The Shoji tiny home by Koleliba measures 130 square feet and is built on a double-axle trailer, allowing it to remain fully mobile while supporting everyday living functions. Designed with architect Hristina Hristova and located in Brittany, France, the structure extends 5.5 meters in length and uses vertical timber siding with a metal roof. Large windows and sliding glass doors open the interior to the surrounding landscape.
The interior space is finished in birch plywood with integrated furniture that follows the layout of the interior. A U-shaped couch converts into a queen-size bed, while the home also includes a desk, kitchen appliances, a washing machine, and a full shower. Electric floor heating and insulation support year-round use, with storage and shelving built into the walls to organize the compact footprint.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Micro-mobile Living
- The rise of fully mobile 130-square-foot homes creates potential for new business models around nomadic ownership, insurance, and location-based services.
- Integrated Furniture Systems
- Custom built-in multifunctional furnishings in plywood shells highlight opportunities for scalable manufacturing of adaptable, space-saving interior modules.
- Year-round Tiny Home Comfort
- High-performance insulation and electric floor heating in compact footprints open possibilities for climate-resilient small dwellings designed for all-season occupancy.
Sectors Adopting This
- Modular Housing
- Tiny, trailer-based units point toward prefabricated, towable modules that could disrupt traditional construction and urban infill strategies.
- Outdoor Recreation & RV
- Mobile tiny homes bridging living comforts and portability suggest new premium product lines that blend RV mobility with residential amenities.
- Home Appliances & Compact Systems
- Demand for full-function kitchens, washers, and HVAC in constrained layouts indicates a market for downsized, energy-efficient appliances and integrated systems.
