NEVER TOO SMALL: Movie Director’s Micro Loft Apartment, Philippines 24sqm/258sqft

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    Filipino movie director JP Habac's cozy plywood clad micro loft in the heart of Metro Manila has been meticulously crafted to maximise space and showcase Habac’s art, collectibles, records, and awards. Originally one open room, architect Arts Serrano from one/zero completely reimagined the space, adding a lofted bedroom and expanding the kitchen and living room. The kitchen now features a central bar that serves as both additional counter space and an area for entertaining guests. A custom floor-to-ceiling joinery element in the living area is cleverly divided into three zones: a record player station, TV and media storage, and a fold-out desk for a compact home office.
    #smallapartment #architecture #interiordesign
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    Project Name: Unit B612
    Architect: / onezerodesignco
    Produced by New Mac Video Agency
    Creator: Colin Chee
    Director: Nam Tran
    Cinematographer: / vibetribeph
    Producer: Lindsay Barnard
    Editor: Sebastian Tibbs
    Music: Elusive Waltz by Mattia Vlad Morleo & Perpetual Stir by Dear Gravity from Artlist.io
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Komentáře • 569

  • @PeiwenTanbassoon821
    @PeiwenTanbassoon821 Před 28 dny +1410

    The death drop from the loft makes me nervous but I still like this apartment a lot. Also Pathy is super cute!!

    • @PjXu98
      @PjXu98 Před 28 dny +79

      Imagine you roll off your bed in your bedroom and end up landing in your living room 😂

    • @mariagiakalis4615
      @mariagiakalis4615 Před 28 dny +44

      The death drop... 😂😂😂😂

    • @eurasianjes
      @eurasianjes Před 28 dny +79

      Literally came here to say the same. Love the whole aesthetic. But why is there nothing to stop someone rolling off the bed at night to their death (or serious injury)? Installing some kind of knee or even shin height netting or railing would be a step in the right direction.

    • @metislamestiza3708
      @metislamestiza3708 Před 28 dny +21

      as a klutz, i gasp audibly anytime i see stairs without *or even with!* in an apartment. period.

    • @kitsma8696
      @kitsma8696 Před 28 dny +20

      Yeah, that was my first thought! I'd be tripping my way to certain death on that little loft path. But otherwise, a great, livable apartment -- cozy and practical and personal.

  • @fellahz07
    @fellahz07 Před 26 dny +374

    As someone who loves Never Too Small, I'm happy to see the Philippines showcased, featuring a style of home design that diverges from the typical modern condo aesthetic. It's truly refreshing to witness this alternative approach. Hats off to the architect behind it all!

  • @jennycampbell5236
    @jennycampbell5236 Před 28 dny +578

    I really like this apartment. It has everything you need. If I lived there I would have a net railing on the walkway for my safety. But that’s just me. The bathroom is perfect. Those folded T-shirts are awesome!

    • @Jiphoune
      @Jiphoune Před 28 dny +37

      Agree. the whole concept is amazing but the absence of a railing on the walkway and by the bed is not safe.

    • @businessasusual9077
      @businessasusual9077 Před 28 dny +5

      @@Jiphounebut the bed is completely ensconced into that niche… I don’t see any need for protection!

    • @jacquiheywood3142
      @jacquiheywood3142 Před 28 dny +12

      A great space. Well thought-out. I don’t mind the bedroom space but getting to and from it would give me the horrors. Cute dog.

    • @Jiphoune
      @Jiphoune Před 28 dny +12

      @@businessasusual9077 Well. you never know if you'll be a bit too drunk one day and roll off your bed...

    • @businessasusual9077
      @businessasusual9077 Před 28 dny +16

      @@Jiphoune plenty of opportunities, in that scenario, to fall off the stairs or the passageway before even reaching the bed….😂

  • @kleberguedes
    @kleberguedes Před 27 dny +184

    Finally someone interacted with the house pet in one of the Never too Small videos!!! Yes, I've been waiting for years!

  • @skye7073
    @skye7073 Před 28 dny +195

    ang ganda parang walang pagala-galang malaking rug sa labas

  • @luciamariarossi4120
    @luciamariarossi4120 Před 28 dny +281

    so nice that the personality of the owner seems to shine through. love the brightness of it all

  • @16demolka
    @16demolka Před 28 dny +185

    I love how warm, cosy and inspiring it feels. The only thing I would change is some railing on the upper level for safety

  • @ZuikiuFerma
    @ZuikiuFerma Před 28 dny +110

    I think I fell from the loft 5 times just watching this video:'D Great design and a lovely video though:)

  • @megd2889
    @megd2889 Před 16 dny +7

    So happy to see a home in the Philippines be featured, that doesn't look like the stereotypical condo style! Also, I see your copy of Some People Need Killing! Yesss

  • @rrsee-zk3zu
    @rrsee-zk3zu Před 28 dny +90

    Broker from Manila here, and please feature more small homes here in Metro Manila! There are a ton of beautiful spaces here

  • @jenniferharris7633
    @jenniferharris7633 Před 28 dny +79

    This is one of my favorites to date. Brilliant use of space, the apartment feels so much bigger than just 258 square feet.

  • @ldw2739
    @ldw2739 Před 28 dny +65

    I am in awe. This is an incredible apartment. They really made the most out of this space and it is such an upgrade compared to the original. Moving the door of the bathroom to create a larger kitchen, adding a loft to make the most of that height, all the storage integrated… and it is so cozy, comfortable and absolutely perfect for a young person/couple! 10/10 would live there!

  • @sinacarroll
    @sinacarroll Před 28 dny +135

    Be still my heart! B612 as the inspiration - absolutely genius. What a space made with rich imagination, romance, soul, and such fun creativity. This is one of the most genuinely heartfelt designs this channel has featured. Bravo.

  • @Yuri-ir6ph
    @Yuri-ir6ph Před 28 dny +98

    warm, inviting, and full of lovely art. this is the sort of homes that i love! hope JP will make many wonderful memories in it

  • @bokan800
    @bokan800 Před 28 dny +74

    So clean and at the same time homey.

  • @veronikab1607
    @veronikab1607 Před 28 dny +72

    Id added a ventilation possibility for under the mattrass to avoid a molded mattrass and wood floor. But the apartment feels so modern yet cosy and curated to me! Beautiful!

    • @kitty_s23456
      @kitty_s23456 Před 21 dnem +2

      It's in the tropics (Philippines). Mold isn't a very big issue. But yes, it would be better if he had a wooden pallet on the floor to support the mattress.

    • @Roedism
      @Roedism Před 19 dny +1

      @@kitty_s23456 mold is pretty common here apparently. more than what you think, at least. haha!

    • @kitty_s23456
      @kitty_s23456 Před 19 dny +2

      @@Roedism I only encounter molds during the rainy season. Many Filipinos sleep with their mattress directly on the floor (for years) & they don't get health problems due to that. (high blood, diabetes, pollution, etc =yes) I think Filipinos are just more hardy. Lol.

  • @eattherich9215
    @eattherich9215 Před 28 dny +38

    I don't usually like bed platforms, but this one is surprisingly roomy. However, it needs a guard rail.

  • @AurinneA
    @AurinneA Před 27 dny +20

    I love how these feels easy to live in. Decent and easy storage, nothing really needs to be constantly tidied and folded away in order to do something else. It feels really comfortable to function in.
    There are some things I'd personally struggle with (e.g. the narrowness of the bathroom or the loft areas without barriers), but it's beautifully and thoughtfully designed for this person.

  • @fayepeden1059
    @fayepeden1059 Před 28 dny +34

    I love what has been done with less than 30m2. Clever but cosy as well. My only issue is that I would not like to go up and down a ladder and definitely want a barrier along the walkway to bedroom. That bedroom/library space is particularly pleasing.

    • @luigichiodo
      @luigichiodo Před 27 dny

      This apartment and many like this featured on Never To Small do not meet basic safety standards. Railings are a necessity, not a luxury!

  • @davidjamessussex1671
    @davidjamessussex1671 Před 28 dny +144

    I love everything about it- but I would like a built in oven and hob. I’d also like more robust barriers between the bedroom/ walkway and the inevitable fall to my death in the sitting room below! Stylish though!

    • @maiyairis1809
      @maiyairis1809 Před 28 dny +10

      Bless you I laughed so much with your comment !!! 😂😂😂

    • @tuppence937
      @tuppence937 Před 28 dny +30

      I agree about the walkway to the bedroom needing some sort of safety railing. The current configuration looks a bit dangerous.

    • @thefourthfry
      @thefourthfry Před 28 dny +4

      i agree about the buillt in hob thing , it'll be a hassle to plug something in everytime you want to cook something.

    • @luigichiodo
      @luigichiodo Před 27 dny

      This apartment and many like this featured on Never To Small do not meet basic safety standards. Railings are a necessity, not a luxury!

    • @mameh4243
      @mameh4243 Před 27 dny +5

      And real stairs instead of the ladder

  • @therealdrecu
    @therealdrecu Před 28 dny +18

    This is my perfect example of having all you need in a small space, I'd love to live in an apartment similar to this :)

  • @BeamiMan
    @BeamiMan Před 26 dny +109

    Imagine trying to get to the bed after a night of drinking 😂

    • @fortunewookie191
      @fortunewookie191 Před 19 dny +15

      thats what the sofa is for😄

    • @jeunbarbs7216
      @jeunbarbs7216 Před 15 dny +16

      He actually mentioned it on his podcast... he couldnt make it to the bed 😂😂

  • @MariaJose-oh5yh
    @MariaJose-oh5yh Před 28 dny +18

    Love the apartment, the only thing I would add is a handrail in the loft .
    Congratulations for the beautiful work.

    • @luigichiodo
      @luigichiodo Před 27 dny

      This apartment and many like this featured on Never To Small do not meet basic safety standards. Railings are a necessity, not a luxury!

  • @zia_kat
    @zia_kat Před 27 dny +9

    i lived in an apt with this square footage in greenwich village for many yrs and am in love with this apt! the aesthetically beautiful and thoughtful storage is so key to being able to have a home that's calm yet filled with personality. not every architect really thinks about how a space will be lived in but it's so clear that from the start of the project, this was designed with every aspect of the client's life in mind and obviously the client has great taste too. i'm so glad these two met and together created a work of art. just lovely.

  • @shakirayang1977
    @shakirayang1977 Před 15 dny +4

    I love how there's so much personality that it truly feels like a home. The wood made the space feel so warm and "filled" too. Like, not just some bare white walls and and boring furniture for "minimalism", even his counter stools are interesting. This is modern minimalism done right.

  • @insanalfarizy6569
    @insanalfarizy6569 Před 25 dny +24

    At this point we need to address the volume of the apartment. Because this will never be relatable to a normal 24m2 😭

  • @ilprovaas
    @ilprovaas Před 28 dny +27

    What an inviting, calm space. Lovely dog too ❤

  • @Janine6564
    @Janine6564 Před 28 dny +6

    Love this space. The idea of painting the plywood white at the bottom is genius, yet the wood colour adds so much warmth and creates a unity throughout. His artwork is the bonus.The amount of storage is great. Great job!!!

  • @MotherAotearoa
    @MotherAotearoa Před 28 dny +38

    Love the design and the art!! Just one thing, for a 49yr old woman like me, it'd be very difficult to climb that ladder for my age 😁 Maybe a more suitable stairs for older people will be thankful 😃 Still, love the apartment!!

    • @phylliscraine
      @phylliscraine Před 28 dny +14

      I love NTS but they do tend to feature spaces fit for only the young

    • @grigorisgirl
      @grigorisgirl Před 28 dny +10

      Yes at 70 with a fear of heights I’d never get up to bed😆

    • @grigorisgirl
      @grigorisgirl Před 28 dny +8

      @@phylliscraineyes, come on NTS let’s see a small design aimed at an older clientele which doesn’t need you to crawl into bed on your hands and knees.

    • @SingleAndAlmostBrokeinSurrey
      @SingleAndAlmostBrokeinSurrey Před 25 dny

      It looks like NTS won't feature spaces for older individuals because it is believed that they most likely end up in nursing homes. Peace out 🙂

    • @GSutton
      @GSutton Před 22 dny +3

      ​@@phylliscrainethat's because it's primarily younger people who are living in these properties and contacting the producers to showcase their homes. If you know of someone who is a senior citizen and designing for themselves versus a younger client, encourage them to submit their completed project for consideration.

  • @Dinki-Di
    @Dinki-Di Před 28 dny +19

    Love the warmth, colours and textures of the room. I’d be freaked out by that ladder and walkways with no railings. Perhaps a ship’s ladder, which incorporates handhold slots into the design, might be safer.

    • @luigichiodo
      @luigichiodo Před 27 dny

      This apartment and many like this featured on Never To Small do not meet basic safety standards. Railings are a necessity, not a luxury!

  • @SaraMuzi
    @SaraMuzi Před 28 dny +7

    I adore this flat, the worn in sofa, being able to see TV from the loft area, the cozy bedroom nook and having your book collection inside your wardrobe is a great idea

  • @jonnyhaw
    @jonnyhaw Před 27 dny +10

    Off topic, but I like the Karma Police t-shirt.

  • @mumenraidaa
    @mumenraidaa Před 3 dny

    Been watching NTS for years. I'm so proud Philippines was finally featured. This design turned a 28sqm feel like a 40sqm unit. Amazing!

  • @trauusa
    @trauusa Před 27 dny +4

    Nicely done! 🙌 And, I also love the t-shirt "Karma Police"😊❤

  • @user-lk3zf5gi8y
    @user-lk3zf5gi8y Před 28 dny +22

    Love the bathroom. I just wish a rail was also installed on the walkway going to the bedroom and that the ladder was more slanted for easier access to the bedroom/walkway.

    • @luigichiodo
      @luigichiodo Před 27 dny

      This apartment and many like this featured on Never To Small do not meet basic safety standards. Railings are a necessity, not a luxury!

  • @siggi248
    @siggi248 Před 28 dny +4

    It's the first time I saw a place on this platform that is warm and vivid at the same time. Wonderful design and pleasant designer.

  • @patroclus2865
    @patroclus2865 Před 28 dny +5

    Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show-stopping, spectacular, never too small

  • @eniemau
    @eniemau Před 26 dny

    It's here, finally! Congrats, Direk JP!!!

  • @JohnPeterValenciano
    @JohnPeterValenciano Před 28 dny

    Congrats, Direk JP! ❤🎉

  • @johnbumster3950
    @johnbumster3950 Před 28 dny +3

    I love this little apartment, the finishes are elegant and subtle and the whole space is so well designed around the person ❤

  • @rochelgrundman9936
    @rochelgrundman9936 Před 28 dny +2

    Gorgeous apartment. Genius design. Sweet!

  • @insertyourquarters
    @insertyourquarters Před 28 dny +8

    This is cushy, love it so much. It feels like home indeed.

  • @mettimetti.
    @mettimetti. Před 28 dny +1

    I love how they used Little Prince as an inspiration. Also loved how Direk JP's personality reflects the overall design of the space. Happy to see more and more featured works from the Philippines, it just makes me feel proud.

  • @W4LT3Rego
    @W4LT3Rego Před 28 dny +2

    This is one of the best apartments yet! Amazing place and I especially love the mirror above the toilet!!!

  • @jaydee11.11
    @jaydee11.11 Před 27 dny +1

    Filipinos are very creative , it's time people around the world recognize this ♠️

  • @itsserhioball
    @itsserhioball Před 28 dny +3

    I love the idea and the design. The feeling of the space is so comfortable and playful!

  • @Weebong
    @Weebong Před 28 dny +5

    I like this space. Hi Director JP, missed your shows

  • @PolicarpioNicole
    @PolicarpioNicole Před 24 dny

    as a long time NTS fan, this makes me so happy to see a space nestled at the heart of my country PH.

  • @myrdalmuda
    @myrdalmuda Před 23 dny +1

    filming in such small space is another challenge, hats off to the production team!

  • @jamesperezong
    @jamesperezong Před 25 dny

    I love the wonderful way you've embraced plywood in its almost natural state. Beautiful!

  • @Justaguytriestoexist
    @Justaguytriestoexist Před 25 dny

    I love how cozy and unique this apartment is.

  • @kalinaszymkiewicz7674
    @kalinaszymkiewicz7674 Před 28 dny

    Everything about this apartment is amazing! The layout and the materials used add a unique character to the space

  • @virginiadominguezcarrera8816

    An apartment where you can actually live! Beautiful table on the middle of the space. Inspiring place, congrats!

  • @bujorel
    @bujorel Před 27 dny

    really beautiful! functional, cozy, it's an actually tiny space but doesn't look cramped at all - just perfect!!

  • @thirdyraza7878
    @thirdyraza7878 Před 28 dny +1

    DIREK JP!! DREAM COME TRUE!!

  • @atcolombini
    @atcolombini Před 28 dny +16

    The white band in the walls looks amazing, I don’t know if it helps quth the perception of space or any technical stuff, but sure looks great with the wood surface.
    The distribution is really good even if I would have a bigger space for the desk and I always wonder how dangerous these kind of stairs can be, or impossible to use if you get home with some fracture or a bit drunk 🤣

  • @lillaandre
    @lillaandre Před 28 dny

    This apartment has so much personality I love it💕

  • @dyanalayng5507
    @dyanalayng5507 Před 28 dny +1

    So many great details. Love the floor, and the white level below and the pale wood above.

  • @VikteFausta
    @VikteFausta Před 28 dny

    What a great transformation! I love this space!

  • @matocv
    @matocv Před 28 dny +4

    Wow, it pushed through Direk JP 🤘 Nicely done, can't believe it's only 24sqm ♥

  • @Blue-dx4pt
    @Blue-dx4pt Před 6 dny

    Been anticipating this one and was not dissapointed. I love the use of stained and painted wood for the space!

  • @ghiberti
    @ghiberti Před 28 dny +2

    The unit feels warm, cozy, compact, homey and interesting! The warmth of the wood, the cool cement floor, the strategic lighting and the colorful pops of art are indeed interesting!

  • @meganredfield965
    @meganredfield965 Před 28 dny

    What an amazing use of space. I love it.

  • @dissatisfactionchron
    @dissatisfactionchron Před 28 dny

    What a lovely and cosy little space!

  • @newchip35
    @newchip35 Před 25 dny

    I love how cozy the place looks and feels. Usually condos are so generic but this one has its own personality. ALSO! That pup is cute AF 🥰

  • @carolarellano6396
    @carolarellano6396 Před 22 dny

    Amazing space planning! The use of a lot of wood gave the condo unit a lot of warmth. I love that in such a small space, a sleeping loft was added for separation and privacy. It's ideal for a single young person.

  • @Sarah_C68
    @Sarah_C68 Před 28 dny

    love love love everything about this place . Its perfect

  • @thefineletterco.7199
    @thefineletterco.7199 Před 28 dny +1

    Really beautiful! Very cosy and functional!

  • @philiq18
    @philiq18 Před 28 dny

    I like it. It's the right amount of everything -- clean lines; spacious; well-designed; perfectly executed; and modern, but not pretentious. Most importantly, it's tailored and feels lived-in. 👌🏾
    Thanks for another solid feature, Never Too Small.

  • @tonimedlen5371
    @tonimedlen5371 Před 28 dny +1

    So clever! Love the use of the apartment’s shape

  • @MariaCarabin
    @MariaCarabin Před 28 dny +3

    I love the storage solutions, the brightness and utility of the space. I would add a railing for the bed though...

  • @haiku5756
    @haiku5756 Před 15 dny

    Wow! I am absolutely in love with this apartment. So incredibly cool.

  • @Icecandy1882
    @Icecandy1882 Před 17 dny

    Happy to see an apartment from the Philippines! This is beautiful and practical design! so warm and homey too. Well done!

  • @pamelao1131
    @pamelao1131 Před 28 dny

    Absolutely love this! One of my all time favourites!

  • @CatDominguez1
    @CatDominguez1 Před 28 dny

    LOVE this. Proud to see an amazing Filipino design 🥰

  • @zmmyz
    @zmmyz Před 6 dny

    AHHHH! JP's home and life

  • @farginargle
    @farginargle Před 28 dny

    Absolutely fabulous!! The panelling is dope!

  • @InahSolacito
    @InahSolacito Před 28 dny

    I love this space! So cozy and personal. ❤️

  • @CalypsoCalypso100
    @CalypsoCalypso100 Před 28 dny +3

    This is beautiful. The only thing I’d be worried about, and have always worried about with layouts like these is, God forbid I injure my leg and can’t climb up to bed 😅

  • @margaretjimenez1567
    @margaretjimenez1567 Před 2 dny

    Congratulations Director JP Habac!

  • @quietestkitten
    @quietestkitten Před 27 dny +1

    That bedroom is soooo cozy! And I love how much storage it has. Although if it was me, I would definitely need the railing to be much longer and maybe higher

  • @hypersynesthesia
    @hypersynesthesia Před 14 dny +1

    This is really nice. I really like that the extensive plywood has some sheen to it. I get really fed up with the very depressing, cheap-looking, unfinished (?) ply that many architects have been obsessed with in recent years. The joinery here looks like it was made with love. The use of space is clever and storage-wise, they understood that their client is a man who has Stuff! This looks like an apartment you could actually live and entertain in.
    Oh, and that red painting in the kitchen is delicious.

  • @loveasiandramas32andothers94

    I went 'wow' when i saw the loft. awesome space

  • @jamesetal7088
    @jamesetal7088 Před 20 dny

    The warmth of the speaker is a gift to us all.

  • @cantlosethis
    @cantlosethis Před 28 dny

    so nice and cozy. the high ceilling opens up so many possibilities!

  • @LunaC101
    @LunaC101 Před 25 dny

    I just found this channel and it’s awesome! I’ve never understood why people require such grandiose spaces when something so small, cosy and well designed can work perfectly, this is all I could possibly want in a home. Imagine not spending free time cleaning just living… ❤

  • @DirkBarchmann
    @DirkBarchmann Před 28 dny

    This is geniusely designed. I love it.

  • @Sprouts5463
    @Sprouts5463 Před 27 dny

    Beautiful! Functional and cozy great job with the design of the space ❤️💋

  • @daladada565
    @daladada565 Před 16 dny

    This apartment is so small but it has everything in it, so liveable so cozy and artistic. Love it

  • @melai7459
    @melai7459 Před 14 dny

    Naks eto na si Direk JP!!

  • @thefourthfry
    @thefourthfry Před 28 dny

    This is such a beautiful flat , I absolutely love the bed loft its really a separate realm from the rest of the apartment . The combination of the wood and white colourway is brilliant and works splendidly. 10/10 would live in this place

  • @akhanireyes3402
    @akhanireyes3402 Před 3 dny

    This interior is so nice! 💛

  • @riffandrunner
    @riffandrunner Před 24 dny

    Wowww... naka angat angat na tlga si direk...
    More condo/ apt mems pls

  • @hitenmitsurugi3225
    @hitenmitsurugi3225 Před 23 dny

    This is well laid out. Love the placement of everything despite the small space.

  • @RileyFenruz
    @RileyFenruz Před 26 dny

    Omgggggg NTS vid in the PH❤❤❤ Looking forward for more homes to be featured.

  • @rrmsxiv
    @rrmsxiv Před 14 dny

    omg direk jp!! so happy to see another PH feature!! and direk named his dog after a character from his movie IDILY, cute 😊

  • @angelisoloxx
    @angelisoloxx Před 28 dny

    Omg! Director JP Habac!

  • @lincarerom
    @lincarerom Před 20 dny

    I love this , havent seen a design this good in a long time

  • @gus473
    @gus473 Před 28 dny

    Some of the best-looking plywood I have seen in a while! The poured floor is well done too! 😎✌️

  • @tubetheyou
    @tubetheyou Před 26 dny

    Wow this is brilliant use of space. Inspiring