0Compact Apartment Transformation|Spatial DesignComplete renovation of a compact apartment focused on spatial reorganization, functionality and identity-driven design. The project transformed an outdated layout into a flexible living environment integrating sleeping, working, cooking and relaxation areas, while optimizing light, storage and circulation within limited dimensions.
18Honorable MentionDandelion The goal is to combine the working with the living space on the same plot. This saves expensive carpet area. Thus, it is possible to start a small business in a densely populated city. In addition, an ecological green niche will be created. This makes it easier for people in a city to connect with nature.
0DeafSpace meets compact livingA reconstruction of a former office buiding reveals a new type of housing and turns into a hospitality/ resitential building in Berlin Germany.
88WinnerTHE URBAN ENSEMBLETHE URBAN ENSEMBLE is an innovative micro-housing solution that addresses the need for affordable housing in Bengaluru, India - one of India’s several urban centres and a bustling tech-city, where young migrants and working individuals are constantly in search of affordable living options in the vicinity of their workplace or institution.
1Editor's Choicenomad1My favorite was the projection-screen, which was hidden in the ceiling of the bedroom. Put it down, I could be watching the movie, lying on the floor the living-room. The more magical was that through the transformation of internal furniture, it could meet a multi-port life demand. It was comparable to a traditional three-bedroom housing-type.
13Bio-Modular A modular, sustainable using bioplastic material produced from recycled wastes, flexible, and temporary housing design is aimed, using optimum space for maximum comfort conditions, having natural light and ventilation, contextually compatible, and contributing physically and socially to its location in the vacant plot located in NYC.
4Editor's ChoiceStackedStacked is a concept which tries to create a space that is both functional and enjoyable despite limitations to size and height. It utilizes the spatial constraints present on the site to create a innovative pocket home that respects the local context.
16P-HOUSEThe objective of this architectural design was to provide a cost-effective, sustainable, and space efficient living module for visitors to New York City. The overall layout of the living modules within the P-house, along with the layout of the floors and modules themselves were carefully crafted to meet the area-efficient objective while still being function
5Daily Light Daily Light is composed of 15 space units, including 13 living units and 2 service units. Through arrangement and stacking, the middle corridor is shaped as the main passage connecting the space, and the stairs in the atrium connect the vertical space. The terrace formed after the units are stacked can be used as an open-air cinema.
1Lego housingWe thought of how we can approach the idea of a “pocket home” as literally as possible. What if you could take out the phone from your pocket, download an app, and order yourself a living module? You could even take it apart and assemble much like children’s building blocks.
12POCKET OF LIGHTThe scheme takes Tetris game as inspiration for unit layout. Due to the site constrains, our design follows a performance-driven generation workflow to arrange the unit combination and optimize interior microclimate. In respond to the immigrant homeless issue, the co-living space is added in between for social interactions to re-energize the community.
