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Sociable Apartment Complexes

This Affordable Apartment Building Incorporates Color and Playfulness

— September 17, 2014 — Art & Design
The latest project by Moore Ruble Yudell Architects, '2802 Pico Housing,' is an affordable apartment complex located in Santa Monica, California. The building holds 33 inexpensive units, organized around a dynamic courtyard.

The central dilemma was attempting to fit these units between two zoning districts, each with their own set of requirements and challenges. Considering these complex limitations, it's quite a feat that the architects were able to design such an effective, efficient and engaging set of residences.

The home's exterior is just as intriguing as its interior; the architects wanted to enhance interaction and communication by adding a community room. More over, the courtyard functions as the social hub of the building, featuring stairs, bridges and walkways that foster a social spirit.
Trend Themes
1. Affordable Housing Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative ways to design affordable housing units that are effective, efficient, and engaging.
2. Incorporating Community Spaces - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new concepts for apartment buildings that include community rooms and dynamic courtyards to enhance interaction and foster a social spirit.
3. Sustainable and Playful Architecture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine sustainability and playful design elements, such as stairs, bridges, and walkways, to create visually intriguing and socially engaging apartment complexes.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the real estate industry by focusing on affordable housing and incorporating community spaces in building designs.
2. Architecture and Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Drive innovation in the field of architecture and design by exploring sustainable and playful approaches to housing design.
3. Urban Planning - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethink urban planning strategies to create affordable apartment complexes that maximize use of space, while promoting social interaction and communication.
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