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5 HOMES UNDER 1,000 SQ FT THAT LOOK ANYTHING BUT SMALL

CULTURE
By Deepa Nair
29 March, 2022
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Good design does not have to be larger than life

Five architects took on the challenge of building happy spaces through the use of smart materials and clever planning for homes that were under 1,000 sq ft. A client's brief, the most crucial starting point for any architect, was sacrosanct. In the end, what these architects achieved through innovative space plans are fun, light-filled houses that quickly became homes.

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The Naked House by Studio TAB

"Minimalist design has always been a subjective narrative. We wanted to explore what defines minimalism," says Rahul Das Menon and Ojas Chaudhari, principal architects, Studio TAB, about the design intent behind The Naked House project in Bengaluru. Created for a young NRI family, this 800-square-foot holiday home would also be let out for homestays when the family was not in India. The client wanted this home to exude a sense of novelty distinct from their permanent home—minimalist, unique, cost-effective and cosy.

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