In the heart of Warsaw, hidden between two massive buildings, lies a tiny house that is no more than 122 centimeters wide. At first glance, you might overlook it, but that’s exactly what makes the Keret House so unique.
The creator of this unusual architectural experiment is the Polish architect Jakub Szczęsny. One day, he noticed the tiny space between two buildings and thought: why not turn it into a living space?
This gave birth to the idea of building the narrowest house in the world, which later became an architectural landmark.
But this house was not just built as a quirky project — it was intended for a special person: the writer Etgar Keret.
The house is only 122 centimeters wide, yet it is fully livable: here’s what it looks like inside.
Its owner’s life was not easy: he was born in the Jewish ghetto during World War II, and later his family had to leave their homeland and emigrate to Israel.
The Keret House is a true masterpiece of minimalist architecture. The frame is made of metal, and instead of a conventional door, there is a hatch leading inside.
Despite its tiny dimensions (at its narrowest point only 72 centimeters!), it contains everything necessary:
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Kitchen
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Bathroom
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Workspace
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Bedroom
Living in such a house is a real challenge: it’s impossible to share the space with another person, and every movement requires care. Yet this is precisely what gives it its unique atmosphere — secluded, intimate, and perfect for creative minds.
Today, the Keret House is open to visitors: any artist, writer, or musician can try living there and immerse themselves in an atmosphere of solitude and minimalism.
Tours are offered for tourists — for just 15 zloty, you can explore this architectural wonder from the inside.
