Double the Apartments, Double the Space

Design firm HASSELL has released a study that demonstrates the potential of urban density in some of the world’s largest cities.

The firm explores the spatial possibilities for urban residential housing on existing sites across Sydney, London and Shanghai.

The Urban Housing Challenge study reveals a design response that can nurture smart growth in urban areas. It shows that it is indeed possible to deliver a dense dwelling that combines accessible amenities and green space, not just one or the other.

It also presents a solution that doesn’t result in a sky-high residential tower.

The study was prompted by the growing demand from Sydneysiders to secure affordable urban housing. The firm also observed similar challenges in London and Shanghai.

You can read my conversation with the study’s author and sector leader for Urban Design at HASSELL, David Tickle here.

A redevelopment concept of an existing site in Sydney