Professors Carie Penabad and Adib Cure have been selected to lead a studio at Yale University during the spring semester as part of the esteemed William Henry Bishop Visiting Professors of Architectural Design chair. Their focus will be on addressing the pressing issue of housing in Miami. Titled Miami Made, the studio challenges students to innovate solutions for the missing middle segment of Miami's housing market.
Divided into two distinct phases, the studio begins with in-depth research and analysis. Firstly, students will undertake a comprehensive study of housing typologies on a global scale, coupled with an examination of Miami's unique environmental factors, ecosystem, zoning regulations, and legal considerations from both architectural and urban perspectives. This phase lays the groundwork for understanding the complexities of Miami's housing landscape. For the second phase, Yale students embarked on a hands-on exploration during travel week it Miami. Led by Professors Cure and Penabad, students immersed themselves in the city's evolution from its ancient roots to its contemporary urban landscape. Throughout their time in Miami, students engaged with local experts who offer unique insights into the city's dynamics.
The culmination of the semester will be a charrette focused on developing a master plan for the site in Miami, followed by the design of innovative architectural housing typologies tailored to the city's needs. Notably, students from the University of Miami School of Architecture will parallel this coursework, ensuring a collaborative exchange of ideas between Yale and Miami students.
During the travel week, both sets of students had the opportunity to present their work to each other, fostering cross-pollination of ideas and preparing for the next phase of the project. This unique collaboration promises to yield fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to address Miami's housing challenges.
