The housing modular system designed by LIN Architects Urbanists in Bremen can adapt to different apartment combinations, surface area, circulation, facade and building form requirements.
Description Urban Design and Masterplan Developed on the former Slaughterhouse site in Leiden, aimed to transform a neglected, polluted area into a vibrant residential neighborhood. The plan was created through a design contest, with MVRDV chosen to design the urban plan. The design focuses on creating a high-density urban core while incorporating green and water spaces along the edges. The Willem de Zwijger Boulevard features a series of characteristic buildings with a mix of housing, retail, and educational programs, contributing to the area’s diverse urban fabric. Residential Layout and Housing Typologies The project includes half private client-driven developments, allowing flexibility and customization for buyers within a strict urban framework. This ensures cohesiveness in the overall urban design while offering residents freedom in individual house design. Building blocks consist of multiple homes, often designed by different architects, with common garages shared between residents. Garages are integrated into the building design, providing private outdoor space on their roofs. A standard lot is 6 by 15 meters, with the possibility to build up to four floors. Buyers could also combine two lots, provided they develop a single building on the combined space. Architectural Freedom and Guidelines Architectural freedom is encouraged, with no strict regulations regarding materials or colors. However, certain rules ensure consistency: Designs must be done by a registered architect. The maximum width, depth, and height of construction cannot be exceeded. The entire lot width must be used for building. Facades must use one primary material for cohesiveness. Every buyer in blocks of four or more lots must collaborate with neighbors on the garage and support structure. Sustainability and Public Spaces Common garages remove cars from streets, turning the narrow streets into public spaces for residents. Streets are used for public activities and interactions, enhancing the neighborhood's community feel. Residents have the option to manage green spaces within their streets. They can either take responsibility themselves or let the municipality handle maintenance. If they opt for self-management, they collaborate with the municipality to choose plants and flowers. Community and Construction Rules Buyers are required to live in the house for at least one year after completion, ensuring long-term investment in the community. The homes must be completed within two years of obtaining the building permit. The urban plan fosters a sense of community involvement by encouraging collaboration among neighbors and integrating green spaces, while allowing individual expression through architectural design.
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veelzijdig woongebied. In het hart van de stad Groningen wilde VanWonen een gevarieerd aanbod aan nieuwbouw koopwoningen realiseren, zodat toekomstige bewoners keuzes kunnen maken die aansluiten bij hun levensstijl. Ze vroegen ons woningen te ontwerpen die passen in de historische èn nieuw gebouwde omgeving. Een aantrekkelijk straatbeeld te creëren. En ervoor te zorgen dat de openbare...
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How do you transform a monofunctional business district into a vibrant, future-proof residential area? Brettenbuurt is our answer to this increasingly common and relevant question. Together with a diverse team of (landscape) architects, sustainability experts and project developers, we designed the Brettenbuurt. This rainproof, circular mixed-use building is composed of six different units, each with its own housing typologies, shared spaces and ubiquitous greenery.
Located on a site in Bondy, a town east of Paris, the new social housing project is bordered by a gymnasium, school and suburban housing on avenue Henri Barbusse. The four-story building is shaped…
Czech practice A1 Architects presented models and concepts exploring the potential for living in small spaces at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague last month. Called The Small House, the exhibition included 1:25 scale models of their ideas, arranged on tables around a 1:1 installation of one concept. The show was part
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In relation to dense residential environments, I am also interested in the study of collective housing typologies. Collective or mass housing is defined primarily by quantity and it acquires its spatial quality through grouping. This type of dwelling houses large numbers of people with varying degrees of housing quality. Within it the housing units are…
HofmanDujardin, i29, Linehouse Design, Studio Modijefsky, CBRE Design Collective, and UNStudio all collaborated to complete the Booking.com offices in
CHPC’s flagship research initiative exploring how demographic change is affecting ‘the household,’ and how different housing typologies can be used as a tool to satisfy emerging housing needs. Making Room began when CHPC created a unique data model that revealed the diversity of household configurations in 21st-century America. CHPC found that single people living alone, and […]
