provides the smallest unit in an agglomeration of units. It was initially developed as a measuring tool for the offices software "The Function mixer" and transformed into a flexible form that is adapted to the needs of its function. "village": With the manifestation of the term village, MVRDV takes the next step into not only wanting to develop the immediate building but also the context. They use the "village" to be an example for ideal homes and neighbourhoods that can work as a basis for "healthy community-making"(DeVries, 2019). "activator": Spaces that engage social interaction are referred to as "activators". These projects provide structures that exceed habitable use, being descriptive of the social interaction process rather than the formalistic character of the structure itself. Projects (selection) Villa VPRO, Hilversum, Netherlands (1993–1997) Main article: Villa VPRO Silodam Housing complex, Amsterdam (1995–2003) The Silodam Housing complex unites 157 units that are used for housing, offices and work spaces, as well as room for commercial and overall public use. The complex is grouped into four to eight units from the same house type that can be recognised in the facade. These housing types come from four different clients: a housing developer, a housing corporation, a developer of workspaces and the city of Amsterdam. From the outside, the complex resembles a containership. These containers also provide different types of housing for different types of (financial) background. To match these varieties, the depth and height of the blocks can vary from 5–15 meters in width as well as 2,80m to 3,60m in height. To strengthen the symbolic image of a containership, there is also a harbour underneath the complex, that connects the different "neighbourhoods". Dutch Pavilion at the Hannover World Exhibition Expo 2000 (1997–2000) The Dutch Pavilion is one of the buildings that helped the office to international recognition. The 50m high structure does not have a facade, but consists of several floor levels stacked on top of each other. By taking the assigned floor area for the pavilion and stacking said space, MVRDV wanted to contribute to the dutch history of taking land from the sea and eventually giving it back by expanding vertically. Through dividing and stacking the floorspace, energy can be saved, existing nature can be preserved and there is more space for cultural manifestations. As of July 2020 there are plans to revisit the project and convert it into an office building