Posts Tagged ‘buildings’

More small and beautiful spaces being built close to home!

Friday, January 29th, 2010

Vancouver, Canada is expected to formally announce the million-dollar creation of 30 so-called “micro-lofts” on the Downtown East side. This is one of many developments around the world, including the Cyan/PDX, that has drawn inspiration from European and Asian design.

At approximately 270 sq. ft. — about the size of two municipal parking spaces — the market rental units will be the smallest in the city.

 

Beautiful design in small efficient spaces is the future of downtown living and is available here in PDX at the Cyan.

Learn more about the Vancouver “Micro Lofts” at http://www.vancouversun.com/travel/city+small+condos+Micro+lofts+come+Vancouver/2474576/story.html

Fascinating thin buildings in Japan

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

Land is in high demand in Japan. Parcelling out the property produces some peculiar plots. We think we’re progressive with our Living Small, these thin buildings push small living to new heights. I found a collection of 20+ really thin buildings and houses in Japan, which linked to another site with even more thin building photos. Below are a few of the photos, if you like those, check out the links above for the rest.

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Osaka, photo by m.terada

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Tokyo, photo by gullevek

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Osaka, photo by m.terada

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Ebisu, Tokyo; photo by chipple

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Osaka, photo by m.terada

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Tokyo, photo by whooba