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The layout of some houses is amazing! Did you think that the smallest houses are only trailers that we often see in American films? No!
The houses that you will see in our selection are ultra-minimalistic, and even less than trailers, they are placed both on a separate site and nearby larger buildings. Maybe a super-compact house is a good solution? Especially for overpopulated countries such as: Bangladesh, Singapore, Monaco, etc.
For example, in China, some people huddle in cramped apartments of 5 square meters. meters. And what remains? After all, China is overpopulated.
The houses from the selection were clearly created not because of the problem of overpopulation, but for some other reason. Let’s take a look at them. We present you the 10 smallest houses in the world: a rating of miniature buildings, their photos inside and outside.
10 Sol Duc Cabin
This little house is located in the USA – not far from Seattle. From the windows, the view is simply amazing – on a picturesque forest. You look into the distance, hear the sounds of birds and imagine that you are in a fairy tale …
The house is designed for a secluded pastime – you can imagine how nice it is to relax here, away from the bustle of the city. Inside the house there is a double-height common area and a mezzanine with sleeping places – quite good. Aromatic coffee and snacks can be prepared in the kitchen.
In 2015 year Sol Duc Cabin entered the top ten of the best architectural projects, and it was built in 2014.
9. Mini ranch in Texas
There is a miniature house in Texas (USA), but he is not alone, but is surrounded by the same miniature buildings. All houses are energy efficient, sustainable and environmentally friendly.
Inside the house you can relax, because each of them has a sleeping place, as well as a bathroom and a kitchen where you can prepare snacks to refresh yourself or get a cold drink from the refrigerator to cool off. Wonder how it all fits in there?
The opposite side of the room is used as a living room where friends are received. By the way, inflatable mattresses are specially laid out for them. Great, we will be in Texas – we will definitely visit!
8. Beach house by Studiomama
Small minimalist house designed by the studio Studiomama, has an area of only 388 square meters. feet, but at the same time it is distinguished by reliability, which is necessary for a building located near the seashore.
Inside this interesting house is quite stylish and functional – every thing is designed for something and does not lie idle. A full-length window allows you to enjoy a stunning view, if for some reason you do not want to go outside. The compact house miraculously housed: a living room, 2 bedrooms, a dining room, a kitchen and a bathroom.
7. flat house
In China, of course, miniature buildings are required, because. the country is overpopulated. This tiny house was designed by Mizuishi Architects and is located in Tokyo. Occupies only 29 sq. meters – just imagine!
It is very cozy inside – on the lower floor there is a bedroom and a bathroom, on the second floor there is a living room, as well as a room intended for guests, and the attic is reserved for the nursery. It’s hard to believe, but the building even includes a garage for a car. flat house Designed for a family of three.
6. House Bus by Hank Bouthit
In America, very often buses turn into houses – they are called trailers. And sometimes they are more comfortable than apartments, because you can travel and live in them at the same time!
Hank Butita – an architect by profession, bought old school buspaying $3000 for it. It has made a beautiful home! Seating places are easily transformed – if you expand them, you get a bed.
The territory is divided into 4 main zones: kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living room (moreover, zones can be changed and various combinations can be created).
5. Gina’s little house
Gina Bramucci’s house built on the platform of an old trailer. Although from the outside the house looks like a fairy tale, and it seems that gnomes or fairies live there, it is very convenient for a person to live in it. It is completely lined with wood and looks quite attractive.
It is very cozy inside, on the second floor there is a bedroom, which has everything you need: a bed, a washbasin, shelves for things and a small locker. From the window you can watch the outside world. Falling asleep in such a house is probably a pleasure – it is quiet, calm around and only the chirping of grasshoppers is heard.
4. House by Michael Lawrence
The house, located in Northern California, was designed by Michael Lawrence for his wife Diana. During their long life together, the couple moved at least 20 times before they decided they wanted their own house in the woods.
Diana and Michael approached the realization of their dream very responsibly – they built a house, and the result made them very happy. For more than 9 years, the couple have been living in their nest far from civilization and do not use electricity. The inside is very comfortable and has everything you need. One can only guess how pleasant it is to sit on the porch in the evenings and enjoy the silence.
3. House on the rock
It is hard to imagine that someone could live in such a seemingly unreliable house – on a rock, but for more than 50 years the structure has been firmly held and survives all weather changes.
The history of the house began in 1968 – young swimmers were resting on a large boulder in the middle of the Drina River, and decided that more comfortable conditions were needed for relaxation. At first, the guys built a platform from boards, but this was not enough – they gradually joined the platform: a roof, walls … A group of swimmers, without initially planning it, created a house, which now proudly rises on a rock.
Interesting fact: for a long time no one knew about the house, but after it was photographed by a Hungarian photographer, Irene Becker, it became widely known. At the moment house on the rock – one of the attractions of the city of Bajina Bašta. Guys tried hard!
2. house on the water
A miniature was created in Sweden house on the water. Tourists, looking out of the window, can admire a variety of fish species and, of course, water expanses.
Mini hotel Utter Inn located on Lake Malaren – not far from the shore. It is hard to believe that such a building includes a kitchen, a bedroom, and a terrace. On the terrace, tourists can admire the picturesque view while listening to their favorite music on headphones, and go down to a depth of 3 m to enjoy a dream.
The windows from the room overlook the lake surface, where the fish live their lives, only occasionally looking through the windows. Such an interesting hotel is not the only one of its kind, there are similar ones in China, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates.
1. Ultra-compact home
The smallest house – perhaps, children would appreciate it, because they often create cardboard houses and constructions from blankets, where you can hide from the world of adults.
House of 1 sq. meter It was built by the German architect Van Bo Le-Mentzel. There is definitely no smaller house than this! It is designed for one person, equipped with a full-wall window and a chair, which, if necessary, can be replaced with a mattress to relax in a lying position.
The mini-dwelling can be used both vertically and horizontally. Such a mini-structure weighs about 40 kg, and what is even more interesting – it is equipped with wheels, so you can take it with you!