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Micro-Space Abodes

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

These Madrid Homes by Abiboo Architecture Offer Secluded Balcony Areas

— July 8, 2016 — Art & Design
Abiboo Architecture has found a way to create seclusion in this busy housing area in Madrid thanks to stacked units that are specifically engineered to create micro-spaces that offer privacy to the residences. The design, known as the House H., is ideal for creating a private atmosphere in an otherwise compact and busy neighbourhood.

The stacked units are designed to be colorful blocks shaped like fingers that create segregated areas of space inside the home in a busy residential complex. The villa is comprised of several of these blocks that are designed to provide micro-spaces within the single unit that connect to one other, but can also be used as separate spaces. These include pool areas, terraces, tennis courts, living spaces and more that are expertly divided using the blocks to create the illusion of large spaces in a small radius.

Photo Credits: designboom, abiboo
Trend Themes
1. Micro-spaces - The use of stacked units to create micro-spaces in residential complexes offers opportunities for innovative designs and efficient use of space.
2. Secluded Balcony Areas - The creation of secluded balcony areas in busy housing areas provides a unique selling point for developers and architects looking to attract residents.
3. Illusion of Large Spaces - Using blocks to divide spaces and create the illusion of large spaces in a small radius can inspire innovative design solutions in compact urban environments.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate - Incorporating micro-spaces and secluded balcony areas into housing developments can offer disruptive innovation opportunities in the real estate industry.
2. Architecture - Architects can explore innovative ways to design and divide spaces using stacked units to create micro-spaces and the illusion of larger areas.
3. Urban Planning - Urban planners can consider incorporating the concept of micro-spaces and creating secluded areas in busy housing areas to optimize land use and enhance the living experience.
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