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Home of Vertical–Horizontal Connection (HVH), Chen Chen Chen | International Design Awards Winners
Home of Vertical–Horizontal Connection (HVH), Chen Chen Chen | International Design Awards Winners
Home of Vertical–Horizontal Connection (HVH), Chen Chen Chen | International Design Awards Winners
Home of Vertical–Horizontal Connection (HVH), Chen Chen Chen | International Design Awards Winners
Home of Vertical–Horizontal Connection (HVH), Chen Chen Chen | International Design Awards Winners
Home of Vertical–Horizontal Connection (HVH), Chen Chen Chen | International Design Awards Winners
Home of Vertical–Horizontal Connection (HVH), Chen Chen Chen | International Design Awards Winners
Home of Vertical–Horizontal Connection (HVH), Chen Chen Chen | International Design Awards Winners
Home of Vertical–Horizontal Connection (HVH), Chen Chen Chen | International Design Awards Winners
Home of Vertical–Horizontal Connection (HVH), Chen Chen Chen | International Design Awards Winners
Home of Vertical–Horizontal Connection (HVH), Chen Chen Chen | International Design Awards Winners

Home of Vertical–Horizontal Connection (HVH)

CompanyChen Chen Chen
Lead DesignersYing Chen, Xiaochi Chen, Ming Chen
Prize(s)Bronze in Residential Architecture / Sustainable Home
Entry Description

This project proposes modular, affordable housing with a single-stair layout, shared rooftop kitchens, and sustainable systems. It addresses Denver’s housing needs by bridging family-friendly and youth-oriented neighborhoods. Horizontal gardens and activity zones connect to the city, while vertical hubs foster interaction on each floor. With solar power, rainwater harvesting, and communal kitchens, it redefines housing as a low-cost, socially connected, and eco-efficient model.