This skinny house structure by Dutch studio Ana Rocha Architecture is located in Almere Poort in the Netherlands. The uniform wooden framework was built in only two days and it is the definition of compact housing as it "occupies less space than a double parking slot," as Dezeen describes.
The slabbed facade is made out of Ayous hardwood, while the interior is lined with birch panels, alongside space-saving furniture made from birch plywood. The exterior's vertical unity and uniformity are only broken by the square-shaped windows. The property of the Dutch skinny house offers 50 square meters of livable space. Entering into the field of micro home abodes, the skinny house by Ana Rocha Architecture is definitely an impressively compact design.
Photo Credits: Christiane Wirth
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Compact Housing Trend
- The rise of smaller, more efficient housing designs that enable greater urban density and maximize land use.
- Micro Home Abodes Trend
- Designs for ultra-compact homes that maximize living spaces while minimizing environmental impact.
- Space-saving Furniture Trend
- Furniture and decoration designs that prioritize saving space and maximizing the efficient use of small spaces.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Architecture and Construction Industry
- Opportunity for designers and contractors to specialize in compact, efficient building designs that make the most of small urban lots.
- Furniture and Interior Design Industry
- Opportunity for interior designers and furniture manufacturers to create unique and efficient pieces that maximize the functionality of small living spaces.
- Real Estate Industry
- Opportunity for real estate agents to leverage demand for compact, efficient homes to create new markets and capitalize on underutilized land.
