Located opposite Aucallama district's main square, this colorful house attracts thousands of visitors daily.

The house's designer and owner, Fabio Moreno, states it is a genuine living space. At first glance, the facade appears as a narrow slot between two walls, but a "flared rear" design allows the house to gradually widen inwards, reaching 130 cm at its broadest point.

To maximize space, Moreno developed the house vertically with two stories. The structure includes a kitchen, dining area, bedroom, workspace, bathroom, laundry space, and two staircases.

Moreno's family house, with a 63 cm facade, in Huaral province, northern Peru. *Photo: Viory*

The owner explains that the secret to living comfortably here lies in cleverness, organization, and patience. Every item is precisely measured. On the second story, the bed folds flat against the wall during the day, serving as a partition, and can be pulled down into a mattress when needed. The steep wooden stairs require careful steps.

The kitchen area is arranged along the "flared rear" section, featuring a small sink, dry storage cabinets, and shelves for a rice cooker, microwave, electric stove, and dishes. Adjacent is a dining area for four people. The living room has a long sofa against the wall and a wall-mounted television.

The modest size, however, makes movement a challenge. Due to the narrow width, residents often have to squeeze past each other when moving through the hallway.

According to Moreno, the structure not only aligns with the popular tiny house trend but also conveys the message that "happiness is not measured by size or grandeur, but by how people are content and make the most of the space they have".

Currently, the owner has submitted an application to the Guinness World Records organization. To be recognized, the house in Peru must surpass the current record held by Keret House in Warsaw, Poland.

Designed by architect Jakub Szczesny, Keret House has a narrowest point of 92 cm and a widest point of 152 cm. However, because it does not meet local residential building standards, Keret House is officially registered as an "art installation", despite being inhabited. This detail gives Moreno's 63 cm house a significant advantage in the race for the world record.

By Nhien (via Viory)