Figure 9: Context massing forms

2.9. Mapping 2

The existing forms

The prevalent architectural languages of the immediate site context consist of repurposed single-storey dwellings of the brick Dutch colonial home with extensions. It is one of the often-found urban space pockets of low-rise buildings in Sunnyside, with various grouped architectural forms. This variety allows for the possibility of various vertical explorations that, if done well, may relate to the immediate context.

Figure 9 shows the three primary forms: The groups of residential high-rise buildings go from four-six storeys; then two-four storey retail, residential, government buildings; single-storey school buildings; and pockets of single-storey stand-alone residential buildings. Figure 9: Context massing forms