Urban Villa / Villa urbaine

The typology of the townhouse originated in the late 19th century yetstill represents a viable and attractive alternative to the detachedsingle-family home. Several apartments spread across up to five floorsare connected by a common staircase. In terms of urban planning, thistype of structure makes it possible to reconcile dense urban settlementwith open green spaces.Specially commissioned photographs and plandrawings of eight exemplary Lausanne townhouses illustrate texts writtenby international authors, who unfold the theme in its worldwiderelevance.With contributions by