Ukrainian weightlifter packs a fully functional home into 18-sqm of micro space

Just how small is too small when it comes to micro housing? A barely-there tiny apartment in Kharkov, Ukraine raises that exact question thanks to its 18-square meter micro space. Unlike most tiny homes we've seen in the past, this compact unit designed by Ukrainian architecture firm One Studio comes with a surprising amount of light and space. And did we mention it's heavy duty enough to shelter a weightlifter?

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Just how small is too small when it comes to micro housing? A barely-there tiny apartment in Kharkov, Ukraine raises that exact question thanks to its 18-square meter micro space. Unlike most tiny homes we've seen in the past, this compact unit designed by Ukrainian architecture firm One Studio comes with a surprising amount of light and space. And did we mention it's heavy duty enough to shelter a weightlifter?

Although the apartment measures less than 200 square feet, it is fully functional.

One Studio Microapartment

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Although the apartment measures less than 200 square feet, it is fully functional.

The living space is quite spacious thanks to the high ceiling and large windows.

One Studio Microapartment

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The living space is quite spacious thanks to the high ceiling and large windows.

The stairs double as storage space.

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The stairs double as storage space.

The furniture was chosen to make the maximum use of its space.

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The furniture was chosen to make the maximum use of its space.

The narrow stairs add extra storage space.

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The narrow stairs add extra storage space.

Every corner is strategically used for storage.

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Every corner is strategically used for storage.

The kitchen is small, but functional.

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The kitchen is small, but functional.

The apartment has an open living area and small kitchen on the first floor.

One Studio Microapartment

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The apartment has an open living area and small kitchen on the first floor.

Upstairs, the vaulted was used to create ample space for a decent sized bedroom with a desk and storage.

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Upstairs, the vaulted was used to create ample space for a decent sized bedroom with a desk and storage.

Micro apartments mean micro toilets.

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Micro apartments mean micro toilets.

Ukrainian weightlifter packs a fully functional home into 18-sqm of micro space

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