Overprovision: Exploring Purposefully Wasteful Spaces in Residential Design
Briefly

Overprovision in architecture can transform spaces, providing resilience and adaptability for future needs, ultimately redefining how we view spatial design.
The concept highlights a cultural tendency in urban environments like Hong Kong and Tokyo to maximize every inch, often leading to cluttered living conditions.
Menzel's work illustrates the global phenomenon of households filled to capacity, prompting a reevaluation of how we organize our homes to enhance usability.
Reconsidering functionless spaces could shift our perspective on home design, alleviating the pressure of making every square inch serve a purpose.
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