Narrow houses architecture

Gradient Architecture has used a planning rule from the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy to revitalise an unused lot in affected neighbourhood Red Hook.

Designing How You Live

What to do if you’ve got a 20 foot wide plot of land and want to build a home on it? Make the most of it! This 16-foot wide home—dubbed “The Shaft”—is a two and a half story structure that makes the best of its tiny footprint. See the interior, after the jump.The Shaft House is named after its center staircase, which runs through the center of the home, connecting the floors to one another. The interior shaft provides circulation and plenty of central light.

Image 13 of 33 from gallery of Connect House / Story Architecture. Photograph by Tomquast

Image 2 of 27 from gallery of R07 House / 23o5Studio. Photograph by Hiroyuki Oki

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Modern narrow home elevation showcasing a sleek, minimalist design. The façade features clean lines, large windows, and a neutral color palette with a mix of wood, glass, and concrete materials. Vertical structure maximizes space, creating a sophisticated and contemporary look for urban living

New York City has a significant inventory of small and oddly shaped vacant lots that do not conform to their zoning designation and resist typical development approaches. In a city facing a slow-moving housing crisis, these irregular lots present opportunities that require fresh ideas about design and policy

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