Social
Social architecture projects tackle housing, community, and public needs through design. This category gathers schemes such as affordable housing, community centers, and humanitarian buildings from around the world. See how architects use sustainable, human centered thinking to serve people who benefit most from good design.
The Entwine Confluence by Sara Fernandes
The Entwine Confluence is Sara Fernandes's unbuilt community center for Gresham: meeting rooms, a workshop, a community kitchen and flexible spaces gathered under...
illustrarch Editoral Team3 Mins read
Community Housing in Villy by Madeleine architectes & Studio Francois Nantermod
A cooperative housing project in Villy transforms a grandfather’s home into the heart of a new shared living arrangement. Designed by Madeleine Architectes...
Begum Gumusel3 Mins read
The Street: A Community Clubhouse Inspired by Indian Bylanes
Studio VDGA’s The Street in India reimagines suburban community architecture, blending traditional street-inspired layouts, nature-integrated design, and cultural symbolism to foster social interaction...
Elif Ayse Sen2 Mins read
Housing NOW by Blue Temple
Housing NOW by Blue Temple in Myanmar is a modular bamboo housing system providing resilient, affordable, and rapidly deployable shelters for conflict- and...
Begum Gumusel3 Mins read
Shelter for Homeless Women in Barcelona by Vivas Arquitectos
The Shelter for Homeless Women in Barcelona combines dignity, safety, and sustainability, offering 100 residents a human-centered environment. Vivas Arquitectos integrates private retreats,...
Begum Gumusel3 Mins read
Shelters on Slope: A Sunken Garden Prototype in Jakarta
Located in Jakarta’s vibrant business district, Shelters on Slope (SS) Garden by RAD+ar blends architecture and landscape into a sustainable urban oasis. Featuring...
Elif Ayse Sen2 Mins read
Shao Buchushu
Shao Buchushu is a unique space in Chengdu designed by HOPE DESIGN that combines art and commerce to engage local youth culture and...
illustrarch Editoral Team3 Mins read
ZUCZUG Bazaar and ZUCZUG Flat
ZUCZUG Bazaar and ZUCZUG Flat showcase innovative retail spaces designed by Sò Studio that blend aesthetics with functionality, inspired by traditional market experiences.
illustrarch Editoral Team6 Mins read
