NEVER TOO SMALL Modular Antwerp Micro Apartment - 25sqm/269sqft
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Bao Living is preparing for change; by 2030 an extra 40,000 people will have moved into Antwerp's centre, driving demand for compact, affordable homes. The SAM micro apartment was built around Bao Living's SAM modules, a hybrid, modular cabinet system that encouraged a circular layout. Dividing the home into tailored zones and allowing the space to be transformed over time.
Designer www.baoliving.com
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Creator: Colin Chee
Director: Colin Chee
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Camera: Colin Chee
Editor: Louise Mullins Colin Chee
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A lazy person like me would never put the bed back in the wall
That's actually something that happens a lot for the transformation of the multifunctional furniture takes too long or has too many steps.
Chris Babbitt I under stand What you mean, but I do not fully agree. If you have incorporated putting the bed back in you daily habit, you don’t have to think about it only takes 30 seconds. Best way to achieve it is buy using habit stacking. Let’s say you have a habit x you already do every day, then say after action x I will perform action y. After 14 you don’t have to think about it anymore.
@@arvidjohansson3120 Oh I would have no problem doing this. I was saying that most people would.
I had a murphy bed in a 2 room Brooklyn tenement flat. I'm a lazy person, but I never left it out, it so easily sprang back into the wall and gave me my large, sunny front room back! Having the bed installed allowed me to use a 11x7.5 middle room as a perm art studio. I'm now in 850 sq ft 1 br + dining room, but really miss that bed, even in the Covid lockdown here in Bklyn, I'm happy to live in one L-shaped room, haven't used my bedroom for weeks. I've been daydreaming about putting a murphy bed in my main space again; just realizing that one-room living helps my ADD a lot and cuts my anxiety.
OMG! I was just thinking the same 😂😂
I found the apartment that they showed at the beginning more interesting than the actual one
Agreed
Hahaha same feeling
Well, hell, don’t keep it to yourself ... give us a link!
@@platobach8309 he is talking about the apartment that appear at the beginning of the video, the architecture office
@@OrigenNeoSoul That one or the blue one? I think he means the blue one.
I would have chopped up that hallway cabinet. Make a peninsula instead and open up the space; mount the TV on the hallway wall. Thank you, thank you
Small space design works best when it's tailored to the person(s) living in it. Anything more 'mass produced' will not make optimal use of the limited space. I think this is also what contributes to it feeling 'soulless' as some comments point out.
Interesting, but when they talk about material costs and footprint savings, that all just goes to the developers. All these buildings, the condos and apartments still cost a premium and are "luxury." Average people can't afford these places and they're not actually helping in areas struggling with housing crisis.
Agreed! My thoughts exactly. It’s more affordable for everyone except the tenant.
Yes and no. Cuz as the city prospers economically, more and more people are coming immigrated and or moving to the city core. The housing needs go up. Supply and demand. Drives prices up. Even if they build more, more people will come.
Jess Cuz we’ll that was my point. They talk about cost savings and footprint savings but never say who that actually benefits. You build up these cities and small spaces that are very affordable for builders to build but then have the selling price driven up. So they have the profit margin, but it doesn’t address the fact that their are minimum wage employees who make the wheels turn in cities. Where do they live? When do they get an opportunity to buy or rent?
@@1bwash they have to move outside the city. You sacrifice price for location and or space. It's a triangle of the 3 and its a matter of choosing. The supply and demand dictates and change things
Jess Cuz I’m talking about an ethical and functioning city which these designers and developers are trying to pretend they’re a part of. No, the answer isn’t, I demand you make my sandwiches for lunch but also piss off and move far outside the city because you can’t afford it. That’s not how things should work.
the whole colour tone made me feel cold and nowhere like home
there are many apartments/houses/rooms like that and it feels like a fucking classroom (specially swedish classrooms) or like a work area for products and shit
Hopefully they offer different color/trim options
I guess the floor made in stone (it's called carrelage in french, I don't know the word in english) doesn't help
Architecture like this pleases my soul. It's a a weird and wonderful feeling. Amazing.
Personally, I see corridor as the byproduct of an attempt to create the illusion of a full-sized apartment with different living zones through division of space, rather than a mismanagement of space. The SAM module is actually quite clever in the sense that it has elicited an apartment-living vibe in space with the size of a small studio.
An entry corridor in a 25m2 floor plan is a big waste.
It's length is especially a waste. having a ceiling high closet next to the door can add some sense of reveal and privacy (while u're paying delivery for example), but i would have personally made it less long and would have used the remaining space for an island kitchen. I don''t think their solution is optimal
@@mmm59mmm they could have made the entrance trough the kitchen and move everything else. Basically make a small entrance (so you still have "privacy" and gain space
Its storage, not a corridor
no, it's not. You should study anthropometric, then you will understand.
I live in a small apartment without corridor (you enter directly in the living/dining area) and that’s the only thing that bothers me about the apartment.
I would definitely prefer their variation and “waste” a bit of space.
But it depends on the person living there so... 🤷🏻♀️
Hey Never Too Small, could you make content about apartment below 10m2/ 100 sq ft? Paris Apartment or Japan Apartment maybe? Thanks
Japan small apartments are super common, i think they're looking to place where it is uncommon
No
My car needs 100SQ Feet space to park under my Home.
Go to their channel site and look through their videos. I've seen some videos in this range.
i don't think that's liveable.
I find the choice to have a tiny fridge but a full sized dish washer a bit odd.
tiny fridge??? this is a full size fridge in europe ;)
I've always found dish washers to be absolutely unecessary. if you're living in a small space, you won't possibly ever need to wash dishes for 10 people. why not just wash them with your hands
@@pinkegg3179 totally agree with you and Jerry. I would rather have a washer dryer combo instead of a dishwasher, and definitely a larger fridge. Heck I want a larger kitchen too as I like having home-cooked meals, and would rather have a smaller bathroom. However, I guess whoever this apartment was designed for wanted it that way.
@@Meluforever That's not a full size fridge in Portugal, at least...
I lived for 1 year in a small apartment which had an under-the-counter fridge, with that small compartment for frozen food, and it was horrible. I had to buy a small freezer and put it over the counter, because that compartment would not work properly and the frozen food would spoil. Because of this, I will always be suspicious of small fridges... :/
@@pinkegg3179 you clearly dont have to wash your dishes by hand... I have to every day and it sucks.
Employer: so do you have any relevant expeience for this job?
Me: I'm a serious Sims 4 gamer
to expand the relevant experience: i recently got the Tiny Living pack so i really know what i'm doing lmao
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Really liked this apartment. Layout was functional and feeling of space. The only negative for me was the dining table and chairs being high.
It also seems problematic to have a tv close to an eating space with no cover to protect the TV. I can see soups/noodle dishes splashing onto the screen.
Otherwise you cannot watch TV so close to the screen, if you're sitting on the chairs...
@@Emblematicify how the hell do you eat??
@@def4747 its actually true, it really splashes sometimes, specially noodles
@@def4747 ramen noodles, spaghetti have a splash that you wouldn't notice. Any slurping noodle dish. Also things like opening a carbonated beverage, even if it hasn't been shaken has a bit of a splash radius that you usually can't notice, but would notice if it's on a screen.
That pull out table doesn't seem sturdy enough. And too tall to eat comfortably when u have company
small spaces like these should be looked at as just a big self containing bedroom, its not really suited for "company" as such. In a building or area like this there would be coffee shops, restaurants etc within very close proximity. I live in a small space as well and I rarely entertain people in my flat, we meet outside where there are coffee shops and places to sit, it works for me.
@@The_Angry_BeEconomist : spot on. I agree with you. I never understood why people come up with... " guests" . A sooo tiny space it's not the place to meet or invite people.
It doesn’t seem like the kitchen is for someone who likes to cook so why having such a big dish washing machine? There are half size dish washer out there which suits better to the space.
Especially considering this size apartment is for two people at most, so they probably wouldn't even have that many things to fill the whole dishwasher up. This whole apartment is definitely wasted potential
That’s a great point. I didn’t even think about that!
Exactly! No space for pots and pans but a fullsize dishwasher!🤣
I rather have a full size fridge and no dishwasher. why would u ever need to wash dishes for 10 people if you don't even have food available
I didn't like the cutlery drawer that sits between the stovetop and the oven. It seems like that could really heat up stainless steal cutlery.
And I agree that the dishwasher is a complete waste of space in a kitchen that definitely needs more storage.
The balcony is huge!!!!! That's how people can live in tiny spaces by having large outdoor spaces. My dream apartment. I would live there for all of my life
Never too small notification pops up, next second I’m here. 💯
There is something detached & unemotional about that space. :(
yeah you put my inexplicable thoughts into words
I don't think anyone is actually living there yet. I found the apartment pretty calming and I liked the colour of the wooden furtniture/modules. But I guess if someone moved in they would put up some plants, paintings and things like that making it feel more like an actual home :)
jaghatargoogleplus if u say so. 🙄
I think it's the lack of plants, to be honest. And the interior colors are to desaturated for my taste. I think it gives off a sterile vibe, which makes it feel detached.
the modernist movement is so weird "we want to live in the wild in small houses, wait no we wanna do the same ship apartment buildings have been doing" they cant make up their mind
I'm not sure but this apartment gave me a really cheap temporary student vibe.
love it!! love these series.. wish this channel can get the recognition for it to continue!!
Living solo I could absolutely make this work. I think I’d actually enjoy a super small place. Easy to clean. Cheaper to heat/cool. Brilliant.
Very clean. it looks very Spacious and functional.NICE WORK!
OMG...I can literally watch this all day!
As always an amazing video of an amazing small place, love it
so excited every time a new video comes out :)
This would be too clean for my taste and I would hope they offer different colors for everything. But it's a good way to make the best of limited space.
@@user-ii5jh2ch2i that, but also too clean as in neat. I mean, you have to live very minimalistic and you have to clean the apartment often. Since it such a small space, clutter will make the space easily smaller than it already is and a soar in the eye lol.
Sof. Yes, that is one problem, clutter in a space that has such a clean design can quickly make you feel uncomfortable.
@@user-ii5jh2ch2i Clean in this context means too cold.
Right? So impersonal!
I love it.
i love this pristine yet functional interweaving and units,
Great use of space!!!!!
Love this! What a warm looking clean lined space. Well done! ❤
Truly Fantastic!!!
It took so long..missed you guys
Stunning.
Wow. That's neat.
About 20% of the square footage is dedicated to primarily circulation (area betweeh foot of bed and front door). By turning the TV cabinet 90°, the upper right corner of the apartment can become a dedicated sleeping area.
Brilliant!!
I love the design
I absolutely love this! I'll definitely live in that apartment.
i love the idea of the compact idea and then the design of the cr..u guys are so bright and genius!
very nice, super clean!
I’d want to have a panel that could mask the tv when using the sliding table as a dining table/bar. It would be annoying to be 12 inches from a large screen while i am dining.
You'd hate going out to eat at a restaurant in America.
I like to rearrange my furniture from time to time, having everything fixed would be so annoying.
Same here! I like changing things up from time to time. I guess modular homes wouldn't be the best suit for people like us :P But it's an interesting concept!
Cool idea !! thanks for sharing! Keep up the good work
The bed/couch is fantastic!!!!!!
Very NICE!!!
I love this design
Incredible 💎
Again a very interestinf story about design, spaces and usage! Thank you!
Really fantastic!
The balcony is huge!!
Pretty cool design
Good job. I like that.
neat and beautiful!
Beautiful vid. Keep up 2020!!!
Modular design, check. Love the layout and clear lines and very minimalist concept. Liked the bathroom to be spacious as couples tend to use together so won't be feeling tight. Or if not a couple, each person would use it usually 5-10 times a day. Kitchen is and concealed fridge looks great. Pullout counter is very useful indeed. I'd love to live here without kids of course. Don't agree tho to have a common laundry esp with a pandemic it'll be so hard to take turns to use common areas. ****👍
I would choose to have an in-unit laundry machine instead of a dishwasher every day of the week. I like this firm’s office space, much more personality than the rather bland SAM (although those IKEA desk chairs are the worst).
I like this alot tbh!
Great design
Great concept.
Generally really like it but need my own laundry stuff. Love that it’s so adaptable to the available space & clients needs.
Cool design
This is my favorite micro apartment.
I love it
Great modular cubes
very cool
Been watching Sims 4 builds then boom! TH-cam recommends your videos, excellent stuff 👍
I love the design with storage, privacy, space saving furniture, a beautiful, private, modern bathroom, perhaps better than any other I have seen. Bright, clean and uncluttered with storage. Too many designs force a person to climb a ladder, walk right into the bed, or have no storage space. I wish I could afford it. Student loans from my doctorate in a helping field create indentured servitude.
I really like the space in the beginning
That is amazing
Absolutely marvellous! (Haha great name too!)
Love the nude colours used!
Man the first shot was amazing.
Your design so unique 👍👍👍
woooooow so beauty
Amazing 🖤
love the color
Absolutely fall in love to your channel.....so beuty
Amazing 🙏❤️
I always thought that the fridge needs space around to not overheat. In that way the refrigeration system would be more optimal. That's what manuals says. I wonder if they leave a space in the back of the fridge and how that air gets ventilated.
Perfect.
the concept of separate piping and wiring is an interesting one
I'd like to see the balcony.
First one of these I have seen with a good size sink.
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Good luck working or eating at the desk with the chairs you picked.
I really like the terrace
I wonder what was behind the decision to cut off usable space at the entryway? is it more about using two sizes of the system in this case?
very nice.
Have a drink every time he says "SAM"
I like how the fridge was built into the cabinet.
My fave channel.
Didn't expect to see my country here!
The people who doing this are really geniuses
The best Channel
Ive never subscribed so quickly to a channel.
Dishwasher spaces in apartments always get me. I wonder if those can only be included for older people or people who really, really need them.
Excellent. I'd live here, happily.
Nice design and I like the materials. But I’m still not sold on modular units that divide a small space, making it seem even smaller. When everything is said and done, there still is no separate bedroom space. I understand the need for storage in a tiny apartment, but I’m not convinced that putting it against a wall still isn’t the best option. One thing I loved in this space was a comfortable looking couch that turns into a folding bed. But, once again, I don’t love the idea of a folding bed. What to do?
Dear NTS,
Please do an episode of THE "Blue blocks" showed at the beginning of the video, it looks inspiring!
I loved the first look into the small office more than the apartment. It is not bad, but impersonal.
Nice