Community design
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about community design
Project • By The Room Architecture and Design • Offices
Commune Work & Live
Commune Work & Live occupies a dual-programme brief within Rose Apple Square, Siem Reap. Designed in partnership with Urban Living Solutions, the project brings together a co-working facility and a co-living component within approximately 2,000 square meters and a single address. Both programmes are guided by the same principles: collaboration, focus, connection, and contemplation.
Robert Kleiner
Commune Work is organised to support a range of working modes across one building. The layout moves from informal lounge seating and open-plan areas at entry level through semi-enclosed zones for concentrated work and upward to dedicated spaces for events, lectures, and performance. A commissioned mural anchors the central atrium st... More
Project • By Beta Realities • Residential Landscape
Oberer Schaltengarten Neuendettelsau
Design Concept: Harmonious Integration of Block Structure and Nature
Objective
This project aims to create an innovative neighborhood that merges urban density with the quality of surrounding natural spaces. A key focus is the establishment of a car-free community, supported by modern mobility solutions and centralized infrastructure.
Block Structure and Development
The urban design is based on a block structure inspired by the existing neighborhood. This ensures a clear and organized development that integrates seamlessly into the city's existing layout. The block structure allows for efficient land use and provides space for communal facilities and residential buildings. Additionally, the green spaces and cycling paths are integrated... More
News • News • 11 Nov 2024
Frankie Pappas and community activists transform GBV hotspot in South African township with bright pink landmark
Frankie Pappas is a collaborative architecture and design studio. The name is a collective pseudonym that describes a group of people with similar ideals and a variety of talents: working together, they strive to “find remarkable solutions to fascinating problems.” Frankie Pappas features in Archello’s 25 best architecture firms in South Africa. A recent South Africa-based project by the studio is highlighted below.
TheDarkroomArtist
House of the Pink Spot
House of the Pink Spot is a community landmark that reclaims a space in which people can gather and converse, find safety and enjoy recreation. Located in the Drieziek 5 area of Orange Farm, a township around 45 kilometers (28 miles) from the city of J... More
News • News • 5 Nov 2024
Porseleinen Hof by Orange Architects connect modern architecture with the city’s industrial past
Porseleinen Hof by Orange Architects is an innovative housing development in Delft (NL) that redefines the concept of urban living by blending modern architecture with sustainability, community values, and a strong connection to its historical context.
Sebastian van Damme
Delft, a city known for its historical significance, especially in ceramics, is also home to a rapidly evolving architectural landscape. The name Porseleinen Hof (translated as 'Porcelain Court') directly connects to the city's industrial past, particularly the porcelain factory that once stood nearby.
The complex consists of multiple residential blocks, carefully organized to fit within Delft's urban fabric while respecting its surroundings' scale and character... More
News • Specification • 1 Aug 2023
10 urban space regeneration initiatives that strive to improve community connection
The regeneration of urban spaces is often pivotal to addressing community cohesion, social inclusion, ecological imbalance, and economic disparity. A newly revitalized urban space can work to enhance the prosperity of an area and should, ideally, benefit all members of the community.
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) says that “urban regeneration brings back underutilized assets and redistributes opportunities, increasing urban prosperity and quality of life.” UN-Habitat notes concerns around the complexity of urban regeneration initiatives and their potential to gentrify private spaces or privatize public spaces.
The following projects are examples of urban space regeneration initiatives that strive... More
News • News • 8 Aug 2022
Rohingya Cultural Memory Centre by Rizvi Hassan is an ode to indigenous way of living
Located on a hilltop in the middle of a refugee camp area, The Rohingya Cultural Memory Centre, designed by Rizwi Hassan is a repository of culture, values, art and stories of displaced communities. The design followed a participatory approach where the indigenous communities shared their knowledge of the art of shelter-making through numerous design discussions and hands-on workshops.
Rizvi Hassan
The roof is made of a natural material called Nipa Palm leaves, using a typical Rohingya technique in which the roof structure and materials are crafted given the local climatic conditions. Designed to withstand winds and collect rainwater when needed, the roof is a manifestation of the community’s symbiotic relationship wit... More
Project • By Graziani + Corazza Architects Inc. • Residential Landscape
Avani
A landmark Metrogate community at 151 Green Village Square. Overlooking the lush, green eco-friendly Metrogate Park, AVANI is a condominium address that resonates with sleek symmetry, striking glass silhouettes of glass, pre-cast detailing and modern design, State-of-the-art amenitiesAs a community, Metrogate has been designed to ensure that daily conveniences – leisure time, childcare and even the daily commute – are well within reach. Pedestrian-friendly streets give way to beautiful town homes, modern high-rise residences, spectacular recreational amenities and even two on-site daycare centres. Not only that, the community’s ideal location at Kennedy Rd. and Hwy. 401 puts the surrounding urban pursuits and conveniences well within reach. More
Project • By Graziani + Corazza Architects Inc. • Residential Landscape
Nautilus
The Nautilus tower is composed of two offset glass boxes resting on a precast podium. The result is a sleek and slender Tower and defines an entry to the community – a gateway.The signature feature of the building is the composition of the balcony slabs and glass handrails on the Tower facade. The architecture makes reference to Toronto’s historically nautical waterfront through this composition as to suggest the fluid nature of a nautical sail.The podium is composed of a framework of precast concrete + glass that houses a mix of retail, recreational + residential components including a second floor outdoor amenity roof terrace complete with gardens and passive outdoor spaces.The materials used for this phase are similar to the previous pha... More
Project • By Landscape Design Workshop • Apartments
Nexus Sawgrass
Landscape Design Workshop has won a 2016 Florida Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects design award in the Residential category for their project Nexus Sawgrass. A village green sits at the heart of Nexus Sawgrass, a 23-acre pedestrian friendly community designed to inspire the residents to enjoy and explore the outdoor environment. The project is located in the City of Sunrise with 500 rental apartments; 200 apartments in a wrap-around 4 story building with an attached garage and 300 units in 9 garden-style buildings. The community also includes a 10,000 square-foot clubhouse building. The community provides its residents with a resort lifestyle. It is organized around a large open space, a... More