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A man exercises on a hill overlooking apartment buildings in Kowloon, an area of Hong Kong where microflats have become increasingly popular.

A man exercises on a hill overlooking apartment buildings in Kowloon, an area of Hong Kong where microflats have become increasingly popular.

Photographer: Lam Yik/Bloomberg

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Why Hong Kong Is Building Apartments the Size of Parking Spaces

With limited space to build, Hong Kong has gained a reputation for having some of the smallest and most expensive apartments anywhere in the world.

(This article is part of our ongoing series exploring the iconic home designs that shaped global cities. Read more from the series and sign up to get the next story sent directly to your inbox.) 

For Max Lee, a 26-year-old Hong Kong doctor, life in his single-room apartment revolves around the bed. It’s the first thing you see walking in.

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