Raummodell

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2025

How much space does a human need?
This seemingly simple question runs through architecture, philosophy, and society alike. In a world shaped by dense cities, housing shortages, and individualised lifestyles, it’s more urgent than ever. While reduction is marketed as a lifestyle in neoliberal tiny-house concepts, the fundamental question of what is truly necessary often remains unanswered and is obscured by aesthetics.

The room is the result of self-research on space consumption. The room measures 2 meters by 1.62 meters and idealises the idea that, in a private room, only things necessary for private use belong, and everything else can be collectivised. The 1:1 research took place over five days as part of a bachelor's thesis at the Peter Behrens School of Arts.

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picture of a room box, 2 meters wide and 1,62 meters long in an open space in a public school. backside of the room, 2 windows visible.

inside of a room that is 2 x 1,62 meters. objects in the room: a mattress, desk, chair, box. room is empty.

inside of a room that is 2 x 1,62 meters. objects in the room: a mattress, desk, chair, box. person sitting at the desk with a laptop.

picture of a room box, 2 meters wide and 1,62 meters long in an open space in a public school. the rooms door is off-center to the right and open. inside the room a mattress is visible.

inside of a room that is 2 x 1,62 meters. the room is dark, some stray light here and there. objects in the room: a mattress, desk, chair, box. a person laying on the mattress