France

The American Paradox: Bigger Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Better

06.26.2025

By Li Wen

In the U.S., interior and exterior spaces are outsize because they can be. In France, high density means less individual space—so design matters even more.

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In the U.S., interior and exterior spaces are outsize because they can be. In France, high density means less individual space—so design matters even more.

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