Inspired by traditional Japanese elements such as “onsen” outdoors baths and Machiya courtyard houses, the architects created a house where interior spaces extend directly into enclosed private terrace spaces outside. The living/dining wing is linked to the sleeping/bathroom wing via a glass corridor. The house has only 99 square meters.

# 8 – Dodds House – Sydney – Australia

Simplicity of form and material produce a tough exterior as an answer to the nearby industrial buildings. All external elements are painted silver/gray, with shadow and texture. With just 109 square meters, the double height volume of the living area with its mezzanine bedroom creates an especially generous interior space.

# 7 – Ultimate Sustainable Nomadic Home – Northern Italy

This attractive Nomadic Home was created almost 1200 meters above sea level. The structure can be easily taken apart and rebuilt in a new location, making the house perfect for the traveling nomad. The home is made entirely of local wood and the design is minimal, material-orientated and in close touch with nature. The Nomadic Home is a smart house, with all vital functions being controlled by a central touch panel.

#6 – Morton Loft – New York – USA

Automobiles figure heavily in the Morton Loft project. The building that houses this apartment was originally a multi-store car park. The 90 square meters are filled with materials that lie outside architecture’s normal stock. Lightweight steel gantries as seen in factories give access to the upper levels.

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#5 – Natural Wedge House –  Tokyo – Japan

The wedge form of this house for a young couple on a 60 square meters small plot was devised to comply with strict building height regulations and to maximize natural light in the north-facing house. Special glass facade panels were developed to assure that the house is full of light and welcoming.

 #4 – Think Tank Boathouse – Ireland

Located at the bottom of a hill, the 56 square meters Think Tank Boathouse offers a sheltered space from which to view the dramatic wetland landscape. The complex structure has subtle asymmetries and a large, steel-framed, sliding entrance door.

#3 – The Millhouse – Goteborg, Sweden

#2 – Loftcube – Berlin, Germany

Having only 36 square meters, the experimental “Loftcube” was developed as a mobile living unit that boasts a sunny location and close proximity to all nearby urban facilities. The window openings of the wood-framed structure can be filled with a multitude of materials – glass, acrylic panels or wood. The interior is flexible, even though a minimal space is available. Function panels were developed to save space and money – swivel faucets serve both kitchen and bathroom sinks.

#1 – Chicken Point Cabin – Northern Idaho – USA

The idea for the cabin is that of a lakeside shelter in the woods – a little box with a big window that opens to the surrounding landscape. The cabin’s big window wall (9 meters by 6 meters) opens the entire living space out toward the forest and lake. The materials are low maintenance and left unfinished to naturally age and to fit in with the natural setting. The architects who came up with this amazing idea were Olson Sundberg and Kundig Allen and you can see more of their projects on their official website.

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