The 98-unit Flor Lofts, dedicated to residents transitioning out of homelessness, fosters a sense of community and well-being though landscaping and communal outdoor spaces.
Finding an affordable place to live is becoming an increasingly dire problem for many Americans. This special section explores the range of causes, effects, and solutions in a variety of challenged urban markets.
The Royal Institute of British Architects also announced the 2018 International Fellows, including Chicago architect Jeanne Gang and John Lin, a 2013 Design Vanguard.
This year’s Pritzker Architecture Prize winner, the Chilean architect Alejandro Aravena, is known for his socially-minded design. Since establishing his Santiago firm ELEMENTAL in 2001, Aravena has designed some 2,500 units of housing.