The challenge of designing a house with a tight budget and space constraints, together with the essential duty of responding correctly to the requirements of the user, is sometimes one of the most challenging and motivating tasks an architect can face. How can you take advantage of space most effectively? How can you avoid wasted material? How do you anticipate the possible future expansion of the house? And how do you develop a simple design that also delivers value to its inhabitants?
To help you in this process, we scoured our projects archives to select 30 houses that provide interesting architectural solutions despite measuring less than 100 square meters.
35 Fireplaces that Spark Architectural Interest
From the beginning of time, human beings have gathered around the fire. The first settlements and huts included in their interior a small bonfire to cook and maintain the heat of its inhabitants. This tradition has continued to the present, and chimneys and fireplaces have developed into the most varied designs and forms, providing possibilities both inside and outside a home.
To give you ideas for materials, structures, and spatial configurations, we present 35 remarkable meeting places around the fire.
https://www.archdaily.com/903361/35-fireplaces-that-spark-architectural-interestMaría Francisca González
Sentralen Library / Atelier Oslo + KIMA Arkitektur
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Architects: Atelier Oslo, KIMA Arkitektur
- Area: 12500 m²
- Year: 2016
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Manufacturers: Cembrit, Kone, Purus, TECE, Vola
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Professionals: AF Byggfornyelse, Consept Design AS, RIB, RIE, RIBR: Norconsult, +2
https://www.archdaily.com/901994/sentralen-atelier-oslo-plus-kima-arkitekturMartita Vial della Maggiora
Villa Holtet / Atelier Oslo
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Architects: Atelier Oslo
- Area: 600 m²
- Year: 2015
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Manufacturers: Brunner, PT vinduer., Timber AS.
https://www.archdaily.com/803911/villa-holtet-atelier-osloSabrina Leiva
Cabin Norderhov / Atelier Oslo
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Architects: Atelier Oslo
- Area: 80 m²
- Year: 2014
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Manufacturers: Focus, APS Aluminium Profil Systemer AS
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Professionals: Estatikk AS, Sivilingeniør Ole Morten Braathen, Byggmester Bård Bredesen
https://www.archdaily.com/576974/cabin-norderhov-atelier-osloDaniel Sánchez
Micro Cluster Cabins / Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter
https://www.archdaily.com/558126/micro-cluster-cabins-reiulf-ramstad-arkitekterDaniel Sánchez