Housing is a fundamental architectural inquiry. How we interact with the spaces we inhabit daily, and the lifestyles we cultivate within them, are constant subjects of debate in the discipline—discussions aimed at achieving a higher quality of life and discovering new ways of living. Beyond this, other contemporary factors—such as real estate speculation, high density in urban centers, the desire for a nomadic lifestyle, or even simply following current trends—have made the discourse around small-scale living increasingly relevant and urgent. Consequently, we must ask ourselves: what is the absolute minimum space we actually need to live?
The debate over the minimum habitable dwelling is by no means a new phenomenon. At the 1929 International Congress of Modern Architecture (CIAM) conference, the theme "The Dwelling for Minimal Existence" was already being discussed, seeking to address physical and psychological human needs through minimal living spaces. Nearly a century later, the concept of the micro-dwelling remains a controversial yet necessary topic of discussion, particularly as these spaces often fail to meet standard expectations of personal well-being.
