Small Space Living Advocate Andrea Zittel Scoops 2012 Frederick Kiesler Prize

California-based artist <a href="http://www.zittel.org/work.php">Andrea Zittel</a> has scooped this year's coveted Frederick Kiesler Prize. Bestowed every two years to under-recognized artists whose work merges the disciplines of art and architecture, the award was handed to Zittel earlier this month at the New Museum of New York - and we can see why. Her compact A-Z wagon stations <a href="http://inhabitat.com/andrea-zittel/">and other projects</a> address overconsumption and <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/off-grid-living/">off-grid living</a> in a manner that is both fun and inspiring.

Andrea Zittel scooped the Frederick Kiesler Prize that is bestowed every two years upon artists whose work merges art and architecture

A small space living enthusiast, Zittel designed the A-Z wagon series

These trailers can be modified in any number of ways.

These minimalist structures are self-contained and great for off-grid living

Other works include the compact A-Z homestead offices

Indy Island is an igloo-shaped experimental structure commissioned by the Indianapolis Museum of Art