TINY HOUSE CASE STUDIES

The efficient usage of space in existing spaces is being considered now more than ever as a result of today’s climate crisis. The option to transform old and undesired spaces is often overlooked, but can be proven to benefit a wide variety of inhabitants. The cases shown below are just a few examples of many that are found in dense cities across the world.

ARCHITECT: ENRICO CAVAGLIA

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA

  • bookshelf as partition

  • sunroom as living room

  • bathroom behind kitchen

ARCHITECT: MATTHIEU TORRES

PARIS, FRANCE

  • full bathroom + closet under mezzanine

  • bookshelf as partition

ARCHITECT: MARIANA DE DELAS

MADRID, SPAIN

  • bed over entry

  • office space on upper level

  • skylight over bed

INTERIOR DESIGNER: DAPHNEY HO

KOWLOON, HONG KONG

  • elevated platforms to divide living + kitchen

  • deep sofa w/ storage

  • use of curved walls

  • shared sliding door for bed + bath

to be continued…

The case studies found above are to guide the design for housing units that serve a distinct set of inhabitants.

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