适应性强且低成本的迷你住宅
low-cost replicable tiny house addresses india’s residential needs with its adaptable interior

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Harshit Singh Kothari和Tanvi Jain合作设计了一个住宅，内部布局紧凑，名为迷你住宅，由于结构简单造价低，可作为印度Indore建造房屋的原型。该住宅是混凝土地基，并采用框架结构、砖石墙体，是标准的建筑形态。该住宅不需要有建筑专业技术或者先进的建筑技术即可建造，建筑占地面积为19.5㎡，但其周边还有6㎡的可扩建空间，建筑内部可容纳4人居住。该住宅“麻雀虽小、五脏俱全”，内部设计可满足日常生活的各种需求。内部设计有夹层，还结合有单独的卫生间和商店部分。建筑东面有着灰空间作为建筑入口，内部居住、用餐和休息等功能区域结合布局，空间相对灵活，可根据住户需求灵活配置，如沙发可根据需求展开变为双人床。

Harshit Singh Kothari and Tanvi Jain reveal the Tiny House, a compact residence that serves as a prototype for affordable living in Indore, India. The house, built with concrete foundations, a concrete frame structure, and brick infill walls, uses standard construction methods. Allowing for easy replication without specialized techniques or expensive technology, the building comfortably accommodates a family of four. The dwelling occupies a minimal footprint of 19.5 square meters, with an additional six square meters of spill-out space. Despite its modest size, the interior feels expansive, featuring a single large volume that adapts to various daily needs. This volume is divided into a mezzanine above and a toilet and store at the back. The building is approached from the east through a semi-open space, avoiding the conventional layout of separate living, dining, and sleeping areas. Instead, it offers flexible spaces that can be reconfigured based on the needs of its residents, such as a daybed that transforms into a double bed at night. 


all images by The Space Tracing company, courtesy of Harshit Singh Kothari and Tanvi Jain

住宅设计较为注重自然光线的引入和自然通风，立面窗户的位置和大小经过精心设计。Harshit Singh Kothari和Tanvi Jain将西面的墙体设计为双层墙，可有效地保温隔热。设计师将厨房和浴室设计在高架水箱周围，能够减少管道成本并确保有足够的水压。厨房对面放置有一张桌子，可作为餐桌也可作为办公桌。该住宅适合在城郊或高密度居住城市中作为建设独立式住宅的原型。当多个住宅模块共同建设时，它们的楼梯、太阳能电池板、雨水收集系统等基础可以统筹设置，不仅可降低建造成本还可循环利用资源。

该住宅建造成本仅为455000印度卢比（5424美元），但使用的是大理石地板、柚木窗框、双层玻璃等高品质的饰面，还使用了高级固定装置，是住宅的设计亮点。该住宅通过多功能空间和资源的有效利用来节约成本，符合印度二线城市低收入人群的建房需求。

The Tiny House emphasizes natural light and ventilation, with carefully placed openings on all facades. Harshit Singh Kothari (find more here) and Tanvi Jain have installed a 45-centimeter-thick double wall on the western facade, which reduces thermal gain while enhancing comfort. The kitchenette and bathroom are strategically positioned near an overhead water tank to ensure adequate water pressure and optimize plumbing costs. A foldable table opposite the kitchenette serves as a dining area and a study. The prototype is adaptable to freestanding units in peri-urban areas and dense urban settings. When clustered, these houses can share infrastructure, such as staircases, solar panels, and rainwater harvesting systems, further reducing costs and supporting sustainable resource use.
Remarkably, the project is constructed for just INR 4,55,000 (USD 5,424), yet it includes high-quality finishes such as marble flooring, teak-framed double-pane windows, and premium fixtures. This cost-effective design meets the aspirations of lower-income groups in tier-two Indian cities by offering multifunctional spaces and efficient resource use. 


▲ Harshit Singh Kothari和Tanvi Jain设计的迷你住宅可以作为低收入家庭建房的原型
Harshit Singh Kothari and Tanvi Jain reveal the Tiny House, a residence serving as a prototype for affordable living


▲ 住宅使用的是标准建房要求
Tiny House uses standard construction methods


▲ 该住宅使用的是混凝土地基、框架结构和砖石墙体，便于大批量建造
concrete foundations, a concrete frame structure, and brick infill walls allow for easy replication


▲ 该住宅麻雀虽小、五脏俱全，内部可容纳4口人居住
the compact yet thoughtfully designed residence comfortably accommodates a family of four


▲ 该住宅占地面积为19.5㎡，但是周边有6㎡的扩建空间
occupying a minimal footprint of 19.5 square meters, the house features a six square meters spill-out space


▲ 住宅虽然建筑面积小，但是内部空间布局合理且满足日常居住需求
despite its modest size, the interior feels expansive


▲ 住宅内部设计有多功能空间，可满足住户的日常需求
a single large volume adapts to various daily needs


▲ 住宅内部设计有夹层，还设计有单独的卫生间和商店部分
this volume is divided into a mezzanine above and a toilet and store at the back


▲ 建筑东面设计有灰空间，是建筑入口区域
the building is approached from the east through a semi-open space


▲ 内部空间布置相对灵活，住户可根据自身需求灵活配备布局
flexible spaces can be reconfigured based on the needs of its residents







项目信息：
项目名称：迷你住宅
建筑设计：Harshit Singh Kothari和Tanvi Jain
项目位置：印度
摄影：Space Tracing公司

project info:
name: Tiny House
designer: Harshit Singh Kothari | @harshitsk, Tanvi Jain | @sin.by.cos
location: Indore, India
photographer: The Space Tracing company | @the_space_tracing_company