An Image of Motions

transposing the massing temporarily to demonstrate a shift in weight, space and volume, crafting a disparate experience for the nomad

Uniting these nomadic characteristics with the urban context of the site, The Nomadic Enclave is designed to embody the Urban Nomads with an architectural vision of ‘shifting motions’. With this in mind, motion design verbs of ‘shift - connect - respondtransition’ shape the massing of the residence in response to its surrounding urban environment, in-built recreation of nature, and immediate neighborhood community.

Connect

creating circulations and intersections that allow spaces to merge and collide, to facilitate sharing and community building.

01 | Axis

Aligning the tower massing to the axes that maximizes the area e iciency as well as the views looking outward into the city scape.

Constructing The Vertical Massing

04 | Inclination

Designing the transition between spaces by mapping the terrain from top to bo om and vice versa with green design features.

02 | Unity

Unifiying the 2 lots of land into one that allows a more cohesive massing while rerouting the tra ic around the site.

03 | Shift

Executing the ‘shift’ in terms of vertical recess and horizontal shift while taking account of services and vertical circulation.

05 | Linkage

Connecting various activities of the urban nomad and its surrounding context and people via diverse modes of circulation.

06 | Facade

Responding towards weather elements of sun and wind or negative elements of the city by filtering or shielding to protect the internal unit.

Retail

Collective Residences

The residential compartments consist of 3 main typologies that each feature allowances for expandable living, flexible spatial layouts, and customizable facade according to the need for shading.

02 | Co-working space

Collective Learning

The urban nomad is a group of diverse individuals and communities with di erent works and activities which can be unified within spaces that encourage mutual learning and growth.

A metaphoric representation of the unending journey of the urban nomad, portrayed through the unceasing waterfall and the winding rivers.

Terrace

A terraced sky garden laced with falling waters to provide a magnificent aerial view of the city below.

A series of vaults concealed under organic voids surrounded by nurturing flora to recreate a haven-like environment for quiet meditation.

08 | Vehicle Facilities

Basement

Carpark

Underground basement carpark su icient to contain 90 vehicles ( 1 per residential unit)