Community and Architectural Design of Shenzhen Public Housing: Towards an Age-Inclusive Future

Hongzhan Lai
Stephen Siu-Yu Lau
Ph.D in Architecture
Sustainable Architecture Design
2024-04-17
In the context of addressing climate change, aging population, and the need for public housing construction, this design is based on the current state of public housing development in Shenzhen and draws inspiration from the evolution of public housing architectural forms in Singapore. The vision is to create a living environment that supports aging and all-age inclusivity. Through proactive and passive strategies, multi-level sharing spaces have been designed to promote diverse activities and community integration among residents. This design aims to strengthen the connections between people and buildings, and between people and the community, while emphasizing the harmonious coexistence of humans with nature. In the architectural layout, consideration is given to the uniqueness of multigenerational living, balancing private and public spaces to reflect a human-oriented approach.
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