Just how small can you really go when designing a tiny house? The Solo 01 might be the answer. Designed by India’s The Billboards Collective, this prototype is a rickshaw-based micro-house that measures just 6 x 6 ft.
The Solo 01 consists of a removable living area constructed from scrap metal that’s bolted onto a typical three-wheeled rickshaw, the type that is found by the millions across India.
An impressive number of features have been squeezed into its tiny interior. Its ground floor includes storage space, a kitchen, a toilet, and even a mini-bathtub. Above this lies a mezzanine area with a bed and a little laptop table.
Back outside, a drop-down porch can display goods if used by a vendor, while clothes can be hung on an extendable rack. The rooftop is accessed by a ladder and has a small terrace seating area and an umbrella.
A solar panel is installed to provide electricity and the micro-home includes a water tank too. The project isn’t currently for sale though as it was built as an exercise to promote small-scale architecture and spark creative ideas on small living.
“Though unspoken about, small scale architecture is the most relevant in India and is often scrutinized for being underutilized in terms of space,” says The Billboards Collective. “Our vision is to shine a light on how to constantly improve the way of life of people around us without space or budget as parameters. Solo 01 is our first step towards achieving that goal, concentrating on temporary and portable housing concepts in India.”
Source: The Billboards Collective