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EGG HOUSE POD

Architects: dmvA
Living Area: 215 sq. ft (20 m2)

Belgian architectural firm dmvA designed 'blob VB3', a mobile unit for the office of xfactoragencies as an extension to the 'house'. the  space - egg house consists of a bathroom,kitchen, lighting, a bed and several niches for storage. the nose can be opened automatically and functions as a kind of porch. It's easily transportable and can also be used as an office, guest room or garden house. Polyester was the primarily material used in construction of the 'blob VB3'.

+ From Designboom
+ Photos by Mick Couwenbergh/Rini Van Beek & Vercruysse Frederick

A Functional 182 sq ft Studio

128 sq ft (17 m2)
Location: Unknown
Architect: Unknown

Per the article from MarieClaire Maison:

 

A former maid's room has been restructured around a block of contiguous, which are embedded kitchen, bathroom, staircase and mezzanine.

View of living room, where the structure étonnate fit in a single block of medium, a cabin with water, a micro kitchen, a staircase and a mezzanine. A straight staircase lit by a skylight leads to the loft-room. In the kitchen, the high table-shaped bean is used to both bar, dining and work plan. Below, we housed a storage locker.

 

A fireplace and nineteenth floors are original features. At left is the high table block kitchen housed in the mezzanine. Behind the staircase, the first step serves as a small bench, is an ingenious piece of furniture in medium with each step contains a drawer or storage box.

 

A fireplace and nineteenth floors are original features. At left is the high table block kitchen housed in the mezzanine. Behind the staircase, the first step serves as a small bench, is an ingenious piece of furniture in medium with each step contains a drawer or chest of rangement.Sous the mezzanine, the booth water is separated from the kitchen by a Japanese paper wall. In this micro-part that contains a shower and toilet, it has a built-in stainless steel bowl in a plate of medium as a sink.

In the kitchen of 27 sq ft (2.50 m2), all appliances - fridge, two washers and four from among the smallest in the market - is stowed under the plan. Above the cooking point, a strip in medium hides a hood and a neon. In the upper part, an opening was created to take advantage of natural light that illuminates the stairway.

+ via MarieClaire Maison

EXTRA SMALL WITH A POINT OF VIEW

Design Team: Aljosa Dekleva, Tina Gregoric
Location: Krakovo, centre of Ljubljana
Size: 462 sq ft (43m2)

Located in Krakovo, the very centre of Ljubljana and at the same time in a historical village - once (in the Middle Ages) supplying the nearby monastery with fresh food - today highly protected historical area. The basic dimensions of the new house were already defined by law according to the volume of the pre-existing house.

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Living Furniture in a Chatou

France
H2O Architectes
258 sq. ft. (24 meters sq.)

Adapting to small living spaces has always been a challenge. This is not only a challenge in big urban cities, but also everywhere else where space is at a premium. In France, a family builds a living space for a teenager; it is arranged into four split levels, dividing the 12m² space. It’s made out of birch plywood and allows for washing, sleeping, studying and playing. The pavilion is located in the backyard. The intent of the original design was to enable a teenager to live independently and autonomously.

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+ H2O Architectes

'BIG' LITTLE HOUSE

Berkeley, California
540 sq. ft.
Architect: John Hopkins

As if designing a 540 sq. ft. house wasn't enough of a challenge, architect John Hopkins had a 12-ft. height limit and a protected California live oak on site to preserve. Hopkins integrated the live oak into the deck design which ultimately served to make this little house feel big. The deck extends the outdoor space while creating a welcoming entrance into the house. All the doors in the house are 8 ft in height and you'll also notice his generous use of glass which also helps to maximize the light and create a sense of open space.

Hopkins consistently used elements and details that gave this small home a feeling of largeness from every perspective. Starting with the front door which is 8ft in height w/ single glass pane — the over proportioned door helps to open up the space while letting natural light in. Hopkins also incorporated ceiling height windows — again, to allow maximum light in while opening up the space visually.

In the kitchen, Hopkins utilizes a combination of visual tricks which visually expands the space; the cabinets have space between it and the ceiling, while the counter cabinets are on legs so the floor is disappears beyond and not defined by the cabinets. Additionally, he incorporates smaller appliances that take up a smaller footprint. All of the home's hot water needs are met with a tankless water heater which is located on an exterior wall to save space on the inside. Hokins was also able to create a built-in office/work desk!

The living room has a floor to ceiling built in unit that serves as a display case, storage, and entertainment unit. It also frames a small but powerful gas fireplace which has a furnace rating — it's the only heat source in the house. Throughout the house there are beamed ceilings which adds to the openness.

Onto the bedroom — there's a walk-in closet with a single unit washer/dryer. Again, you'll see a repetition of ceiling height windows, as well as a single glass paned door that open up onto the deck.

Hopkins integrated a wall of glass blocks for create privacy while again, maximizing the natural light into the space.

Floor Plan:

+ Hopkins Studio
+ Watch a video tour of the house