# Minimalist Metropolitan Treehouses Week in Self by MJOLK Brings New Meaning to Compact City Living By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-10-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/week-in-self-by-mjolk References: [plusmood](http://plusmood.com/2012/09/week-in-self-mjolk-architects/) & [en.mjolk.cz](http://en.mjolk.cz/) Certainly, most people who choose to reside in the core of a city must be prepared to sacrifice space for their dollar. Week in Self by MJOLK Architects takes this fact to a new level through the installation of a single [cubic apartment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stealth-house) in the center of Ceske Budejovice square in the Czech Republic. Measuring just 2.5m by 2.5m in floor area, the stilted [miniscule flat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sbc-apartment) provides its temporary inhabitants with a ladder entry, a rooftop perch, a portal window and the comforts of [cozy bedroom furnishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minuet). Week in Self by MJOLK Architects is a compelling contemporary project that invites occupants and passers-by to reanalyze their relationships with their urban environment, their living spaces and themselves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Compact Living:** The trend of compact living is growing as people in urban environments are willing to sacrifice space for convenience and affordability. - **Minimalist Architecture:** Minimalist architecture is gaining popularity as it allows for innovative and efficient use of limited space in urban areas. - **Urban Sustainability:** The trend towards urban sustainability is driving the demand for innovative solutions that maximize space utilization and minimize environmental impact. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can explore the potential of compact living spaces to meet the growing demand for affordable housing in urban areas. - **Architecture & Design:** The architecture and design industry can leverage minimalist architecture principles to create innovative and functional living spaces in densely populated cities. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planning professionals can incorporate urban sustainability principles to ensure efficient use of space and resources in city developments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smartly Designed Compact Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-apartments2.md) - [Reimagined Minimal Parisian Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-cocoon.md) - [Reinvented Compact Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype.md) - [Cleverly Designed Micro Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabanon.md) - [Thoughtful Micro Studio Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-studio-apartment.md) - [Inversion Living Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-getaway.md) - [Compact Urban Dwellings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-tiny-house.md) - [Renovated Compact Loft Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vessel-project.md) - [Japanese Inn-Inspired Micro Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-tarta-piccola.md)