social housing, malaga spain by mecanoo architects
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construction has begun for a social housing project by mecanoo architects in malaga,
spain. the residential design consists of 170 social dwellings and the plan follows
the traditional layout of the historic city centre. the apartment complex has seven different
housing types such as duplex homes and homes designed specifically for people
with disabilities. each are situated around eight patios, four of which are larger
and interconnect, creating a common public space. the four smaller patios are more private,
allowing access only to residents, creating a communal atmosphere. sustainability plays
a key role with natural light, ventilation and solar panelling to minimize energy use.
the complex is expected to be completed in 2010.


social housing - communal area
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social housing - communal area
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social housing - courtyard
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general info
program: 109 two bedroom homes of 65-75m" and 61 three bedroom homes
of 85 - 99m2 and a parking garage for 263 cars

client: instituto municipal de vivienda del ayuntamiento de malaga