# Reconfigurable Compact Apartments White Arkitekter Prototype Homes with Movable Walls By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-02-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-apartments1 References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/02/15/video-white-arkitekter-dream-home-reconfigurable-apartment-movie/) & [whitearkitekter](http://whitearkitekter.com/project/dromlagenheten-dream-home/) Sweedish firm [White Arkitekter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-erven) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori) 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. Photo Credits: [Dezeen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microloft) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smartly Designed Compact Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-apartments2.md) - [Cleverly Designed Micro Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabanon.md) - [Reinvented Compact Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype.md) - [Thoughtful Micro Studio Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-studio-apartment.md) - [Fold-Out Furniture London Flats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florin-court-flat.md) - [Adjustable Japanese Studio Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/building-frame-of-the-house.md) - [Apartment-Inspired Drawer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apt-drawers.md) - [Reimagined Minimal Parisian Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-cocoon.md) - [Box-Like Innovative Apartment Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-apartment-design.md)