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Edition 091 · connection · Julie Power

Student housing fails connection test

Tomorrow’s housing designs by architecture students overlook genuine connection, prioritising superficial amenities over true community.

Student housing fails connection test
FO Take · Score 20

Students designing future housing entirely miss the point. They focus on fleeting trends and individualistic comforts, creating glorified dorms not homes. True connection stems from shared purpose and vulnerability, not a communal gym or a bigger kitchen. This approach guarantees a generation of isolated urbanites. When will we learn that authentic community cannot be designed into a building?

The strongest counter

Student input is crucial for relevant housing. Their designs reflect evolving needs, balancing private space with communal areas. This iterative process improves livability.

Audit trail
  • ·Design lacks depth
  • ·Fails community vision
  • ·Too many amenities
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