Micro Apartments, New York's Major Design Trend

Published December 11, 2013

Updated April 6, 2016

This next model takes “platform living” to a whole new level, as the small amount of space is allotted into several ascending floors. The culmination of this tiny, terraced abode is no less than a fantastic rooftop garden.

Source: iDesign Arch

Source: iDesign Arch

Source: iDesign Arch

Source: iDesign Arch

Source: iDesign Arch

author

An All That's Interesting writer since 2013, Erin Kelly focuses on historic places, natural wonders, environmental issues, and the world of science. Her work has also been featured in Smithsonian and she's designed several book covers in her career as a graphic artist.

editor

Savannah Cox holds a Master's in International Affairs from The New School as well as a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, and now serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Sheffield. Her work as a writer has also appeared on DNAinfo.

Kelly, Erin. "Micro Apartments, New York’s Major Design Trend." AllThatsInteresting.com, December 11, 2013, https://allthatsinteresting.com/micro-apartments. Accessed April 20, 2024.