Report: Renewal of the Student Apartments at the Olympic Village in Munich
In the 1970s, student dormitories typically had repetitive structures with long hallways and standardized interiors – not traits conducive to individual expression. The mini-townhouses at the Olympic Village in Munich are an exception to the rule. The linear arrangement of 800 identical living units – constructed in precast concrete components – did not create an anonymous atmosphere. On the contrary: each 24 m² unit had a variety of different spaces, including a gallery level, roof terrace, kitchen and bathroom. The fact that the students could choose from different quiet zones appears to have fostered a strong sense of community among them.
