Sweedish firm White Arkitekter are prototyping Drömlägenheten (translates to "dream home" from Swedish) -- a series of customizable compact apartments. The 55-square-meter living quarters in Linköping draw on the concept of Origami and are surprisingly innovative. They are an open space that can be utilized as a living and dining area or as kitchen and bedrooms, depending on the resident's needs.
The compact apartments are a practical choice for university residences as three small private bedrooms can be created from pulling down on partitions, hanging from the ceiling. Additionally, a double bed is concealed in the living room .
The compact apartments are described by White Arkitekter as a "universal dwelling concept" and could be an affordable solution for the housing crisis.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Customizable Compact Apartments
- The trend of customizable compact apartments provides a flexible living space that can be adapted to meet the needs of residents.
- Movable Walls
- The use of movable walls in compact apartments allows for easy reconfiguration of living spaces, creating a versatile and efficient layout.
- Universal Dwelling Concept
- The universal dwelling concept offers a practical and affordable solution to the housing crisis by providing adaptable living spaces.
Where This Applies
- Architecture and Design
- The architecture and design industry can explore innovative ways to create customizable compact apartments with movable walls.
- Real Estate
- The real estate industry can capitalize on the trend of compact apartments by providing affordable and flexible living spaces that cater to the needs of residents.
- Education
- The education industry can consider incorporating customizable compact apartments into university residences to provide practical and adaptable living spaces for students.
