Designing a house that perfectly balances a tight budget and limited space can be a challenging yet motivating task for architects. How can you make the most of every inch? How can you minimize waste? How can you ensure future expansion possibilities? And most importantly, how can you create a simple design that adds value to the lives of its residents?
To help guide you through this process, we have curated 30 houses that provide innovative architectural solutions, all measuring less than 100 square meters. These houses prove that compact spaces can still be functional, beautiful, and comfortable.
70 Square Meters / ≈ 750 Square Foot
Casa Lampa / abarca+palma
Rio Bonito House / Carla Juaçaba
Tinhouse / Rural Design
House 28 / studio edwards
Casa BSO / BLOS Arquitectos
Loba House / Pezo von Ellrichshausen
Fiscavaig / Rural Design
Tent House / Chris Tate Architecture
Micro Cluster Cabins / Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter
LESS House / H.a
80 Square Meters / ≈ 860 Square Foot
Quiet House / ARTELABO architecture
Urban Cottage / CoLab Architecture
Remote House / Felipe Assadi
Recycling Housing / Juan Tohme
Termitary House / Tropical Space
Mckenzie House / Atelier Workshop
Tepoztlán Lounge / Cadaval & Solà-Morales
Cozzi House / Germán Müller
MA House / PYO arquitectos
House in the Orchard / ŠÉPKA ARCHITEKTI
90 Square Meters / ≈ 970 Square Foot
MAJO House / Estudio 111 Arquitectos
weeHouse / Alchemy
Marindia House / MASA Arquitectos
A House for Children / GRAD arkitekter
Yard House / alberto facundo _arquitectura
Brick House / Ventura Virzi arquitectos
Gaspar House / Alberto Campo Baeza
Retreat in José Ignacio / MAPA
The Aluminum Cabin / JVA
House In Fukaya / Nobuo Araki
Note: This article was originally published on April 24, 2018, and updated on June 22, 2020.
Designing a house within a limited budget and space constraints is undoubtedly a challenging task for architects. However, it is also an opportunity to showcase innovative design solutions that make the most of every square meter. By exploring these 30 inspiring examples, you can gain valuable insights into how architects have successfully created functional, beautiful, and comfortable homes under 100 square meters. From clever space utilization to sustainable materials, these houses demonstrate that size is not a limitation when it comes to great design. So, embark on this architectural journey and unlock the creative potential of compact spaces!