世界大都市是稳定增长的人口的家园。密集化措施是城市化问题的一个解决方案，创造前所未有的市中心生活空间。大楼间最小的空隙已经被利用，周边的开发已经完成，庭院成为替代，房子的高度增加，小一点的结构被更大的结构所取代。这个密集化过程保留了现有的自然发展的区和基础设施，同时防止了城市扩张和充满新建筑的毫无生气的区域的发展。在某些情况下，明确将自身与现有的建筑环境区分开来的自给自足的要素是最合适的；在其它情况下，**的解决方案是重新解释和开发现有的环境。每个项目的建筑方法都与其环境一样****。

The world’s metropolises are home to steadily growing populations. Densification measures are one solution to the problems of urbanization, creating inner-city living space where there was none before. The smallest of gaps between buildings is utilized, perimeter block develop - ments are completed, courtyards filled in, houses height - ened and smaller structures replaced with larger ones. This process of densification preserves existing and natu - rally developed quarters and infrastructure, while protect - ing against urban sprawl and the development of soulless quarters full of new builds. In some cases, a self-contained element that clearly sets itself apart from the existing built environment is most suitable; in others, the best solution is the re-interpretation and development of the existing context. The architectural approach to each project is as unique as its context.