NTS Renters: Cat Lover’s Plant Filled DIY Apartment, Buenos Aires - 28sqm/301sqft

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Home to renter and architect Enrico Cavaglia, this airy, plant filled 28 square metre apartment set in a quiet suburb of Buenos Aires is a stunning example of improving a rental with minimal impact. Wanting to maximise light and ventilation, he chose this l-shaped apartment based on the two balconies positioned on the opposing sides of the home. Starting with an open plan space encompassing living, bedroom and kitchen, Enrico divided the living space from the bedroom with a handmade floor to ceiling bookshelf supported by tension rods. Fitting a custom made platform bed in the new space behind it that also includes copious amounts of storage hidden underneath and incorporated into the bookshelf itself. All handmade by Enrico. With small, but personal, touches throughout like a green wall, and a simple natural palette, Enrico’s apartment shows what’s possible in an adaptable rental when flexibility is at the forefront.
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Project Name: Enrico Cavaglià Rental Apartment
Architect & renter: @enrico.cavaglia @ir.arquitectura:
Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Director: Nam Tran
Cinematographer: Fernando Schapochnik
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Editor: Jessica Ruasol
Music: Candles & Our Last Day on the Beach by Yestalgia from Artlist.io

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[@nancada5435]

I'm so IMPRESSED with all the outdoor space. The interior is just AMAZING with all the natural light flooding the apartment. I think its BRILLIANT how he carved out a bedroom area with privacy. One of the best videos I've watched so far.

[@trinidad2450]

I totally agree with you, it’s one of the best videos I’ve seen thus far.

[@ayesh680]

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[@martynsylvester5102]

Completely agree! Whoever owns this is a lucky human.

[@protectiveclothingvietnam9615]

I am fully impressed! It’s just a complete kzbin.infoUgkxGqOCINHE0Z0E5gxzSdNi9NWGugRY5Hm2 plan with the best resources and step by step instructions . These shed plans are so satisfying as if the sheds build themselves on their own. Worthy work Ryan!

[@davezdgalmancornelius6388]

3 Things I love about this apartment: 1. The plants 2. The rooftop terrace 3. The cats 😺

[@ayesh680]

Cats lovers youtube.com/@aleen180

[@Nic-cf7wv]

4. the swimming pool

[@ayesh680]

@@Nic-cf7wv 😍💕💗🍺🍻

[@miiinima]

@@Nic-cf7wv 5. The architect 🤭

[@ania_kosma]

The design and use of movable storage/bed/shelf space = architect's mind 🤩

[@thekarlicollective]

The second balcony came and I gasped…then I saw the stairs going up and was like NOOOO WAY. What a gift to have so much private outdoor soace❤

[@Gabriella-dz9km]

This is great in so many ways - airy, light, comfortable and generally really well considered design. I especially love how he embraced having 3 cats in a studio apartment 🐈

[@catemoon]

With the outdoor space, it’s the ultimate city cat living.

[@ayesh680]

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[@messymont]

I'm amazed. The terrace spaces just keep going! I was quite impressed with the first terrace already, and then boom -- one more at the back, and one more at the roof top, just... wow. The space also feel very airy and light. The design of the custom bed/shelf truly helps. And also, tying the plants back to prevent the cats from knocking them off? I completely understand the pain of cleaning broken potted plants 😂 Beautiful apartment!

[@r.tuesday5811]

Fully agreed, love this one ... and the pool, don't forget to mention the pool! ;-)

[@wildlifegardenssydney7492]

@@r.tuesday5811 ❤the pool, and watering the pots from the pool

[@margietalk]

just wow! indeedy.

[@ayesh680]

youtube.com/@aleen180

[@jessisoffline]

The cats. THE CATS 😂. Beautiful home, especially the roof top terrace. You get the idea that the apartment is meant to be lived outside. Also, love the note on design for disassembly. Amazing as always NTS!

[@ayesh680]

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[@rainyd4293]

Yes the cats❤❤❤❤

[@TorontoJon]

That's a great compact, organized space and the light colour scheme definitely makes it look more open and airy. Plus, having two balcony areas as well as a rooftop terrace makes a huge difference by bringing the outside in as well as having some wonderful private outside areas to escape the potential claustrophobia of a small space.

[@ayesh680]

youtube.com/@aleen180

[@LaVaneBea]

Although, not so usable for escaping in the winter time..

[@Nyx773]

@@LaVaneBea per google, Buenos Aires doesn't have a winter: Coldest Month July (53 °F avg)

[@iamfreyr4178]

I think it's really nice how also renters can show their NTS apartments! I'm a renter myself and have been living mostly in small places where NTS apartments were my inspiration

[@ayesh680]

Cats lovers youtube.com/@aleen180

[@Alterofada]

This is one of my favorites so far. Love how simple and pragmatic it is. The colors are relaxing and couldn’t stop watching the big plants leaves moving from the little wind. Less is more is true. Love it!

[@ayesh680]

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[@huymbui]

i like that he stands in the pool @ 5:57 to water the plants 😂

[@avengerwidow9]

love how airy this space is! and the cats are adorable!

[@marieleriche4505]

J’adore! Bravo! ✨👍🏼

[@ayesh680]

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[@jy5742]

the plants, the balconies, the roof and the cats?? everything i want and need in my apartment, this has to be one of my favorite ones so far

[@opheliaoftheripples9472]

I loooovvvee that this is not a typical rich person's apartment, but something doable and sweet. Thank you!

[@createandbuildcorporation]

I totally agree that 3 combination of plants, rooftop bar and the cats makes the space more cozy :)

[@tomorrow4eva]

I think this shows that the trick to good decorating when renting is the right furniture pieces. He's got simple but solid (probably second hand) tables and chairs, and then went all out in the custom bed/wardrobe. Next place he goes if the chairs and tables don't work it's not a loss to swap them out.

[@anniestumpy9918]

No. The trick is to get hold of the 1 % of apartments that are so bright with windows everywhere and rooms filled with daylight all day long. Ideally, high ceilings too. _Two_ balconies... I'm green with envy 😄 Everything will look good in those circumstances. It's just not achievable for the remaining 99 % of renters or apartment owners. There's only so much you can do with interior design if the basic conditions are just different.

[@tomorrow4eva]

@@anniestumpy9918 Fair point.

[@janetgriffin7779]

I love how much outdoor space he has!! So bright and airy!!

[@trangiamy1998]

So cute, the cat laying on his bed and follow him to the terrance ❤

[@thirdcat705]

This is such a beautiful and well-designed rental space, and I am so in love with the balconies (two!! can you believe it) and the rooftop terrace. I used to live with my two cats in a 450 sqft (roughly 40m2) studio with no balcony in a big city, and I feel so bad for my cats because my studio was so crammed and they had so little room to run around. Anyway, I love a responsible pet owner who makes pet friendly as one of their priorities and I am glad Enrico's three cats are living a good life!

[@wonieberry7315]

He just won the renter game...this apartment has everything despite being a small space ..plus also the lighting was amazing

[@KJ99otis]

This is a DREAM apartment with all the breezes, natural light and a huge amount of outdoor space!

[@noodlesushii]

one of the coolest NTS episodes i've seen, well done Enrico!

[@catemoon]

Beautifully designed to keep it simple and functional. Those balconies are off the charts. And I’m so impressed that he managed this in a rental. This may be my favorite apartment on this channel.

[@ayesh680]

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[@Ema-ew5bw]

This is a very nice house. I would like to live here. I like balconies, I like plants, I like cats :) I would put some dressers in the closed balcony, in the back balcony. I would look for a solution for the rain and put some drawers in the back balcony. I would use the back balcony as a dressing room.

[@Mandem909]

During lockdown he was still outside! Very lucky

[@egpthree2634]

Your Buenos Aires videos are making me want to renounce my citizenship. Holy hell is it beautiful over there. Can’t wait to see it in person in the fall.

[@juanaq]

it'a a beautiful city, but has some pretty rundown and sketchy neighbourhoods, so be aware. and (local) autumn is a very nice time to go. i lived in Saavedra, where this apt is located, for many years. it used to be a very quiet middle class barrio. nowadays is getting more and more gentrified, whith it's ups and downs, but still is very liveable and cozy, with a nice park and pretty safe.

[@dtn590]

I lived there 10 years and loved it. Their buildings are very well built and they have lots of architects (unlike USA where I live now), so you can easily transform any place you get. Btw you don't need to renounce your citizenship to live there.

[@egpthree2634]

@@juanaq thank you. I am looking forward to meeting you all when I get there

[@egpthree2634]

@@dtn590 I’ll def have to live for a year on a residence visa, then see where I go from there

[@dtn590]

@@egpthree2634 try it out :) I would consult a lawyer regarding the right visa bc that country is very bureaucratic. The public uni's are free and open to foreigners, so that might be an option. suerte!

[@LifeofWalk]

I would love to have that monstera! 😍I like how his decor are plastic animals his nephew gave him and a painting his friend made to pay for a trip 😊

[@melisdoeh9049]

Enrico is living the dream life of many... Fantastic job! Cuddle the cats for us please! 😂

[@baisalimitra4865]

Stunningly beautiful apartment, appears much more spacious due to the cleverly designed furniture and Scandinavian color palette. So lucky to have so much outdoor space👌👌👌

[@insertyourquarters]

That terrace surprised me, I even swore. 😂 This place really has it all. Simplicity at its best.

[@sgtmjrchevron1429]

Great layout and design. One of best videos I've seen on this channel. Not cluttered. 🐈 Fun. Where's the washing machine?

[@yugeenlighroff430]

Nice guy and nice apartment 👍!

[@BreakMyPlate]

This is probably one of my favourite ones and I love how it can maybe be achievable for me too.

[@SuperKizoku]

I love plant, I love white, I love simple, I love this video and the apartment.

[@eattherich9215]

I love the functionality of the platform bed, all the outside space and the delightful cats.

[@margietalk]

WOW! that is an amazing apartment! great bones and very clever design throughout. that bed...brilliant. and two balconies! this man must have done something spectacular in a previous life...

[@veraw6186]

I’ve watched this over and over. This design have a healing effect on a tired soul...😁😁

[@sdmsdm7926]

This is the brightest apartment ever, you can use your sunglasses indoors! Very beautiful space, practical & smart with nature all around....that one cat was really funny, he was like “if you’re taking a nap, I’m taking a nap too”...”...if you’re going up to the roof, I’m going up there too”...enjoyable tour!

[@drhuko]

LOVE LOVE LOVE this one. He score big time with this apt. Good on him.

[@joannazaras8144]

This apartment, the design, plants, and the balkonies are just amazing.

[@mon6745]

Such a great build! One of the best dividers I've seen! And the baby pool 🥰🥰🥰

[@tamiwithani]

Totally my style! I love the light colours, the wood, the plants and , of course, the cats!🌻

[@mariabanholzer5960]

Balcony's are heaven.... for the cats as well... 🌺🌟☀️🥰

[@hypersynesthesia]

All that outdoor space!!! What a dream. The apartment’s practical and welcoming, the raised bed is clever. I hope the storage under it goes all the way to the back.

[@azyzulcarey]

awesome house... never expect that he got 2 balconies and rooftop as well!

[@junehulton9776]

Wow....light bright and beautiful....fresh clean...and natural throughout....love the outside space ....clever idea to tie the plants to the frame.....cats have so much fun knocking them off ....😊

[@jmjm4044]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful, functional and inspiring Apartment 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽.

[@zlatan_2197]

Very nice and calm space, you can feel the tranquility even through a video

[@patricedecourcy4505]

Both - the apartment and the architect - look very nice.

[@carloshoh6204]

Wow.....Two balconys, and one Terrace....Amazing, Wonderful !!! ;-)

[@jackzfun]

Beautiful apartment! Securing the plants is a great idea... Mischievous cats, no doubt 😊

[@susannegiesen2114]

So he has it all😊 the inside and the outside. What a lucky guy👍 And the apartment is so neat and clean but also really cozy. Wonderful storage ideas! And the cats😃😃I like it very much. Greetings from Germany

[@jpp7783]

I think the bed area is genius. Allows for air circulation, gives some separation, yet doesn’t close off the space. The elevated platform creates storage but also prevents the feeling that the bed is in a pit (which is how it would otherwise feel). And those balconies! The most important part of any apartment. I haven’t lived in an apartment for years now, but when I did, a balcony was mandatory (even though the climate here really means it was used only about 5 months).

[@MamaVee50]

Had to giggle a bit with the cat-proofing measure for the plants. ❤ this space. So clever.

[@indiasimone6645]

Namaste 🙏🏾, Absolutely beautiful place to call home. Thank you for sharing 💚

[@donnaallgaier-lamberti3933]

Very attractive apartment so light and bright. I love how everything is white and the mid-century modern vibe is special. My favorite is the balcony and the houseplants.

[@BibsyP]

Love it. Uncomplicated, functional, light, bright, great outside spaces. Nicely done.

[@glorial2825]

Love this! 🤍 Simple, functional, modern and airy 🤍

[@Erika-gm2tf]

So light and breezy. All that outdoor access. Great good fortune. I love his kitties.

[@anne-lisec5358]

one of my favorites so far, i'm obsessed ! so simple and so ingenious

[@rooshmookh]

This is LOVELY. So simple but so effective.

[@dovesubingsubing3789]

I was waiting to see where the cat litter box was, finally saw it outside. Haha! Such a beautiful space! Gave us ideas for how to move in a small space with four cats

[@veragame4397]

This house is like a dream for me! I really want to live in this! Thank you!

[@jennycampbell5236]

This apartment is amazing. I would live there in a heartbeat 💗

[@olivierx170]

I love the cat scooping around!!!

[@xu-ha]

White color, warm wood tones, and flowers - and the interior will look pleasant and light.

[@grigorisgirl]

Definitely moved up into my top five videos. What a lovely place and the cats were a bonus.

[@SouadMinimaliste]

*Quel bel appartement bien aménagé !* *Mes amitiés du sud-ouest de la France 🇫🇷👌*

[@mass4552]

I hate small living spaces but I love this. I could happily live here.

[@heisstack]

Love the simple yet functional design with lots of open spaces and storage--those cats must be in heaven with all those open spaces. That bed looks amazing; it looks small from a distance but becomes huge when he's on it. And yes, I can relate with tying the pots on the shelves, as I learned the hard way when my cats became shelf cleaners...they clean the shelves by knocking everything to the floor, LOL.

[@ayesh680]

youtube.com/@aleen180

[@user-vx2yo4dm6h]

I love this apartment! It is so relaxing and nice! I love the collection of plants and the color scheme. And the lighting is so smart. The bedroom is ingenious. I would purchase this. I am very impressed with all the outdoor patios and terraces. That is wonderful! And the plants are gorgeous. And it's nice to have a couple of cats. How smart and cool.

[@Roemania24]

I really like a minimalist house, with white color. Thank you NEVER TOO SMALL for always inspiring

[@I_am_Lauren]

I love the natural light and plants!

[@nicolerichter8047]

love love love the light, feel and breeze 💙 a dream of inside out living.

[@TheHiawatha]

Perfect! Didn't even realise the bed was there!

[@robbellphoto]

Open air, plants, views ❤

[@tzinyernchong1939]

A paradise, for the 4 cats who live here 😸😼😽😻

[@arielleramkissoon3537]

The kitties are the highlight of the entire place. I'm sold.

[@musepictures2546]

I have 3 cats and I am totally in love with this everything just works. LOVE!!!

[@andtheneverythingchangedwh5234]

Wow! This whole place feel so refreshing and light

[@MissQJM]

This renters series is my favourite!!! The outdoor space is locked in my mind forever!!!

[@corasuarez1683]

ugh this is my dream home. plants and cats and ventilation and natural lighting and balconies. if only! ♥

[@jbeeee42]

Ok wow, Enrico, if you need a cat and housesitter SIGN ME UP

[@bucketofbarnacles]

Very nice for such a small space. The solution for the bed is lovely. The balconies, especially the living room blanco you, make a huge difference in the space. Without them, I think the space would feel much more constrained.

[@ayesh680]

youtube.com/@aleen180

[@Dessert_x_Tat]

This a brilliant example of the architect doing his job perfectly right! Well done! Well done! And the cats ... And the plants. Love it. Thank you Never too small. :)

[@agl5132]

Gorgeous. The patio, balcony, and rooftop terrace would have me sold. I am a plant lover and would love such a space.

[@marcogijsen5508]

Great use of space! Wonderful atmosphere!

[@invaderzimismyfav]

Wow; he really transformed that rental by creating this ultimate bed/storage/shelf

[@Janine6564]

I love the patios and the bed/ living room area wth all the green foliage.❤

[@tkcldk]

love the cats!!!!!!!!!!! my dream house/apartment is to have a large balcony and terrace like this

[@meekeykamira2187]

Oh this is brilliant..

[@anitavirginillo]

Love this apartment and all the outdoor space. Beautiful light throughout.

[@bonriver9420]

Very clever design for your bedroom and you have a nice view to the outside from there as well. Your balconies are great spaces. Love all of your plants and love your three kitties.

[@user-nr9cf8lz2x]

Quel appartement ! avec un potentiel de fou pour une rénovation un peu plus haut de gamme Les 3 terrasses : exceptionnel !

[@luc_courleciel]

Great job! The bedroom area and all the d.i.y furnitures : this is brilliant 👍🏻 The initial construction of the building : the apartments with natural ventilation from one side of the apartment to the other side. So it seems to be a 70's building (maybe 80's) and it was yet sustainabal

[@ayesh680]

🐈 lovers youtube.com/@aleen180

[@viscontialice]

This apartment is one of my favourites! So uncomplicated and relaxed, even the cats love it! Bravissimo!

[@payaldeb424]

I loved the apartment, small yet beautiful and the balcony and terrace are a treat to watch.

[@emeraldisle13]

Look at all the beautiful babies!! 🥰

[@amysays3980]

So light and airy! Love, love, love 🥰!