Juxtaposition

Architecture is interesting… Especially how it fits into its milieu. Here are two examples of improving urban environments (I say “improving” with a certain trepidation). Like an oasis amongst the chaotic fabric, is there perhaps an inkling of modern-day feudalism? Or perhaps it is to show that third world urban communities actually do improve to [...]

By williamfong

Architecture is interesting… Especially how it fits into its milieu. Here are two examples of improving urban environments (I say “improving” with a certain trepidation). Like an oasis amongst the chaotic fabric, is there perhaps an inkling of modern-day feudalism? Or perhaps it is to show that third world urban communities actually do improve to be superior than first worlds. I’d like to think it is the latter.

Nevertheless, the juxtaposition of these buildings against their surroundings are pretty interesting.


Avana Apartments by Aboday Architects, Indonesia


Flex by Studio Gil, Colombia

via Archdaily.

Also discussed is the interesting issue of “slums”.

Avana Apartments / Aboday ArchitectsAcv
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