en.Wedoany.com Report, An innovative design proposal for Scottish apartment buildings has been shortlisted for the 2026 Davidson Prize. Submitted by landscape design practice Erz with support from architect Vas Piyasena, the design reimagines traditional housing as public facilities with social functions.

This social infrastructure design for apartment buildings aims to enhance climate resilience and community interaction. The proposal plans to transform underutilized areas such as alleyways, backyards, and driveways into car-free spaces, adding rain gardens, play facilities, and shared orchards to foster neighborhood connections.

The Davidson Prize is an annual design competition with a £25,000 prize, focusing on recognizing innovative ideas in residential architecture. This year's theme is "Bringing Play into Housing," encouraging multidisciplinary collaboration and visual expression. Erz's apartment building social infrastructure project is one of 12 shortlisted entries; other proposals include community street transformations, repurposing of high-rise stairwell spaces, and rainwater harvesting systems.

These designs all focus on improving living environments through playful elements and strengthening community cohesion. The results of the Davidson Prize selection will demonstrate how creative design can transform everyday spaces into apartment building social infrastructure that fosters social interaction.

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