Micro NY will test out the adAPT NYC pilot program, with a series of one and two person apartments for affordable city living. Made from modular pieces, the complex can be constructed easily and in less time that building from scratch. The dwellings will also be easy to replicate in other areas should Micro NY become successful. Each unit can be stacked on each other, creating different heights and volumes for future projects.
Each of the 55 units will use light and air to maximize comfort, while minimizing space. At an average size of 250 to 370 square feet, the units will each have nine to ten foot ceilings coupled with oversized windows that flood each apartment with natural light. Sliding glass doors will open up to small balconies, bringing in fresh air. Storage lofts will help to keep apartments clutter free, and foldable tables, convertible beds and other space-saving features will also be built-in.
The stair-step roof of the building will house a public garden complete with trees and a sun deck. Residents will also be able to hang at the higher attic garden, which can be planted with edible greenery.
