Folding 18m2 beach-flat sleeps 5, feeds 10 + cocktail terrace
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.พ. 2020
- To maximize an 18 square-meter apartment (194 square feet) for a family of 3, Ángel Rico designed transforming furniture to accommodate dinner parties for 10, game nights for 7 and sleeping for 5. In the Catalan beach town of Coma-Ruga (70 km south of Barcelona), every square meter counts so Rico created all-in-one walls of furniture that pivot and unfold to change the use of the one-room depending on need: from living room to dining room to bedroom to game room, etc.
Even the bathroom is maximized: the “guest bedroom” (a lofted bed accessed by ladder) is now tucked above it and clothing closets are built into the door so the loo converts into a changing room when the door is closed.
Architect: Ángel Rico www.arqmais.net/
Carpenter: Pérez Mora
Construction: New Joquesa - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
So a couple came to the architect and deadass asked for wathing game for 7, dinner for 10, sleeping for 5, shower for 2 , laundry and terrace for gin and tonic on 18m and he DELIVERED? He is damn genius, but what on earth those people expected?
holyshit :'))))
They expected exactly what they got haha... That's the difference between wanting to make something cheap or hiring a professional to do the job.
this man is a genius!
extremely wealthy people are a nightmare to work with, props to this guy for tolerating their bullshit
This what i thought too 🤣🤣 the way he explained is really show his emotion and madness
Give this man an award - he definitely delivered *everything* the clients wanted in such a tiny space!
I dont understand how the table works. Can you help me?
There must be leaves to put over the extenders. Maybe stored on the same caddy as the other folding chairs?
Can you imagine drawing this out?!
¡Me gusta muchísimo!
La mesa...así así.
OKAAAY 👍👍👍😲😲
🎖🏆🥇🥉🏅🙌
I like it that this design sets boundaries not just in space but in time, i.e. when is mealtime, it's mealtime! No watching TV while dining, no calling the kid from his room to come to dinner because his room becomes the dining room... everybody moves together from one phase of daily life to the other. Neat.
We have to watch tv when we eat, don't you understand?
This guy is a genius and his ideas transferable to any space. Love that he complemented his carpenter, used wood and not mdf and the working model? Clever and a must for all concerned and time well spent....
I'm sure he could make a fortune in New York!
Thank you as ever. Enjoy
It's plywood and the carpentry if you look closer is far from perfect. In NY you have tons of very capable carpenters as well
I agree but of course he had to use plywood for hinged cabinets to keep the weight down. Full marks for a very clever design which was fully exposed in that little animation towards the end
why should he wanna be in NY when he lives in beautiful Barcelona?
@@sportlol Where would you say there are flaws?
What's wrong with mdf?
Now.. this guy is truly the small space genius compare to the other "module" people. He had me when he fitted in a washer within all the layers of folding pieces. Simply marvelous! I will say though, it must be crazy for the downstairs neighbors to have to hear constant moving of things.
OKAAAY
He should get the Novel Prize for best designer EVER
maybe they can't hear the furniture moving over the traffic noise!? Everything in this video sounded so noisy.
@@michelleobrien6996 Yeah... I think they should have lubricated the hinges better or use less noisy hinges. Also, many of the panels/doors don't seem to have any dampening material or even rubber feet to soften the impact sound. I think the idea is great but there are places they can add some small tweaks to provide a bit more finesse.
EXACTLY!!! 😁
@@ImehSmith AMEN & AMEN FOREVERMORE!!!
Seems like a number of folks forgot it's a 2nd residence & Beach flat aka get-away from the city. Spending most of the time outside. With the price of Real Estate high you use every square foot wisely. This Architect needs to win an Award, it Genius! Such petty grumbling & mumbling about wheels making noise, etc. Turn up the music and you'll never hear the wheels when the roll twice in a weekend!
Have you been to Barcelona or tried to rent there? The market is ridiculous and denigrating or human decency. There is people living in groups of 20 or 30 in small family apartments, 2 or 3 couples sharing a 3 bedroom and illegal occupation.
Yeah the architect created nice solutions but this city has a real problem and I feel sorry for the people that have to live there.
@@vernondjoe Good to know! This little flat is 70 km south of Barcelona, and I assume as per your information has the same housing shortage. Looks quite clean from the quick aerial drone shot. Thanks for the info!
I wonder how noisy all the wheels are for the people in the apartment below
Or find a way to oil the wheels and the crankling sound goes. It's worked all the time for me.👏😊. Kudos to all involved in the project. Pure human ingenuity.
The wheels making noise can be a huge disturbance for the neighbors below. Wheels on tiles transmit the sound very easily and the noise can increase when travelling. The floor should be changed.
I like how he is realistic that this is a second residence and a temporary space, that you have to do sacrifices with the space. Not just being this a perfect full time place no problem and everything is perfect
Exactly.. it seems cool to spend a night and play around this tiny condo.. to get away on a weekend near the beach. but in all reality, I wouldn’t live there.
Ok, this architect is brilliant. He's thought of every thing necessary to make the apartment comfortable. No wasted space. Kudos!
Bravo to the designer, magician, and architec! What patience to listen to the owners asking for the imposible but he delivered.
It's insane how he managed to overlap so many things and still fit so many people inside.
I can tell that the Architect is a thoughtful person.
This guy is good, his carpenter is great and his hinges are amazing.
Wow. I'm very impressed. I saw many multifunctional appartments before but this one really surprised me the most. To meet the clients criteria in such a small space is truly the work of a genius. Much respect to Ángel Rico.
Only champagne in the fridge and gin tonic on the terrace : these are my kind of people !
Rii
Justin K And with the child’s bed a mere hair’s breadth away I guess it ends with him! 😉
Alcoholic people?
The gin AND tonic needs to be in the fridge as well! (Freezer for the gin, perhaps.)
really? with the kid sleeping there? and some drunk friends in the other bed? gurl...
This architect is living the dream... designing creative houses, almost as an art, and getting paid for it. Much better than working commercial.
That man is an amazing architect. He fit EVERYTHING in such an accessible way. The couch is also so comfortable looking.
kudos to the architect for squeezing all that functionality with so little space! I just find it amusing that they want to have dining space for 10 but they have to wash-up in that little sink. Unless there's a dishwasher that I missed. Also, I can just imagine the hijinks of guests to tipsy to drive home, climbing up and down the guest bed! 😂
If the guests are too tipsy to handle the climb, send the boy up the ladder to the loft. The guests can sleep it off in the boy's bed. Or the hosts can climb into the loft and give the sofa to their guests
The bathroom situation? That's the only problem. You have ten guests drinking and you will have a long line to the bathroom.
That looked like a "counter-top" dishwasher in the cabinet above the sink
To each his own. I always love watching these clever fold-out spaces as they are fascinating, but for me personally I would prefer not having to keep shifting and moving things around. Not lazy holiday living.
I think the default mode will be laid-out sofa bed, with kitchen and dining table opened. You can make the kids do all the moving if he wants to get to his bed or just climbs up the bunk bed.XD
This is like the coolest transformer home I have seen in my life =O
Bravo, to this architect / internal designer, Angel Rico, such precised marvellous work from Perez Mora, and the whole renovation team!
Such an art!
This guy is wonderful as an architect / designer, but his wit and humor is truly charming. I like that his work makes you optimistic about any space
The most functionalist tiny home I have ever seen! ❤
That bathroom door/closet is amazing! It just keeps on giving with genius features 😄
The designer is genius, his design is people oriented and made the best out of a small space.
Perhaps the ultimate in a "transformer" apartment, and (unlike some others I've seen) it all seems to work. He makes it clear that it's not for everyday use, so the reconfiguring process wouldn't become a tiresome chore. I think he actually gave his client everything she wanted in a very limited space!
Brilliant! I cannot believe how well he's optimized this space.
Imagine getting too drunk to move/operate this complicated furniture 🤣🤣🤣
The swiss army knife of container living. Genius. Kirsten always finds the jewels of tiny living. And for seniors, it did not need the loft.
Kirsten, please share with Alex and see if one of the container sects can do a number or maybe relax shacks.
U didnt have carpenter.
U had an expert furniture maker
This is really well thought out. Great space for a secondary residence getaway.
This is a great work. Congrats to Ángel and also to the carpenter. Un abrazo desde Madrid
Omg ... Hats off to this man and his team... What a genius ideas in designing this small space and integrating things to serve each space that a family would require. I could not understand his language but his work speaks louder than words.... He needs to be awarded as out of so many small space design videos seen... This video stands apart. Awesome team who worked on this small space project 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
This is awesome! Very clever design, the simpler it looks, the more engineering required. Well done!
What an amazing and fun apartment, love the creativity that have gone in to figuring out all the parts.
When you need to take a dump in the vault...
Jokes aside, the bathroom is a panic room, vault , bunker all in one.
Impressive work. The demands were pretty crazy to begin with and the guy went and did it all. Wow.
Best use of space I've ever seen. Ingenious design. Outstanding job.Spectacular.
Such an amazing and creative use of limited space! I love it!
OMG!!!
So far, this is my favorite, tiny space since I’ve been interested in tiny space living.
This abode is perfectly, tastefully and practically designed.
I would love to build a tiny home, identical to this wonderful home!
This works like a beautiful piece or origami, it keeps unfolding to reveal more of itself and the multi purposes. His designs and I’m an amazing carpenter wow other architects need to watch this
He is probably the only one who agreed to those irrational requirements 😅. A round of applause for him!
Very clever design and use of space. Perfect for the family as a holiday home (or as an Air B&B), but don't think it would work for fulltime living as it is so compact and needs so much moving of fittings for everyday living. Might work for a single person for full time living but defiantly not a 3 person family full time.
Would have like to have seen how he got up into that bed over the bathroom. Can't imagine two friends climbing up there after a few drinks. Think they'd end up in A&E to be honest, especially if they needed a wee during the night. 🙂
JMK Agree! Or a couple as well.
It's not meant to be a full-time dwelling and wasn't designed as one. Totally agree about the safety issue though.
Yeah it would drive me crazy if I need fold away some parts of the room in order to use another. And folding in the kitchen makes me nervous about fire safety. But the architect and carpenter really did an amazing job.
@@lalakuma9 It's an induction cooktop, no naked flames
Space being adapted so well with the disappearing panels..you might just vanish into one of these spaces and return quite magically.
from beyond..⭐
Noble award for this architect and carpenter! Omg i want this apartment
It’s always so much more interesting to see what can be done with very strict limitations, than what can be done with no limits. It’s an intellectual and design exercise that calls on the exercise of imagination, creativity, and experience. Kudos to this talented designer!
Jee my favorite sunday upload. always such nice camera work and deep information. Inspires my whole week.
Thank you. Still working on the camera work, but really appreciate the comment.
Absolutely awesome design… The one problem I see is the closet for the bathroom. I would imagine over time a lot of those clothes will start smelling as they are always inside the bathroom air space and would also get damp!
Wasn’t there an extraction fan?
Jeff Harmed I would’ve thought so yes… But over time, doesn’t matter how good the extraction fan is I would imagine this problem would occur
on peut solutionner ce problème en ajoutant deux grilles verticales d'aération (une pour chaque côté de l'armoire) sur la porte basculante (deux belles grilles décoratives)
Lymisa L Sorry but I don’t understand a word of what you just said
@@NorthernMigrationTravel - Put it into Google translate, not everyone speaks English.
This is the most ingenuous design for a micro condo!!! Maximized to be able to have big sofa big beds, several beds, full kitchen, full table and closet, on demand,v and even a spacious balcony with a view to boot! It is just a notch higher than any tiny condo i have seen!!! Kudos to the designers and carpenters. They are a genius
It’s so amazing how they transform the spaces and how it’s converted to different uses by just moving or opening the walls and spaces
I'd like to kidnap that carpenter, AND the designer!
afringedweller I want to like, but has 69 likes. So respond when it has 79 likes.
Tea Kayy it’s at 78 likes
me too, soo bad😂😂😂
TALK: About a stunning micro unit. I love the design, it seems like it would be so much work moving the modules all the time.
The shower should have had a flip self for the shampoo, shower gel to sit on. Also I love the bathroom, it can double as a panic room if someone try to break in in. 😎👍🏾
It's a vacation home.
Wow! Beautiful, compact and useful design. Love to see what this man can do with a tinyhouse.
this is absolutely GENIUS and the closet in the bathroom when folded blew me away!!!
Forget about the apartment design and use of space. The most impressive thing is how someone cooks for 5-10 people with one burner and no counterspace in that kitchenette.
Edit: Oh it's a vacation home.
Andrew M. you use the dinner table ;) for counterspace i think
They can always order takeaway or have a potluck party ;)
Yes, I think they won't cook there, it must be too uncomfortable to prepare more than pre-cooked dishes.
I think the owners had unreasonable expectations. There is an expression in Spanish for this kind of people or situation: 'es un quiero y no puedo'.
I'm sure they just pack some pizzas or KFC.. 🤭😅
@@NuriaLuna they gave him a challenge and total freedom. That was nice. He is such a lovely guy how he explains everything like a boy.
I would still put a curtain in the shower. I couldnt stand dealing with those doors :) I got nervous just looking at him struggle with them.
A masterpiece. Congratulations.
My husband designed a shower the same about 6 years ago. I was amazed by his ingenuity.
This apartment is full of surprises. Amazing and genius work by the architect. This is by far the best video in this channel.
Love from Pakistan!
This makes a lot of sense for a second home. Otherwise, although its incredibly functional, it would be like living in an eternal game of jenga
It's a weekend home
I feel like the whole point of this apartment was for gin and tonic 😂😂
basically lol, its for weekend fun
Weekend getaways
Unbelievable architectural design!
I like the design. This would be great as a single dorm unit. Self-contained. Functional. The loft bed is a good storage place. I noticed that there is a rolling security shutter at the patio doors. I agree with many posters that the wheels are too noisy. They look like they are metal wheels. Eventually, the wheels will erode the tiles. Very efficient use of space. Clean and simple. Love the view of the beach and ocean.
Oh boy I’m early
Whenever Kirsten uploads,
Everything is put on hold
Im really curious how he got up and down the bed on top. I thought it was the shelving on the door/cabinet but it seems like he went down the opposite side. Other than that, this was a genius way of incorporating all the client's want with how he utilized all the space
I suspect it is a ladder tucked into the laundry alcove.
This is crazy. The architect is a genius, and I like how he takes his job seriously.
I salute his genius, patience and dedication to his craft.
That devider blocked the music coming in, true story
It block the music visually. An add-on of earplugs can be bought to block it auditorily.😂
If I lived inside there I’d be drinking gin & tonics every second too
lol
Wow.. you're such a genius architect
This is genius design, the moving doors and convertible space. the bathroom and its door is just mind boggling.
Very great use of space, I can see how he spent a lot of time to come up with this. Trying to find the best possible ways to utilize a tiny space especially with those requests would be stressful. Also happy he gave props to the carpenter because in building transitional things like this 1 to 2 mm off can make a whole mess of things. The only thing that would bother me the most is the coffee table cart with those wheels thumping on the tiled flooring all the time. But that's just a pet peeve for me personally. Not sure how the insulation is in the walls and if it would bother the neighbors too much or not.
ArrohFFXI For the coffee table cart wheels you could get ones with more rubber or rollerblade like, reducing a lot of noise.
I find the hard surfaces would make the small space really LOUD - the wheels on the toaster/espresso machine table (at the beginning of the tour) were unbearable BUT that's an easy fix. You could be replace those wheels with rollerskate wheels and be whisper quiet. Same with the wheels on the movable walls that touch the floor.
Yes, it also bothered me, feel sorry for the downstairs neighbor, those floors seem very cold, there’s no coziness in this apartment and it’s very noisy
i think there is something wrong with the way this was recorded because EVERYTHING seemed too noisy and grating on the nerves, especially the traffic and other outside noises. Or maybe the other videos I've watched are edited much more?!
Wow! A miracle, great architect.
Wow! This was so well thought out and functional. A transformer home. Very cool.
Really inventive use of space. Functionally it works but it would be a pain to live with. Why planners are allowed to build so small is the issue surely. Thought provoking video. Love your content.
I don't think it's a problem of "planners allowed to build so small". It is a vacational space, made for a couple with a kid at most. Not for one to put a table for 6 inside. Most people when in vacation eat outdoors anyway. You could see it as a Hotel room that someone wanted to convert into an appartment (generating a pronblem). I could guarantee there are bigger spaces for sale in those buildings, like 2 bedroom or 3 bedroom spaces (for more money of course).
Danny C I appreciate your point but would rather all spaces are comfortable while being suitable for the amount of occupants. The customer did want a lot from this space and has to live with the consequences. 👍🏻
@@paulmadden1458 Yeah that's kind of why I was trying to express. Some times people want more than what they can afford. If you can pay for a vacational space for 2, either use it comfortably for 2 or pay the consequences as you say.
The kid inside me would hate to have his 'stuffies' enclosed (suffocating...) in the hidden shelving area when the bed has been folded up... 🐼 Free the toys! lol
I sincerely hope this becomes a great architect in the future …He's got all it takes.
I love ALL videos from BARCELONA and CATALONIA. Great ideas and great videos !
First, the place is amazing. My concern is the moving parts after years of use. Would soft rubber wheels be better for the small cart and moving walls? I feel like the noise of them being moved would go down dramatically.
There are some good ideas in this but, I think it was a mistake to put all of the foldable access for everything on the same side, and the kitchen should always be accessible. You shouldn't have to fold open a wall or two to get to a sink or fridge when entertaining, or otherwise. And, let's be honest, If your guests are too drunk to drive the last thing they need to be doing is climbing a ladder to get back-n-forth from a bed to the bathroom. Also, never store clothes in a bathroom, unless you want your clothes to be damp and always smell like a bathroom.
I do like the room separating folding wall and murphy bed, though.
Absolutely you told what I was thinking. And imagine you're sleeping above the bathroom and someone just comes out of it after he have taken a big dump, the escaped smell as the door opens.
Genius! This architect hit every point in his clients’ brief! Impressive!
The ultimate Wow factor! This is truly amazing! The use of space is superb in this creative design...Pure genius!!
I would change the design in these ways:
1. Extend the loft area over the entry way, giving more room up there.
2. Perhaps lower the front section of the loft about 10cm or more (over the bathroom door) for more head room when crouching/crawling up there (a child of 6 or 7 may be better able to actually sit and read a book). I know the shower head wouldn't then fit, so I would move the shower area to the back of the bathroom (above the shower in the loft can be more of a shelf area there).
3. The "coffee cart" is completely NOT ergonomic! It should be raised to a comfortable level. Where it is stored under the other shelves - I would remove the bottom 2 shelves there (that swing in front of the kitchen sink currently). With the raised coffee cart, you can claim back some storage space in the coffee cart. Also, elimination of the 2 shelves will prevent covering up of the kitchen sink - which there is no need to do!
4. The wall panel @1:15 could swing open the opposite way (towards the main couch/bed). This would give enough room for a queen size fold-down bed from the wall. I mean, doesn't it make more sense to have a visiting adult couple sleep in a regular bed, and have a child or children crawl up into the more constricted loft area?
5. Optional: You could even have a drop-down bed from the high ceiling that could form a type of bunk bed situation.
Nightmare when your son says "Mum I need to poop!" "You'll have to wait two hours .....I'm cooking dinner !"
Adrian Snell hahaha!
🤣🤣🤣
Nah, she can pause for a while and lock him for 2 hours in the toilet instead.😂
Haha. He’ll just have to drop his load off the balcony. 😂😂
MargauMonteyRibera But if the kitchen is in use. Can they use the bathroom too?
That is really awesome. The space is incredibly practical, both in day mode and night mode. And I like the emphasis on a shower big enough for two :D.
I am so impressed with this architecture. Brilliant design🙏🕊🥰🇨🇦❤️
Where did the ladder appear from to get to the loft bed? Though there were some good ideas, it seems like the focus was on Gin & Tonics. I confess, I'm a vodka person.
Also, I've seen that dining table somewhere before... and it has many leaves that transform it into a long table, but... where were they?
Nice intro drone shot!
Kirsten..."You must like moving furniture" 😀
Yes that will get old in about 15 minutes.
It blew ma mind....Gr8 Architect....Practicality 100%....He aced....Hatz off
Wow! Now that is cool 😄 Everything you want in such a tiny space.
This could be my permanent home ❣
Did I miss where the ladder for the guest bed is kept?
I think it lives in the laundry room broom closet.
We all did 🥴
Ha!
It was totally cropped out of the shot when he climbed down but you could see it wasn't" designed".
@@scottfajack It looked like a standard step ladder to me. Wouldn't fancy climbing down to get to the loo in the dark when I'm half asleep! ;-D
Love it what a clever design !! I would be living there with a partner but not a kid .
The workmanship is excellent
This is a great concept. And the architect a genius 👍
Where do they store the table top? We didn't see that part
I think the plates on the left at 14:21 are the table top.
I feel like there's so much tetris involved, getting a glass of wine involves waking the child, moving a wall to access the fridge. It's like quantum physics... I think I wouldn't use the fridge here either.
I think the fridge can be accessed with the countertop closed. It belongs to the lower immovable part.
feel like the kitchen and kid bed could be swapped!
What a cleverly thought out use of limited space 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Wow - I love it. This man tops all the other architects I’ve seen on TH-cam and they are all amazing...
where is the table top?
And the ladder for the loft bed. And the extra chairs to seat all those people at the table! Still, very cool and totally usable as a getaway home.
@Allan Babb?
And the prep space for cooking? 🙄
2:04 outside the door there is a single leaf for the table, extra chairs and the ladder for the loft. 3:00 shows the table assembled with the single leaf. Seems like there isn't actually any room in the apartment to store the extra equipment needed for entertaining. I think the object at 13:41 might be a couple of folding tray tables on a stand, probably what the family mostly uses when it's just the three of them.
Is it just him or do all Spanish people make that "Tst" sound just before they start a sentence...? LOL!
There are some who do it. It's like a replacement for "well... "
It’s just him LOL.
This is beautiful! Great way of using geometry in a very practical way. Space is really thoughful of how it is going to be used
You have the best job in the world! I love watching all of your videos about interesting architecture and unique homes all over the world. Keep up the great work!