Kitchens vary considerably in size, meaning the wooden worktops they feature range from small to very large. But one home that has taken the issue of size to a different level recently went on display in Edinburgh.
Measuring three metres by three metres and aptly named the Cube, the abode is tiny and has compact kitchen worktops to match. According to a report in the Scotsman, the residence, which was placed in the city’s St Andrew Square Garden, is the “latest in eco-living”.
A prototype, it is one of the world’s smallest property designs and, as well as its wooden worktops, it features a double bed, shower, kitchen and composting toilet. Meanwhile, the lounge has a table and two custom-made chairs and the cooking area sports an energy-efficient fridge, induction hob, combination microwave, washing machine and storage cupboards.
Director of the Cube project and its chief designer Dr Mike Page hopes it will encourage consumers to think about low-energy technology in their homes. Furthermore, he thinks such accommodation could be the answer to the increasing demand for affordable housing.
The unit has a price tag of �50,000, meaning it is not cheap but is significantly less expensive than the vast majority of residences in the UK.Made from sustainable materials, predominantly wood, the structure, complete with its kitchen worktops, has been designed to be modern and comfortable and it was on show as part of this year’s Edinburgh International Science Festival, which ran from April 9th until April 22nd.
Founded in 1989, the festival is run by an educational charity and it encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to discover the wonder of the natural world around them. According to its organisers, it was the world’s first celebration of science and technology and it is still one of the largest of its kind in Europe.