India’s residential needs with its adaptable interior
The Tiny House, a compact residence that serves as a prototype for affordable living in Indore, India. The house, built with concrete foundations, a concrete frame structure, and brick infill walls, uses standard construction methods. Allowing for easy replication without specialized techniques or expensive technology, the building comfortably accommodates a family of four. The dwelling occupies a minimal footprint of 19.5 square meters, with an additional six square meters of spill-out space.
Despite its modest size, the interior feels expansive, featuring a single large volume that adapts to various daily needs. This volume is divided into a mezzanine above and a toilet and store at the back. The building is approached from the east through a semi-open space, avoiding the conventional layout of separate living, dining, and sleeping areas. Instead, it offers flexible spaces that can be reconfigured based on the needs of its residents, such as a daybed that transforms into a double bed at night.
