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Making Room Exhibit at the Museum of the City of NYAs New York City and other urban areas continue to evolve, new options for housing are in demand to suit a growing, changing population. In response, the <a href="http://www.mcny.org/">Museum of the City of New York</a> (MCNY) has teamed up with the <a href="http://www.chpcny.org/">Citizens Housing & Planning Council</a> (CHPC) to create the exhibition <em>Making Room: New Housing for New Yorkers</em>. The innovative exhibit highlights a variety of new micro housing models that are responsive to changing social, economic, and cultural conditions that are re-shaping urban households across the world. Of special consideration is the rise in the number of single adults and the possibility of creating accessory units for extended families. The exhibit features a full-size model designed by Pierluigi Colombo that is constructed by by <a href="http://www.clei.it/">Clei s.r.l. </a>and <a href="http://www.resourcefurniture.com/">Resource Furniture</a> on behalf of CHPC. Inhabitat got a special sneak preview of the exhibit, which opens this week - read on for a first look!1
Making Room Exhibit at the Museum of the City of NYBookshelves, storage, sofas, tables and desks can be tucked away or pulled out when needed.2
Making Room Exhibit at the Museum of the City of NYThe exhibit features a full-size model designed by Pierluigi Colombo and constructed by Clei and Resource Furniture.3
Making Room Exhibit at the Museum of the City of NYA stool inconspicuously houses small stool frames inside it.4
Making Room Exhibit at the Museum of the City of NYThe convertible furniture allows the living room to feel sparse or accomodate up to 14 people when seats are unfolded from walls and pulled out from their hiding places.5
Making Room Exhibit at the Museum of the City of NYA transforming wall bed system allows the living space to function as both a social, gathering spot and a sleeping area at night.6
Making Room Exhibit at the Museum of the City of NYTV screen slides over shelves that can house glasses or books.7
Making Room Exhibit at the Museum of the City of NYPress Preview for "Making Room: New Housing for New Yorkers" exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York in Manhattan, NY on January 22, 2013.8
Making Room Exhibit at the Museum of the City of NYPress Preview for "Making Room: New Housing for New Yorkers" exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York in Manhattan, NY on January 22, 2013.9
Making Room Exhibit at the Museum of the City of NYThe kitchen cabinet structures are designed and manufactured in Italy by Key Cucine. They feature 100% FSC certified wood and melamine.10
Making Room Exhibit at the Museum of the City of NYThe kitchen features a pull out table with a surface that can be unfolded to allow for more surface space.11
Making Room Exhibit at the Museum of the City of NYFlooring is manufactured with 100% renewable materials drawn from soybean oil and comes with a 15-year warranty.12
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Making Room Exhibit at the Museum of the City of NYMaking Room features both conceptual housing designs and projects that have been realized both domestically and abroad.14
Making Room Exhibit at the Museum of the City of NY"Studio Mix" plan by Team R8.15
Making Room Exhibit at the Museum of the City of NYIn the SRO Redux model by Team R8, 150 sq. ft. individual units share amenities. A naturally-lit corridor serves as a communal space for working, eating or gathering.16
Making Room Exhibit at the Museum of the City of NYEach proposal features current restrictions that would have to be changed to allow the projects to comply with housing standards.17
Making Room Exhibit at the Museum of the City of NYMicro-lofts for single adults and small families by architects Peter Gluck, Deborah Grossberg Katz, Terri Chiao, Joseph Vidich and Leigha Dennis.18
Making Room Exhibit at the Museum of the City of NYBarnacle-like accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are featured in "Local Addition" by Gans Studio.19
Making Room Exhibit at the Museum of the City of NYWhile conceptual projects are an important step in determining which designs work best, it is also exciting to know that some designs are actually realized, such as this one in Japan.20
Making Room Exhibit at the Museum of the City of NYAnd the winner is... Mayor Bloomberg announces winner of the City's adAPT competition.21
