Housing is one of the primary aspects of the architecture profession. There are many ways to explore it, from a subordinate program such as a religious cloister to the splendor of a single-family home. Luis Fernández-Galiano is torn between the "waste" of a low-density area in this type of housing and its seductive formal charm. He reminds us that high-density collective housing, such as apartments, makes more sense in an urban context.
High-rise residential buildings are similar to single-family homes. They follow the same Vitruvian principles that apply to architecture - beauty, functionality, and durability. While single-family homes exhibit the triad more prominently, apartments can also display it. The means may be different, but they are no less attractive.
