ABSTRACT
Urbanization and evolving lifestyles are reshaping the demand for versatile living environments, particularly in densely populated communities. This paper explores deployable structures as innovative solutions to meet the demands of small-scale urban spaces, where spatial constraints and evolving user needs pose significant design challenges. Deployable structures, that are defined by their capacity to expand, retract, and reconfigure, offer adaptable framworks that optimize limited space while accommodating a diverse range of functions. This study identifies key design requirements for small urban environments, including flexibility, adaptability, sustainability, and modularity, and examines how deployable structures address these demands. Specifically, two design concepts are proposed: the Scissor Unit Pavilion and the Foldable Plate Modular, each offering unique approaches to adaptability and spatial effi-ciency. By analyzing these designs in terms of modularity, environmental sensitivity, and user-centered functionality, this research contributes to the discourse on sustainable urban design and provides practical insights for architects, urban planners, and policymakers. The findings emphasize the role of deployable structures in creating resilient, inclusive, and multifunctional spaces that enhance urban livability and respond to the dynamics of contemporary city life.
