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Manhattan shoebox apartment: a 78-square-foot mini studio
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Date: February 27, 2017 01:25AM
Manhattan shoebox apartment: a 78-square-foot mini studio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4FoAr8i26g
A couple years ago, Manhattan architect Luke Clark Tyler, lived in a 96 square foot apartment. Instead of upsizing with his latest move, he chose to squeeze himself and his belongings into even less space.
Luke now lives in a 78 square foot shoebox studio. It's too narrow to fit a bed lengthwise, but using a bit of plywood and 2x4s he built his own custom bed/couch.
He keeps his clothes, plates, microwave, books, spices and shaving and cleaning supplies in a large built-in cabinet. The rest of his kitchen is a tiny refrigerator that helps hold up his desk (he works for home as a contract architect).
While he admits he misses being able to cook a real meal- though he's vegetarian so eats a lot of vegetables and nuts and can even microwave eggs- Luke doesn't see living small as a sacrifice.
He loves living in the heart of New York City- his place is in Midtown Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen- and he likes paying just $750/month (cheaper than the shared housing he could find in the area).
Luke's website: http://www.fieldissuedesign.com/#/chelsea-live-in-closet/
http://www.fieldissuedesign.com/about/
https://faircompanies.com/videos/manhattan-shoebox-apartment-a-78-square-foot-mini-studio/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4FoAr8i26g
A couple years ago, Manhattan architect Luke Clark Tyler, lived in a 96 square foot apartment. Instead of upsizing with his latest move, he chose to squeeze himself and his belongings into even less space.
Luke now lives in a 78 square foot shoebox studio. It's too narrow to fit a bed lengthwise, but using a bit of plywood and 2x4s he built his own custom bed/couch.
He keeps his clothes, plates, microwave, books, spices and shaving and cleaning supplies in a large built-in cabinet. The rest of his kitchen is a tiny refrigerator that helps hold up his desk (he works for home as a contract architect).
While he admits he misses being able to cook a real meal- though he's vegetarian so eats a lot of vegetables and nuts and can even microwave eggs- Luke doesn't see living small as a sacrifice.
He loves living in the heart of New York City- his place is in Midtown Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen- and he likes paying just $750/month (cheaper than the shared housing he could find in the area).
Luke's website: http://www.fieldissuedesign.com/#/chelsea-live-in-closet/
http://www.fieldissuedesign.com/about/
https://faircompanies.com/videos/manhattan-shoebox-apartment-a-78-square-foot-mini-studio/
Re: Manhattan shoebox apartment: a 78-square-foot mini studio
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Date: February 27, 2017 09:20AM