POROSITY

TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN

On the South side, there are two podium high-rise towers that frame a large, open courtyard. This courtyard is flanked by social amenities on the ground floor of the tower podium, such as a daycare, language learning center, mental health services and more, making this space important in servicing the social amenity needs of the residents of the site as well as the local population. The buildings themselves provide dense affordable housing geared towards students, singles/couples, and small families. The 2nd and 3rd floor of the podium host large gardens, some accessible by the general public, as well as building amenities for the residents. In addition to this, each residential floor in the tower has a generous social space and common balcony, maximizing de-alienation.

Towards the center of the site, three mid-rise apartment buildings take shape. The ground floor is geared towards retail and public space, with a large overhang for pedestrian shading and providing gathering spaces at ground-level. The angles and bends in the building footprint contribute to the circulation and framing of circulation in the site - specifically the pedestrians. There is ample terrace space on every level, which serves as a private screening area as well as a transitional area between the building’s private and public sectors. These exterior balconies also separate the units, allowing for more windows and natural daylighting, furthermore to the spacious balconies of the apartments, which dealienate the living environment. This typology is geared towards families and groups of people, in a co-op ownership structure.

VARIABLE MULTI-UNIT CO-HOUSING

Area: 158m2 - 467m2 per unit
People Housed: 4-8 per unit

At the North end, a block of low-rise townhomes create a unique social and economic condition. The ground floor of all the homes house a flex space that can be used as a storefront, workshop, art studio, etc. by the residents of the homes, creating opportunity for entrepreneurship within the block. Parking is tucked in behind these spaces, allowing for an intricate, positive pedestrian experience. These homes center around a smaller courtyard that can be used as a gathering space, as well as an exhibition space for cultural and artistic expression. Within the units, the shared stairwells and townhome arrangement allows for the consolidation of programs, where spaces such as bathrooms and kitchens are shared, and private spaces can be created, expanded, and changed according to the requirements of the residents, allowing for longevity and personalization. This typology is geared towards student living and extended families in a co-housing structure.