Compact Live-Work House (Portland, USA)-CNYISAI艺赛

Compact Live-Work House (Portland, USA)

— Architecture Competition

Design a compact house that seamlessly combines living and working in one efficient space. The project should support everyday residential needs while accommodating activities such as remote work, studying, making, designing, or small-scale creative production.

Premise

As remote work and flexible lifestyles become increasingly common, homes must serve multiple purposes. This competition challenges participants to create a small, adaptable dwelling that balances productivity, comfort, and wellbeing within a limited footprint.

Objective

Design a compact live-work house for one or more occupants. The proposal should integrate living and working functions while maximizing space efficiency, flexibility, natural light, and user comfort.

Site

The site is a hypothetical urban or suburban lot in Portland, Oregon, USA. Participants may select a suitable context and should consider solar orientation, climate, access, and neighborhood character.

Requirements

* Integrated living and workspace

* Flexible and multifunctional design

* Efficient use of space

* Natural lighting and ventilation

* Sustainable design strategies

* Realistic and buildable construction

Evaluation Criteria

* Architectural concept and originality

* Live-work integration

* Spatial efficiency and flexibility

* Sustainability and environmental response