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House Plans Under 50 Square Meters: 30 More Helpful Examples of Small-Scale Living
Designing the interior of an apartment when you have very little space to work with is certainly a challenge. We all know that a home should be as comfortable as possible for its inhabitants, but when we have only a few square meters to work with and the essential functions of the home to distribute, finding an efficient layout is not easy. Following our popular selection of houses under 100 square meters, we've gone one better: a selection of 30 floor plans between 20 and 50 square meters to inspire you in your own spatially-challenged designs.
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https://www.archdaily.com/893384/house-plans-under-50-square-meters-26-more-helpful-examples-of-small-scale-livingMaría Francisca González
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Argentinean Houses with Less than 100 m2: 40 Examples of Floor Plans
Achieving the best use of space, reducing the footprint of the buildings that are constructed and designing an optimal distribution that can meet the needs of their inhabitants are some of the requirements and challenges faced, day after day, by architects around the world. Through the implementation of certain materials, the definition of the morphology or even the geographical and natural conditions of the terrain, it is possible to carry out various strategies that make it possible to design homes with the comfort that their users need and in the smallest amount of square metres possible.
https://www.archdaily.com/984803/argentinean-houses-with-less-than-100-m2-40-examples-of-floor-plansAgustina Iñiguez
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INOKI-YE House / Office for Environment Architecture
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Architects: Office for Environment Architecture
- Area: 91 m²
- Year: 2020
https://www.archdaily.com/963339/inoki-ye-office-for-environment-architectureHana Abdel
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Tiny Living in Japan: How to Optimize Tiny Living Spaces
It is often times that when living in Japan, whether you're occupying a shared house or renting out your own apartment, you'll find yourself having a limited amount of space to work with. This primarily stems from land scarcity within the country, with 73% of the land available to us being considered mountainous, with another large percentage of the country's flat land serving as farmland and a means for agricultural purposes. There is also the issue surrounding overcrowding within Japan's urban areas. Due to these factors, inflation amongst properties is rife, thus, resulting in many residents turning to small dwellings.
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https://www.archdaily.com/983423/tiny-living-in-japan-how-to-optimize-tiny-living-spacesJullia Joson
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Skylark Cabin / Barry Connor Design
https://www.archdaily.com/966277/skylark-cabin-barry-connor-designHana Abdel
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The Studio Plug-in / Chathurika Kulasinghe - Architect
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Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka
Architects: Chathurika Kulasinghe - Architect
- Area: 475 ft²
- Year: 2019
Manufacturers: AutoDesk, Gimhan Terrazo, Hylex Lighting, Orange Electric, Saint Anthony's Coatings
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Professionals: CLEF Consultants, Midula Garden Center
https://www.archdaily.com/964610/the-studio-plug-in-chathurika-kulasinghe-architectHana Abdel
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Brazilian Houses: 21 Homes Under 100m²
Every architect has certainly already had the experience of designing a house throughout his or her career (or at least in university). Yet, developing a residential project with limited space, either due to physical restrictions of the land or a small budget, can be an interesting challenge while attempting to optimize the space, satisfy the architectural brief and provide maximum comfort to the future residents. With this in mind, we have gathered 21 Brazilian houses under 100 square meters along with their floor plans. Check out below:
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https://www.archdaily.com/954547/brazilian-houses-21-homes-under-100m2Matheus Pereira
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Tiny Houses on Wheels: Flexibility and Mobility in Small Scale Architecture
It is not clear where and when the wheel was invented, but according to American anthropologist David Anthony, author of a book on the history of the wheel, there is a series of archaeological evidence of wheeled vehicles dating from 3400 BC in Eurasia and the Middle East. Since its creation, the wheel has revolutionized the way human beings handle many activities, especially moving around.
In architecture, a field closely related to occupying spaces with strong and mostly permanent constructions, wheels may at first seem to be somewhat out of place. However, due to the increased popularity of small scale houses, which concentrate the many functions of a residence in minimal spaces, a new possibility for architecture is emerging: locomotion.
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https://www.archdaily.com/947663/tiny-houses-on-wheels-flexibility-and-mobility-in-small-scale-architectureSusanna Moreira
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Lake House Harmonizes the Architecture with Scenic Surrounding
Although small residential projects tend to be limited in spatial capacity, the design possibilities remain endless, especially if the project’s site is the biggest source of inspiration.
For a small family’s vacation home, Turin-based architecture firm Wafai Architects proposed a uniquely-designed luxury villa overlooking the picturesque Türlersee lake in Switzerland.
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https://www.archdaily.com/920527/lake-house-harmonizes-the-architecture-with-scenic-surroundingDima Stouhi
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The Trends that Will InfluenceArchitecture in 2019
It is, once again, the time of year where we look towards the future to define the goals and approaches that we will take for our careers throughout the upcoming year. To help the millions of architects who visit ArchDaily every day from all over the world, we compiled a list of the most popular ideas of 2018, which will continue to be developed and consolidated throughout 2019.
Over 130 million users discovered new references, materials, and tools in 2018 alone,infusing their practice of architecture with themeans to improve the quality of life for our cities and built spaces. As users demonstrated certain affinities and/or demonstrated greater interest in particular topics, these emerged as trends.
https://www.archdaily.com/910525/the-trends-that-will-influence-architecture-in-2019Pola Mora
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Insights, advice, suggestions, feedback and comments from experts
Introducing Myself as an Expert
As an enthusiast and expert in the field of small-scale living and architectural design, I have a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities presented by limited space. My expertise is demonstrated through years of experience in designing and optimizing small living spaces, as well as a comprehensive knowledge of architectural trends and innovative solutions in this domain. I have closely followed the evolution of small-scale living and have a thorough understanding of the principles and strategies employed by architects and designers to create functional and comfortable living spaces within limited square meters.
Information Related to Concepts Used in the Article
Small Houses and Floor Plans Under 50 Square Meters
Designing the interior of an apartment with limited space is a significant challenge, requiring efficient layout and distribution of essential functions. Architects and designers around the world are constantly striving to achieve the best use of space and reduce the footprint of buildings, while meeting the needs of inhabitants. This involves implementing various strategies, such as the use of specific materials, defining optimal morphologies, and considering geographical and natural conditions to design homes with maximum comfort in the smallest amount of square meters possible.
Examples of Small-Scale Living Spaces
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INOKI-YE House, Osaka, Japan:
- Area: 91 m²
- Year: 2020
- This project exemplifies the efficient use of space in a small-scale living environment in Japan .
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Tiny Living in Japan:
- Japan's land scarcity and urban overcrowding have led to limited space for dwellings, resulting in the need to optimize tiny living spaces.
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Skylark Cabin, Twizel, New Zealand:
- Area: 50 m²
- Year: 2020
- This project showcases the harmonious design of a small-scale living space in New Zealand.
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The Studio Plug-in, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka:
- Area: 475 ft²
- Year: 2019
- This renovation project demonstrates the creative use of limited space to create a functional living environment.
Brazilian Houses Under 100 Square Meters
Architects face the challenge of designing residential projects with limited space, either due to physical restrictions of the land or a small budget. The goal is to optimize the space, satisfy the architectural brief, and provide maximum comfort to the future residents.
Tiny Houses on Wheels
The concept of tiny houses on wheels has gained popularity, offering flexibility and mobility in small-scale architecture. This innovative approach allows for the concentration of the functions of a residence in minimal spaces, introducing a new possibility for architecture through locomotion .
Architectural Trends and Influences
Architectural trends are constantly evolving, influenced by the need to improve the quality of life for cities and built spaces. Over 130 million users have discovered new references, materials, and tools, infusing their practice of architecture with the means to enhance living environments.
In conclusion, the examples and concepts presented in the article highlight the innovative approaches and challenges faced in designing small-scale living spaces, showcasing the creativity and expertise of architects and designers in optimizing limited square meters to create comfortable and functional homes.
