Micro-house inside a pipe: Hong Kong architect's creative solution

Interest in custom home design is growing every day. And the variety of author's ideas inspires one's own experiments. One of them was the small but impressive "Opod Tube House" by architect James Low. The man used concrete pipes as the basis for housing.

According to Low, the concept not only has an original appearance, but is also very functional. It requires a minimum of funds for living and effort to maintain the building.

The most suitable for creating housing are pipes with a diameter of 2.5 meters. This size allows you to accommodate 2 people. James Low's house has a cozy living room with a sofa and a bench, and a bathroom with a toilet. There is enough space for a workplace, a refrigerator and storage of basic things.

James's idea was appreciated all over the world, and now similar houses are built not only in Hong Kong. The main advantages of mini-houses made of pipes are that a lot of material is not required to organize comfortable living conditions. Wood and glass are needed to finish the exposed parts of concrete. Enthusiasts decorate the walls from the inside at their discretion. Wallpaper, decorative panels or plaster become priority in the choice. For the floor, linoleum or laminate is often used. On our website, you can purchase what you need for your own repair in this section. There is also room for creative solutions. For example, some craftsmen carve creative geometric shapes in the walls and paint the openings with wall paintings.

Because concrete pipe installation can be done anywhere, mini-homes are a great solution to overcrowding. On one land plot there are several economical mini-apartments at the same time.