For many students, university is their first time living away from home, and the Lucien Cornil residence, a new complex that's been added to the Aix-Marseille University campus, is designed to make that new home as welcoming as possible. The design features a facade that allows light to flow through the building without sacrificing privacy, giving the residence a bright and cheery atmosphere.
The Lucien Cornil residence's interior is also designed with the playfulness of young students in mind. Its lobby features a loft area that consists of little more than a level of netting, creating a giant hammock that students can lounge around on. That netting also further opens lines of sight in the space, contributing to the airy feel of the residence as a whole.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Flexible Facades
- Opportunities for innovative designs that allow light to flow through buildings while maintaining privacy.
- Playful Interiors
- Potential for creating interiors that cater to the needs and playfulness of young students.
- Airy Spaces
- Demand for creating bright and cheery atmospheres in student residences through open and spacious design.
Where This Applies
- Architecture
- Disruptive innovation opportunities in designing innovative facades that combine aesthetics and functionalities.
- Interior Design
- Opportunities to create playful and functional interiors that enhance the living experience of young students.
- Real Estate
- Potential for developing student residences with airy and welcoming spaces that attract and retain students.
