About the Project

International Architecture Competition

Kinetic Cube

Awarded: Shortlisted best ideas and designs
Organizer: Buildner
Location: Lorient, France
Design year: 2022
Footprint area: 16+8 sqm
Floor: 1

Kinetic Cube is a proposal for kinetic micro-home design that can be expanded according to needs of users. The main purpose of the project is to provide all basic life functions combined with comfort and efficiency within 16 square meters of well-designed space. This space can be developed with house ability to expand through an attached unfolded volume, giving an additional 8 square meters of living. Within the structure of Kinetic Cube, elements can be shifted, moved, retracted, hided, and positioned depending on needs and lifestyle of the occupants.

The suggested project site is Jules Ferry Park in Lorient, France. Simultaneously, Kinetic Cube can be effortlessly integrated with the park unique landscape, thanks to a carefully selected choice of sustainable materials. Kinetic Cube is designed with the thought of ensuring easy and flexible transportation.