Housing production has been relying on the same spatial configurations for almost a century, catering to a vision of domestic life that no longer constitutes the norm. The widespread housing shortage, the issue of affordability, the rise of single-person households, and an aging population prompt a re-evaluation of existing housing models to address a broader range of demographics and adapt to the changing needs of city dwellers. The following explores contemporary collective housing models that provide the framework for new dwelling experiences and support current lifestyles.
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Green Balconies: Gardens with Altitude
With the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping through the world's urban centers, governments worldwide are urging citizens to hunker down at home in a bid to quell the virus' spread. For apartment dwellers under quarantine, balconies have become the new platforms for entertainment and social interaction, making now an opportune moment in rethinking how we design and build these outdoor urban spaces.
https://www.archdaily.com/937886/green-balconies-gardens-with-altitudeBelén Maiztegui
New York's Interiors: Apartments, Penthouses and Lofts in the Big Apple
One of the most important cities in the world –and the most populated in the United States of America–, New York is home to a great mix of cultures and history that has been shaped over the years, while art and architecture play a fundamental role in this development.
https://www.archdaily.com/935982/architecture-and-interior-design-apartments-penthouses-and-lofts-in-new-yorkMónica Arellano
Small Wooden Pavilion / MQ Architecture
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Architects: MQ Architecture
- Year: 2018
https://www.archdaily.com/915720/small-wooden-pavilion-mq-architectureAndreas Luco
251 1st Street / ODA New York
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Architects: ODA New York
- Area: 80000 ft²
- Year: 2017
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Manufacturers: AkzoNobel, TAKTL
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Professionals: Heroes Visuals
https://www.archdaily.com/876530/251-1st-street-oda-new-yorkRayen Sagredo