Harshit Singh Kothari and Tanvi Jain reveal the Tiny House, a compact residence that serves as a prototype for affordable living in Indore, India. The house, built with concrete foundations, a concrete frame structure, and brick infill walls, uses standard construction methods. Allowing for easy replication without specialized techniques or expensive technology, the building comfortably accommodates a family of four. The dwelling occupies a minimal footprint of 19.5 square meters, with an additional six square meters of spill-out space. Despite its modest size, the interior feels expansive, featuring a single large volume that adapts to various daily needs. This volume is pided into a mezzanine above and a toilet and store at the back. The building is approached from the east through a semi-open space, avoiding the conventional layout of separate living, dining, and sleeping areas. Instead, it offers flexible spaces that can be reconfigured based on the needs of its residents, such as a daybed that transforms into a double bed at night.
all images by The Space Tracing company, courtesy of Harshit Singh Kothari and Tanvi Jain
The Tiny House emphasizes natural light and ventilation, with carefully placed openings on all facades. Harshit Singh Kothari (find more here) and Tanvi Jain have installed a 45-centimeter-thick double wall on the western facade, which reduces thermal gain while enhancing comfort. The kitchenette and bathroom are strategically positioned near an overhead water tank to ensure adequate water pressure and optimize plumbing costs. A foldable table opposite the kitchenette serves as a dining area and a study. The prototype is adaptable to freestanding units in peri-urban areas and dense urban settings. When clustered, these houses can share infrastructure, such as staircases, solar panels, and rainwater harvesting systems, further reducing costs and supporting sustainable resource use.
Remarkably, the project is constructed for just INR 4,55,000 (USD 5,424), yet it includes high-quality finishes such as marble flooring, teak-framed double-pane windows, and premium fixtures. This cost-effective design meets the aspirations of lower-income groups in tier-two Indian cities by offering multifunctional spaces and efficient resource use.
▲ Harshit Singh Kothari和Tanvi Jain設計的迷你住宅可以作為低收入家庭建房的原型
Harshit Singh Kothari and Tanvi Jain reveal the Tiny House, a residence serving as a prototype for affordable living
▲ 住宅使用的是標準建房要求
Tiny House uses standard construction methods
▲ 該住宅使用的是混凝土地基、框架結構和磚石墻體,便于大批量建造
concrete foundations, a concrete frame structure, and brick infill walls allow for easy replication
▲ 該住宅麻雀雖小、五臟俱全,內部可容納4口人居住
the compact yet thoughtfully designed residence comfortably accommodates a family of four
▲ 該住宅占地面積為19.5㎡,但是周邊有6㎡的擴建空間
occupying a minimal footprint of 19.5 square meters, the house features a six square meters spill-out space
▲ 住宅雖然建筑面積小,但是內部空間布局合理且滿足日常居住需求
despite its modest size, the interior feels expansive
▲ 住宅內部設計有多功能空間,可滿足住戶的日常需求
a single large volume adapts to various daily needs
▲ 住宅內部設計有夾層,還設計有單獨的衛(wèi)生間和商店部分
this volume is pided into a mezzanine above and a toilet and store at the back
▲ 建筑東面設計有灰空間,是建筑入口區(qū)域
the building is approached from the east through a semi-open space
▲ 內部空間布置相對靈活,住戶可根據自身需求靈活配備布局
flexible spaces can be reconfigured based on the needs of its residents
project info:
name: Tiny House
designer: Harshit Singh Kothari | @harshitsk, Tanvi Jain | @sin.by.cos
location: Indore, India
photographer: The Space Tracing company | @the_space_tracing_company