"Behind facades lie vibrant lives, where the exterior melds with the interior, transforming neglected urban spaces into captivating residences. In cities around the world, architects, engineers and designers face the challenge of integrating new buildings into existing urban landscapes with limited space. Many architects are now embracing this concept, expanding their designs beyond conventional boundaries and transforming small city lots into layered and interconnected living spaces."
"Researchers Ivan Turok and Gordon McGranahan have emphasized the need for a more comprehensive and holistic approach to studying urbanization and economic growth. This approach should consider not only the economic aspects but also the social, environmental, and dynamic dimensions of urban development. A familiar sight in many cities is the presence of neglected urban remnants - spaces that are often overlooked."
Vibrant lives exist behind facades, where exteriors meld with interiors to convert neglected urban remnants into captivating residences and gardens. Architects, engineers and designers often confront constrained urban lots and integrate new buildings into existing streetscapes through layered, interconnected designs. Many professionals expand designs beyond conventional footprints to maximize living space on narrow parcels. Ivan Turok and Gordon McGranahan call for a comprehensive, holistic study of urbanization and economic growth that incorporates economic, social, environmental and dynamic dimensions. Abandoned alleys and overlooked lots offer significant potential to improve urban quality of life when repurposed thoughtfully.
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