The popularity of ultra-compact living quarters is growing and this micro flat by Taiwanese studio A Little Design is the latest contribution to the category. The mini-apartment is just 17.6 square meters, with a ceiling that reaches 3.4 meters in height. It is equipped with living, bathing and sleeping quarters, as well as a number of storage solutions that address the narrowness of the space.
A Little Design curateS the micro flat for a client who travels frequently and lives abroad for short periods of time. Located in Taipei, Taiwan, the compact abode was previously a piano studio. After the design firm's intervention, however, the space has become a design-forward and minimalist living quarters.
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Extremely Compact Micro Flats
A Little Design's Project in Taipei Covers 17.6 Square Meters
Trend Themes
1. Ultra-compact Living - The trend of ultra-compact living is growing especially for people who frequently travel and live abroad for short periods of time.
2. Micro Flats - Micro flats are becoming increasingly popular especially in cities where accommodation is becoming more expensive.
3. Design-forward Living - People are looking to live in spaces that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate - Real estate developers can tap into the growing trend of ultra-compact living by creating affordable and design-forward micro flats.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers specializing in small spaces can offer innovative design solutions that maximize functionality and storage in micro flats.
3. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can cater to people who need to stay in ultra-compact living quarters while traveling for work or leisure by offering well-designed micro flats with all the necessary amenities.