Tiny homes are all about maximizing the use of small spaces, and when it comes to that, there is no shape that is more space-efficient than a box or a cube. There are no hidden corners in these shapes and every inch of space can be used one way or another, which is why most of the designs we come across in this space revolve around boxy wooden cabins, repurposed container vans, or even old RVs.
There’s nothing wrong with that convention, of course, but sometimes one does get tired of seeing the same things over and over again with only small varieties. This tiny house concept design tries to break the rules a bit by using a different geometric shape to create a more interesting visual and a unique way of living. That said, every pro has a con, and this striking piece of architecture might be better off being just that.
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We’ve seen houses with odd layouts and shapes, but a dodecahedron is definitely not on one of those. With a total of 12 flat faces, it’s closer to a low-poly sphere than it is to any box. Each of those twelve faces has a pentagonal shape, earning the hose the moniker “Pentagone.” As if the structure of the house weren’t unusual enough, what you see inside is even just as strange.
Despite its small space, only 915 sq. ft., and irregular shape, the Pentagone design can fit two bedrooms, one bathroom, one powder room, a kitchen, and a simple living room. It even fits all of those on two floors! Unsurprisingly, the arrangement of these spaces is quite unusual, with the dining table being nothing more than a bar mounted against the central pillar. Or that the living room slash entertainment room is literally just in front of the kitchen.
Perhaps the strangest thing about the design is how your entire life will be available for everyone outside to see thanks to the transparent panels on all the faces. Privacy is going to be an issue unless you install some form of tinting or curtains, though that will be a challenge for faces that are more horizontal than vertical. On the flip side, Lighting won’t be too much of an issue since you can let natural light in more freely.
Managing the weather will also be a bit of a problem, as the design doesn’t have your typical roofing, gutters, and downspouts that would protect it against the scorching summer sun or a heavy downpour. Indoor thermals will also be tricky without insulation. Pentagone is definitely an eye-catching showcase, but one that might present practical problems as a living space.
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