House SSK featured in Detail magazine
Whilst urban agglomerations are becoming larger and denser, rents are rising, as are land prices. Although most people dream of owning their own home, fewer and fewer can afford to do so which leads to questioning whether single-family homes still make sense in times of land sealing, climate crisis, and serious mobility problems.
One may argue that a house of one’s own could be justified if it is devised for long-term use, with sustainable solutions and efficient use of space. But this is easier said than done, particularly for families with their evolving needs over the years.
In Detail’s summer issue House SSK is featured as a sustainable small home aiming to offer a high standard of living. With careful planning, detailing and minimal foundations, the house fills an urban void, while offering a maximum of indoor living qualities on a reduced footprint.
The magazine compiles a selection of a variety of small houses around the world from Lake Ammersee to the Pacific Ocean, from a residual lot in London to our local Kortrijk.
What unites the projects are their inventive solutions: pivot windows extend living space into the outdoors, space-saving spiral staircases connect the floors, and stairs double as a support for the kitchen counter. Not to mention highly efficient space-saving bathrooms. As Detail mentions: “small but beautiful is a strategy for the future that needs to be cleverly designed – from the layout to the facade – and doing so is no small task! Enjoy these little homes!”
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