In our cities, small footprint living is associated with tightly packed, dark homes. But they don't need to be that way. In the Netherlands, Heren 5 is designing small footprint 110sqm/1180sqft Houthaven homes that are open, bright and functional for families, using the building's surroundings as extensions of it’s living spaces. In Melbourne architects Nic Aguis and Brad Swartz are drawing inspiration from cities like Amsterdam with their infill projects as they ‘fill in’ unused space in city blocks. These are homes designed to contribute to their communities, putting happiness above profit for an investor.

Our regular Never Too Small episodes will continue releasing fortnightly. This is a different kind of series from us, but we’re excited to know what you think. Please leave us feedback and comments on the video.

0:00 - Intro with Colin
1:02 - Netherlands family home designed by Heren 5
3:56 - Revisiting Cairo Flat & infill housing
8:55 - Revisiting Loft Houses with Brad Swartz
10:30 - The future of city apartment design
13:10 - Outro with Colin

Supported by Screen Australia & Youtube through the Skip Ahead Initiative

Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Directed & Presented by: Colin Chee
Producer: Luke Clark
Cinematographer: Simon Davies
Editor: Jessica Ruasol

Music:
Adventure by Liquify
With the Clouds by We Dream of Eden
Upsidedown by Dear Gravity
Gymnopedie (Satie) by Ohad Ben Ari
Arabesque No. 1 by Alon Peretz
When Skies Meet Shores by We Dream of Eden
Welteislehre by REW
Reflejo by ANBR
Sturm by REW