Small Architecture

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Discover the art of designing compact yet striking buildings that pack big ideas into small spaces. This book explores how architects embrace the challenge of creating miniature masterpieces.

Innovative small-scale architecture that redefines spatial creativity.

Over time, skilled architects have taken on the intriguing task of crafting small buildings that are perfectly designed despite their size. Nowadays, with tighter budgets, many have shifted their focus to producing compact structures that make a bold statement through innovative concepts.

Whether in densely populated Japanese cities where space is limited, or at the intersection of art and architecture, small buildings offer unique benefits and encourage designers to maximize creativity with minimal resources.

From a dollhouse created for Calvin Klein in New York to a children’s playhouse in Trondheim, along with vacation cabins and emergency housing for disaster victims, this trend highlights the rise of remarkable small architecture.

The book features renowned figures like 2013 Pritzker Prize winner Toyo Ito as well as emerging architects from Portugal, Chile, England, and New Zealand. It’s a celebration of architectural innovation on an entirely new, smaller scale.

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