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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
Image: Casa Lampa / abarca+palma © Andrés Maturana
Rio Bonito House / Carla Juaçaba
Image: Rio Bonito House / Carla Juaçaba © Nelson Kon
Tinhouse / Rural Design
Image: Tinhouse / Rural Design © David Barbour
House 28 / studio edwards
Image: House 28 / studio edwards © Tony Gorsevski
Casa BSO / BLOS Arquitectos
Image: Casa BSO / BLOS Arquitectos © Gonzalo Viramonte
Loba House / Pezo von Ellrichshausen
Image: Loba House / Pezo von Ellrichshausen
Fiscavaig / Rural Design
Image: Fiscavaig / Rural Design © Rural Design
Tent House / Chris Tate Architecture
Image: Tent House / Chris Tate Architecture © Simon Devitt
Micro Cluster Cabins / Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter
Image: Micro Cluster Cabins / Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter © Lars Petter Pettersen
LESS House / H.a
Image: LESS House / H.a © Quang Dam
80 Square Meters / ≈ 860 Square Foot
Quiet House / ARTELABO architecture
Image: Quiet House / ARTELABO architecture © Marie-Caroline Lucat
Urban Cottage / CoLab Architecture
Image: Urban Cottage / CoLab Architecture © Stephen Goodenough
Remote House / Felipe Assadi
Image: Remote House / Felipe Assadi © Fernando Alda
Recycling Housing / Juan Tohme
Image: Recycling Housing / Juan Tohme © Bicubik Fotografía de Arquitectura
Termitary House / Tropical Space
Image: Termitary House / Tropical Space © Hiroyuki Oki
Mckenzie House / Atelier Workshop
Image: Mckenzie House / Atelier Workshop © Paul Mcredie
Tepoztlán Lounge / Cadaval & Solà-Morales
Image: Tepoztlán Lounge / Cadaval & Solà-Morales © Sandra Pereznieto
Cozzi House / Germán Müller
Image: Cozzi House / Germán Müller © Federico Cairoli
MA House / PYO arquitectos
Image: MA House / PYO arquitectos
House in the Orchard / ŠÉPKA ARCHITEKTI
Image: House in the Orchard / ŠÉPKA ARCHITEKTI © Tomáš Malý
90 Square Meters / ≈ 970 Square Foot
MAJO House / Estudio 111 Arquitectos
Image: MAJO House / Estudio 111 Arquitectos © Yordana Andaur
weeHouse / Alchemy
Image: weeHouse / Alchemy © Geoffrey Warner
Marindia House / MASA Arquitectos
Image: Marindia House / MASA Arquitectos © Federico Cairoli
A House for Children / GRAD arkitekter
Image: A House for Children / GRAD arkitekter © Karin Björkquist
Yard House / alberto facundo _arquitectura
Image: Yard House / alberto facundo _arquitectura © German Cabo
Brick House / Ventura Virzi arquitectos
Image: Brick House / Ventura Virzi arquitectos © Federico Kulekdjian
Gaspar House / Alberto Campo Baeza
Image: Gaspar House / Alberto Campo Baeza © Hisao Suzuki
Retreat in José Ignacio / MAPA
Image: Retreat in José Ignacio / MAPA © Leonardo Finotti
The Aluminum Cabin / JVA
Image: The Aluminum Cabin / JVA © Nils Petter Dale
House In Fukaya / Nobuo Araki
Image: House In Fukaya / Nobuo Araki © Shimizu Ken
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!
