Provider: YMCA London South West
Name: Y:Cube
A new bright red box-shaped building stood in front of YMCA Wimbledon has been spiking the interest of passers-by since it was placed there this year.
Called the Y:Cube, the self-contained one-bedroom flat is the prototype of a new flatpack housing concept by YMCA London South West designed to help young residents move into affordable rented accommodation.
Developed in partnership with Roger Stirk Harbour + Partners and Insulshell, the model is designed to be an alternative to shared accommodation for single people living in temporary housing.
"Three years ago, when I was getting sick and tired at the lack of choice for residents moving on from the YMCA, I challenged myself and thought there must be another way," explains Andy Redfearn, director of housing and development at YMCA London South West.
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