![]() READ: Innovation in the Hutongs With Beijing Architect's "Game Changing" Courtyard Designs It must be said that despite the ingenuity behind such a house and even though it has running water, we couldn't imagine living in this space unless you had something to prove to David Blaine. These tiny digs reminded us of Japan's microhomes (which you can read more about here and here) especially with its collapsible/foldable components. Aside from Persson's story of giving his snug space a face lift, Toutiao also recently ran a story about another guy who made use of an even tighter spot: We can surely thank soaring rent rates for that, as well as tightening school district policies both in Beijing and other first tier cities that attract families in droves and, in turn, drive up the cost of living in many good neighborhoods. The post doesn't disclose how much Persson paid to have the changes made, though whatever he forked over appears very much worth it, considering this is what he started out with:Ĭreative revamping of tiny living spaces, along with forward thinking downsizing, seems to be a growing trend in Beijing. ![]() You can reach them at 4 to see if they can perform equal miracles on your digs. ![]() In one of the post's photos, you can see the logo of the contracting company: 优舍轻装 ( Youshe Qingzhuang). If you didn't think your apartment was overpriced before, then Persson's steadfast determination to better his surroundings certainly should make you think twice about the state of your digs. The revamp only took six days.īest of all: His rent is only RMB 400 per month. "By the end, the place finally made me feel like I was at home," Persson said. Measures were then taken to prevent further leakage from above, at which point the apartment had already begun to look much better.Īfter that, it was up to Persson and the contractors to apply the finishing touches everything from decorations in the tiny courtyard outside to the soft furnishings at foot of his bed. #Hell architect rmb professional#The post describes how he convinced his landlord to hire professional contractors to help him fix up the barren walls, unsafe tangles of electrical wire, and unfinished ceiling.Īfter the walls were redone and coated with a new lick of paint, new flooring was put in. How'd he do it? The Home & Garden Television network details Persson's foray into home makeover via this post by Toutiao. Markus Persson, a young Swedish expat who arrived in Beijing last year, turned this sordid Beijing hovel: If squeezing yourself, and all your stuff, into a claustrophobia-inducing 10-square-meter basement apartment sounds like a nightmare, then prepare to have your expectations exceeded, and then some. ![]()
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