MINI Living and Studiomama create colourful capsule homes for Milan installation
MINI has teamed up with London architecture firm Studiomama to build a series of tiny, pastel-toned living spaces, each designed to suit a different character.
Installed inside a former factory for Milan design week, MINI Living ? Built By All comprises four compact living spaces that are all tailored towards different lifestyles.
The aim is to show how even the most basic of homes could be adapted to better suit its owner.
"Today's standardised housing market is limited in its ability to meet the requirements of the individual," explained Oke Hauser, creative lead for MINI Living.
"We believe that ultimately the quality of a living space is determined by how well the residents identify with their home," he said. "MINI Living ? Built By All turns people into active creators and puts them at the heart of the design process."
MINI Living is an initiative set up by the automotive company to explore the future of city living. MINI has previously worked with a range of architects and designers, including Asif Khan and Sam Jacob, to create experimental installations.
For this installation, the company asked Studiomama founder Nina Tolstrup to explore the "creative use of space". The results are four capsule homes that match in size, but feature contrasting colours, layouts and furnishings.
A lemon-yellow unit features shelves lined with decorative objects and an assortment of plants, designed to suit a botanical illustrator, while the...
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