Case Study – Nilbo – 1944
- Basel
- In the post-war period, the Nilbo Houses in Basel were built using prefabricated methods to provide affordable and practical housing. Each unit includes a private garden patch, encouraging residents to grow their own food and support selfsufficiency, helping to reduce living costs.
- Designed for working families, the compact wooden structure allowed for quick assembly and easy maintenance, reflecting an architecture focused on autonomy and everyday resourcefulness.
- The distinctive red façades create visual unity across the neighbourhood, fostering a sense of community based on independence and shared surroundings.
Contributor: Aragon Blazquez
