7. Social Housing: New European Projects at the Center for Architecture

The subject of affordable housing in New York City has become a daily headline, especially as the homeless population grows and the city’s housing complexes age. How do other countries address this issue? A current exhibit at the Center for ArchitectureSocial Housing: New European Projects, displays their best efforts.

The exhibit takes up two floors and showcases 25 European social housing projects by 20 different firms. Each project includes a short description, drawing, rendering and model. From mixed-use housing options to co-op models, the range of public projects challenges us to rethink not only how we build, but also the vital role of accessible, low-cost housing with consideration to high quality design.

Social Housing: New European Projects is on view through May 19th, 2018 at the Center for Architecture, located at 537 LaGuardia Place between West 3rd Street and Bleecker Street in Greenwich Village.