DESIGN BRIEF
Biobased MicroHome #101 by ARTES London reimagines luxe home design for the modern era. Conceived as an off-grid, modular dwelling in Woodlands, UK, this visionary project caters to a young professional couple seeking a refined, energy-efficient home that embraces both comfort and ecological stewardship. With a compact 25m² footprint, the brief demanded innovative spatial solutions, distinctive aesthetics, and uncompromising sustainability, delivering a micro-home that is as aspirational as it is attainable.
| Year: | 2024 |
| Client: | NA |
| Location: | Anywhere United Kingdom |
| Area: | 25 m² |
| Status: | R+D | International Competition |
| Value: | NA |
| Year: | 2024 |
| Client: | NA |
| Location: | Anywhere United Kingdom |
| Area: | 25 m² |
| Status: | R+D | International Competition |
| Value: | NA |
The One That Inspires a Greener Tomorrow...
ARCHITECTURE
This micro-home is a testament to sustainable architecture and British residential innovation. The design employs vertical zoning to maximize every square metre:
• Ground Floor: A welcoming entrance, bespoke storage, and a kitchen-dining area with integrated eco-friendly waste management.
• First Floor: Flexible living and working zones, elegantly defined by custom timber joinery.
• Ground Floor: A welcoming entrance, bespoke storage, and a kitchen-dining area with integrated eco-friendly waste management.
• First Floor: Flexible living and working zones, elegantly defined by custom timber joinery.
• Second Floor: A serene, private sleeping area with access to a biophilic terrace, inviting nature in.
Natural timber, Kingspan wall systems, and green roof technology ensure the home is both beautiful and energy-efficient. External terraces foster neighbourly connections, supporting a sense of community within this eco-friendly renovation.
• Second Floor: A serene, private sleeping area with access to a biophilic terrace, inviting nature in.
Natural timber, Kingspan wall systems, and green roof technology ensure the home is both beautiful and energy-efficient. External terraces foster neighbourly connections, supporting a sense of community within this eco-friendly renovation.
INTERIOR + FIT-OUT DESIGN
Step inside to discover biophilic interiors that blend wellness and sophistication. Every detail is curated for comfort and style:
• Luxe Materials: Sustainably sourced wood for floors and ceilings, paired with warm, coloured joinery for visual harmony.
• Bespoke Detailing: Thoughtful spatial transitions and smart storage solutions enhance the living experience.
• Luxe Materials: Sustainably sourced wood for floors and ceilings, paired with warm, coloured joinery for visual harmony.
• Bespoke Detailing: Thoughtful spatial transitions and smart storage solutions enhance the living experience.
• Wellness Features: Acoustic insulation, abundant daylight, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow nurture relaxation and productivity.
Each element is designed to reflect ARTES London’s commitment to bespoke, sustainable luxury for discerning clients.
• Wellness Features: Acoustic insulation, abundant daylight, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow nurture relaxation and productivity.
Each element is designed to reflect ARTES London’s commitment to bespoke, sustainable luxury for discerning clients.
SUSTAINABLE + ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
Biobased MicroHome #101 sets a new benchmark for eco-friendly living in Woodlands.
• Energy-Efficient Homes: Solar roof tiles, external batteries, and heat pumps deliver off-grid power and comfort.
• Water Management: Klargester AquaHarvest rainwater system reduces grid reliance and supports lush, green roof planting.
• Eco-Friendly Materials: Kingspan Kooltherm insulation and engineered timber minimize carbon footprint and enhance thermal performance.
• Energy-Efficient Homes: Solar roof tiles, external batteries, and heat pumps deliver off-grid power and comfort.
• Water Management: Klargester AquaHarvest rainwater system reduces grid reliance and supports lush, green roof planting.
• Eco-Friendly Materials: Kingspan Kooltherm insulation and engineered timber minimize carbon footprint and enhance thermal performance.
The result: a climate-positive, carbon-negative residence that embodies the ARTES London ethos—where innovation, wellness, and sustainability are inseparable.
The result: a climate-positive, carbon-negative residence that embodies the ARTES London ethos—where innovation, wellness, and sustainability are inseparable.
Play & Experience 3D in Realtime
Is This Eco-Luxe Project Alingning With the Lifestyle You Dream Of In Your Ideal Sanctuary?
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