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One Man's Closet Is Another Man's Apartment

Posted by samzenpus on from the cue-the-sexual-orientation-jokes dept.

Sergio Santos has designed college housing projects in England, two high-rises in Poland, an office building in Turkey, a mall in Germany and now he lives in a 5 1/2 by 14 foot closet. The 39-year-old Brazilian architect negotiated with the landlord for the tiny space after he lost his job in January. "The landlord had a larger place available, but he wanted $350 a month," Santos said. "I asked if he would rent me this small room that was a place for the telephone, Internet and security system. I pay only $150 a month and I love it.".

5 comments

  1. Crapper? by snowraver1 · · Score: 1

    Where does this guy go to the bathroom? AFAIK, none of my closets have a toilet in them.

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    1. Re:Crapper? by internerdj · · Score: 1

      I'm more curious where did the equipment go that was in there? Is there some expensive apartment sitting somewhere in the building with a handful of equipment on the floor because this guy didn't want to pay the extra rent?

  2. Hmmm... by mataamad · · Score: 1

    Its bigger then mum and dads basement (that I live in)

  3. How?! by Epixel · · Score: 1

    Well that's kinda tiny. I mean, come on, how the hell can he fit any decent stuff in there with that sorta space. But I suppose a huge wall-mounted TV would kick butt - roll over and enjoy :P And another thing; how much income does he have spare, the rent on that is tiny, so what does he do after food and that?

  4. Sorta like... by BTWR · · Score: 1

    Fry living in Bender's closet?