# Modular Urban Buildings The 'My Micro New York' Development is Located In Manhattan By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-10-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-new-york References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/my-micro-new-york/40101/) & [narchitects](http://narchitects.com/work/my-micro-ny-2/) My Micro New York is a [modular construction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muji-muji-55), conceived by nARCHITECTS for Manhattan, that will be the tallest construction of this kind in the city. This particular development is located in the Kips Bay area, and effectively uses space, light and air. Each apartment will feature 3-meter high ceilings, with the living space including a [compact kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambra), a mixed living and sleeping area, a bathroom, a closet and plenty of storage space. [Housing space in New York](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-brook) is hard to come by, and when you do find vacant housing the city, it tends to be extremely prohibitively expensive. It is hoped that the My Micro New York development will help offer space to those who lack it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Modular Construction:** The 'My Micro New York' development showcases the potential of modular construction in urban areas, offering a solution for space scarcity. - **Compact Living:** The apartments in 'My Micro New York' demonstrate the growing trend towards compact living spaces, maximizing functionality in limited areas. - **Affordable Housing:** The 'My Micro New York' development aims to address the issue of expensive housing in New York, providing an opportunity for more affordable living options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can explore the use of modular construction to create affordable and efficient housing solutions in urban areas. - **Interior Design:** Interior design professionals can specialize in designing compact living spaces that maximize functionality and optimize small spaces. - **Construction:** The construction industry can innovate by adopting modular construction techniques to streamline and expedite urban building projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smartly Designed Compact Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-apartments2.md) - [Reinvented Compact Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype.md) - [Cleverly Designed Micro Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabanon.md) - [Compact Urban Dwellings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-tiny-house.md) - [Residential Transformative Yacht Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piedmer.md) - [Low Footprint Compact Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-micro-house.md) - [Nature Blending Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-tower-one.md) - [Compact Living Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambra.md) - [Rainbow Micro Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skittles-little-living.md)