Housing issues have been a frequently discussed topic in recent years. There is a shortage of housing, rents are rising, while in Ljubljana, mostly luxury real estate is being built, which is inaccessible to the majority. One of the most vulnerable groups is highly educated young people, who, after completing their studies and transitioning from a student lifestyle in a communal living environment, are looking for their “first apartment.” They have three main options available: purchasing their own apartment, renting a rental or private apartment, or transitioning to live with their parents.
Through research on social constructs, analysis of reference cases, and existing housing typologies, this thesis proposes an alternative to existing programs such as the bowling alley, the Faculty of Security Sciences, and the Government Office for the Care and Integration of Migrants. Instead of these existing programs, the proposal suggests developing housing for young people. The types of housing are designed based on living styles and types of housemates, and they are divided into apartments for individuals, couples, families, and shared apartments.
The aim of this thesis is to explore how the introduction of new housing typologies for young people can positively impact the social and demographic structure of the city’s population and help prevent young people from migrating to the outskirts.
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