Stacked Trapezoidal Home Concepts

The Trapezoidal Mod Wins Third Place in Compact Home Competition

This geometric home concept is designed by emerging 23 year-old architect William Samin. Entering the fourth annual Ryterna Architectural Challenge, the young designer was tasked to visualize a 270 square foot living space. The stacked geometric structure of the Trapezoidal Mod allows for terrain and location adaptability, the pivoting walls and glazing doors foster apt air circulation and there is always the possibility of further expansion in the future.

The spaciously economic design of the practical home concept relies on sunken furniture. William Samin installs the living room couch below the floor. The concealing strategy allows for future homeowners to use even the back pillows as a functioning sitting area. The cushions have been enlarged and made to support additional weight accordingly.

Photo Credits: William Samin

Geometric Home Concepts
Designers can explore innovative geometric structures for modular and adaptable living spaces.
Sunken Furniture Design
Incorporating sunken furniture in home designs offers space-saving solutions and multi-functional living areas.
Compact Home Living
There is a growing trend towards designing compact yet practical living spaces that maximize functionality.

Industries Being Reshaped

Architecture
Architects can leverage geometric home concepts to create innovative and adaptable housing designs.
Furniture
The integration of sunken furniture design in homes presents opportunities for creating innovative and space-saving furniture solutions.
Real Estate
The demand for compact yet functional living spaces offers opportunities for real estate developers to provide affordable and efficient housing options.
SCORE
6.1 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 93%
Activity 82%
Freshness 8%

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