The Suburban House

The Urban Family Unit

The Urban Unit

URBAN FAMILIES - Duality

Public Court View (Backyard)

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Front Yard

URBAN FAMILIES - Kid Space

URBAN FAMILIES - Play Terraces

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lots of space

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What do families want?

URBAN FAMILIES - Vertical Play

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Exterior play areas and terraces encourage continuous interaction throughout the building.

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URBAN FAMILIES - Courtyard playground

URBAN FAMILIES - Interactive walkways

URBAN FAMILIES - Roof top play

URBAN FAMILIES - Unit Diagram

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Units are divided into two main types of spaces and allow for continuous supervision and connectivity.

The project focuses on providing specific features and living spaces to accommodate a range of family sizes moving into an urban setting. Additional program, a daycare center, is available to residents as well as non-residents. To generate an efficient dwelling, a mass enclosing the site is formed. This creates a secure, interior outdoor courtyard and encourages a closer, interactive community. Parents are always aware of the location of their children. Community/ Play Spaces occur throughout the building. There is an expansive playground enclosed by a translucent screen on the ground floor. This secures the area while allowing light and views. The roof uses recycled rubber material to create a fun organic landscape. Circulation to the units is open to the courtyard and is like a street with bridges that connect different floors. This circulation is occupiable space as well. The units have two types of spaces for children and adults that are visually and spatially connected by the kitchen. This connection is emphasized by differing color and size glazing panels. Moveable partitions are used to expand the space into bedrooms or private side terraces. Through materiality, visual continuity, and exterior spaces, families can experience a sense of community and security.