NEVER TOO SMALL: From Dark to Light Heritage Attic Transformation, Lisbon 60sqm/645sqft

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Located at the top of a heritage protected building in one of Lisbon’s oldest industrial areas, the aptly named Marvila attic was completely transformed by KEMA Studio using sustainable, durable materials like fibre cement panels, metal and brick. Focusing on opening up the space and maximising natural light, KEMA removed all internal walls, creating an open-plan layout with seamlessly integrated kitchen, dining, and living areas. Nestled under the sloped roof, the living room features a full height storage wall, with a clever niche for a sofa that doubles as a single bed. A section of the kitchen is hidden within the living room storage unit and revealed by sliding pocket doors. The addition of 4 new skylights, two dormer windows and the clever placement of mirrors illuminates the space creating an open and airy atmosphere. With its clever design, this apartment optimises space and light without compromising comfort, making it a true gem in Lisbon’s industrial heart.

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Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee @colinchee_nts
Director: Nam Tran @namtran.me
Cinematographer: Janz Anton-Iago
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Editor: Sebastian Tibbs @badboi_was_here
Music: Holding Hands by Beneath the Mountain, Bathtub of a Monk by Mee

19 Replies to “NEVER TOO SMALL: From Dark to Light Heritage Attic Transformation, Lisbon 60sqm/645sqft”

  1. Really lovely! I’ve noticed that, even in tiny kitchens people still seem to have normal sized ovens. Could you maybe think about doing an episode that takes into account all the new kitchen tech around now (eg toaster ovens, multi cookers) and how they can save space? Also, I asked in an old episode but the blue glass water jug in your NTS office, where did you get it ? I have the same, it was my grandma’s. Thanks.

  2. Incredible work! So light and functional, really one of the best “never too small” I’ve seen.

  3. The most complex room design I've ever seen ???? but very functional. Nice apartment

  4. The best usage of mirrors to give the illusion of a large space i've seen. It fooled me into thinking there's a space there instead of a mirror, multiple times. I think it's because they are put in the right positions and they're edge to edge with no borders

  5. 60sqm is really not small.
    This looks okay, but functionality is not there.

  6. When the one chair that fits in the flat is 90% of the worth of the furniture 🙂 I love tiny flats ????

  7. Just makes me sad that the architects ( as it seems) are not Portuguese, and that the house looks like is for airbnb/ short term renting. That’s really frustrating given that we have a big housing crises in lisbon. And on top of that, architecture is a lot of the times not an sustainable profession for most of us

  8. How do you go about doing this? Say you've bought a small apartment, where do you start? How do you get all those custom pieces? Is it quite expensive?

  9. Amazing apartment. The bedroom looks uncomfortable, but apparently the space has been used to the maximum opportunities. Super! <3

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