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Discussion: Deconcentrated Concentration
The architects MVRDV, with partners Winy Maas, Jacob van Rijs and Nathalie de Vries, are well known for their experimental design, an outstanding exam...
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Discussion: Individuality for the Masses? Housing Construction in Vienna
Can the dwelling be regarded as a machine that will unerringly fulfil our wishes? Although current housing construction in Vienna seeks to meet all co...
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Discussion: Current Themes in Swiss Housing
Switzerland is a country of rented accommodation, and multi-storey developments form the broad basis of housing. The increase in tax-aided property ow...
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The Balcony Is Dead. Long Live the Loggia? New Facades in Housing
A high-quality outdoor space is one of the most important features of any dwelling. The balcony has long been a classic example of this, but the desir...
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Conversion of an Office Block in Hamburg
By converting a 1970s’ office block into housing, it proved possible to avoid reducing the number of storeys, as would have been necessary with new co...
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Housing in Vienna
A housing association acquired two commercial structures facing each other in the same street block and replaced them with housing that overlooks a co...
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