Restitching the City: Innovative Housing for Climate Migrants and Digital Nomads

  • Prize
    Winner in Architectural Design - Social Housing
  • University
    University of Westminster
  • Lead Designer
    Vladimir Ovsyannikov
  • Project Location
    Beijing, China

The project aims to future-proof the housing needs of both climate migrants and digital nomads in Beijing by 2030 by offering innovative modular homes in hutong neighbourhoods. These homes comprise of creative combination of larger climate migrant family dwellings and smaller rooftop pods arranged around the idea of an inner courtyard and organized in a stepped semi-detached form. In addition, the project aims to revitalise hutong areas and create communal spaces through the adaptive reuse of existing structures such as social housing tower block and courtyards. By fostering interaction and mutual support between diverse communities, the project aims to integrate newcomers into the urban fabric of Beijing while addressing social and educational challenges.




BLT Built Design Awards 2025
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