“They built a 5-story home on a scrap of land” 🏙️🪄 In the middle of Seoul, one family turned just 18 square meters into a modern vertical masterpiece. It’s narrow, clever, and full of surprises. See how they made it work—and what it looks like inside—in the article below 👇
Living in a big city has many benefits, but it also comes with challenges. One of the biggest problems is finding affordable housing. Good apartments or plots of land can be hard to come by and very expensive. But some people manage to think outside the box and find clever solutions.
That’s exactly what happened with a family in Seoul. After struggling to find a cozy home for a fair price, they came up with an unusual but smart idea. The husband, Lee, is an architect, and one day he spotted a small piece of abandoned land — only about 18 square meters. While others might’ve ignored it, he saw its potential and decided to build a home for his family right there.
It took about a year to finish the construction. The result? A five-story home built on that tiny plot. The first floor is used as a garage, and the other four levels are used as living space. At first, the vertical layout felt a little strange to the couple. But over time, they started to see the benefits. For example, getting up in the middle of the night for a snack means walking up and down stairs — so it actually helped them avoid late-night snacking. And climbing stairs daily gives them a bit of a workout without even hitting the gym.
Another big plus is the view. The home is surrounded by trees, and from the top floor, you can see a beautiful view of the city. The design of the house is also eye-catching. Although the rooms are small, the interior is clean and modern, with every detail carefully thought out.
This unique project proves that even the tiniest spot can be turned into a dream home with some imagination and creativity.
Would you live in a house like this? Let us know what you think in the comments!
