# Roof-Based Modular Villages Sigurd Larsen's Design Boasts the Use of Existing Apartment Buildings By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-03-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-village References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/03/01/sigurd-larsen-modular-village-apartment-block-roof-berlin-video/) & [sigurdlarsen](http://sigurdlarsen.com) A modular village has been proposed by Danish architect Sigurd Larsen who attempts to offer viable solutions to the [housing crisis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebl-grand-cabin) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-nests-treepod-project) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Modular Housing:** The use of modular systems in housing construction presents opportunities for flexible and affordable residencies. - **Roof-occupying Villages:** Creating villages on the roofs of existing buildings can help optimize space in densely populated urban areas. - **Space Optimization:** The concept of adding plug-in modules to existing dwellings allows for further space optimization and customization. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Construction:** Architects and construction companies can explore modular housing as a solution for the housing crisis. - **Real Estate Development:** Real estate developers can consider creating roof-occupying villages to meet the demand for flexible and affordable residencies. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planners can incorporate the concept of space optimization through plug-in modules to optimize the use of existing infrastructure. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Modular German Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-anton-ii.md) - [Compact Modular Forest Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-house.md) - [Compact Living Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambra.md) - [Housing Collective Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-comunidad-habitacional.md) - [Origami-Inspired Disaster Relief Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-folding-pods.md) - [Sustainable Cubic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appels-architekten.md) - [Industrial-Inspired Housing Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/westhof.md) - [Bright Balcony-Defined Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nightingale-village.md) - [Refurbished Farm-Transformed Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michelberger-farm.md)