Smaller than the body

SMALLER
THAN
THE
BODY

Type: Residence
Client: Dink
Site: 51 sq.m

Dwelling-

A space that serves as a vessel for both the human body and mind, where one is awakened, and the day begins. A state and venue that define the relationship between oneself and others.

"How much space is enough space?"

"Smaller than the body", this ironic title serves as a starting point to explore both physical and mental space.

The window embodies a longing, the table becomes a plan, walls represent contradictions, and doors extend invitations. The mental space serves as an extension of imagination, when it shrinks to dimensions smaller than the human body, does the potential for action and exploration persist? Can the mind still escape when confined within a space smaller than the human body?

This project explores the possibility of living in a world constrained by limited space and an ever-growing population. Conceive a scenario where space shrinks smaller than the functionalities it needs to accommodate. The project deconstructs concepts of functional space (kitchen, living room, etc.) into smaller elements that fluidly traverse the available space. Only immovable objects remain anchored in their designated places, with the sink taking a central, immovable position similar to a plaza fountain. Acting as the focal point, life within this constrained space revolves around the sink, reshaping the dynamics and the demands of modern living.