Small House, Big Space

Author: Mostadi
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: A small space that is efficiently utilized can be more captivating and beloved than a spacious one. The purpose of this book is to provide readers who face challenges in residential space with some tips on how to fully unlock the potential of available space and how to use color to expand visual space. These tips include achieving the best environmental effects through flexible treatments of wall, floor, and furniture finishes, as well as the strategic placement of key lighting sources; and introducing how to design various storage facilities, such as cabinets, to make full use of space. The importance of architecture does not necessarily depend on its size but on the creation of space and the possibilities it offers. Therefore, architectural design for small spaces often presents a challenge—turning the impossible into the possible, such as transforming a cramped space into a comfortable residence without making the living area feel inadequate. This book aims to show readers some brilliant design techniques for small spaces. This is a complex design task that is not just about tearing down walls, adding mezzanines, or furnishing spaces with special pieces to suit the area. While cleverly utilizing space, it also requires considering the homeowner's needs and living comfort, creating artistic designs within limited areas. The book showcases masterpieces from renowned architectural firms and designers, such as the Dutch firm MVRDV, the American Rick Joy, and the French Jo Crepain. The 32 imaginative designs in the book transform limited spaces into comfortable homes, regardless of their original purpose or location. These designs include: a small suite carved out of a large room, a rural cottage for a single-family home, dreamy row houses, and renovated windmills and water towers. Each design is accompanied by architectural floor plans and descriptions, allowing readers to appreciate that creative design is not solely dependent on the size of the building area.