# Colorful Social Housing Blocks Gluck+ Completes the Van Sinderen Plaza Along a Subway Line By Amy Duong | Published 2023-03-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-sinderen-plaza References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2023/03/07/gluck-affordable-housing-brooklyn/) & [gluckplus](https://gluckplus.com/)  American design studio Gluck+ finishes the design for Van Sinderen Plaza, which is a [social housing project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lady-raval) that is built along an elevated subway line. It is located in a low-income district and the purpose behind the project is to become a "gateway for the community." It is found in [East New York](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bergen-brooklyn), where statistically, half of the residents fall below the poverty line. The building itself is made of two parts, both of which have seven levels and sit across from the aforementioned subway and bus stops. One side of the building is long and rectangular, housing [102 apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-trace), whereas the other building is much smaller and is made up of only 28 units. Image Credit: Gluck+ ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Social Housing Redesign:** There is an opportunity for architects and designers to reimagine social housing projects as spaces that are functional yet aesthetically pleasing. - **Community-focused Spaces:** Designing buildings that act as a 'gateway' for low-income communities with access to public transport can promote inclusivity and help with the integration of marginalized groups. - **Sustainable Architecture:** More architects and builders can incorporate sustainable materials and designs in their projects to address environmental concerns and improve building resilience against natural disasters. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects and designers can explore new methods of building affordable, sustainable living spaces. - **Construction:** Construction companies can utilize new technologies and materials to improve the efficiency and sustainability of their projects. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can reimagine low-income neighborhoods as spaces for sustainable living and invest in building community-focused structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lush Garden Housing Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volante.md) - [Affordable Social Housing Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-atrium-at-sumner-houses.md) - [Steel-Cladded Social Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-housing-1.md) - [Social Housing Unit Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/54-social-housing.md) - [Pastel Tonal Apartment Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regensburg-quarter.md) - [Industrial-Inspired Housing Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/westhof.md) - [Brooklyn Residential Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-brook.md) - [Red-Brick Social Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rowan-court.md) - [Pixelated Illusion Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-b.md)