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Exaggerated Confined Spaces

The Narrow House Installation Reflects Upon Modern Living

— May 30, 2011 — Art & Design
A humorous installation called The Narrow House (created by Erwin Wurm and currently on show in Denmark), invites you to reflect on the confined spaces of modern living.

As cities expand in all directions and personal spaces are compressed, the limitations of urban living start to become unbearable... or are they? The installation, as part of the Narrow mist exhibition, invites you to form your own opinion.

You are free to enter The Narrow House and get stuck in the narrow corridor and the narrow door. You may observe very closely the decoration on the walls and peek into the tiny bathroom. The kitchen and any places to store stuff are almost inexistent.

Erwin Wurm finds a smart and fun way to display the extremes of tightness and makes you re-evaluate your one-bedroom urban flat.
Trend Themes
1. Compact Living - Exploring the limitations and challenges of modern urban living spaces, there is a disruptive innovation opportunity to design and create more efficient and functional compact living solutions.
2. Minimalist Design - The Narrow House installation highlights the need for minimalism in design, creating an opportunity for businesses to embrace simplicity and functionality in their products and services.
3. Redefining Space - The installation prompts a reevaluation of how spaces are defined, presenting an opportunity for businesses to innovate and create adaptable, multipurpose environments that maximize limited space.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - The Narrow House installation highlights the importance of innovative architectural solutions for compact living spaces, offering an opportunity for architects and designers to reimagine urban living.
2. Interior Design - With the focus on limited space and functionality, the installation provides an opportunity for the interior design industry to create practical, space-saving solutions that enhance the living experience in compact homes.
3. Furniture - The Narrow House encourages the need for innovative and adaptable furniture designs that optimize limited space, presenting an opportunity for furniture companies to create efficient and multi-functional pieces.
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