Proximity
Social Housing for
Multi-Parenting
in South Bronx, New York
Status: Concept
Instructor: Daisy Ames
Collaborator: Danli Wang
Instructor: Daisy Ames
Collaborator: Danli Wang
By transforming the conventional stairs into a 3-D network, this housing project aims to reinforce the sense of community. Residents are able to choose their best route for going back home thanks to the multi-entrance of each cluster of four buildings and then they are able to encounter their neighbors. Moreover, the stairs network brings public amenities such as laundry rooms, gym, shared kitchens, etc. up and inserts them into the housing units. These public spaces can also become a space for communication and social connection to strengthen the relationship between families.
Because of the intervention of the stairs, there are different types of spaces, which ultimately become different units stacking on top of each other to form a cluster of branches to allow families of various members to co-live together to ensure the diversity of the community that this project is aiming to create.
Because of the intervention of the stairs, there are different types of spaces, which ultimately become different units stacking on top of each other to form a cluster of branches to allow families of various members to co-live together to ensure the diversity of the community that this project is aiming to create.
Community
Housing Typology Analysis
South Bronx
Manhattan
Mexico City
Comparison
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Stairs as Tool for Proximity
Concept
By transforming the conventional stairs into a 3-D network, this housing project aims to reinforce the sense of community.
Unit Formation
Unit Massing Model
Because of the intervention of the stairs, there are different types of spaces, which ultimately become different units stacking on top of each other to form a cluster of branches.
Drawings
Plan and Section
Spacial Quality
Site
Cluster
Unit
