A modular village has been proposed by Danish architect Sigurd Larsen who attempts to offer viable solutions to the housing crisis in Berlin. As the urban population is steadily growing, there is a demand for flexible residencies that are also affordable. Working with the inevitable space restrictions, Sigurd Larsen offers a modular village concept that is envisioned to occupy the roofs of existing apartment buildings.
The concept boasts a linear park on the roof of a building located between Kreuzberg and Mitte -- two neighborhoods in the city. The strip of greenery will be surrounded by wooden units that have been "assembled using a modular system." Each dwelling will boast the necessary amenities, a window that faces toward the city and the option for further plug-in modules for space optimization.
Roof-Based Modular Villages
Sigurd Larsen's Design Boasts the Use of Existing Apartment Buildings
Trend Themes
1. Modular Housing - The use of modular systems in housing construction presents opportunities for flexible and affordable residencies.
2. Roof-occupying Villages - Creating villages on the roofs of existing buildings can help optimize space in densely populated urban areas.
3. Space Optimization - The concept of adding plug-in modules to existing dwellings allows for further space optimization and customization.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Construction - Architects and construction companies can explore modular housing as a solution for the housing crisis.
2. Real Estate Development - Real estate developers can consider creating roof-occupying villages to meet the demand for flexible and affordable residencies.
3. Urban Planning - Urban planners can incorporate the concept of space optimization through plug-in modules to optimize the use of existing infrastructure.