"Developed as a prototype for compact, homes, Tiny Penthouses proposes a model for urban densification through reuse and circularity. Each unit is fabricated from recycled materials, including sawdust and consumer , which can be shredded and reprinted into new configurations. This process enables buildings to evolve over time in response to changing social and spatial needs, positioning architecture as a renewable and regenerative practice."
"all images courtesy of Hedwig Heinsman unless stated otherwise The exhibition includes scale models, facade sections, and full-size mock-ups that demonstrate the spatial and material logic of the design. The pieces operate as both architectural research and sculptural installation, emphasizing light, texture, and structural geometry. The project frames architecture as a temporal medium, something that can adapt, transform, and return to material origin without loss of value."
Tiny Penthouses investigates how materials and additive manufacturing can generate adaptable forms of housing and compact living. The work was presented at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia and remains on view until November 23, 2025. Units are fabricated from recycled feedstocks, including sawdust and consumer materials, and can be shredded and reprinted into new configurations. The approach proposes urban densification through reuse and circularity, enabling buildings to evolve with shifting social and spatial needs. Exhibits include scale models, facade sections, and full-size mock-ups that demonstrate spatial logic, material behavior, and sculptural geometry. Proposals test overlooked urban sites, such as a truck lift, for small-scale residences. The work builds on larger-scale 3D-printed, recyclable construction initiatives.
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