Warltu by kb86959

WARLTU GROUP 5: Erin, Kate, Melanie, Swan, Taylor, Theresa

AUTHORS

ERIN A1795164 KATE A1794580 MELANIE

A1800977

SWAN

A1768128

TAYLOR A1800675 THERESA A1801333

Page 1

9 21

CONTENTS 8

RESEARCH

PRECEDENT STUDY

SURVEY RESULTS

23 - 24 COMMUNITY PROFILE 25 - 26 DESIGN BRIEF 27 - 28 SPATIAL PROGRAM 29 - 56 CONCEPTUAL DESIGN

Page 2

What is the collective?

The Collective is a co-living space spread over 3 locations. There is the old oak in London West, the Canary Wharf in London East and the Paper Factory in New York. The Collective is not only a co-living area but also a co-working space that is open to guests 24/7. These communities allocate common rooms for guests to interact with, bedrooms and are continuously working on improving their spaces. Despite having less room for themselves the spaces allow for guests to take care of their physical and mental health and even socialize and expand their network as the community caters for everyone.

Covid-19

Currently with covid-19 being a global pandemic co-living may be frowned upon. However just like any other business, measures have been put into place to ensure the wellbeing of guests, and to enable the collective to stay open. On top of this there is a 24/7 team available who available who are fully trained with the covid-19 guidelines associated with their situation. This team is also there to help guests with anything from contact free room cleaning to booking appointments.

Physical pros and cons

Despite having a smaller space to live in compared to your average bedroom in a house, coliving comes with shared spaces. These spaces range from gyms, yoga rooms, pools, exercise studios and a golf simulator. This is both great for attracting people who like to keep physically fit or to promote and convince guests to start being more active. What adds to this is that the guests do not have to pay to use these facilities as they are all covered in the overall cost to stay, hence guests don’t have to pay for a place to stay along with a gym and other facilities they would normally have to buy as a house owner. Kitchen spaces are also available where guests can cook their own meals, this allows them to make healthy decisions. However, if guests do not like to cook then The Collective provides catering so that guests can have a wellbalanced diet cooked for them 3 meals a day.

What locations are available?

All locations, the Old Oak, The Canary Wharf and the Paper Factory provide similar experiences, however the difference being is the location and what is not only available within the co-living building but around it. The Old Oak is located in London west and is a 22-minute drive to central London, however, the Old Oak is long stay only. We can see that the old oak does have some shops and businesses around its area, however most guests will want to go into central London, whether that be for work, leisure or tourism. The Canary Wharf is located in London east, it is a walk away from the canary wharf and is a 19-minute drive to central London. The Canary Wharf allows both short term and long-term stay. We can observe that the Canary Wharf is situated near water as well as also has shops and businesses around it. The Paper factory is the third location and is located in New York, however, this site only allows short term stay. Despite being located in a traffic dense area, the Paper factory does have a good location due to being so close to a lot of businesses and shops in New York.

Page 3

Who is their current target audience?

The Collective market themselves as an organization where young business workers and travelers ranging from early twenties to late thirties can experience a sense of community. The collective also offers shared spaces, provide mentoring and workshops, as well as giving entrepreneurs tools and networks to turn their social enterprises into urban triumphs. However, due to Covid19 The Collective slightly pivoted their space for business workers and travelers who may stay for a longer period of time by obeying the restrictions and adding a digital support hub for occupants to access, the sense of community between individuals still remains strong.

What type of people and businesses use the space?

The collective designed, built and runs a growing network of innovative co-living space perfect for remote and international workers. Entrepreneurs and other professionals are able to access a wide variety of spaces to work from such as booking meeting rooms with conference technology where they can entertain and pitch ideas to their clients. Individuals are also able to build connections with other professionals and entrepreneurs, whether they need to learn from other industry experts, speak to a financial adviser, marketing experts or graphic designer in a space like the collective there is no doubt that they are able to find someone who can assist with their matter. Co-living also offers a huge range of classes, talks and social meetups where individuals are able to share ideas, make connections and collaborate together. They are also able to run their own events to test their products and gain feedback to develop their skills.

How are the occupants affected mentally?

It doesn’t come as a shock when we say the more connected we are becoming online, the more disconnected from each other we are becoming in reality. Co-living offers a solution to this.  Co-living are positively associated with health outcomes through psychosocial factors of health, such as increased social support, sense of community, emotional and economic security. By gathering similar minded individuals into a coliving space, occupants are highly encouraged to interact with each other as well as participating in regular workshops, by doing so this helps to decrease social isolation and is beneficial to individual’s mental health. Page 4

Their purpose and goal

The Collective’s purpose is to build and activate spaces that foster human connections and enable people to lead more fulfilling lives. The goals of The Collective are to empower people to get connected and to create spaces and experiences for people to get inspired from one another and drive personal and professional development. The Collective is also currently helping tackle the housing crisis in London. Home prices in London have been on the rise due to the demand of the housing accommodation as a result more and more people are finding it hard to pay for rent. Furthermore, living in a traditional home, usually comes with a contract locking them to stay at that particular place for up to a year. However, at the Collective, it is flexible. People don’t have to be locked into a contract. Moreover, since it is co-living, many people are able to live in The Collective which can help tackle the housing demand in London.

What is “The Journal”?

The Collective has a website called The Journal where they talk about co-living and other issues such as mental and physical wellbeing. One of the articles from the “The Journal” talks all the myths of the co-living and is trying to debunk them. The article also tries and educate people about co-living such as how co-living is not only for extroverts or students or young people, and how it can be for couples as well and also touches on the fact that it is not just a glamorized student hall and also people can live at the Collective long-term if they choose to. There are also articles about improving your physical activities such as finding the best time to work out and a 5-minute workout tips and also articles such as recommending books to read to calm your mind to promote a healthy mentally sane lifestyle to improve our mental wellbeing. There are also articles to promote and spread awareness such as “black lives matter” and “supporting vulnerable women and spotting signs of abuse”. This is a really good and important articles because it can educate people on how to notice the subtle signs of abuse which is extremely important. They also have articles giving spotlights to the residents living at The Collective to hear their stories and get inspired. One of the articles for the spotlight is a story of someone changing their live completely because they just quit law which something they’ve done for a long time and to do something completely different and finding a community from that and improving their mental health because they are now doing something they love. Another one is a confident boosting article. This a spotlight about how they became confident and broke out of their shell and is now giving advice to other fellow shy people. The journal is a good place to get educate and get inspired.

Page 5

SLEEPING SPACES

Each location of the collective has its own unique sleeping spaces, with different amenities to offer. Unlike many co-living places with shared sleeping spaces, The Collective offers private sleeping areas that price different, depending on the type of room you stay within. Old Oak offers two types of rooms to use, for long term use. The first is ensuite, costing from £866 (pounds sterling) per month, containing a private bathroom and a shared kitchenette. The other room is a studio, costing from £1127 per month, which has a private bathroom and kitchenette. Canary Wharf provides Three types of rooms: cozy, standard, and comfy, long term and short term stay options available. Like the old oak pricing, each room has a different price, from the cosy room costing £1213 per month to the comfy room costing £1993 per month. As the price of the room increases the more features and space in the room are available. Unlike the previous locations, the Paper Factory, in New York, is less of a co-living space and more of a hotel; thus, rooms are not considered for long term stays, such as student accommodation for the academic year. Rooms are labeled based on the bed types available within the space. Superior queen, superior double, standard king and many more types of rooms available for use. Prices of each room vary on the number of people staying and the number of rooms booked. Old Oak and Canary Wharf offer similar amenities in their rooms, with a few differences, however due to Paper Factory being more of a hotel it does not offer the same utilities in the space.

AESTHETIC

All The Collective’s locations have a very industrial meets modern aesthetic to the interior, with artistic items of furniture. However not all spaces are of the same aesthetic, and instead have a simplistic look and feel to it. Aesthetic is an important aspect to consider when designing a building for co-living, or in general, as it is what people will form their first opinions of the place. The appearance of a space can affect a person’s emotions, thus by having the right aesthetic in a space, it can help improve a person’s motivation and be less distracted, or make them feel comfortable and relaxed. Page 6

Importance of Social Interactions to the co-living model

One of the major keys to the success of the co-living model is ensuring that individuals within the spaces provided can live and work together in harmony. It is highly important for those who are partaking in co-living, to feel comfortable sharing multiple spaces and amenities with their community on a day-to-day basis. This development of a friendly and sharing community is often formed through guests partaking in social interaction, also known as ‘collisions’ in the co-living world, to form closer bonds and develop a sense of trust between one another. It is through several of these ‘collisions’ that a group of individuals can become a close-knitted community.

How does The Collective tackle Social Interaction/Build a Community?

One way that ‘The Collective’ has increased the overall social activity of their community is through their addition of several shared spaces and amenities. For instance, ‘The Collective’ offers members access to recreational spaces such as cafes, a restaurant and bar, outdoor terraces, a gym and exercise studio, spa and sauna, secret garden, cinema room and games room. Additionally, at their other locations, members can access their pool, golf simulator, playrooms, sun room and treatment room. It is within these fun, active and chill out spaces that guests can socialize and continue to form a community. As well as recreation, ‘The Collective’ offers several co-working spaces, where guests are able to work with one another, not only forming friendships but networking, creating business partners, learning and developing skills together. Such spaces include the library, quiet and private study areas, as well as their multiple co-working spaces. Furthermore, ‘The Collective’ offers numerous social events and activities for the guests to enjoy together, such as a pasta making masterclass, graffiti workshop and fitness classes such as yoga and high intensity workouts, just to name a few. Through these events guests of similar interests can connect with one another, increasing the chances of forming bonds and friendships over their common interests and once again continuing to build a sense of community.

How successful is The Collective in forming a sense of community?

But how successful has The Collectives inclusion of these shared spaces and social events been in forming a sense of community? Allison Kirschbaum, a previous resident of the Collective, has shared her experiences of her stay in an article for Stylist. She states, “I run my own marketing business and work very odd hours. There are so many spaces I can use and rooms I can book to record podcasts. Two people I’ve met here now work for me.” Furthermore, the head of community experience, Ed Thomas, has stated “what’s really great is how everyone just talks to each other,” “This is not a hotel or a set of apartment blocks, it’s a thriving community.” Thus, the use of such spaces and events seems to have been effective in provoking social activity amongst the residents of ‘The Collective’, and has aided in developing a sense of community. But will it work for your community, how would they respond to your spatial design?

Page 7

What improvements are they looking to expand on in the future?

The Collective family is continuously growing and searching for ways to constantly improve. The team has expressed interest in expanding their business by broadening their target audience. This would involve the inclusion of different types of spaces such as family rooms in their buildings. Currently, the Collective attracts more individual audiences such as business people and travelers. However, the team could benefit from larger rooms for small families as it would increase the variety of people that choose to stay in their co-living facilities. The Collective also hinted at the idea of expanding internationally. As previously mentioned, there is currently 3 locations, two in London and one in New York. If they could spread worldwide even further, this could be extremely beneficial to travelers everywhere. By having a membership-type connection to the Collective in several locations around the globe, finding accommodation could be a lot simpler.

What do we like about the Collective?

The aesthetic alone is an extremely appealing aspect of the Collective. The modern yet industrial spaces they provide allow every occupant to feel comfortable and relaxed. The way the Collective has a specific title and the way they present themselves as community is something the group thinks is very effective as the identity is very impactful. Despite the private sleeping quarters, people are encouraged to spend more time in these public spaces as the rooms are only very small and rather restricting. By being physically compelled to spend less time in these tiny rooms, occupants become very social and create a large network for both their personal and business lives. Another social aspect of the Collective that proves to be extremely effective is the private hire opportunities. Not only can groups book out spaces at the collective for private events, but even the Collective team themselves are available to hire and help for a variety of functions.

How can aspects of the Collective be incorporated into future designs?

The approach of using small private rooms is potentially something that groups could incorporate into not only this assignment, but other future designs. This could be potentially more effective if the small private rooms operate better than large, shared sleeping spaces due to restrictions of specific sites. By including the space and rooms for private hire opportunities in our own designs, our co-living space could be beneficial to both the occupants as well as the outside local community. Offering the space and services to surrounding businesses would increase the recognition and traffic to people that otherwise would not have interacted with the Collective. This feature was something that we, as a group, believe should be considered in depth when moving forward in designing our space.

Page 8

THE BALI COMPLEX

Study/work spaces will draw in more variety of guests, as well as allows them to socialize and expand their network

Architect Alexis Dornier has many co-living projects around the world, this allows guests to move freely around the world knowing they have a place to stay. By employing the use of greenery this promotes bibliophile with guests making the space seem open and comfortable and improves the overall mental health of guests. The plants are also a great way to keep the space cool, helping the environment be more Ecofriendly. These are attributes that will be considered for our design. Page 9

Having both options to be catered for or cook your own meal will also be beneficial to drawing in guests as some may like being independent whereas some may like not having to worry about what to cook.

Pools can open up areas as well as creates a space which is practical and physically beneficial for guests .

Minimal empty spaces are something that may be looked at for the final design. Instead of empty spaces this site has, storage, stairs, common areas or plants. By having practical spaces, this allows the design to feel less packed in while allowing for more functional spaces.

Including solar panels in the design make the co-living area more cost effective and environmentally friendly. The rates for guests to stay get cheaper with this and hence the space is more available to a wider range of people. As seen in the drawings, what stands out the most is the amount of space used in this facility for common areas, allowing guests to socialize, stay mentally and physically fit as well as bring their family as the venue become kid friendly with these spaces. With ever bedroom comes a private outdoor greenery area, this may also be beneficial for mental health of guests.

Page 10

COUNCIL HOUSE 2 Location: Melbourne, Australia

Council House 2 is the first building in Australia to be awarded with a six-star green star design rating. It is designed to be able to operate on seasonal mode, summer and winter, in addition with day and night mode which allows the building to keep warm or cool when needed. The design of the Council House 2 not only conserves water and energy but also improves the wellbeing of the residents and occupants through the quality of its internal environment. Since its completion in 2006, Council House 2 has demonstrated a new approach to sustainable environments which has inspired developers and designers. Page 11

Council House 2 have plants on both inside and outside the building. Indoor plants play a role in the improvement of the air quality. Moreover, it also adds to the design of interior and overall improve mental wellbeing of the occupants inside the building. Since materials used in a building not only have an environmental impact but can also affect the health of the residents. Therefore, the materials were wisely chosen. As a result of this, Council

House 2 consumes 87% less gas, 85% less energy and 72% less potable main water than the previous building of the Melbourne Council. It also emits 60% less C02 then the highest rated building under the Australian Building Greenhouse Rating Scheme. Even though, currently Council House 2 is a fully functioning workplace, I believe taking inspiration from the sustainable designs of this building to design a co-living space will not be a mistake.

On this page, it can be seen how the building operates and the effective designs of the Council House 2. There are vertical plantings on the north facade from the rooftop to assist with the shading, to protect the glare from the sun and to improve the air quality. Furthermore, having nature close by amplifies productivity and relieves stress. Moreover, there are shower towers on the side of the building which air and water falls to provide cool water and air for reticulation and cooling. The building also cools itself down by having thermal mass in the concrete slabs to absorb the heat which then releases the heat at the end of the day. Additionally, windows are automatically opened at night for cool air to go into the building. However, the angle of the window openings will change depending on rain and wind. These activities at night help the building cool down and ready for the next day which means that there will not be much need to use air conditioning to cool down during the day which can save energy Page 12

Outsite is a popular co-living space for entrepreneurs, digital nomads and freelances that likes to work from different cities around the world. The company started in 2015, with a simple idea of living abroad and working in many different places with different groups of people. Hence, Outsite were brought to life. Since 2015 till now, 18 co-living spaces were built, from cities, beaches to jungles. One of their popular locations is New York, Brooklyn Williamsburg, a 2-minute walk to the subway and a 15-minute walk to Central Williamsburg. The co-living space is a factory- converted high ceiling industrial loft chic which suits the vibe of the New York City. It includes workspace and supplies, free Wi-Fi, fully furnished bedrooms, shared spaces such kitchens, living rooms and rooftop patio. Page 13

Outsite also provides lots of group activities such as virtual coffee, beer, or yoga sessions and opportunities to allow individuals to meet remote professionals and creatives located around different counties. They’ve also created a benefit system, which individuals who sign up are able to receive monthly rewards, perks that allows them to access deals and discounts on services, product as well as earn credit at Outsite Spaces.

Page 14

KIN CO-LIVING Kin Co-living facilities are based in New York, currently with three locations around the city. Unlike many co-living companies around the world, Kin has a vital focus on catering for small families as well as individual travelers. A personal favorite aspect of the rooms at Kin is the extra care that is put into safety proofing all the storage and outlets, lowering the risks of children in domestic accidents.

The Kin community focuses on creating bigger units that accommodate families that have younger children. The communal spaces are decorated very brightly and filled with many activities to keep them occupied. Kin even has family-orientated special amenities for occupants, including indoor play spaces, stroller parking, and a clever app that allows parents to chat with other parents that have children in a similar age group. This type of communication encourages parents to share their experiences with raising children and provide support for others that may be struggling. Page 15

Kin’s most appealing service by far is their childcare concierge. The facility offers a daycare that allows parents to work or explore the city whilst knowing their child is in safe and capable hands. The childcare concierge can instantly assist in finding the most convenient help for their occupants, whether that may be a one-time babysitter or a long-term nanny.

By accommodating a different target audience than most co-living facilities, Kin is in high demand. If the group could incorporate even just a few units into the design that could fit small families with one or two children, it could broaden the range of people staying at our lodging. There are various benefits to having open space with children, not only for the families themselves but for other occupants in the community. Children are not designed to be alone and can learn habits like sharing and social manners from being in a community environment from a young age. Coincidentally, sharing the load of childcare with other individuals can not only reduce the stress of the parents themselves but for the other occupants as well as it encourages play and social time. Page 16

A co-office building built in 2016, with 24/7 member access, where creative people can come meet and work while also experiencing a sense of community. It has a modern, industrial look to it, with its exposed brick walls, industrial concrete, green plants, cool wall art and quirky design touches. The Kolektif House was inspired by the thought of creating a “house” that includes “spaces with pitched roof.

Page 17

Location: Istanbul, TURKEY

KOLEKTIF HOUSE LEVENT Some amenities that are available at the Kolektif House Levent are; standing desks, high speed wifi, kitchens, heating and conditioning, free drinking water and coffee, and lounge/ chill-out areas. Meeting rooms and private offices can be booked if a more private area is required. The event room can be used for events, parties, educational activities, or seminars, and features wooden tiers that allow for large numbers of seating for people. The greenery placed throughout the building and hanging from elevated walkways brings a breath of nature.

Has great use of creating spaces for people to interact and relax, and places where people can spend some more private time if needed. Just like co-living it provides areas where people can embrace the feeling of community and share a single space with multiple different people. I personally like the use of décor and materials used to create the space. The flooring, as such, has a simple, minimalistic, but an appeal to it that is pleasing to the eye.

The loft areas make great use of the high ceiling, which creates more usable space but still allows for the entire space to not feel enclosed and constricted.

Page 18

Sun and Co. Sun and Co. located in Javea, Spain, has been providing affordable living and working spaces for remote workers and visitors for many years. Sun and Co. have grown to become one of Europe’s most popular co-living spaces, in particular recognized for their co-working community that has been developed within the facility. But how have the people at Sun and Co. developed such a collaborative and productive community?

Figure 2 Hki instance, wtg"4"—"Rtk xcvand g"E qph gtgpeg"tqqo wguvu"ctg"cdn g"vq"dqqm For Sun Co. provides a ."i quiet study space (Fig 1)" vj ku"ur ceg"hqt"r tkxcvg"uguukqpu."r gthgev"hqt"i tqwr "y qtm0 perfect for those who work better with limited distractions. They also include meeting rooms (Figure 2) available for groups to hold meetings or work as a team in private. Furthermore, they use both indoor and outdoor casual study spaces (Figure 3 & 4), where guests can study amongst one another, further provoking co-working. Figure 1 Hki "3—"S wkgv"y qtmkpi "ur|ceg."co gpkvkgu"kpen wf g="eqo r wvgtu."r tkpvgtu."y k-ú"( " Co-Working Productive Spaces y qtmuvcvkqpu0"Rgthgev"hqt"vj qug"y j q"r tghgt"vq"y qtm"y kvj "nkvvng"pqkug"( "f kuvtcevkqpu0

One of the concepts that I personally enjoyed when analyzing Sun and Co.’s facility, was their inclusion and curation of productive workspaces, in particular the variety of workspace options, which enabled those using the space to maximize their productivity.

When it comes to providing productive workspaces, I found that Sun and Co. understood the importance of particular work environments very well. For instance, they provide spaces for those who; wish to work in quiet and less distracting workspaces, those who enjoy working in a more busy environment amongst other professionals, as well as those working within a group or team setting. Page 19

3 Hki Figure wtg"5"—"Qw vf qqt"Uvwf { "c tgc ."c nuq"wugf "hqt"uqekc n1dwukpguu" gxgpvu."uwej "c u"o wuke"uj qy u"c pf "–umknn"uj c tg†"r tgugpvc vkqpu0

Social Aspects | Business & Lifestyle Furthermore, I was interested by how they enhanced their guest’s interactivity through their approach to social and business life. One of which is the addition of a name and weekly timetable board (See Fig 5), where guests can view the names & skills of other guests, as well as any social events coming up such as music performances or hiking trips. In terms of business, events called ‘mastermind’ or ‘skill share’ sessions are run, where either tenants or a guest will have the opportunity to showcase their skills and work. This enables the guests to further develop their skills, or perhaps learn new skills which they can apply to their work. Overall these events greatly benefit the community as they not only form friendships but business partners and co-workers. Figure 4 Hki wtg"6"—"Dwuk gt"y qtm"gpxktqpo gpv."o qtg"qr gp"ur ceg"kp" eqo r ctkuqp"vq"s wkgv"uvwf { "ctgcu0"Rtqxqmgu"hwtvj gt"eqnncdqtcvkqp" cpf "eq-ythrough qtmkpi 0the inclusion of several different study environments, Sun Overall, and Co. have been able to not only increase the efficiency and productivity of their guests within these spaces, but have also provoked co-working amongst their community.

This concept of co-working that Sun and Co. have pushed through their design of workspaces, has truly shown how co-living can benefit a community by enhancing each individual within the community, and take their skills and abilities to the next level.

Co-working defined, is the use of a working environment by people who are self-employed or working for different employers, typically so as to share equipment, ideas, and knowledge. Thus through providing their guests with the opportunity to co-work amongst these shared spaces, the residents of Sun and Co. are able to benefit from one another as they work together sharing their skills and knowledge to better their work/study. Furthermore, due to the different types of workspaces, like minded workers are naturally grouped within their preferred study environment, thus increasing the effectiveness of co-working even more. Figure 5

Hki wtg"7"—"Y ggmn{ "Vko gvcdng"( "P co gu"dqctf ." i wguvu"ctg"cdng"vq"xkgy "pco gu"qh"i wguvu1vgpcpvu"" ( "wr eqo kpi "gxgpvu0

Page 20

According to the survey conducted people who are of all ages, and are in any life situation, from all countries on average: Would prefer couples, single women and single men in their community. Are happier with access to multiple homes they could easily move between. Prefer to live in the city. Think people with a design background would be best at designing a co-living community. Don’t think it matters if the people who design their community have experienced co-living themselves. Prefer members to share equal ownership of the house. Would pay extra for a service layer to manage all house related items. Only want the common areas come furnished and furnish their own space themselves. Want house members from different walks of life. Would rather have a set private and communal spaces with clear boundaries of use. Think being neat and tidy, honesty and being considerate are the most important qualities in a house member.

Page 21

Are most comfortable sharing internet, self-sustainable garden and workspaces. Don’t need their own private kitchen and would use the communal kitchen so they can have more flexible private space. Want to make sure their private room is off-limits when they are not home. Would love any kind of pet in the house. Think 4-10 is the right amount of people of a community. Want new house members to be selected by a consensus vote. Would prefer to pay energy costs based on the amount if energy used per person. Worry most about potential lack of privacy. Would settle conflicts by talking to that person privately. Think the two biggest pros of living with others is having more ways to socialize and splitting costs and getting more bang for your buck.

Page 22

COMMUNITY PROFILE Restoring the bridge nearby to the site will allow the site to be accessible to more people as the bridge will be able to be used for both the guests staying at the co-living site as well as any locals. On top of this, adding a path going down to the beach will expand the variety of people the site can attract. This is because the site will become more attractive to, tourists, millennials, and families as there will be more activities to do which are safe and low budget. The main aim is to attract younger generations; however, the site will aim to be both disability and elder friendly. This can be done by opening up the views from common areas to add to the aesthetic of the site as well as making activities available which are not too physically strenuous. For example, game nights may be included, as this allocates for any age or ability. If no activities are available to do by any individual, then time passers such as movie nights and shows can be included in their stay as this can be entertaining for those who cannot participate in the physical activities. Covid-19 is something to take into mind when trying to allocate for the target community. As overseas travel is limited, most tourists are going to be Australian/ interstate people hence including activities such as beach cricket and Australian food will be more appealing to the guests, compared to non-traditional activities or meals. However, when travel becomes more populate foreran cru sine and activities can be included more commonly as an option for guests to take. Despite this, covid safe actions will need to be put into place. This will include games with no shared equipment or being close to avoid any cross contamination. Hand sanitiser and sign in sheets will also be supplied to ensure the safety of guests, especially anyone thar comes under any vulnerability category, elders or disabled.

Page 23

Events can be planned out for resident to bond. For example, having a bonfire by the beach at night with a cup of hot chocolate and some roasted marshmallows can be a good bonding experience. Residents can then share stories, socialize and be interactive with one another. Also, playing boardgames can be a great way for residents to bond with each and bring out some of their competitive sides. Furthermore, since the site is close to the beach, residents can go down to the beach to get a tan or just chill and socialize other people at the beach. Additionally, they can also go surfing or kayaking where they can meet locals who are also doing the same activities which help them bond with one another. Moreover, having lessons on things such as surfing or kayaking for people who do not how to do them or people who need some help can be great way for residents do things and explore their options. A big common area with a projector and some comfy couches or beanbags will get residents to watch movies or do indoor activities in those areas such as boardgames will help them socialize and bond. Furthermore, having a big balcony with sun lounges can help people stay outdoors which can improve their mental wellbeing. They can also have barbecues on the balcony with other residents which can help them bond. There can also be a spacious kitchen area for residents so that they can do baking or cooking without bumping into each other too much and feel too claustrophobic. For the sleeping spaces, a bed should definitely be comfortable to be able to get a good night sleep. However, residents should not be confined to their rooms. As a result, having events and big communal areas are important so that residents will have an excuse to go outside, socialize and build connections. Page 24

DESIGN BRIEF Location: 23 & 24 Westcliff Court, Marino, SA Area: 3100m² x 2071m² Our aim is to design a co-living complex that can accommodate up to 50 adults and 10 children. The target audience is the younger generation, but we still intend to accommodate for the older or disabled people. However, we hope to provide spaces for varying ages, ranging from young babies to elderly, that have, potentially, varying occupations. Amenities/ Facilities: The amenities that we wish to include within our complex are as follows: Entertainment - these spaces are vital to ensuring that our guests not only enjoy their stay further, perhaps provoking longer stays, but are used to also increases the overall social interaction between the guests. This increase in social interactivity will aid in creating a sense of community between the guests within the complex. Such spaces include: -Cinema room/ multipurpose space for hired events 35m² -Games room 20m² -Lounge areas 16m²

Page 25

Sleeping Quarters – in terms of the living and sleeping arrangements of our guests, we intend on providing private sleeping quarters, ranging in size to accommodate for individuals, couples and families. However, to further continue the social interaction between guests, we intend on including shared balconies between some of the rooms, where guests may socialise and enjoy the scenery. Private sleeping quarters (Some with shared balconies) -Single Rooms 6m² -Double/Couple 9m² -Large/Family 21 m² (private bathroom included 6m²) -Disabled 21m² (private bathroom included 7.5m²) Work/Study – In order to accommodate for the working community within our complex, we intend on providing a variety of work/study spaces, to accommodate for different types of workers. For example, we intend on including a quiet study space, where guests will be encouraged to work silently, for those who prefer a quieter and more focussed environment to work within. Such spaces include: Casual Study/Lounge 16m² (2x) Quiet/Silent study 80m² Private Study/Meeting Rooms (Available for booking) 15m² (2x) Food & Drink – To provoke further sharing and social interaction between the guests, we intend on providing communal kitchen/dining options opposed to private amenities. Such spaces include: Shared kitchenette/dinning 20m² Restaurant/ bar 35m² Public Accessible – As well as providing spaces for our guests, we also intend on leaving some spaces open for the surrounding community to enjoy, further increasing the overall sense of community. These spaces are as follows: Outdoor carpark Shared bathrooms (gender neutral) 39m² Beach Access Garden Areas Outdoor gym equipment Swimming pool (15mx4m) Page 26

SPATIAL PROGRAM

For the final design, the group would like to utilize the site as much as possible and avoid digging into the land and flattening the site. One option is to potentially layer small parts of the building along the slope, using stairs, ramps, and other access ways that follow regulations, to interact between areas. The shared spaces, which require a larger land area, are to be placed towards the top of the site, where the slope is less steep. One idea for the overall layout is to have the large communal areas at the top and the private sleeping spaces down below

Page 27

towards the bottom of the site. This way people are encouraged to spend more time in the higher areas where it more open and comfortable and are then forced to be more social within the community. To avoid issues such as private rooms being too far from the communal spaces, another option is to have the private rooms not only below but surrounding the communal spaces from around all sides. Hence, there would be no issues about people going out of their way to be more social, and more occupants would collide with any social events they happen to walk past.

It is important for such a large building to have a car park for easy access and as to not clog up the local streets. Due to the restrictions of the site, it is more efficient to have the parking access close to the main road where the land is flatter. An idea that the group would like to focus on is incorporating outdoor nature into our designs. This could entail expanding the site towards the ocean via a walking trail, and possibly having large, shared balconies for time outside. These balconies would also allow occupants to have beautiful views of the ocean and looking out into the valley.

Individuals have their own sleeping spaces so there’s a sense of privacy but share other facilities such as bathroom, kitchen and working spaces so residents aren’t confined to their rooms all day. However, family rooms will have their own bathrooms to share as it is more convenient for family to use. To further enhance privacy, windows in the private rooms should be tinted, not only does it help on look from peaking in but it also helps reducing the UV Rays and glare that comes from the sun.

Due to how steep and rocky the site is there needs to be a few safety regulations put in place. To prevent any accidents and injuries railings should be placed on stairs, paths should be paved to make it more accessible for kids and elders, street lights should be placed around the facilities, private rooms and trails. To make the site more sustainable ‘ The Night Owl’ is a 2 in 1 solar powered lights, the design incorporates cluster if LED lights that use solar powered batteries to charge them.

There will be 3 entrances around the site, one from the main road, side street and the beach. The entrance from the main road will be the main entrance, that way people can explore the site from the top to the bottom, there’s another entrance located down at the beach where residents can go on walks and relax. The side street allows occupants to directly head to their private rooms when needed.

Page 28

CONCEPTUAL DESIGN SITE ANALYSIS LOCATION: 23 & 24 WEST CLIFF COURT, MARINO, SA

Page 29

ROOM SIZES: GAMES ROOM: 20m2 LOUNGE ROOM 16m

SITE ALONG THE SLOPE 2

DESIGN BRIEF

SINGLE ROOMS: 6m2 DOUBLE/ COUPLES ROOM: 9m2 DISABILITY/ FAMILY ROOM: 21m2 (7.5m2 BATHROOM INCLUDED) CASUAL STUDY: 16m2 (x2) SILENT STUDY: 50m2 PRIVATE STUDY/MEETING ROOMS (AVAILABLE FOR BOOKING): 15m2 (x2) SHARED KITCHENETTE: 40m2 DINING/ OPEN AREA (HIRE FOR EVENTS): 90m2 RESTAURANT/ BAR: 70m2 SHARED BATHROOMS (GENDER NEUTRAL): 39m2 SWIMMING POOL: 15mx 6m RAIN WATER TANK (50, 000 L): 5.65m DIAMETER DRIVEWAY FOR DELIVERY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES ACCESS: 5m WIDE CAR PARK: 470m2 Page 30

APPROACH TO LA NDSCAPING A ND LEVELING/ TER R ACING THE CHANGES TO THE ORIGINAL LAND WILL AIM TO BE MINIMAL, THE MOST THAT WILL BE DONE IS DIGGING INTO THE GROUND FOR THE ROOMS, 1m MAXIMUM. THIS WILL ALLOW THE BUILDING TO BE STABLE AS WELL AS FOLLOW THE CONTOURS OF THE LAND.

Page 31

THERE WILL BE BOTH ENTRANCE FROM THE ROUNDABOUT ON WEST CLIFF COURT FOR PUBLIC AND THEIR VEHICLES, AS WELL AS DELIVERY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

THERE WILL BE AN ENTRANCE FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES COMING FROM THE COVE ROAD AS THERE IS A POOL LOCATED AT THE BACK OF THE SITE, HENCE QUICK ACCESS FOR AN AMBULANCE OR POLICE, ETC IS NECESSARY AROUND A POOL, IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

SITE ENTRANCE FOR CARS IN PARKING LOT AND EMERGENCY /DELIVERY

Page 32

• CAR PARK TO REDUCE CLOGGING UP THE STREET WITH CO-LIVING RESIDENTS VEHICLES

THE VALLEY HIDES

VIEWS ARE A

SOME VIEWS SO

MASSIVE ASSET

SHARED SPACES

TO THE SITE AND

WILL BE PLACED

HENCE WANT

AT THE TOP FOR

TO BE GREATLY

VIEWS AND LIVING

UTILIZED WITH

• LARGE COMMUNAL AREAS AND SMALLER SLEEPING AREAS TO ENCOURAGE RESIDENTS TO GET OUT THEIR ROOM AND SOCIALIZE OR GO OUTDOORS.

SPACES LOWER

MANY WINDOWS

TO ENCOURAGE

WITHIN

• SHARED BATHROOMS FOR ANY GENDERS ALLOWS FOR LESS SPACE TAKEN UP FOR BATHROOMS WHICH CAN BE USED FOR MORE ROOMS.

SHARED AREAS

• INCORPORATING OUTDOOR NATURE INTO THE DESIGN TO OPEN UP AREAS AND INCREASE VISITORS’ BIBLIOPHILE.

OCCUPANTS TO SOCIALIZE IN

THE BRIDGE IS CURRENTLY RUN DOWN HOWEVER IF FIXED AND

SPACIAL PROFILE

MADE SAFE THIS WILL ALLOW ACCESS FROM THE SITE TO THE WALKING TRAIL AND BEACH WHICH IS BENEFICIAL FOR BOTH THE CO-LIVING AREA BUT THE COMMUNITY

Page 33

BUILDING PROFILE • MODERN HOUSING • BRICK BUILDINGS • SOME ONE STORY HOMES • SOME MULTISTORY HOMES • GREENERY/ WELL KEPT GARDENS • PAVED ROUNDABOUT ROAD AS ACCESS TO SITE • PALM TREES • VALLEY WITH RIVER FLOWING THROUGH

• ORGANIC SHAPED HOMES • BUSY MAIN ROAD • SOLAR PANELS • NATIVE ENVIRONMENT • OCEAN VIEW • BEACH • BRIDGE JUST OFF SITE, NEEDING REPAIRING • WALKING TRAIL OVERLOOKING BEACH

BUILDING PROFILE THE TARGETED COMMUNITY OF THIS CO-LIVING SPACE IS YOUNG/ MIDDLE AGED PERSONS, APPROXIMATELY 50 ADULTS AND 10 CHILDREN. HOWEVER THE DESIGN HAS TO BE BOTH DISABILITY AND SENIOR FRIENDLY AS EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE NOT THE TARGETED COMMUNITY, THEY ARE STILL MORE THAN WELCOME TO STAY OR USE THE FACILITIES.

Page 34

THE SITE AND DESIGN The location of the site is 23 & 24 Westcliff, Marino. The area of the site is 3100 m2 x 2701 m2. It is located near a beach and can be built to have a sea view. However, the site is quite steep, therefore when designing the site, the steepness has to be considered. The aim is to design a co-living complex that can accommodate up to 50 adults and 10 children. Our target is to accommodate would be young adults, however we still would want to be able to accommodate older generations and disabled people. We hope to provide amenities and facilities for varying ages and occupations. The aim of this co-living complex is for people to exchange ideas and to drive personal and professional development. Hence, designing outdoor and indoor spaces for people enjoy is important so that people will not stuck in their rooms all the time. Page 35

Page 36

SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Due to the steepness of the site, it was important for the design to be stretched length wise in order to minimize the digging into the site. Also, I added stairs on both sides of the building to allow easy access to the bridge that was near by. This can allow residents to go on hikes around the neighborhood. Furthermore, it can also make going to the beach a lot quicker. Since, the bridge near the site is public area, connecting the site to bridge can allow residents to venture out into the surrounding neighborhood which will allow them to not just interact with the people who are living at the complex but also locals who live around there.

Page 37

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS AND VEHICLE ACCESS Due to the steepness of the site, wheelchair access would be limited. However, the main areas are all on the top floor which makes it accessible for anyone in a wheelchair. Furthermore, some of the bedrooms are also on the top floor which make can be easily accessible for the disabled. My initial thinking when I first saw the design was to do like a T shape or a inversed F design. However, I realized it would not quite work because firstly, I am designing a co-living space that is able to accommodate up to 50 adults and 10 children. Secondly, it will make it quite hard to be wheelchair friendly since the complex would not be wide enough to place all the main areas on the top floor. Which means the person in the wheelchair might have to travel down to the next floor which as a result, I figured there would not be enough rooms if I went with my initial design in my head. I figured the best way to spread out length wise to maximize the flat surfaces which will make it more wheelchair accessible. However, I still have to explore more design options. The main entrance would be from the Westcliff roundabout for the public, residents and delivery services. Accessing the complex from the Westcliff roundabout will lead right into the car park which allow easy access. However, there will also be an emergency entrance accessible from Cove Road. Page 38

Community profile Page 39

The main aim of designing this co-living site is to attract individuals from different age range. There will be spaces in the site that are both disability and elder friendly, such as having open areas in the communal spaces, entertainment facilities such as theaters and game rooms. Restoring the bridge towards the bottom of the site can provide another space that occupants and locals can explore during their spare time, not only does it make a great sightseeing spot but also makes the site more accessible. By providing physical activities, this allows residents to have that sense of community. To make it more inclusive for children swimming or surfing lessons could be provided, other activities such as yoga, kayaking, surfing, volleyball, cricket etc could help residents to bond and socialize with each other. If individuals does not want to participate in physical activities; a common area in the main building provides game nights and movie nights, allowing the residents to be able to have a great time bonding and socializing with other residents. By having balconies open and accessible, residents can also relax and connect with nature to boost their mental health.

Site analysis There will be 3 entrances around the site, one from the main road, side street and the beach. The entrance from the main road will be the main entrance, that way people can explore the site from the top to the bottom, there’s another entrance located down at the beach where residents can go on walks and relax. The side street allows occupants to directly head to their private rooms when needed.

Page 40

SITE ANALYSIS Location : 23- 24 Westcliff Court Marino SA, SA Area : 3100m2 x 2071m2 There will be 3 entrances around the site, one from the main road, side street and the beach. The entrance from the main road will be the main entrance, that way people can explore the site from the top to the bottom, there’s another entrance located down at the beach where residents can go on walks and relax. The side street allows occupants to directly head to their private rooms when needed.

Page 41

MAIN BUILDING The main building is stacked onto the other building which contains spaces such as cinema room, game room, lounge room and bar areas. Entertainment facilities which include: -Cinema room / multipurpose spaces (35m2) -Games room (20m2) -Lounge areas (16m2 ) -Lounge area 16m2 -Secluded study area 80m2 -Meeting rooms 15m2

Page 42

SLEEPING QUARTERS For the sleeping quarters are stacked on top of each other with railings to protect people from accidents. Also the quarters are stacked in 4's with shared balconies, to allow residents to socialize.

Page 43

INTERIOR -Single Rooms 6m² -Double/Couple 9m² -Large/Family 21 m² (private bathroom included 6m²) -Disabled 21m² (private bathroom included 7.5m²) Page 44

CONCEPT DESIGN The main idea explored was the creation of a village-type community that waterfalls downwards towards the Marino. Using the sizes discussed in the design brief, I attempted to arrange the amenities around the site, closely following the contour lines given.

Page 45

SITE ANALYSIS It was important for the design to be stretched out lengthwise in order to follow the flat land and to minimize how much we would have to dig into the site. By drawing these rough diagrams, I was able to get a sense of how the design looks from afar and how much it disrupts the neighbors. I concluded as the site drops, the view from the surrounding houses do not get obstructed. As the focus is to encourage occupants to spend time in the main building and lounge areas, the residences should have a very simple design with simple shading to shield from the western sun. The same concept should also be applied to the family rooms.

Page 46

MAIN BUILDING

SHARED BALCONY

POOL AND DECKING UNDERGROUND CAR PARK

Like many shared spaces, the design utilizes an open floor plan. It is really vital that occupants recognize and respect how the space is used by other people and by having minimal closed rooms, they are encouraged to interact with other people.

Page 47

After careful consideration of the site as well as the potential design of the building, underground parking is most likely the best option for the parking lot. There would be few spaces above ground for visitors but priority is underneath the main building. This could also be achieved by raising the building and placing the parking in an under-croft. I believe this option is also the best for security purposes.

A potential issue in this current design would be the placement of the pool and its close proximity to the road. This is quite dangerous for young children. An easy solution is to put fencing around the pool and this is also the most easily achievable. However, I might explore placing in other locations.

SITE CIRCULATION Site circulation is very straightforward as the slop of the site limits access. Pathways loop around the residences, in with the higher rooms are accessed from the back, and the ones below are accessed from the front. Due to the steepness of the site, wheelchair access is limited. However, there are accessible rooms for the disabled in the main building, as well as the option for the family rooms near the pool. If the slope allows, these pathways will be made wide enough for fire access and emergency vehicles.

One thing I wanted to explore with this design is how to layer and tier specific parts of a building. At first, I was going to layer the buildings themselves, However, I realized a better option would be to use the ceiling of the rooms below as a foundation for the balconies.

These balconies will be joint between each room to encourage more social interactions, as well as provide another outdoor living space for the occupants. Therefore, even the space surrounding the private rooms is shared, and the only individual unit on the site is the tiny sleeping spaces.

Page 48

WINTER

Site Analysis Having the building run along the contours of the site will allow for easier building and reduce the need to drastically alter the site. By using a tiered/split level structure method for building on the site, it will allow for the buildings to conform with the shape if the site. By, also, grouping accommodation into small groups it allows for the spaces to follow the contour lines and give a unique layout to the area, instead of being uniform and ridged. To be inclusive of those with disability or age issues, the use of slopes and elevators will be implemented. However, not all areas will be accessible for those, due to site conditions. By creating a design that utilities the sun paths during both summer and winter it will allow for a sustainable design as it makes use of natural sunlight available

Page 49

SUMMER

By keeping high levels of foot traffic to specific walkway that branches off to different locations throughout the site, it allows for easier movement within other spaces and avoids a build up of people trying to pass through smaller spaces when going from A to B. Car parking will, obviously, have high levels of vehicle traffic as it is where car and other forms of transport will be stored or pass through. Set access points are important as it is how people will enter the site and gain access to the facilities available. By setting the different facilities into groups and laying them along the site, it makes it easier to manurer around find you way around. By having the outdoor spaces and the entertainment spaces be the first facilities to pass before getting to the sleeping spaces, means that you are exposed to what the place have to offer and incise the idea of occupying those spaces. The main hub includes spaces such as a restaurant/ bar, shared kitchenette, cinema room and games room which can be transformed into a function room, study/ meeting room, and a large lounge area.

Access and Occupancy Page 50

The Hub The hub is the main building of the site. spaces within include; reception, restaurant, kitchenette, lounge, study spaces, games room, and cinema room. It’s accessible to residence and to the local community, however some spaces such as the private study rooms are to be booked prior to use. The games room and the cinema room are multi-functional rooms which are separated by a bi-folding door, so that it can be transformed into a function room for events or parties. The building is multi-story to help conform to the sites topography, but also helps to separate spaces into spaces, the lower floor for dinning and the upper floor for entertainment and relaxation.

Page 51

Having garden spaces will allow people to escape from the constant surrounding of people and lose yourself within nature and can also allow for hobbies and community activities and gardens that are aimed at producing home grown food that would then be use able in the restaurant and kitchenette. The outdoor pool would be available to both residence and the surrounding community, which could become a source of income for the site outside of accommodation and the restaurant. An outdoor gym would also be include within the site to allow for those who wish to exercise will be able to, without traveling to a external gym and having to spend extra money on a membership

Inspiration

Landscaping/Outdoor Spaces

Outdoor spaces and landscaping include a pool, an outdoor gym and a garden. The idea is to have these spaces to be accessible to everyone, including the local community.

Page 52

CONCEPTUAL DESIGN The main idea that influenced the conceptual design of my co-living establishment was the concept of creating a sense of community within the complex, however not just for the residents that stay within the spaces provided, but to also open our shared spaces and amenities to the preexisting communities surrounding the site. This will be achieved through the implementation of an entertainment ‘hub’ in which both our residents and guests can share with one another and form this sense of community.

Page 53

CONCEPT PLAN

NOT TO SCALE

Page 54

SLEEPING QUARTERS As seen on the previous image, the sleeping qaurters will be arranged in an array on site, following the countours of the land. By following the contours of the site, the overall landscaping to the site will be reduced as less cutting or foundation will be required. The windows of the rooms will be oriented to the west of the site, thus reducing the amount of direct light throughout the morning and afternoon, however still allowing for the evening light to enter the building. This will also ensure that the guests will be able to view the beatiful scenery of the valley and beach below, as well as capturing the sea side sunsets.

SINGLE ROOM (6m2)

Details Include: - King Single Bed - Wardrobe & Under Bed Storage

Page 55

DOUBLE ROOM (9m2)

Details Include: - Queen Bed - Wardrobe & Under Bed Storage

FAMILY ROOM (21m2)

Details Include: - 2 x King Single Beds - Queen Bed - Wardrobe & Under Bed Storage - Ensuite

CONCEPTUAL SKETCH

NOT TO SCALE

Page 56