In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a housing project with a snaking form called Meander, completed by US studio Steven Holl Architects in Helsinki, Finland.
The 180-metre-long housing project comprises 115 unique apartments across eight floors, with a curved concrete structure lined with wood and glazing, framing views of a series of open outdoor areas.
Steven Holl winds Meander housing around gardens in Helsinki
"Refreshing and simply put, a beautiful project"
Commenters were torn.
Andy Brackstone wasn't fully sold, writing "looks great but, with the number of apartments to recreational space ratio, I thought the roof was crying out to be better utilised". They suggested the addition of a "skateboard park or running track plus tree planting to compensate for the grass roof". "It looks like a 1940s seaside motel," said T Foxe.
However, Franky four fingers was less despondent, granting "this is honestly far nicer and more interesting than just about any multi-family residential building that is built in the US".
"Refreshing and simply put a beautiful project," praised Sorperdida. "Holl is showing again his mastery of residential housing, being also responsive to context and local tradition with collective living," they added.
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