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South E8: Raleigh’s Sustainable Multi-Unit Housing Solution

Modern angular building with metal facade, large windows, and landscaped surroundings.

Lorcan O’Herlihy ArchitectsSouth E8 development in Raleigh, North Carolina, offers a forward-looking approach to multi-unit housing design. This project, completed in 2022, responds to the city’s need for increased density while preserving the character of the surrounding single-residence neighborhood. Through a distinctive massing strategy and efficient floorplans, South E8 integrates living quarters with roof decks and outdoor spaces, providing exceptional natural light and framing views of the downtown skyline.

RVTK: Multi-Unit Housing Renovation and Extension in South Tyrol

Modern wooden facade with large windows, set against a snowy mountain backdrop.

Messner ArchitectsRVTK project in Schlanders, Italy is a stunning renovation and expansion of a 1978 three-story residential building. The multi-unit housing development features a complete overhaul of the existing attic floor, as well as renovations to the basement and first-floor apartments to create three distinct living spaces. Situated on a south-facing slope in the picturesque Val Venosta region, the project boasts impressive mountain and valley views, with each floor offering unique outdoor amenities like terraces, gardens, and loggias.