Although the balconies that protrude from the face of the building and the units themselves do not disconnect or "plug in" to the frame, they certainly give off a similar look. While many of the Techno Utopia designs we studied in class never became a reality, they definitely have a style associated with them that is seen in modern architecture today. 

I recently stumbled upon this project by Gary Chang in Hong Kong. The "domestic transformer" speaks to an alternative form of minimal dwelling. While occupying very little space, it doesn't skimp on facilities - Chang's apartment has everything from the basic bedroom, kitchen and bathroom to perks like a home theater. What surprised me most while watching this video however, is how many similar projects are being completed around the world to meet problems of limited space. These architects are pushing the bounds of functionalist, minimalist architecture and truly getting the most out the available space.