Instead of being apprehensive about density, cities are adapting to demands—becoming smarter and more innovative. Alongside Chris Precht of Precht studio, we investigate vertical architecture and how cities are becoming smarter and more sustainable through compact infills in the slenderest of spaces available.
Minimalist art and architecture have been around for decades, but in recent years, they have really come to the fore. The goal with minimalism in design is to reduce an object (such as a structure or an item of furniture) down to its bare essential elements.
Image 12 of 111 from gallery of 22 Skinny Houses With a Narrow Footprint and a Broad Impact. Photograph by Toshiyuki Yano
Exterior of an extremely thin studio/office/house in central Tokyo designed by the owners, architect couple Tsutomo Matsuno and Kumi Aizawa. Known as an 'eel-bed' building (unagi-no-nedoko), like many others in the city it occupies the narrow space bet... - Michael Freeman Photography
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Image 32 of 36 from gallery of Tan Phu House / k59 atelier. Diagram
Architecture studio ISA has built a slender housing complex in Philadelphia by making the most of a plot of land about the width of a parking spot.
La Casita en Nuevo León por Tres Más Dos Arquitectos - El Arqui MX. Fotografías de La Casita en Nuevo León, Arquitectura, Nuevo León, México
fujiwaramuro architects has built house in tezukayama, a small family dwelling located on a narrow street in a dense neighborhood of osaka, japan.
Three houses slotted into a plot in Singapore by Formwerkz Architects feature small window dotted across their facades to limit views of their neighbours.
Completed in 2013 in Singapore. Images by Marc Tey. The site would not appeal to most local homebuyer as it immediately ticks several negative boxes for what are deemed liabilities in a residential...
Your complete guide to driveway houses including exampes with photos, floor plans, and common questions anawered.
Completed in 2023 in Tiptur, India. Images by Atik Bheda. Situated in the town of Tiptur within the Tumkur district, this residence occupies a corner plot measuring 70’x40’ in a relatively new layout, devoid...
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Hosting a variety of activities, clubs, and organizations at Duke, the West Campus Union comprises conference rooms, small group meeting areas, multi-purpose spaces, and 12 dining venues that create an open "market place" experience.
Completed in 2008 in Baleares, Spain. Images by Jean-Luc Laloux , Eugenio Pons. Nature lays down the law. Its wonderful setting dominates, walls become plate glass windows. Light guides us. Trees creep through construction.The...
Based in both Paris and Montreal, architecture and design studio Delordinair...
