming! 😍
I liked it too- but If it is used double functionally you’re gonna step all on your soap 🤔
@@gus473 high five!
@@nevertoosmall 🤚🆒😎
Clean lines, neutral colors and tons of plants never gets old. So beautiful….. muy buen diseño 🤟🏼
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Indeed, plants and large windows makes a huge difference in such a tiny space. It feels a bit like a conservatory! Love that.
House plants are always a great addition to any home.
The thumbnail made me go 'whoa', watching the video the design definitely didn't dissapoint. Very well done!
But seriously, hands down probably the most difficult existing floor plan that has ever been on NTS. Props to the architect!
Thanks a ton!
The challenging builds are certainly the most interesting ones to watch! NTS indeed
I am always curious about the cost for such a transformation - I'd be interested in understanding the cost of just buying a large space vs. smaller space with good interior architecture
60.000 uss for the apartment and 10.000 for the full renovation i supose. Im from Buenos Aires too
@@danielmartin7547 kind of the same in Lima, Perú
hope they will add the expenses category for these projects
@@danielmartin7547 less than 60.000 I would say. could be close to 50.000. The renovation doesn't seem too expensive. Most expensive part probably was the shawer and the rooftop access, for insulation reasons.
Wow, coming from germany this sounds so cheap, we just payed almost 20k for some fancy windows to increase the space in our „small“ flat (90 sqm for 4 people)
The amount of light and extended space in the balcony makes the whole apartment perfect.
The ultimate example of making the best out of a difficult situation. The renovation made a tiny unfortunately-shaped apartment seem spacious and magical. That ladder to the rooftop pergola was just a dream and being able to allot a separation for the bed "room" and even squeeze in a workstation was amazing.
Imma sleep and wake up to all the books on the floor. Maybe also the mac.
Yep, imagine waking up to seeing the iMac on the floor.
This is my favourite NTS apartment. There’s something about the light and the plants that is welcoming and that ladder up to the terrace, which also functions as a shower shelf, is ingenious. The terrace provides a whole other living space that would be beautiful in the summer in Argentina. It would be easy to stay home here.
I fell off my chair when they showed the roof ! Mind blowing!
i cannot ever relay how comforting and aesthetically pleasing these videos are, not to mention that all of them have given me ideas to integrate inside a home that I might myself build one day. Cheers #NTS
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This apartment looks really amazing! 😍🥰 it's not everyday you see an odd shaped space be transformed into something elegant
We love it too ❤️❤️
Feliz de ver un departamento Argentino en estas series, muy bueno!!
Es el segundo que hacen 😉
Yo también! Y de haber encontrado un comentario en español 🙂
@@gustavolattarulo3189 tendrás link del otro?
@@juancruzvillan9421 th-cam.com/video/GpLqf1u-zl4/w-d-xo.html
Hubo otro también muy bueno
despite how weird the shape is, making the balcony a part of the apartment for more room looks so good. I love the shelf with the study nook beside the bed.
Anyone can design a large space - but it takes creativity to successfully design a small space!
I concur with other commentators that this floor plan was particularly challenging. I think the designers did a wonderful job of making the space livable and carving out so many great storage solutions. I also really like the way they integrated the bathroom and laundry area. I don't like it when the laundry is visually connected to the kitchen. Piles of dirty dishes AND dirty clothes are not a good combo! I also like the simple back-painted glass back splash in the kitchen. Reminiscent of sea glass. Well done!
I think the laundry would be better in the kitchen - integrated laundry so that it is not asthetically visible BUT with the benefit of almost doubling the width of the kitchen worktop. The space above the washing machine in the current location in the bathroom is kind of a redundant space. I don't know why dirty clothes would ever be on display in a kitchen even if a washing machine is in the kitchen?
@@deltastate3936 I appreciate your well considered feedback Delta. But I can promise you from personal experience, having the laundry area in the kitchen means both are on display and commingle. I kick away piles of laundry waiting to be washed in order to make my morning coffee. Not ideal.
@@TheSteveAS fair enough - seems you keep your dirty laundry next to your washing machine? I didn't realise ppl did that, I've not seen that in all the homes I've seen... but in any case I would think it a simple change to make to store laundry basket elsewhere if it means almost doubling the width of the kitchen worktop. In terms of practicality and usability of the space it just makes more sense
I would've love to listen this in spanish -since i imagine is the narrator native language- with subtitles!
I agree!! let them speak their languages and then just subtitle in English :)
Such a cool space! I love how light it is while still being private. And that outdoor area looks like such a nice place to be!
I just wish there was a little more counter space and somewhere cozy to sit inside besides the bed. A little curved sofa by the window would make a nice place to sit and people watch.
Have you ever watch somethung that you cant help but smile because you’re actually amazed? It’s this video
Incredible use of space!
I love that the old balcony was transformed into an additional (sun)room, it definitely adds to the apartment as a whole. My question is, why not add another skylight above the living area and attach the ladder to that instead of the ladder in the bathroom while you were renovating the apartment. It feels very awkward to have to move through the showering area, especially if you want to have friends over
My guess is that having access to the rooftop in the living room meant that you had to give up a substantial amount of wall space to install the ladder. Every inch is precious in here since they have such limited storage space. :/
@@ivywong7850 I realize that it might have taken some space, but when they added the balcony to the living space, there would have been opportunities that allowed them to integrate a stairs there by making the glass doors a bit shorter on the left side, or right next to the entrance door?
I'm thinking it's due to budget constraints, and another commenter suggested it might be that a sky light already existed in the bathroom and so they worked with what was there rather than put a new one in which is apparently expensive - if money was no object I agree it would be better to access the roof terrace from the living space but if money were no object they would probably live in a bigger space...
The best comment I've read so far. Totally agree! Though the ladder takes out space from the living room, it adds more value to the property that kind of access, plus there's plenty of ways to make it efficient and usable.
Oh gosh, yess!!!
This is by far my favourite NTS apartment! With the architect turning what would be seen as 'left over' space into an absolute masterpiece. Thank you for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great 25sqm!! The roof is a great bonus!!
Ok the ladder in the bathroom up to the terrace is so cool
Was already impressed by how the balcony was integrated into the apartment. And then the terrace just blew me away.
I would have put a couch in the living room, but other than that really cool apartment!
i would go for two comfortable lounge chairs. They could be placed like the chair in the video while being as comfortable as a couch
A curve couch or something near the window of the balcony probably that's where I would wanna keep it
@@RcsN505 I was thinking the same thing. Maybe folding papasan chair(s)?
I agree, Anthony. I just wouldn’t want to live somewhere without a couch or a couple of comfortable chairs for reading, conversing or watching television. Other than that, it was a wonderful transformation.
I'm grieving the loss of that gorgeous original parquet flooring
This is beautiful!!! Jamás pensé que iba a ver algo hecho acá en Argentina en Never too small, y mucho menos pensé que iba a ser algo tan hermoso en caso de que sucediera! 😍
I like how it seems cozy despite how open it feels with the light and white walls
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This has got to be the best design ever given its small space. You’ve outdone yourselves once again!! Amazing job👏👏👏
I am impressed! For such a small space with odd angles and yet he managed to make it work!
The light and brightness coming in from the balcony now is absolutely stunning, and the plants all around the shelves make it so cozy and welcoming
Finally, a video in Latin America! So exiting!
Also, this apartment is beautiful, very different and the architect manage the distribution of the spaces in a very very cleaver way. The tons of light from the windows and also the terrace give the space a lot of freshness, I really love it!
More videos from Latin America please! ¡Saludos!
One of the best designs featured on this channel. The shelving-storage between the living room and bedroom is simply stunning. Overall a masterpiece in my not-so-humble opinion. 😍 🤩
The main window is amazing and the ladder is awesome
This one is one of my favorites. It's so bright, and the rooftop would be such a spot to be. Love it.
This is one of the most amazing transformations. So beautiful, creative and so much LIGHT! It feels so airy with the covered patio and the rooftop patio was such a suprise!
That terrace, what a surprise! Really challenging project, and it looks so honest
this transformation is sooooo good!!! 🤤 i love seeing this amazing professionals representing my country 🇦🇷❤️
Amazing indeed ! Thank you so much Argentina! ❤️
What he did with the balcony is absolutely outstanding. What a way to utilize and unused space. Brilliant design. Bravo 👏 edit.. oh snap I spoke too soon.. the deck and pergola on top.... ooooh myyyy gooosh... double bravo. Wow!!! Incredible. Wish I could have seen this place when I was there!
this is probably by far one of the hardest floor plan/design to tackle on this channel which in turn, made it one of the most innovative as well so kudos to the architect for pulling it off !
So amazing! Really beautiful design showing how a small unusual space can feel open and airy. I'm in awe
We love it so much too!
Que casa más bonita llena de luz, buen gusto y sorpresas . Lo del baño increíble jajaja no se ve nada chico o apretado , me encantó felicidades por el gran trabajo
Very proud to see a piece of Chacarita on this channel! Love the design y las palabras del arquitecto fueron excelentes!
Excellent design which maximised the space and that was a delightful surprise at the end, to see the ladder and the terrace on top of the building. Well done.
the only problem that i can see, is that ladder in the bathroom, i can't stop imaging how bad can be using the bathroom while having guest enjoing the view from the roof.
Also people stepping in your shower and on your shampoo rack with shoes on 😅
Imagine bringing the dirty dishes after dinner downstairs lol
@@obebebo You can put it in a basket, tie a string and gently place it on the ground. In those countries, people often let down a basket on a string from their balconies when they need something from their neighbor. It's not weird.
@@newleft2254 I know, it's very romantic. I just love the Bridget Jonesque side of falling off the ladder with all the dirty plates everywhere hahaha 😂
@@obebebo LOL fair enough
This is absolutely breath taking.
i literally gasped when he showed the way to the rooftop. very clever!
living in Buenos Aires it´s a crazy experience, there are lots of really beautiful and detailed buildings that have been renovated across the years with so much challenges to make it possible to provide living spaces to the people here! its amazing
That ladder in the bathroom could get awkward at roof top dinner parties haha. Im assuming the ladder was like that when they built the building?
unlikely right, seeing how the bathroom was always located at that position. I wonder how much extra energy it would have cost to add an additional skylight in the living room and add the stairs there?
Yeah, I wouldn't want friends and guests to all climb through my shower wearing shoes just kicking around my shampoos and shower stuff...
makes sense that the bathroom had a skylight, it's normal in buildings of that age here.
True. Especially when someone needs to use the toilet and someone needs to go to the kitchen or enter the rooftop😂
@@Ilselovesall yea putting in a new skylight and doing all that would be a pain. I guess they made it work but dang imagine going the bathroom and having to say," maybe wait a sec before heading down" haha
I love this small apartment! Great work on a very challenging floor plan! I’m really impressed that they got permission for that scope of work with this balcony - most likely not possible in Europe. My mind blew up when I saw there is more cool stuff (roof top)!
I absolutely love this. Brilliant use of space. Love how the balcony was incorporated, and the roof terrace is just the cherry on the top.
it made me so happy to see an episode filmed in argentina. muy lindo trabajo!!!
Impecable!!! Me alegra ver estos diseños de mi país. Argentina esta llena de talento.. Gracias!!
The original plan triggers my claustrophobia but the change up excites the little kid in me. And a hidden bathroom with another hidden ladder for the roof terrace is beyond perfect.
Marvelous episode. The architect firm was amazing. I think we need more extended version of this episode including time frame and costs because we have a difficult time now with our economy and this is an spectacular example of what can be accomplish with such few resources at our disposal. Thanks a lot from Argentina.
Rooftop terrace amazing!!! 😍
Chacarita: mi barrio favorito del mundo.
This project had so many little surprises in such a challenging space! I love it. Bravo to the architect!
My favourite never too small ever!! I love the way they integrated the balcony. Just gorgeous
This appartement is amazing! So clever done. I love the sleeping area - it is very cozy. But the balcony - that is the true hit! And the top of the appartement is a big surprise! Wonderful! Love it! Would love to live there!
It really is!
1:37 The makeover is amazing but WHY did you remove this beautiful herringbone parquet?!
This one might be my favorite so far.
Stunning! So light. Amazing use of the balcony. And the chill area on the roof is divine. 💋
They've done such a great job with an unusual floor space. That roof top area really would create a bit of sanity saving space, it would be interesting to see how it develops in terms of livability after a few years. I think I'd use that area a lot. Personally I'd need the bedroom space to double as a nice sofa somehow - maybe with strategically placed cushions and a tv on the opposite wall. I like the effect of the perforated, white metal on the balcony (despite it not being as street pretty), I'd be interested in a similar idea in an area of my own house - especially if it makes it less wet.
When I saw the ladder going to the rooftop my first thought was what a pain it is to go down when you're drunk.
Literally if you slip.
I never realized how hard this might have been because of the shape of area he had to work with. Job well done, love watching these videos, so much to learn!
This looks like a magical place to live in. It looked so challenging and the way it turned out is just amazing.
If Omaze are giving any free houses away, I'll take one. Even a small one. One like this will do nicely.
Love the light!
Livin in a 25qm apartment myself I’m always so amazed by what designers and architects are able to create. And the shower escape to the roof terrace makes me wanna scream. I love it
The misty effect of of the perforated metal screens is gorgeous. Every morning is a misty one!
This interior is wonderful, but I laughed audibly when he said 'not only does it look great from the street front' and it cuts to this bulging lumpy white mass of metal grates.
I too made an audible giggle at that visual! I had to keep rewinding to see if the top right of the screens were getting moldy/dirty or if it was plants growing over....I still am not sure;)~
Ah haahahahahahaha you made me laugh so hard!! Beautiful and genius from inside though!! 😂😂😂
I thought it looks nice from street front (in comparison to how it looked before). These things are subjective :)
This is awesome 😍😍😍😍!!! I love the new integration of the balcony it adds so much light and makes the room much bigger 😍! And omg this terrace 🙊😱!
We’re equally impressed ! 😍
first saw this in Archdaily and since then I couldn't stop thinking of this super chic balcony. So glad Never Too Small made a video of this apartment! lovely neighborhood too
Stunning! Bellísimo todo! My favorite one you’ve featured. My jaw dropped that they also had that rooftop deck via ladder to roof. Wowed
A very inviting space, but the people who live here clearly don’t cook regularly.
Or watch TV, chill in the sofa, invite more than two friends...it looks good but its so unpractical actually
@@markusbg8 I think practicality is a preference according to the individuals needs. *impractical*
They’re probably at home just for sleep and breakfast.
@@markusbg8 It would have been designed according to the clients needs, so it must suit them to not cook much and only use the space for sleeping OR it's an Airbnb like most tiny apartments these days.
@@caheviana the couple is an actor and a lawyer. their work will keep them busy to spend much time at home anyway. but the rooftop is a yes for me! very beautiful
It could be putting pillows for comfortable seating
That rooftop was the winner for me. Having a small space in an apartment setting.. but then you have an access to a balcony or rooftop is priceless!👌🏻💯
This is definitely the most challenging space I've seen on this channel. Really good job on making this livable and comfortable!
Maravilloso proyecto ❤️
I do really love what they did with the place but curious as to where do they sit when indoors?
No sofa, no armchairs, not even floor cushions or beanbags? It’s like a place you sleep in but don’t ‘chill’ in? Very imaginative though…
One of the coolest places I‘ve ever seen. Absolutely incredible!
That terrace on the roof through that bathroom is such an insanely cool feature. Loads of plants, a fire place, just need a few chairs and maybe a littke charcoal grill and you can entertain guests to an extent, or just make it your own private rooftop complete with a solid view of the skyline. Really cool little place here.
The sqm is way too small, but i dig the design. Also that rooftop though, drinking wine with loved one in summer nights.
It's never too small
@@esosaimasuen8122 That's what I thought too
Honestly, I think without the folding doors and the bedside shelves, the room would be even opener and airy.
I’d close the balcony with glass windows and soft curtains, for sure. Then create a cozy living room in there to use it anytime of the year and without noise.