OutThere #4

Out There is a bookazine exploring the relationship between design and society. In OutThere #4, we examined how the Dutch housing floor plan has evolved over the past century. Changes in society and technology play a crucial role in this development. Heating systems, construction methods, demographics, and available materials have all influenced housing layouts. Household appliances such as washing machines and televisions also reshaped daily life, leading to more activities taking place indoors.

Architects Lisa van der Slot and Henk Stadens, the curators of this publication, engaged in discussions with publicist and architectural historian Peter Michiel Schaap and five experts, each offering a unique perspective. OutThere #4advocates for reintegrating the housing floor plan into the design process. In an increasingly diverse society, we need more than just two housing options—the single-family home and the apartment. Why settle for such a limited choice?

Format: 234 × 170 mm
Pages: 108
Publication Year: 2022
ISBN: 978-90-817339-4-6