Holcim and Norman Foster Foundation have collaborated to create the Essential Homes Research Project in Venice, Italy.

The Essential Homes Research Project is a residential prototype that was presented at last year's Venice Architecture Biennale as part of the Time Space Existence exhibition.

The project is aimed at showcasing architectural and material solutions to provide secure, sustainable, and affordable housing for all.

It comprises a housing model designed by Norman Foster, to provide safety, comfort and well-being.

Primarily aimed at addressing the issues facing the 103 million displaced people, of which one out of three are children, this project also has the potential to benefit the further 1.6 billion people currently living in inadequate accommodation worldwide.

This project has been longlisted in the small project category of Dezeen Awards 2024.

Studio: Holcim and Norman Foster Foundation
Project: Essential Homes Research Project