Copenhagen
2015
Maximised livability in a micro-home
Basisboligen
Home-hunting in the city has become increasingly challenging due to soaring real estate prices and rents, and a shortage of smaller flats.
As low-income groups struggle to find accommodation they can afford, the City of Copenhagen and the social housing organization KAB joined forces. They approached Vandkunsten Architects with the task of developing a small living unit at a monthly rent of around €430 for about 30m2, including kitchen and bathroom.
Basisboligen (the Basic Living Unit) is a concept that currently includes three different unit types, all constructed as prefabricated box modules. These types can all be developed as units for singles, couples or room mates, and shared facilities can also be added to meet local conditions.
Compact but efficient
All units have been designed with low rent in mind, but also with rich spatial qualities, optimized use of space, generous daylight and the possibility to be combined into various building typologies.
Prefabricated Micro homes
Micro-building with balcony access from a covered patio. Each floor has a unit for flatshare (in colour) and five single units.
Hems og opbevaring under loftet
Different access systems
The units are developed with a variety of access systems in mind . They can be built as free-standing structures or as infill in a dense urban context.
Project facts
Facts
Project name: Basisboligen – Minimal Housing Concept
Category:Youth homes, Housing, R&D, Wood
Client: KAB and City of Copenhagen
Location: Copenhagen
Date: 2015
Status: Finished
Project
Program: Affordable micro-living
Activity: Concept development
Job type: Commission, development project
Construction system: Prefabricated box units
Contact: Jan Albrechtsen, jal@vandkunst.dk
Project group: Pernille Schyum Poulsen, Marie Hildebrand Frederiksen, Jan Albrechtsen
Employees: Luna Fruensgård