The Architecture of Isolation: How Apartment Design Undermines Social Bonds and Trust in Urban Settings
In the densely populated landscapes of modern cities, particularly in high-density environments like South Korea, the ubiquitous apartment building presents a paradox: offering convenience and privacy while potentially fostering social disconnection and eroding community trust. This report delves into a sociological analysis of this phenomenon, arguing that the inherent “closed-off” architectural design of many contemporary apartments […]