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FLOOD RESILIENCE
TERM: COMPETITION | 2022
TYPE: RESIDENTIAL
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SITE: SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA
COLLBORATORS: CHANGSONG LI AND DONGHYUNKIM
01. FLOODING
Affordable housing has been an issue that has only been ongoing. In order to solve homelessness and affordability issues, micro-housing is one possible solution.
South Korea especially faces this global issue. Despite the minimum wage rise and many pro-housing legislations, the houses are still unaffordable to the greater community.
The primary objective of this project was to develop a design strategy for areas that are highly susceptible to flooding, in anticipation of the increased frequency of this phenomenon as a result of climate change.
Keeping mind of the monsoon season in the hot summers, the water system is accommodated by the rise of the pathways. This allows access for water to flow underneath.
The layout is modular with systematic furniture units that can be retracted. The floor mimics a sliding door that can maximize the living area space in the daytime, which can become a sleeping area.
The roof is added to provide views of the river, solar panels provide eco-efficient energy for the housing structure.
02. MODULARITY
The repetition of box-like structures is an efficient solution for affordable housing issues as it reduces costs associated with design, construction, and maintenance. Standardized units can be replicated quickly, using efficient methods such as prefabrication and modular construction. This can increase speed of construction, decrease the need for skilled labor, and lead to economies of scale. Additionally, this simple design enables easy maintenance and repair, making it a cost-effective solution in the long-term.
