5 Extraordinary Prefabricated Architecture Projects Around the World

Prefabricated projects are gaining popularity in the construction industry due to their rapid construction timelines. This cutting-edge technology allows for creating stunning designs within a short period.

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1. Eames House by Charles and Ray Eames (Los Angeles, California, USA)

A home and studio in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood that belonged to the late Charles and Ray Eames is widely considered one of the most well-known examples of prefab design. With many prefabricated components, such as H-columns, structural steel, and roof beams, the house was constructed in 1949 using what they called 'honest' materials, such as glass, wood, and steel. Accordingly, its primary purpose was to serve as a case study for how a contemporary house could be constructed cost-effectively and efficiently. Even though they exceeded their budget, the design they came up with is quite remarkable.

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2. Taft Residence de la Skylab Architecture and Method Homes (Portland, Oregon)

Skylab's architectural firm utilized 28 of their HOMB 100-square-foot triangular prefab components, an adaptable prefab system built in collaboration with Method Homes, to construct this two-story, 3,930-square-foot residence. Following the trucking of each module to the sloped residential site in Portland, Oregon, the house was built in a single day. Each separate module is pre-built with its building systems and finishes. Running water is collected by landscaping planters, and heat recovery systems and rooftop solar panels add even more to its long-lasting design. The façade of the building is covered with a rain film made of blackened wood, which makes drainage simple even in the frequently rainy climate of the Pacific Northwest.

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3. VDC Housing by Summary (Portugal)

The Gomos approach was utilized by the Portuguese architecture firm Summary when they were tasked with designing a residential building that would serve multiple purposes on a plot that was limited and parallel to a road. The technique is based on the building of sewer pipes, and it prefabricated modules in a factory, including all of the finishes, insulation, and windows, before sending them out to be completed as a continuous shell. The slabs, structural panels, and the entire floor of the VDC home in Vale de Cambra were all constructed using the Gomos technique. Additionally, the six separate dwellings above the VDC home are all prefabricated.

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4. One Man Sauna by Modulorbeat Ambitious Urbanists & Planers (Bochum, Germany)

This 25-foot tower, constructed of stacked precast concrete components, can be found in Bochum on the site of an abandoned factory. As mentioned, the single-occupancy building has a plunge pool at the bottom, a sauna on the middle level, and a leisure deck with sky views at the top. The levels are overlaid and connected by vertical ladders.

5. Sunray Woodcraft Construction Headquarters by DP Architects (Singapore)

The Sunray Headquarters was designed by DP Architects to reflect the company's craft expertise. Each individual box, constructed from stacked boxes, represents a separate stage of the production process. Thus, yellow horizontal aluminum, for instance, covers a plant's production and warehousing areas. This provides optimal airflow to the workplaces while effectively shading them from the sun. Vertical louvers with checkerboard apertures, on the other hand, adorn the workers' dormitories, thereby enhancing their privacy.

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