The theme of inhabiting in high-density buildings has been widely investigated since the Mid-Twentieth century. Still, original researches are now opening new perspectives, creating a common ground in which urban planning and architecture increasingly intersect with studies based on participation, urban policies and spatial justice. The failure of some of the iconic Twentieth-century architectures rose a strong debate that often resulted in their demolition. This process was primarily dictated by market logic, by a change in the residents and, above all, by the lack of all the services needed to build a community. Some experimental alternatives to replacing neglect building complexes have emerged especially in France and Northern Europe. The paper presents a selection of residential projects by Lacaton & Vassal, Mikhail Riches and LAN (Local Architecture Network), which use architectural drawings to propose innovative solutions to local administrations, as well as to initiate planning processes involving resident communities.

Inhabited Images: Drawing a New Life for Housing Complexes / Colombo, C F; Saitto, V. - In: REVISTA DE EXPRESIÓN GRÁFICA EN LA EDIFICACIÓN. - ISSN 1888-8143. - 13(2020), pp. 64-77. [10.4995/ege.2020.14614]

Inhabited Images: Drawing a New Life for Housing Complexes

Saitto V
2020

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The theme of inhabiting in high-density buildings has been widely investigated since the Mid-Twentieth century. Still, original researches are now opening new perspectives, creating a common ground in which urban planning and architecture increasingly intersect with studies based on participation, urban policies and spatial justice. The failure of some of the iconic Twentieth-century architectures rose a strong debate that often resulted in their demolition. This process was primarily dictated by market logic, by a change in the residents and, above all, by the lack of all the services needed to build a community. Some experimental alternatives to replacing neglect building complexes have emerged especially in France and Northern Europe. The paper presents a selection of residential projects by Lacaton & Vassal, Mikhail Riches and LAN (Local Architecture Network), which use architectural drawings to propose innovative solutions to local administrations, as well as to initiate planning processes involving resident communities.
2020
Inhabited Images: Drawing a New Life for Housing Complexes / Colombo, C F; Saitto, V. - In: REVISTA DE EXPRESIÓN GRÁFICA EN LA EDIFICACIÓN. - ISSN 1888-8143. - 13(2020), pp. 64-77. [10.4995/ege.2020.14614]
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