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Cliff Swallow Apartment

Spring 2015 | Houzz/AIA Future of Architecture Social Impact Category Winner

The Cliff Swallow Apartment addressed the need for new affordable housing in New York City by activating underutilized space in established high-density neighborhoods. It was a temporary micro-unit that could be attached to the sides of existing buildings without the need for new construction. By infusing affordable housing into established and highly desirable areas, the Cliff Swallow Apartment created a more diverse and vibrant community. Additionally, creating even higher density in already dense areas reduces the stress on mass transit systems and prevents the wasteful effects of suburban sprawl.

I won a national competition for young architects for this concept and was asked to speak at the 2015 AIA convention in Atlanta.

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Click here for the Future of Architecture panel discussion