Micro apartment

ACDF has completed a striking 19-story apartment building in downtown Montreal. The LINK Tower seamlessly combines contemporary architecture with the preservation of historical Victorian facades, creating a harmonious blend of past and present.

Described as probably the smallest apartment in the world, the Cabanon measures a mere 74 sq ft. However, thanks to its clever layout and folding furniture, it's more fully featured than you might expect and even squeezes in a bath and spa area.

Modern cities are full of unused plots typically considered too small to build housing on, but a skinny apartment building by ISA shows that with a little ingenuity, shrewd designers can make use of even the most awkward piece of land.

In the city of Munich, a groundbreaking endeavour is transforming communal living. Crafted by architectural firm Peter Haimerl Architektur, the Clusterwohnen Wabenhaus – aka the Honeycomb House – is a symbol of efficiency and community harmony.

The Bjarke Ingels Group's Kaktus Towers in Copenhagen redefines urban living with a cactus-inspired facade and innovative hexagonal core. The project boasts almost 500 micro-apartments and fosters a sense of community among residents.

Sim-Plex has created a stunning micro-home inspired by Japanese culture called the U. Izakaya House, which boasts clever space-saving storage elements and features a U-shaped kitchen inspired by a traditional Japanese izakaya restaurant at its heart.

A 27.5-sq-m apartment has been transformed into a full-featured living space, with the room divided into a spacious lounge and multi-purpose wooden unit that includes a hidden kitchen, pull-down double bed, pull-out closet and ample storage space.

Originally designed by French architect Charlotte Perriand in the 1960s, Coudamy Architectures sought to preserve the retro interior design, while enhancing the 19-sq-m (205-sq-ft) apartment with some fresh space-saving upgrades.

Malessa Studio has revealed its foldable and compact furniture collection, especially designed for students and renters who frequently move homes. Nest features everyday furniture pieces that can be dismantled, packed, moved and re-assembled.

Architect Doug Burdge and builder Nate Garnero have come together to create a striking tiny dwelling made from repurposed shipping containers. Designed as an up-market guest house, Buhaus is packed with high-end finishings and attention to detail.

Sim-Plex has recently converted an open two-bedroom apartment into a smart, space-saving family home. The Smart Zendo apartment boasts smart technology, multi-purpose zones and draws on the traditional Chinese philosophies of Zen and Feng Shui.

London based architectural studio Suprblk has transformed an apartment inside an old biscuit factory by incorporating bespoke pods instead of walls. The space-saving design means the occupants can now enjoy an additional 20 sq m of living space.