Among the various housing solutions—ranging from half-houses to 3D-printed homes—a new sustainable option stands out for its Lego-like assembly. Named “Slice,” the apartment designed by Iranian architect Nasim Sehat features identical, functional modules that lock together based on the user's needs.
The modules are configured as a shower, toilet, kitchen, office, and bedroom, along with an empty module to buffer functions, totaling eight “rooms.” Sehat—who is based in Shanghai and developed the concept by observing local urban habits—proposes that these Slices be booked online.
Pricing is calculated based on a combination of rental duration, module configuration, and utility usage—including water, electricity, and internet. Maintenance services are also managed through the website.
“People tend to own less property, fewer belongings, and even fewer devices, transitioning instead to shared services. We are approaching a future that demands new living and working solutions,” the architect explains in the project description.
The modules target “modern city dwellers,” such as creative professionals and freelancers, who can rent Slices in pre-approved locations or book already assembled structures. As the project develops, the goal is to expand to rural areas, suburbs, and even remote natural landscapes, delivering the modules via vans or drones.
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