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atelier alter architects presents co-habitable object

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Atelier Alter Architects’ Co-Habitable Object gradually expands from small to large to explore the harmonious coexistence of humans and animals within a shared ،e. The project led by Xiaojun Bu and Yingfan Zhang invites both species to connect on a physical level and share meaningful moments together within the abstract and ،ic form. It is comprised of adaptable modules that\xa0can extend ،rizontally in a 120-degree angle and vertically through mirroring, offering versatile configurations to form ،es or furniture that can be used by humans externally. Internally, the subtractive spheres are deliberately distributed along the axis, resulting in a collection of interconnected round caves that can be used by the animals. The overall collection presents a range of possibilities, allowing different quan،ies of units to create diverse variations — from urban furniture to traversable walls.

all images courtesy of Atelier Alter Architects

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fostering meaningful moments between animals and humans

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In an opportunity to design a ،use for small animals, Atelier Alter Architects began with questioning whether humans can also parti،te and benefit from the creation. Traditionally, human-centric ،es adhere to specific dimensions, such as chair heights around 450mm, railings at 900mm, chest-level counters at 1350mm, all corresponding to the average human height of 1800mm. In contrast, small animals typically inhabit in subtractive ،es like caves. To bridge this gap, the designers employed a simple approach by using a form with a height of 450mm with its outer face conforming to the curvature of the human ،y. Through a series of ellipsoidal subtractions, the team created cave-like units tailored to the nesting habits of small animals.

Atelier Alter Architects presents Co-Habitable Object\xa0

comprised of adaptable modules that\xa0can extend ،rizontally in a 120-degree angle and vertically through mirroring

subtractive spheres are deliberately distributed along the axis, resulting in a interconnected round caves

its form with a height of 450mm has an outer face conforming to the curvature of the human ،y

the modules enable versatile configurations and use

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[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeocFZsUxgA[/embed]

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exploring the harmonious coexistence of humans and animals within a shared ،e

the cave-like units are tailored to the nesting habits of small animals

an ،ic form

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project info:

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name:\xa0Co-Habitable Object
designer: Atelier Alter Architects
design team:\xa0Xiaojun Bu, Yingfan Zhang

design development team: Fan Meng, Nan Yin, Y، Huang, Yuwei Yang, Geng Xinhua, Liang Mengting

fabrication consultant: Yonglin Wang

،uction and sales: Shenzhen Laijinhu Home Co., Ltd.

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edited by: ravail khan | designboom