How A Tokyo Ceramicist Diyed His Small Apartment, 37sqm/398sqft

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Home to ceramicist Ryo Kaneko, this compact rental apartment in a quiet Tokyo neighbourhood reflects Kaneko’s love of pottery, sewing and furniture-making — with nearly every piece in the apartment designed and built by him. Using one consistent timber throughout, he creates a sense of unity across custom shelving, storage walls, furniture and display pieces. In the entrance hidden storage is built into a shoe bench and a former coat closet now holds long tools and DIY equipment. Custom furniture responds directly to his needs: a floating sofa rebuilt from an old shelf, a compact workspace shaped through trial and error, and a bookshelf inspired by Donald Judd. In the kitchen, curtains replace doors and S-hooks keep everyday tools within easy reach, while in the bedroom, the removal of old sliding doors allows light to flow freely through the apartment, creating one continuous room. The apartment works as a living space, workshop and gallery all at once.

00:00-01:39 Introduction
01:39-02:22 Location
02:22-04:38 Entrance
04:38-11:03 Living Room
11:03-14:00 Dining Area
14:00-14:32 Kitchen
14:32-17:46 Bedroom
17:46-18:53 Bathroom
18:53-19:58 Conclusion

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How I Live Small Ep. 15
Owner: Ryo Kaneko
https://www.instagram.com/zakka_ryo/

Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Director & Cinematographer: Nam Tran https://www.instagram.com/namtran.me/
Editor: Raian Best
Music: Artlist.io
Enyaw and Sitting on a Cloud by Yotam Ben-Or
Wall St and Highline by Duffmusiq
Life Balance by Roie Shpigler
Monkey Clown and Dressy Stuff by Elifas Sonaru
More than Words by Honey G
Chikyuu by macaroom
Insomniac by Ori Kaplan
Nitty Gritty by Ziggy
River Banks by Dor Hadad
Minato and Itabashi by Magiksolo
Capao da Canoa by Amos Ever Hadini
Nut your Business by Randy Sharp

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