STUDENT ACCOMMODATION UNIVERISITY OF SYDNEY, 2013
SITE ANALYSIS Darlington campus, University of Sydney was isolated with adjacent community by faculty buildings, labs and fences. Recent constructions, urban and landscape retrofits since 2000 activated link points between campus and community.
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However, the campus entrance on Shepherd Street enclosed by fences is negatively performing the back door of the university. Sustainably re-develop the limited site around this entrance and create a new link point to Darlington community is the aim of this project.
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Introduce two communal spaces shared by students and community.
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Living units surrounding communal cores create a square for community and a roof garden for students.
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Define public spaces in living units.
Unit A (x6) : Six students shared apartment ; 78 m2 floor space ; 13 m2 per person.
Unit B (x6): Four students shared apartment ; 60 m2 floor space ; 15 m2 per person.
Unit C (x1) : Three students shared apartment ; 55 m2 floor space ; 18 m2 per person.
Unit D (x2) : Two students shared apartment ; 34 m2 floor space ; 17m2 per person.
Unit E (x14) : Single student apartment ; 13 m2 floor space.
Units layout and circulation
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Typical units and layout
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East facade convertable shading
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West facade fixed shading
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North facade overhang shading
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4 Opportunity for natural ventilation 5 in mild days and summer nights. 6 Green roof and rain harvesting
Sustainable Strategies
Typical Section