NEVER TOO SMALL Argentinian Small Mezzanine Apartment - 44sqm/474sqft
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Located in a picturesque 1940’s building in the lively neighbourhood of Palermo in Buenos Aires, this bright and elegant mezzanine apartment was previously a small dark office space. By moving the kitchen, guest toilet and staircase to one side of the apartment, Architect Carol Burton created a fluid and open space drawing the eye to the only light source in the apartment. The multifunctional staircase built from one piece of folded metal houses the fridge, pantry and additional storage, whilst a metal balustrade in the bedroom creates privacy from the street. Floor to ceiling terrazzo and a floating sink make for a surprisingly spacious main bathroom.
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We sent you a submissions sometime ago. From Hum Studio & Gallery ;) hope you took a look. Great job!
What is the length and width of that bathroom, please? Many thanks.
Would you provide a platform where clients can upload their layouts and receive ideas on the interior design ?☺️
That hot plate REALLY? That is too small even for the cubby house!
I wont do any favor to you. Just ask for hellp.
"The furniture pieces are multifunctional and custom made...such as the chair that can be used as a clothes hanger" 😂 Only an architect can get away with saying that.
😂👍
Haha… I was thinking that. Maybe I have a different view of multi-function. For me a table is a table, a book shelf is a book shelf … and the only other thing here was a sofa, but maybe that was also a bed?
True...I studied architecture in Venice and that is the level...
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she should have added... "and the floor can be used as a laundry basket"!
@@michelleobrien6630 😂
A chair in the main bedroom that can be used as a clothes hanger... I think we've all had *that* chair
And "main bedroom"... is there another one?
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Hahah, yes definitely! 😊
And the floor. LOL!
arent all chair just a multi functional clothes hanger in disguise?
As a disabled person, I appreciate the rounded edges on the tables. It seems like a small thing, but when you are prone to falls, this design feature makes this a pleasant place to visit.
also round edges are great for kids
@@marig9236 for everyone
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Wait a minute...there's countertop space, a comfortable-looking couch, AND furniture I don't have to assemble every time I want to use it? Sign me up!
That easy-to-clean bathroom is your bonus! Thank you for flying Never Too Small....! 👍🏼😎✌🏼
@@kismetau 54 sqm is not that small ;)
my only problem would be not enough storage - mainly for clothes :/ but it is still doable, I probably would be able to put something across the kitchen and exchange table for smaller/expandable :P
@@MaraMara89 You could definitely make storage behind/above the couch and as a small wall instead of the balustrade over the living space. But this is for minimal possessions/consumption lifestyle.
It's 474 sq feet. More than enough space. The designers that make the compromises you mention are often working with half that.
Although there's only one window, it looks so light, airy and open because of the white paint throughout the apartment. Honestly, it looks like one of those Japanese/Korean loft apartments, but you can stand on the 2nd floor.
I was thinking that too!
It’s also a huge nearly twi story window
I love her commentary at the end. 100% agree that communities feel alienated when politicians decide to tear down old buildings and start again. We need to revitalize communities by mixing classes so that way we create more liveable, richer, and vibrant neighborhoods.
It’s a huge problem in my suburb. There was a bunch of old warehouses that got torn down that could have been interesting conversions. Cookie cutter apartment blocks in their place :/
It’s probably because it’s easier and cheaper to make from scratch than convert an old building unfortunately.
Last night I was watching a video regarding this issue, it's called "Why City Design is important ( and why I hate Houston").
It was good and heartbreaking at the same time.
I fully agree here.. Keep fighting it.. Everyone.
Her political and social talk ist good. The redesign of the apartment not so much
I loved her philosophy on repurposing and how cities should feel on a social level!
Yes! Would like to hear more from her! 😎✌🏼
It's funny how new buildings can look cold and uninviting, but refurbished old buildings end up looking homey and exclusive, even if the interior design is the same.
welcome to socialism
The philosophy made this renovation stand out
argentinian socialism, that just lost elections yesterday
While I wish they could have kept the spiral staircase (I love how they look), I respect the need to make the space more liveable and functional. The space was beautifully re-made. I also agree with the designer's social commentary. Thanks for sharing!!!!
spiral staircases are not comfortable for regular use, maybe that's why they opted for straight ones
ah my yeah that staircase was incredible
yeah, that staircase was so beautiful (maybe not functionnal or comfortable but still...)
Same. I like what they did with the floorplan but I could never get rid of a spiral staircase.
I agree as it was just beautiful and evocative of a bygone era.
The stairs are sterile and cupboards under-utilised.
As long as the home owner likes it though...
This is a stunning redo of what was once dark, uninviting and cramped to open, light, functional and visually appealing. Great job by all involved in this project.
Love the stairs with the cabinets as opposed to putting a sofa there. The bathroom on the mezzanine looks so luxurious and inviting. Perfect place for a young couple in the city. I know I have said if before - but we need more of this kind of living...
I love the ideology of mixed use and mixed class. We need more communities maintained with this in mind!
I like it, beautiful detail. The only thing I would find annoying is having the fridge in a cupboard i.e. having to open a door to then open a door. From a UX point of view this is not great as a fridge door is one of the most frequently used doors in a living space.
I would likely either leave that particular cupboard door open all of the time, which would break the flow of the space, or just remove that cupboard door entirely and fit an ingerated fridge in a way that is sympathetic to the rest of the minimal/clean aesthetic. You could keep the space above the fridge as a conventional cupboard/pantry or even put an integrated washing machine above and hide that with a door, as it is used not as often as the fridge and would help contain the noise during operation.
that was the hotwater heater on top in that "cupboard"
Or, knock the upper panel, and fit a full size fridge with no cupboard doors. 😊 i would put bidets in all restrooms, as well. 😁
Yes good idea or maybe a built-in fridge with a door linked to the real door of the fridge. Above there's the hot water.
“Hiding” refrigerators is very common practice, especially when you’re aiming for a clean design. Having the actual fridge showing would break up the seamlessness of the interior and introduce visual clutter, which in a small space is something to avoid. A simple solution would be to attach the fridge door to the outside door. The current setup also facilitates appliance replacement making it more futureproof.
@@il-ganna that‘s exactly what integrated fridges are for. They don’t have normal fridge doors but are fitted with the same cabinet doors that are used elsewhere in the kitchen. That’s a much cleaner solution than to stick a cabinet door to the door of a generic fridge. Their cooling is also optimized for being inside a cabinet. They are a bit more expensive but not overly so, and they can also be replaced if they break.
Absolutely gorgeous, I love it! If it was me living here though, I would've much preferred a washer/dryer space rather than a second toilet on the main floor, or maybe even a closet space, but I don't think the 2nd toilet is very needed in such a small space, but that's just my personal preferences, I understand that for some people it's a priority
its actually a very common thing to have in argentina, a toilet designed only for guests or easy access for when you really need to go and cant go upstairs lol
The place is surrounded by laundromats. So that's not needed. The second toilet is more important in my view. Hate running up the stairs when you gotta go.
@@TeeBoyd88 yeah I know, but to me personally I couldn't stand having to get out of the house to do my laundry lmao it's a priority for me, but I also totally get that it isn't for some people
The apartment and design ideas were fantastic. Not sure why everyone wants to say how THEY would change things. How about a few compliments on a job well done.
@@sampuatisamuel9785 I literally did compliment the appartment first thing lmao
And people are sharing their opinions on how they would want it because when you make products designed for other people, it's nice to hear their feedback on how convenient it is for them and also what people would typically want. It's a form of constructive criticism. And it's interesting to hear other people's opinions, I mean, this is a comments section, it's kind of the point.
And tbh in my comment I was more making fun of me for being so strict on my criteria of "having a washer/dryer IN unit". I totally get that it's not an important criteria for other people. It might also be a cultural difference, the place where you live has a lot of influence on people's priorities for housing.
When I visited Buenos Aires in 2004 I fell in love with the architecture of all the old buildings. I almost felt like I was in Europe. In Rio the buildings were being torn down every 10 years to build higher, due to lack of buildable space. A walking tour in Buenos Aires is a cornucopia of interesting doors, balconies and facades. I am so grateful for channels like this. TFS.
they do that in Buenos Aires too.. you can't see them all because they are all over. It is really sad.
I loved visiting Argentina so much. Such a beautiful country with great people. It's a shame getting there from Australia takes so long. So many argentinians look like super models 😄
Aw thank you! Muah!!! I am from Palermo, now living in Seattle, USA. 6 hours to Miami, then 9 hours to Argentina. I believe that I will visit my country again in ...20 years.
proud of seeing this kind of lovely and minimal architecture in my country. Grettings from Argentina!!!
And thank u for showing the world our art.
No doubt an interesting place to visit....! 😎✌🏼
pero le faltó poner un bidet😂😂
@@matiaspepe6028 No lo entenderían
@@matiaspepe6028 hay que animarse a la manguera asiática como forma de bidet
I am sorry that I don’t speak Spanish, but I love your country! Buenos Aires is one of my favorite architecture cities ❤️
I love this, i love her insight with old buildings and how they're supposed to be re-used and help the community.
Los episodios de Argentina son los que más me gustan por la arquitectura de los edificios. Saludos desde Canadá.
salvo por esos A/C colgando 🤣🤦
@@puertousbmonkeyhaha Sí, tienes razón.
Me encanto
Fala bem espanhol. Que tal aprender português também? É bem parecido.
Andá lavando
Everything about this, the apartment, the building and even the neighbourhood are just sooooo lovely
👍🏼 That terrazzo bathroom is fantastic! Easy to clean too! 😎✌🏼
Sorry, but is very unergonomic to brush your teeth with the shelf in front of you. Also to put the soap on the shelf. It's nice for sure. But not practical.
This is the best small space I’ve ever seen!!! No need to fold things after use, no need to set-up something to use. The stairs are safe & you can actually climb itu without worry. This is just gold!!! Totallly liveable small space!
This apartment is so lovely and airy. I appreciate the frosted glass at the bottom of the large window as it's still adds openness but you don't feel like the whole world can just look in
Very welcoming home with a design that made the apartment spacious.
Empieza y bajo la escalera veo una botella de fernet, dije "es en Argentina" jajajaja gracias, hermoso como siempre!
Jajaja yo cuando vi el mate en el estante
Cuando dijo la primera oración ya se notaba que era porteña jajaja
@@Luzonyoutube Ese inglés de colegio bilingüe argento se nota a primera oída.
@@Luzonyoutube Totalmente de acuerdo.
The elongated staircase, maximizing the area under the stairs and the function of the mezzanine which is converted into a bedroom, is the best decision and the soul of this design.
I love the way the designer explains things clearly and with purpose! Her designs certainly have intention and proper execution in this project. Can't wait to see what she does next!
It'd be cool to see how these transformations actually happen (i.e. the construction phase too, in addition to these aftermath videos).
Beautiful, stylish, open and airy. That couch !! Two toilets !! No having to climb a ladder to go to bed !! This is one of the best spaces we've seen on this channel. I loved her philosophies, too, about what makes a community. Thanks.
I really like this space design (for once). I really like/appreciate that they installed "real" stairs and not a ladder. Only thing I'd do differently is to make the lower and middle fantasy glass panels of the bathroom wall/doors frosted/more opaque for better privacy when someone is in the bedroom while someone else is in the bathroom (on the toilet)... And the placement of the flat screen TV. Unless it swings out from the wall the angle for folks sitting on the sofa will be really odd and hard to watch. This is one is still lovely, functional and practical.
I loved the comment on how urban planing can't just rebuild things from scratch, how we need variety in our cities and society
How impressive! I have never felt so much love and care from the architect; she is on a mission and I’m thankful.
Absolutely lovely. Bright, airy. Fully livable, doesn't need anything more. Excellent job.
Social aspects in design needs to be empowered, what she said about creating community is exactly what we need
Love all the clean lines in the apartment structure, built-in and furniture. Thanks for the video NTS team!
The new staircase is so much better. I can't stand spiral staircase and love the frosted glass panel for the bathroom. Absolutely love it
Wow! Elegant minimalistic and serene!! I love it! Definitely one of the better uses of small space. It has everything without having to open up, rearrange or collapse anything. Even that staircase is generous and looks safe!
I even love the hustle and bustle noises living on the street would bring!
Well done to the architect!
I would happily live there!
Definitely the most functional and comfortable small flat I’ve seen in a long time!!
It’s beautiful! The architect did a great job.
I bookmarked this one as inspiration for future planning ideas. Thank you for your work, ideas, and thoughts, Carol.
This is so minimal and wonderfully bright despite only having one window, love it! ❤️
I love the tranaformation from dark to light-filled space along with a more utilitarian design. While I love seeing spiral staircases, they can be a pain - whether going up by yourself or moving things (or worse, furniture) up and down the bedroom. I also like the designer's philosphy of repurposing old buildings to give them a new lease on life instead of outright demolishing them. The hallmark of good design, after all, is transforming living spaces and I think the design achieved that.
I've been watching your videos since the very beginning. Seeing one of your videos made in my neighborhood in Buenos Aires is just incredible. Thank you!
I wish I could afford an architect. Geniuses!
This is a good example of transforming small spaces, she made good use of the large window to give natural illumination in all spaces (including the bathroom with glass doors), I think she developed good spaces for everyone within limitations, giving common areas suitable for visitors and comfortable private areas for residents. Great restoration.
This apartment is stunning. So bright and spacious but also seems comfortable. I especially love the terrazzo bathroom 😍
Good tour. Thank you for SHOWING the apartment. Its so refreshing. So many of the 'Never Too Small' episodes are 20 minutes of the designers talking about themselves.
I really appreciate Ms. Burton’s approach and philosophy on this project and on neighborhood living. Great episode - thank you!
The window in the apartment is everything!!! 😍😍
Everything is beautiful here, the city, the building, the apartment ❤
Also I particularly like how much light the apartment has, that one window illuminates the entire place
The old architecture made the city more unique and lovely. I like they keep it. Also like that stairs with a lot of storage space. The bathroom is simple but so pretty.
Seen many beautiful setups on this channel, but this is the first one I can see myself living in. Brilliant use of the space.
Good reno job. This apartment is one of the smallest ive seen, yet it looks liveable. She certainly acheived what she set out to do.
The folded metal staircase looks sooooo clean!
Beautifully redesigned - makes the space look so spacious!!
Functional, subtle and stylish.Loved this space.
Brilliant design concept and execution. We need more of this!
Buenos Aires es una de mis ciudades favoritas, mi sueño es vivir allá. Me encanta cómo en cada rincón se pueden conseguir cosas como estas y lo mucho que se incorpora a disfrutar también de la ciudad a través de ese ventanal. Excelente vídeo.
I love the openness and privacy aspect of the place. You can enjoy the sunshine but don’t have to worry a perv can see you. Okay! That’s a major bonus in my book. Also the cute powder room downstairs… mahooosive bonus, and your friends don’t have to go upstairs and see your room. I think the owner will enjoy their home for a long time to come 🥰
One of the BEST DESIGNS! Wow!
Loving the Argentina episodes!
Love from Argentina
My favorite place in this one is the bathroom design 🤩 the texture makes cool
Simple, cozy, lots of natural light AND functional - love this. I would add a few more plants to warm it up a bit more.
Thank you, NTS! You made my week! 🥰 I also love love love this aprtment's design. Highly functional and works well for a couple with a dog. 🥰 again, thank you! 😍😍😍
What a lovely apartment, I could live there in a heart beat! What a great attitude the designer has toward life
The huge window was the biggest asset of this apartment, and they took good advantage of it. However, whoever lives here would need to have a very minimalist lifestyle especially since there is very limited storage space (as a single woman I'm pretty sure all my clothes wouldn't fit in the very small wardrobe inside the bedroom).
Yes, this was done with a minimalist lifestyle in mind.
@@vmurt there aren't that many airbnb in argentina in general to asume it's one, i belive this is just a regular appartment that someone was lucky to buy and renovate, also renovations are not cheap at all so probably who lives here does not spend much money in material stuff and probably already finished collage. its located in the middle of a full of energy part of the city where you are almost not even want to stay inside all day
It would be a nice vacation apartment though.
Live and let live
@@vmurtI doubt it. No one would order custom made furniture designs (which are VERY expensive in Argentina) to furnish an Airbnb apartment.
I absolutely ADORE this place, thanks for sharing. I love the historic value merged with a completely modern style that really enhances the apartment's functionality - greetings from Costa Rica 🇨🇷
Until now definitely one of my favourite never too small apartment! I love it.
2nd floor bathroom in the loft is amazing!
Que increíble ver un departamento de argentina en NTS
The bathroom is Amazing!! And I love here ‘calm design’.
I really like this architect's philosophy of what creates a good living environment.
This is so clever and looks so cozy! I love it ☺️
I love the bathroom ! Such a great idea. It seems so much larger than what it is
BRAVO! This is one of the BEST SMALL apartments I've seen. Love it
the light and the fluency's concept is evident around de apartament because the architect has created a clean spaces without obstruction
I love how there’s a huge window on the ground floor and it has no bars. Indicating no one is likely to smash it.
That wouldn’t be possible in US major cities.
Unfortunatelly Palermo (and a very small part of Palermo) is like that. The rest of Buenos Aires, is a place where you have to be very cautious about your security.
The window does have bars! At first I thought the same as you and, as a Buenos Aires neighbor, I kept wondering why on earth they decided on that.
But If you pause at 6:13 you'll be able to see that the bars match exactly the window partitions (so cleverly done!). Having no bars on a street-facing + ground-level apartment in Buenos Aires would be suicidal, to say the least...
@@guillermotaylor6506 That's not true
@@severine1789 toda mi vida vivi en buenos aires, y me afanaron ya varias veces. a no ser que te vayas a un pueblito o vivas en pocos barrios muy exclusivos, buenos aires es un quilombo y bastante inseguro
This design has to be in my top 5. Functional and effortless.
The real definition of minimalist. 👌
Probably the best one I've seen. So simple but incredible.
Very clean aesthetic. Amazing job! I think the building needs to hire her for the rest of the building. The lobby floor, corridors, front doors looks like it needs work too.
Brilliant! Superb design. Inner city living as it should be. And on the ground floor! One window. Excellent! When can I move in!
Such beautiful designing and makeover of old apartment.... particularly when large number of old buildings are going for redevelopment despite change of repairs.
i love the stone used in bathroom and sinks
Loved the wonderfully light and minimal aesthetic. If it's meant as a full-time primary residence, I personally would need more storage than what was shown.
usually older buildings like this one has its own private storage in the underground or last floor, that were originally created as a way to storage luggage/furniture that is not in use for residents
Gorgeous space! A small apartment yet not claustrophobic.
It's perfect. I love the bathroom tile.
I loved it, bright, clear. Good design, good distribution and use of space!
Lovely, I could live there.
Love how the apt improved, so bright and looks much more spacious. I'll change the furniture (L shaped sofa and dinner table), get a bigger fridge and loose the cabinet door. I will also change the half bath and put a laundry and dryer units even if there are plenty of laundrimats around. And the material of the doors in the concealed stairs seems a little bit flimsy so I'll put sometjing sturdier and set the TV somewhere around thata area...
i feel like the toilet was a great idea, here in argentina dryers are extremely uncommon to find, i've never met one person that has one (that is not a laundrymat), we just use the sun and sadly this appartment has no balcony to hang the clothes to dry and having the hanging clothes inside would occupy a lot of room
Feels so cozy 🥺
I really like the design of this, especially the bathroom in the bedroom.
I adore this design! The only thing I would have done differently, would have been to forgo the second loo on the top floor. It feels redundant and slightly icky so close to the bed. Instead, I would have slightly shortened the bathroom and made the area of the loo a full height storage closet accessible from the bedroom right when you come up the stairs. Otherwise, a job well done!
Clave proteger la identidad de la hermosísima ciudad de Buenos Aires evitando la demolición estos hermosos edificios casi centenarios. Que el negocio inmobiliario no se coma la belleza.
siii!! me da mucha pena cuando voy por la ciudad y veo antiguas fachadas tapiadas para ser todo demolido :(
Beautiful apartment. Thanks for sharing 👍 🥰
Thank you for sharing a little bit of Buenos Aires!😊 I miss it a lot.
Loved almost everything about this apartment. Having a small toilet on the first floor and a full bathroom on the second floor is a great call. Only thing that annoys me is that the TV isn't facing the couch. Probably not that comfortable to watch.
Lovely place although some thoughts: the restroom in lower floor should be turned into wardrobe instead for coats, etc. Bathroom on top floor should've been smaller and allowed for a proper closet for clothes instead. Also, although the sink is beautiful, more storage space is needed in the bathroom and a different sink/closet could've been a help.
I like the bath room with the floating sink covered with the terrazzo,thanks for the video.
saved to my playlist of inspiring videos of interior design
great work