Colina Lac began in 2017 as the first phase of a long-term vision to develop a vibrant and connected neighborhood in the northern outskirts of Bucharest. The client envisioned more than a housing project—this was to be the heart of a future community ten times larger, including schools, commercial spaces, and public facilities. From the start, the goal was to create a place where people genuinely know their neighbors and where shared spaces bring life between buildings. The design process focused on spatial variety, human scale, and material authenticity to encourage belonging and interaction. Today, this first phase—112 homes—has proven that vision: children play freely in the street, neighbors gather naturally, and the public space is alive. The project is ongoing, but its initial impact is already visible: it has become a real community, not just a collection of dwellings.
