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Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture - University of Nis, University of Nis , Nis , Serbia
Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture , University of Nis , Nis , Serbia
Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture - University of Nis, University of Nis , Nis , Serbia
This paper explores the spatial organization and quality of multi-storey apartments in the city of Niš, Serbia, with a focus on their potential to bridge the gap between single-family housing and traditional multi-family apartments. Through a typological and regulatory overview, the study highlights duplex and mezzanine units as architectural strategies for enhancing the residential experience within multi-family buildings.
Three recent examples from Niš are analysed, examining spatial characteristics such as total area, room dimensions, ceiling height variations, and the availability of private outdoor spaces. The findings suggest that while these units offer design flexibility and the potential for improved ambiance, particularly through increased floor-to-ceiling heights, they do not significantly surpass single-level apartments in terms of spatial comfort. Challenges related to regulatory ambiguities, insufficient private outdoor areas, and variable approaches to area calculation are identified.
Apartment units, Duplex apartments, Mezzanine apartments, Multi-family housing, Multi-storey apartments
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