designboom launches Modes of Habitation chapter exploring domesticity as a laboratory for living

Designboom has unveiled 'Modes of Habitation,' a project examining how living environments influence community dynamics. The first editorial reflects on the editor's teenage fascination with The Sims, especially its Build Mode, which sparked a love for architecture. Many architects have similar origins, perceiving homes as adaptable structures. This chapter showcases groundbreaking initiatives such as Shusaku Arakawa and Madeline Gins's Reversible Destiny Lofts, Paolo Soleri's Arcosanti, Yona Friedman's stilt city, and Antti Lovag's Bubble Palace. Topics will include communal tables, walkable areas, repurposing buildings, and habitats for the moon. The editor draws parallels between designboom's early internet presence and The Sims' collaborative nature, encouraging readers to imagine their dream home and offering a tip for Simmers on creating designer replicas in The Sims 4.