Anderjack Box Bungalow Tiny House Plans The Anderjack is one of Tumbleweed Houses’ designs in the Box Bungalow category, created during the early days of the modern tiny house movement. This design was created by Jay Shafer, a pioneer of the tiny house movement who lived in small spaces since 1997. Shafer founded Tumbleweed Tiny [...]
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Villa Mecklin: Wedge-Shaped Waterfront House in Finland with Pine Interior
Villa Mecklin by Huttunen-Lipasti-Pakkanen Architects demonstrates how distinctive geometry and natural materials create compelling small architecture. This wedge-shaped waterfront house in Finland features pine walls, floors, and ceilings throughout, with large windows that frame the lake scenery. The angular porch extends living space outdoors while the minimalist interior maintains focus on the surrounding landscape. Design [...]
Transformer Apartment in Manhattan: 450 Square Foot Redesign with Convertible Cabinets
Architect Michael Chen and assistant Kari Anderson redesigned this 450 square foot Manhattan apartment using transformer cabinets that reconfigure the space for different uses. The renovation removed most interior walls and replaced them with moveable elements that create distinct zones for cooking, sleeping, working, entertaining, and storage. Design Details Architect: Michael Chen with Kari Anderson [...]
Quick Housing Solutions: Modular Granny Flat Designs from Australia
Quick Housing Solutions, based in Sydney, Australia, has developed a line of compact modular dwellings marketed as “SHACK in a PACK.” The product range includes the one-bedroom Jillaroo, the studio Squatter, and the backyard office Joey. Design Details Manufacturer: Quick Housing Solutions Location: Sydney, Australia Construction: Modular panel system with snap-click-lock technology Assembly: No heavy [...]
19×8 Tiny House Floor Plans: Layout Options for a Compact Footprint
These floor plan concepts for a 19-foot by 8-foot tiny house demonstrate how a compact 152 square foot footprint can accommodate different layout configurations. Visualizing floor plans helps with furniture placement, kitchen and bathroom positioning, and window locations before building. Main Floor Layout Floor Plan with Furniture Scale Loft View Design Details Dimensions: 19 feet [...]
Grandpa’s Cabin by Sidekick Homes: 396 Sq Ft Backyard Cottage with Full Kitchen and Bath
Grandpa’s Cabin is a 396 square foot backyard cottage designed by Sidekick Homes, a division of Kephart Living. The design fits a bedroom, full bathroom, kitchen, and living area into a compact single-story footprint suitable for use as an ADU, guest house, or in-law suite. Grandpa’s Cabin Exterior Floor Plan The floor plan shows an [...]
Monolithic Dome Fourplex: Four 201 Sq Ft Studio Units in One Round Structure
The Oberon Fourplex by Monolithic demonstrates how dome construction can create multi-unit housing in a single structure. This round building contains four separate 201 sq ft studio apartments, totaling just 804 sq ft for all four units combined. Fourplex Dome Exterior Images via Monolithic.com Fourplex Floor Plan The circular structure divides into four pie-shaped units, [...]