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Micro-Housing in Downtown Brooklyn

PrizeHonorable Mention in Architectural Design / Residential Architecture - Multi Unit

Firm LocationNew York, United States

Companystudio a x a

Lead ArchitectXuanyu Wei, Alexandra Oetzel

Challenged to provide affordable living spaces, this Brooklyn-based conceptual project seeks to meet New York-sized housing demands without resorting to familiar, problematic space planning. In contrast to overloading the floor plan with deep, narrow apartments, our team prioritizes views, natural light, and cross ventilation, to create both affordable and comfortable living configurations for the tenants. An atypical X-shaped plan splits the double-loaded corridor into single corridors with open courtyards with city views. The 50/50 window ratio negotiates a healthy balance between natural l