Architectural designs, and their sizes, have fascinated man for eons, shapes, sizes, and materials used in creating designs and structures, has always been an interesting topic, on this article, we delve into the top seven most fascinating smallest homes in the world.
- Roll it Homes | University of Karlsruhe, Germany: This tiny rolling home in Germany was designed by students of the University of Karlsruhe, Germany. The home is designed as a multi-functional space in a single living space. The home changes its function based on what rolls on top, 180 degrees angle the Living workspace becomes a Bedroom. The three sections of the rolling house form;
a. Bed and Table section
b. Kitchen with sink
c. Exercise cylinder
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- The One SQM House : One SQM House” designed by a Berlin-based architect Van Bo Le-Mentzel, is probably the smallest in the world. This wooden house measures exactly one SQM flipping the structure changes the function of the space (Into a resting space). This lightweight structure has several functions such as spaces to eat, sleep, sit and work. The house is made up of wooden frames that are easy to carry and transport. The structure can be easily assembled using everyday household materials.
3. Das Park Hotel: These small round concrete forms are hotel rooms (“Das Park Hotel”) located in both Austria and Germany. These uniquely designed hotel rooms are built using recycled drain pipes. The rooms consist of double beds with side storage areas for pillows, sheets, and under-bed storage for luggage.
- MuMA Hut | WeWilder: This 15 sqm house is the smallest in the world, built by Romanian volunteers. The materials used in the project are bought from the local area to revitalize traditional/vernacular materials. It is built in an orchid, in the old Village of Armenia in Romania. A person can experience the outdoors being the inside of the cottage. The idea was envisioned by Danu’s dream to build a tree house amidst the wilderness and was brought to life by the architect Miodrag Stoianov who supported the WWF initiative area. It is an initiative to build a cottage among nature and natural landscapes.
- Charred Cabin: The Black cabin is located in the wilderness among the mountains in Olume, Chile. The house is the best example of minimal housing, to fit the budget the activities designed were minimal (eating, sleep, reading, bathing). The primary material used for construction is SIP panels and the entire structure is supported on stilts. The spaces(15 sqm area) are designed into two levels;
6. Ursa Tiny on Wheels House :The concept of ” house on wheels” intrigues architects, carpenters, locksmiths, and designers. The CEO of Madeiguincho had set the challenge of designing and building three prototype houses on wheels (the concept based on trailers) with different lengths of 4m, 5m, and 7m, with a width of 2.5m and a height of 4m. According to the standard of motor vehicles, the house is considered to be the smallest in the world. Small homes make one rethink modern lifestyle, the project has included various activities in the home on wheels; eating, lounging, bathing, working, sleeping, and socializing within the 17 sqm home.
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- Diogene | Renzo Piano: “The design has its origins in a recurring fascination that Piano has had since his days as a student; smallest space that a person can possibly live in. Returning to the theme around 10 years ago, Piano developed a prototype for a minimal space, which he dubbed Diogene as a reference to Diogenes of Sinope, the ancient Greek philosopher who was said to live in a barrel.”
The design was developed as a prototype, not for any particular client, and published in “Being Renzo Piano”. The design is sustainable and self-contained with its own water collection and energy systems. The pitched roof structure was designed using timber and aluminum cladding, and the soft edges of the design depict the advanced technology utilized.
Credit- 15 Smallest Houses Around the World
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