The conceptual 'Refuge HT' by Felipe Campolina is an ultra-modern structure that would enable inhabitants to use the micro-habitat as an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life to ensure they are consistently disconnecting from urban lifestyles.
The triangular design of the unit enables optimal living space to be contained within, while also putting a focus on the surrounding outdoor area by maximizing the exterior seating. The building is integrated with a number of different construction materials and processes, which enables it to be expanded or changed in orientation to suit the needs of any inhabitants.
The conceptual 'Refuge HT' identifies the increasing need for weekend retreats amongst urban consumers as city homes continue to decrease in size and inhabitants require a way to get away.
Triangular Weekend Retreat Houses
The 'Refuge HT' Micro-Habitat is Designed for Quick Construction
Trend Themes
1. Modular Micro-habitats - Innovative, prefabricated and modular micro-habitats that can be expanded or redesigned to meet changing needs and preferences.
2. Maximizing Outdoor Living Space - Designing living spaces and homes that prioritize outdoor seating and space, inspiring more outdoor living and nature access within urban settings.
3. Escapism Architecture - Developing architectural designs to serve as weekend retreats, especially for urban consumers, to facilitate restorative and nature-driven experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Innovative architecture firms can design prefabricated modular micro-habitats that enable weekend retreats as an antidote to urbanization stress.
2. Real Estate Development - Real estate developers can construct Escapism Architecture that prioritize outdoor living and maximize living space despite dwindling urban real estate sizes and limits.
3. Hospitality - Hotels and resorts developers can tap into the modern consumer's need for nature-driven weekend escapes by providing sustainable and nature-immersive weekend retreats.