Seen as a sacrifice, living small has been attempted to be rethought with micro-homes and micro-apartments. While applauded in the design world for being sophisticated and ingenious, the realities of…
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For over five hundred years — since the Trans-Atlantic slave trade and the colonization of African peoples — Blackness and, by extension, Black hair have been perceived in Western cultures as something to be managed, contained, and policed. But what if natural Black hair and the hairstyles it makes possible can inspire liberatory architectures for Black futures across the globe?
As urbanization intensifies, it’s imperative to reimagine living spaces that enhance our daily experiences while minimizing our ecological footprint. I delve into ethical urban design, emphasizing the potential of compact…
Compact, Communal Intergenerational Living. Compact cohousing, communal gardens, and adaptable spaces redefine urban living. This innovative project challenges traditional concepts, promoting dignity and diverse living.
What is your ideal workspace? Is it lounging on a couch or sitting upright at a desk? Lemontwist provides multiple options while balancing productivity and self-care at work. Whether you…
At the center of our project is the question of dignity in relation to design. The thread that connects dignity to design, design to sustainability, sustainability to beauty, beauty to…
Loneliness is a problem that we all deal with from time to time. As humans, we have an innate need that makes us crave connections to other people. Mounting research…
American cities are left with ghost buildings due to the new remote work conditions, dizzyingly accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has left office blocks empty. Downtown areas, landscapes of…
Double City, located in Amsterdam, on the north side of the IJ river, acts as a pivotal point between industrial and residential areas. The project proposes to reinvent the concept…