“One of the biggest catalysts for the idea was the 2008 financial crash, which saw almost all conventional development completely frozen.

It was this that prompted Dutch architect Marc Koehler to launch his own DIY home company. Superlofts offers buyers a two-storey space with only basic amenities like electricity and plumbing. Upper level apartments are priced higher, to make the lower level ones affordable for first-time buyers.”

Superlofts is part of MKA and OpenBuilding.co