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CASE STUDY BRIEF We have undertaken to question what we will know as a “case study house: post pandemic.” Fifteen upcoming designers, chosen not only for their obvious talents, but for their ability to realistically evaluate housing in terms of need, have been commissioned to take a plot of earth and create “good” living conditions for fifteen families. They will be free to choose or reject, on the basis of well documented research, the products of regional manufacturers offering either old or new materials considered best for the purpose by each designer in their attempt to create contemporary dwelling units. We are quite aware that the meaning of "contemporary” changes by the minute and have outlined it’s definition with the capable eyes of the studio. The team will take largely into consideration the analysis of land in relation to work, schools, neighborhood conditions and individual family needs. Each house will be designed within a specified budget, subject, of course, keeping in mind the ever growing concern of price fluctuation. It will be a natural part of the problem however to work as closely as possible within this budget or give very good reasons for not being able to do so.
LIVING
Each individual space that resides on this site are part of a 10’ x 40’ module of CLT panels. This attention to detail and organization of material usage allows for minimum waste and a clear articulation of tectonics throughout the project. As each unit sits, the residents are able to circulate from interior to exterior in spans that meet their desired path of travel. The home invites the residents to sit and relax while asking that they embrace nature and their place amongst the site as they go about their day. Without need to host guests, the residents can save energy costs by turning off HVAC in the “LIVING” unit. Use of passive heating strategies in the “OFFICE,” when working between this north - most space and the barn, also emphasize the flexibility that this homestead can offer.
01 - OFFICE SECTION PERSPECTIVE (SOUTH)
entry/exit from road and site circulation
SITE
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10 5
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10 02 - BEDROOM SECTION PERSPECTIVE (EAST) 5
LIVING
OFFICE
OFFICE
KITCHEN BEDROOMS
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10 5
This re-imagined homestead “post-covid” is no longer nuclear. We bring our friends and family into “homes” that, in and of themselves, act as neighborhoods. This new home creates spacial relationships that ask its residents to question and explore the vast site and all it has to offer. Providing connected paths between spaces, indivudals may wander through inquisitive interior and exterior views, courtyards of various sizes and from gathering space to a place of seclusion and privacy. A maze of retaining walls, protecting intimate moments from the public, frame these courtyards and offer frequent opportunity for the residents to tend to their crops or take a morning stroll.
KITCHEN
BEDROOMS
Specific views are programmed and aligned to make the residents feel interwoven with their surrounding environment. This selected view (above) highlights the North perspective looking through the “BEDROOM” space where the residents can witness activity and circulation across the site to the “OFFICE.” After some examination, the use of this modular panel sytem can be seen changing elevation between spaces. As you leave the “BEDROOM” headed toward the “OFFICE,” the ground plane drops 4’ into a secluded courtyard towards the lofted interior. With a sense of privacy as you sink into this establishsed ground, the remaining residents will receive hints of your presence as the light reflects off of the floor and into their line of sight.