#adaptive-design

#adaptive-design

Located on the outskirts of Mayiladuthurai in Tamil Nadu, , Paati Veedu by Koodu Architecture is a compact rural developed under financial constraint and material limitation. Built on a 1,200-sqft site within a neighborhood of small houses and agricultural fields, the project is defined by , adaptation, and resource-conscious construction. The house was constructed using 10,000 accumulated over time by the client, forming the primary material basis for the design.

Conceived as a post-pandemic rental property for digital nomads, the 3+2+1 Villa in Canggu was designed by K-Thengono Design Studio to accommodate varied occupancy scenarios. The brief called for three self-contained units that could operate independently or combine into a single compound, offering adaptability across guest configurations.

The Trutru Haptic - created by JUE Design and Research Studio (JUE) in collaboration with Hong Kong Polytechnic University's Intelligent Human Machine Mechanical Interface Lab (IHMMI Lab) - is one such device leaning into the playfulness. With programmable "personalities," interchangeable arms, and custom temperature settings, this delightful device serves as a technological companion communicating through satisfying tactile and textural feedback. An amorphous, jelly-like creature with a diffused glow, TruTru is designed to be held close, clipped on, and kept nearby.

Most builders cram sleeping areas into cramped lofts, but Tiny Tect took a different approach. The Escapada features a Murphy bed that disappears into the wall, instantly transforming the main bedroom into whatever you need. Office space in the morning, yoga studio in the afternoon, guest room at night. The genius lies in the details, creating a space that adapts to you rather than forcing you to adapt to it.

In its current form, the site has been reconfigured using salvaged elements to create seating, shelter, and gathering space, addressing the lack of public infrastructure in Frihamnen.

"In the wake of a long-haul injury, the importance of outside design perspectives cannot be overstated, as they may highlight overlooked problems and reveal useful solutions."