In a well designed multifamily or live-work project, residents cross paths as they come and go, and opportunities to socialize arise naturally. The architect’s challenge is to shape common spaces along the entry path that encourage casual interaction: places where it is comfortable to greet a neighbor, pause to chat or simply move on.

Feb 1, 2018 · Often featuring converted warehouses, manufacturing buildings, or lofts, many live/work spaces contain raised or mezzanine floors, innovative storage ideas, and clever layouts to delineate between public and private areas. Here, we take a look at some setups we would happily call home.

May 21, 2024 · A recent study found that the number of live-work-play communities quadrupled over the last 10 years, with the latest boom driven by the desire to blend work and play in a post-pandemic world. The growth of live-work-play mirrors the …

Aug 28, 2020 · Following, we have gathered 13 projects around the world, including mixed-use buildings, temporary installations, co-workings, and co-livings, which promote shared spaces …

Live-Work Planning and Design is the only comprehensive guide to the design and planning of live-work spaces for architects, designers, and urban planners. Readers will learn from built examples of live-work, both new construction and renovation, in a variety of locations.

Oct 25, 2024 · Careful planning, design, and management are crucial to create a development that truly fosters community, convenience, and a high quality of life. This guide delves into the essential elements and strategies for creating successful mixed-use developments that embody the live-work-play ethos.

What are the planning and community development implications of live-work? They are legion, and some are not what they first appear to be. All are treated in detail in my book Live-Work Planning and Design: Zero-Commute Housing, (Wiley, 2012).

Late last year, Mike Pyatok, whose firm, Pyatok Architects in Oakland, California specializes in multifamily and affordable housing, was interviewed by Builder Online about the subject of live-work. While Mike touched on many of the same subjects treated in Live-Work Planning and Design: Zero-Commute Housing, he raised some important points ...

Aug 21, 2024 · Live/work architecture is a centuries-old practice that prioritizes the design of spaces in which a person may both live and work without having to commute. The rise of remote work in recent years has led to a resurgence in the demand for live/work spaces.

Apr 12, 2012 · Creating spaces in which casual, informal interaction between live-work residents occurs naturally is the most important element in encouraging a sense of community. The nature of those spaces can make the difference between an alienating structure and a …