MANKO Design Competiton Honorable Mention

Since the improvement of transportation infrastructure in the early-to-mid 1900s, suburbia has been a prominent, and will remain a prominent, style of housing due to urban overcrowding, and a desire for spacious, affordable housing. This studio examines the architecture of ordinary builder homes, focusing on models by companies like DR Horton and KB Homes. By analyzing the construction, cultural significance, and architectural language of these mass-produced homes, precise interventions inspired by Gordon Matta-Clark’s radical approach can be implemented to transform these homes. The goal is to engage the broader public, and turn these successful products into successful architecture.