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AIn many expensive cities, apartments are shrinking as rents keep rising. Developers increasingly build micro-apartments, compact units of around twenty square meters, aimed at young professionals who want to live alone without paying for space they do not need.
BSupporters argue that micro-apartments make independent living affordable in neighborhoods that would otherwise be out of reach. Clever design, such as foldable furniture and built-in storage, lets residents fit a bed, desk, and kitchen into a surprisingly small footprint.
CCritics worry that such tiny spaces could harm residents' wellbeing over time, particularly if tenants work from home and rarely leave the building. Some cities have introduced minimum size rules specifically to prevent apartments from becoming too cramped to live in comfortably.
DDevelopers respond by adding shared spaces, such as rooftop lounges or communal kitchens, so residents gain room to relax outside their small private unit. Whether this balance satisfies long-term tenants, rather than only short-term renters, remains an open question.