# Modular Small-Scale Residences SsD Architecture's Songpa Micro-Housing Accommodates Life Changes By Meghan Young | Published 2014-11-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songpa-microhousing References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3038078/the-perfect-apartment-for-breaking-up) & [ssdarchitecture](http://www.ssdarchitecture.com/) Small scale living is being adopted around the world as populations continue to rise, yet until the Songpa Micro-Housing was conceived, many of these residences were addressing a very specific lifestyle. Instead of simply accommodating singles and the like, the Songpa Micro-Housing takes into account life changes that can involve everything from starting a family to even breaking up with partners. Designed by SsD Architecture and located in Seoul, South Korea, the Songpa Micro-Housing allows people to rent one or more units at a time, combining them if necessary to create more space. Jinhee Park, principal-in-charge of the project at SsD, a firm based in New York and Cambridge, Massachusetts, say, "We wanted to make the new prototype of housing in Korea." It perpetuates a healthy sense of community that can be adopted anywhere in the world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modular Living Spaces:** Innovative housing designs that can adapt to different life changes, such as starting a family or changing living arrangements. - **Flexible Rental Options:** Creating opportunities for renters to combine or separate units based on their current needs and preferences. - **Community-centric Architecture:** Designing living spaces that foster a sense of community and encourage social interaction among residents. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Real Estate:** Developing modular housing solutions to meet the changing needs of renters and homeowners. - **Architecture and Design:** Creating innovative building designs that offer flexible living spaces and promote community engagement. - **Urban Planning:** Exploring new approaches to urban development that prioritize adaptable and community-focused housing solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Refreshing Micro-Living Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sffr-house.md) - [Cleverly Designed Micro Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabanon.md) - [Smartly Designed Compact Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-apartments2.md) - [Housing Collective Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-comunidad-habitacional.md) - [Compact Sustainable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cabana.md) - [Adjustable Japanese Studio Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/building-frame-of-the-house.md) - [Thoughtful Micro Studio Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-studio-apartment.md) - [Shape‑shifting Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-offgrid-house.md) - [Compact Urban Dwellings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-tiny-house.md)