spaces under 50 sqm (94 articles)
spaces under 50 sqm looks at compact and small-scale architecture around the world from where people work to living and retail spaces.
bamboo dormitory in thailand offers access to education for remote students
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'falling rain' dormitory offers housing for children who cannot make the daily commute to a school located ten kilometers away from the surrounding villages.
'falling rain' dormitory offers housing for children who cannot make the daily commute to a school located ten kilometers away from the surrounding villages.
architect chu văn đông builds a second 'forest house' in northern vietnam
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the project's second installment sees a home built with a focus on sustaining the surrounding vegetation.
the project's second installment sees a home built with a focus on sustaining the surrounding vegetation.
felipe campolina's 40 sqm micro-habitat is a prefab refuge in the shape of a triangle
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the module's prefabricated blocks and steel resemble a large truss.
the module's prefabricated blocks and steel resemble a large truss.
MINI LIVING’s urban cabin embraces the city of los angeles – on a small footprint
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designboom interviewed the leading creatives involved in this edition, who discussed the unique character of their design, how it expands small spaces, and the living experience »
designboom interviewed the leading creatives involved in this edition, who discussed the unique character of their design, how it expands small spaces, and the living experience they created.
heima architects' 25 sq.m micro-apartments challenge the minimum needs for comfortable living
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a combination of white and a single color in each studio apartment maximizes the sense of space.
a combination of white and a single color in each studio apartment maximizes the sense of space.
the ARK studio ark-shelter is the ideal off-grid getaway from a busy life
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the ARK studio ark-shelter is designed to appear unobtrusive within its surroundings while working off-grid with solar panels, batteries and a rain water collector.
the ARK studio ark-shelter is designed to appear unobtrusive within its surroundings while working off-grid with solar panels, batteries and a rain water collector.
TOWOdesign integrates activities in various 'function boxes' for 48-sqm apartment in shanghai
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the boxes are rotated by 10° to avoid blocking the overall flow and expand the sense of space.
the boxes are rotated by 10° to avoid blocking the overall flow and expand the sense of space.
translucent curtains define different zones in this 30 sq-m apartment by batlab
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the symbolic separation of functions results in a lightweight, open space that overcomes its restricted size.
the symbolic separation of functions results in a lightweight, open space that overcomes its restricted size.
roosros designs sustainable prefab housing in the netherlands accessible to everyone
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the tiny house will allow you to be partially or fully self-sufficient and even live off the grid.
the tiny house will allow you to be partially or fully self-sufficient and even live off the grid.
MINI LIVING + freelandbuck's urban cabin offers living quality within 15m2
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continuing its global tour, the MINI LIVING urban cabin is presented at the 2018 LA design festival and in collaboration with local architects freelandbuck.
continuing its global tour, the MINI LIVING urban cabin is presented at the 2018 LA design festival and in collaboration with local architects freelandbuck.
bicblock designs 18 sqm apartments in london with a standard built-in modular system
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the studio shows that you don't necessarily need a big space for comfortable living with all modern conveniences.
the studio shows that you don't necessarily need a big space for comfortable living with all modern conveniences.
UNStudio creates woven 'ellipsicoon' pavilion for revolution precrafted
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the project was designed and developed digitally, before being handwoven by highly skilled craftsmen.
the project was designed and developed digitally, before being handwoven by highly skilled craftsmen.
land ark RV looks more like a high end ski lodge on wheels
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it sleeps up to six people, costs a little less than an airstream, can handle snow and is absolutely move-in-ready.
it sleeps up to six people, costs a little less than an airstream, can handle snow and is absolutely move-in-ready.
bjarke ingels group designs customizable tiny house that can be built in any location
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the project has been developed for klein, a company whose goal is to develop a diverse range of micro house concepts with the world's leading architects.
the project has been developed for klein, a company whose goal is to develop a diverse range of micro house concepts with the world's leading architects.
SO? architecture builds a prefab house on the turkey-greece border
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the design team ventured more than 100 miles from its studio in istanbul for this piece of architecture without infrastructure.
the design team ventured more than 100 miles from its studio in istanbul for this piece of architecture without infrastructure.
JR's hut is a true australian home on the range, built by a two person team
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the cabin references the region's traditional farm house construction, but also adds a few modern touches.
the cabin references the region's traditional farm house construction, but also adds a few modern touches.
a tiny prefab cabin for cases of writer's block, designed for author cornelia funke
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this tiny house treats symptoms such as severe annoyance from house guests, although possible side effects may include cabin fever.
this tiny house treats symptoms such as severe annoyance from house guests, although possible side effects may include cabin fever.
ANTNA's 'un cuarto mas' expansion prototype aims to solve the housing crisis in mexico
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an arrangement of sliding doors in the lateral facade allows a natural crossed ventilation, that apart from lowering the temperature, promotes an opening of the interior to the »
an arrangement of sliding doors in the lateral facade allows a natural crossed ventilation, that apart from lowering the temperature, promotes an opening of the interior to the urban set.
FLOW project sets a bright flexible apartment in moscow
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painted in white, the 43,72 sqm home can either be a one whole or be divided into two independent spaces.
painted in white, the 43,72 sqm home can either be a one whole or be divided into two independent spaces.
3D-printed cabin by emerging objects is made from living, plant-filled tiles
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the studio brings together its previous experimentations and research to construct a weatherproof, 3D-printed cabin in oakland.
the studio brings together its previous experimentations and research to construct a weatherproof, 3D-printed cabin in oakland.
becoming one with the desert, a rental in spain that offers a transformative experience
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designed by OFIS arhitekti, the dwelling overlooks a massive canyon where undisturbed desert stretches out as far as the eye can see.
designed by OFIS arhitekti, the dwelling overlooks a massive canyon where undisturbed desert stretches out as far as the eye can see.
shaker-inspired copper framework creates musical score in this parisian studio
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the copper tube pathways were composed by the architect so that each one would have its own music.
the copper tube pathways were composed by the architect so that each one would have its own music.
lim + lu designs a 46 sqm bachelor apartment in hong kong
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in the interior full of rich design solutions, stone and brass elements predominate, contrasting with fabrics of different bright colors.
in the interior full of rich design solutions, stone and brass elements predominate, contrasting with fabrics of different bright colors.
mandalaki's monocabin is a 26 sqm easy to assemble livable design object in rhodes, greece
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the cabin explores the desire to juxtapose the sleek, streamline design of a modern structure with the organic environment.
the cabin explores the desire to juxtapose the sleek, streamline design of a modern structure with the organic environment.
the ORIGIN tree house by atelier LAVIT is a secluded forest retreat
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referencing the form and function of a bird's nest, the design team refers to the structure as a 'tailored wooden-dress'.
referencing the form and function of a bird's nest, the design team refers to the structure as a 'tailored wooden-dress'.
sim-plex maximizes limited space of apartment in hong kong with adjustable furniture
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through the concept of transforming a bay window into a multi- functional picture frame, a unique and peaceful space has been created with a harmonious connection to the outer »
through the concept of transforming a bay window into a multi- functional picture frame, a unique and peaceful space has been created with a harmonious connection to the outer natural scenery.
concrete pipes offer space for microhome tube housing of the future
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james law cybertecture repurposes water pipes, creating opod microhomes with no more than 100 square feet of living space.
james law cybertecture repurposes water pipes, creating opod microhomes with no more than 100 square feet of living space.
christian taeubert converts a 45 sqm hutong into a big family dwelling with clean indoor air
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the refurbished house has been designed to accommodate three generations.
the refurbished house has been designed to accommodate three generations.
