Six combined infill co-housing units.
Location: Clyde Street, Loaction: Clyde Street,
Island Bay, Wellington.
The design studio explored housing design solutions for medium density living within urban environments. Throughout the course, the focus lay upon the thoughtful creation of housing designs that cater to the demands of increased urbanization in Wellington, New Zealand. The developed design delved into six individual housing units while considering the holistic organization of the site and prioritization of design efficiency for optimal land utilization. Through this, I have explored unit design, shred spaces, and their integration within the fabric of societal, economic, and cultural shifts. I have seemed opportunities to enhance specific design parameters and contribute to improving urban living standards in Wellington, and on a whole.
Problem:
According to a United Nations' report, by 2050, 70% of the world's population is expected to live in cities (UN, 2018). However, the high demand for urban areas leads to high densification and lack of space. Despite this, more houses are being built in cities, and there is simply not enough space to provide for this urban migration. The effects of covid-19 have also influenced the lack of social connection as more people have experienced less human interaction leading to social isolation.
Solution:
Instead of building more houses, the architectural industry must focus on finding different ways of living. Sharing spaces can mitigate the effects of urban density in the future. By introducing co-housing in cities, a sense of community and belonging can be achieved within future urban environments. It is evident that preferences and expectations over the level of sharing within a co-housing community can vary over time due to changing demographics. So through this project, my key motive was to create a co-housing community that combines both public and private space to create a successful and sustainable living environment for this co-housing community.
Design Development.
Output.
Milestone Two Conceptual Visualization:
