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MicroHome Edition no.4 Brief

The annual MICROHOME architecture competition is part of the Bee Breeders Small Architecture Appreciation Movement, which hopes to highlight the fact that bigger isn’t always better. With great design and innovative thinking, small-scale architecture could change how this and the next generation view residential properties.

For the MICROHOME / Edition No 4 architecture competition, participants are invited to submit their designs for a micro home – an off-grid modular structure that would accommodate a hypothetical young professional couple (which will be used as an example of family size throughout the competition series). The only requirement is that the structure’s total floor area does not exceed 25 m2; beyond that, participants are encouraged to be as creative as possible.

Participants are encouraged to rethink spatial organisation and incorporate unique aesthetics, new technologies, and innovative materials that will make the micro home an entirely new form of architecture.

Design Process

Design Inspiration

In order to attain maximum efficiency, I approached this project with thorough research to identify the most crucial component of a typical home, and to devise a design that would elevate its importance and build around those components.

I opted for a minimalist approach in my design, with the objective of reducing clutter and creating more space. Due to the limited area available to me, I had to take into consideration every aspect of the design, particularly the storage solutions. Consequently, I incorporated a playful approach to storage, which is clearly evident in some of the accompanying images. The result is a design that maximizes the utilization of space while maintaining its aesthetic appeal. To provide a better understanding of how the design would look in its entirety, I have included a slide show on the left, which comprises a simple section that illustrates how each section of the room would appear in context.

'Rendered' Floor Plan

'Rendered' Moments and Angles

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