TRANSITIONAL HOUSING An Expansion Strategy for SPRAR Refugee Second Reception [by Emad Lajevardi, 2019–2020] The thesis addresses the challenges of second-stage refugee reception, highlighting how existing housing solutions often fail to meet the spatial, safety, cultural and emotional needs of forcibly displaced people. Drawing on migration research and the concept of uncertain living, the project…

CO-LIVING Proposal for an Innovative Age-Friendly Cohabitation in Aler’s Estate [by Ilaria Bianchi, 2019–2020] The thesis explores innovative co-living models designed for older adults (65+), aiming to reduce isolation, encourage social interaction and provide a supportive environment without removing residents from their familiar neighborhood. By examining existing co-living practices and relevant case studies, the project…

ZERO TYPEManual Against Typological Stereotypes[by Morena Amendolagine & Michela Stamin, 2019–2020] The thesis defines a “zero type”: a primary housing model capable of overcoming typological stereotypes by identifying the essential features that allow long-term spatial flexibility. The research compares nineteenth-century residential buildings with modern and contemporary cases to determine which architectural qualities enable spaces to…

BEYOND RETROFITTINGInvestigating the Role of Spatial Quality in Energy Performance Strategies[by Alice Cajelli & Gianluca Guiu, 2019–2020] The thesis investigates how spatial quality can enhance energy retrofitting strategies, moving beyond a purely technical approach to the renovation of existing social housing. The chosen case study – a residential complex in the Romolo district of Milan…

ORDINARY COURTYARDS[by Valeria Righetti & Marta Sciarra, 2019-2020] During lockdown, ordinary courtyards revealed an unexpected potential: previously neglected spaces used as parking or storage became places for new forms of daily life. The project investigates how these semi-private domestic courtyards can become a new model of public space in the post-pandemic city. Applied to a…