Honeycomb House showcases the future of urban living in Germany

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

Micro-apartments meet community living in striking Kaktus Towers

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

Traditional Japanese dining experience inspires micro-apartment design

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

Architects transform micro studio into neat multiple-purpose home

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

“Flying table” gives micro apartment more living space between meals

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

Shipping container prefab home is bursting with luxury

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

Architects squeeze 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms into 135 sq m apartment

Italian architectural studio Plus Ultra has recently transformed a modest 135 sq m (1,453 sq ft) apartment into a four bedroom, three bathroom family home. Located in Milan, the DMC Apartment boasts a light-filled, flowing interior that capit… Continue reading Architects squeeze 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms into 135 sq m apartment

IKEA teams with Ori on robotic furniture that expands possibilities for small homes

IKEA has revealed its innovative Rognan robotic furniture, designed to minimize the compromises of small space living. Developed in collaboration with Ori, a Boston-based furniture start-up that grew out of a collaboration between MIT Media L… Continue reading IKEA teams with Ori on robotic furniture that expands possibilities for small homes