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Extreme transformer home in Hong Kong: Gary Chang's 24 rooms in 1

Kirsten Dirksen · documentary · Watch on YouTube

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What it is

Kirsten Dirksen visits architect Gary Chang's 32 square meter Hong Kong apartment, which he has redesigned over decades. Sliding walls and transformable furniture turn it into 24 different room configurations.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Held up as the ultimate example of small-space design and a beautiful compact home.

  • 2 people recommended it
  • 2 different months
  • 1 strong recommendations
  • first 2019, last 2024

What HN commenters said

  1. “I can't recommend Kirsten Dirksen's channel enough to people interested in architecture, energy efficiency, tiny homes”

    Gary Chang's 24-rooms-in-1 transformer apartment in Hong Kong.

    cwkoss, 2019-06 · Strong recommendation · in “Swedish Couple Builds Greenhouse Around Home”

  2. “Actually this is just under 350 sq ft and just beautiful and luxurious”

    Example of a beautiful luxurious small apartment.

    Pet_Ant, 2024-05 · Recommendation · in “Ford trims EV battery orders as losses swell to over $100k per electric car”

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Topics: tiny apartment, hong kong, transformable furniture, architecture, gary chang

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