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Canada’s ACDF Architectural firm recently completed a striking 19-story apartment building in downtown Montreal. Dubbed LINK Tower, the project seamlessly combines contemporary architectural design with the preservation of historical Victorian facades,… Continue reading Contemporary housing rises behind Montreal’s preserved architectural gems
Described as probably the smallest apartment in the world, the Cabanon is indeed extraordinarily tiny, measuring just 6.89 sq m (74 sq ft). However, thanks to its clever layout and folding furniture, it’s more fully featured than you might expect and e… Continue reading Incredibly small apartment showcases ideas for extreme downsizing
Most modern cities are full of unused plots of land that are typically considered too small to build housing on, but a skinny apartment building by ISA (Interface Studio Architects) shows that with a little ingenuity, shrewd designers can make use of e… Continue reading Skinny apartment building slots perfectly into super-slim inner-city plot
In the city of Munich, Germany, a groundbreaking architectural endeavour is transforming communal living. Crafted by German architectural firm Peter Haimerl Architektur, the Clusterwohnen Wabenhaus – affectionately known as the Honeycomb House – emerge… Continue reading Honeycomb House showcases the future of urban living in Germany
Architectural firm the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) is known for reshaping city skylines with its innovative designs. One of its latest projects, which is undergoing construction in central Copenhagen, does just that. Dubbed Kaktus Towers, this iconic bui… Continue reading Micro-apartments meet community living in striking Kaktus Towers
Hong Kong-based architectural studio Sim-Plex has created a stunning micro-home inspired by Japanese culture. The U. Izakaya House in the 57-story Grand Waterfront Plaza, Hong Kong, boasts clever space-saving storage elements and a U-shaped kitchen at … Continue reading Traditional Japanese dining experience inspires micro-apartment design
Ecuadorian architects Juan Alberto Andrade and María José Váscones have transformed a 27.5-sq-m (296-sq-ft) space into a full-featured compact home, which is jam-packed with space-saving and multi-purpose furnishings. Dubbed Domestico, the tiny apar… Continue reading Architects transform micro studio into neat multiple-purpose home
French design studio Coudamy Architectures has recently transformed a micro apartment at the Les Arcs 1800 Ski resort in Bourg-Saint-Maurice, France, with innovative space-saving techniques. Originally designed by French architect Charlotte Perriand in… Continue reading “Flying table” gives micro apartment more living space between meals
Dutch design firm Malessa Studio has recently revealed its foldable and compact furniture collection, especially designed for students and renters who frequently move homes. Following in the footsteps of IKEA’s Råvaror collection, the Nest series featu… Continue reading Dutch foldable furniture assembles in 10 minutes
Malibu architect Doug Burdge and builder Nate Garnero have come together to create a striking, off-grid ready tiny dwelling made from repurposed shipping containers. Dubbed Buhaus, the prefabricated unit is designed as an up-market guest house and it’s… Continue reading Shipping container prefab home is bursting with luxury