The winning design for an affordable urban and housing plan actively addresses the emerging global housing scarcity. By creating new urban dynamics and placing social infrastructure at its epicenter, the architects present innovative concepts for community living with a focus on human-centered design. 

In close proximity to the city center, six residential units with 90 apartments, offer a variety of mixed-use public and semi-public spaces, creating a vibrant and strong sense of community. CHK’s design combines core elements of communal living, social exchange, and flexible building solutions, once again underlining the studio’s commitment to human-centered design and forward-thinking architectural solutions.

This pilot project demonstrates the unity between the public and private, infiltrating open and communal spaces in all aspects, from urban integration to housing solutions, enabling a new experience of flexible living. Endowed by the Brno Municipality, the project brings affordable housing solutions for families and the young generation with social activation ever-present in its design. While it strongly addresses the housing crisis with a feasible solution in Brno, Municipal Affordable Housing is an enhanced alternative to the standard residential buildings constructed by developers around the globe. Furthermore, its ingenious financial model of payments makes homeownership possible for young residents. Following a small down payment and the monthly rent, the tenants are slowly paying off the apartment, eventually becoming homeowners. 

Set across 10,362 m2 the complex seamlessly integrates itself into the historic urban plan and its narrow division. Invigorating existing urban dynamics, CHK enables the future alignment of the block by setting a precedent for fundamental ideas of inclusivity and community. The natural flow of urban connectivity between the complex and its surrounding area infuses new life and social value. The newly created courtyard and walkable areas along the length and width of the city block create a network of public spaces for its inhabitants and surrounding communities. 

The housing areas engage with the urban framework, encouraging easy access to the adjoining quarter and areas beyond. The activation of each ground level with workshop spaces, a community center, shops, cafes and more, supports a vigorous urban atmosphere and social exchange for the residents and the community. Situated around the main courtyard, lush greenery is incorporated into this bustling community, serving as a calming oasis for the public. By initiating these open and common spaces not only for the residents, the area becomes a part of the everyday life of all passersby, making the complex truly communal. 

In close proximity to the city center, six residential units with 90 apartments, offer a variety of mixed-use public and semi-public spaces, creating a vibrant and strong sense of community. CHK’s design combines core elements of communal living, social exchange, and flexible building solutions, once again underlining the studio’s commitment to human-centered design and forward-thinking architectural solutions.

This pilot project demonstrates the unity between the public and private, infiltrating open and communal spaces in all aspects, from urban integration to housing solutions, enabling a new experience of flexible living. Endowed by the Brno Municipality, the project brings affordable housing solutions for families and the young generation with social activation ever-present in its design. While it strongly addresses the housing crisis with a feasible solution in Brno, Municipal Affordable Housing is an enhanced alternative to the standard residential buildings constructed by developers around the globe. Furthermore, its ingenious financial model of payments makes homeownership possible for young residents. Following a small down payment and the monthly rent, the tenants are slowly paying off the apartment, eventually becoming homeowners. 
Set across 10,362 m2 the complex seamlessly integrates itself into the historic urban plan and its narrow division. Invigorating existing urban dynamics, CHK enables the future alignment of the block by setting a precedent for fundamental ideas of inclusivity and community. The natural flow of urban connectivity between the complex and its surrounding area infuses new life and social value. The newly created courtyard and walkable areas along the length and width of the city block create a network of public spaces for its inhabitants and surrounding communities. 

The housing areas engage with the urban framework, encouraging easy access to the adjoining quarter and areas beyond. The activation of each ground level with workshop spaces, a community center, shops, cafes and more, supports a vigorous urban atmosphere and social exchange for the residents and the community. Situated around the main courtyard, lush greenery is incorporated into this bustling community, serving as a calming oasis for the public. By initiating these open and common spaces not only for the residents, the area becomes a part of the everyday life of all passersby, making the complex truly communal. 

“As we continually seek to build structures that empower and serve people's needs, this project represents a crucial component for the development and social equality in society today. Ultimately, it contributes to the socio-economical progress of creating effective social policies for all,” said Michal Krištof, CHK co-founder. 

In its essence, the design of the project celebrates the benefits of communal living with the integration of flexible and sustainable homes in a network of shared spaces, fit to meet any needs of its diverse community.