Another week has past (a little over a week, actually) and I am ready to delve a little deeper into the topic of prefabrication. Last week I discussed the rather spacious, English made M-House. This week I want to discuss a much more compact, but even more efficient living space: the m-ch (or micro compact home). The m-ch was designed by Richard Horden and can be viewed in person at the O2 student village, Technical University of Munich. The m-ch is 2.6m cube with ceilings at around 2m. It is said that the m-ch was designed as an answer to an increasing demand for short stay living for students, business people, sports and leisure use and for weekenders. Its design has been informed by the classic scale and order of a Japanese tea-house, combined with advanced concepts and technologies. Living in an m-ch means focusing on the essential - less is more. This is a principle I couldn't agree more with... Our houses today are generally built to accommodate so much excess that it is outrageous. I love the sleek style and design and how efficient it is (including two double beds, kitchen area, fridge/freezer, etc.) Yet it remains to be seen if someone could actually abide living in such a confined space for an extended period; and it seems to be a bit pricey for get-away retreat at around 37,000 euros... at least on my budget.
3 comments:
Very interesting...you always were interested in the minimalist approach. I can almost see you living there. :o)
It does have a streamlined appeal to it... though it is a bit small. It would work as a nice retreat as opposed to a camper or motor-home.
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