City Blocks in Motion

A Mixed-Use Vision for  the Urban Future

This mixed-use project explores how one building can adapt to the shifting pulse of city life. Designed with Prefab Studio and clad entirely in aluminum panels, the concept blends offices, commercial storefronts, and residential spaces into a single architectural form—each expressed through its own façade identity.

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Situated at the heart of an imagined metropolis, the building is surrounded by cars, pedestrians, and movement, capturing the everyday rhythm of New York–style urban living.

Building type:

Office, Residential, Commercial

Building size:

Large > 20

Design feature:

Varying cladding depth

Warm hues for human-centered living

The shape of the building was driven by its diverse functions. Each use type informs the façade through varying cladding depths, subtle articulation, and color evolution—proving how prefab frameworks can express program, not just enclosure.

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A carefully curated color palette—red/brown, gold, and off-white tones—evokes calming autumn vibes. Where other skylines fade into monotone gray, this structure brings warmth and identity to the street.

Color variants

Red / Brown –  RAL 8025 / 7044 / 8019

A grounded and earthy façade that resonates with residential character—warm, inviting, and rooted in the human scale.

Gold –  RAL 1001 / 7047 / 7039

A bold commercial expression that signals energy and presence. Gold emphasizes entrances, retail visibility, and the building’s role as an urban anchor.

Brown / Neutral –  RAL 1013 / 7006 / 7036

A sophisticated, understated palette ideal for office environments—professional but never cold. The tonal variations create subtle movement across the façade.

This project demonstrates how one building can serve many purposes—and how Dextall’s prefab solutions empower architects to let form, color, and function evolve together without redesigning the core structure.