THE COMMON GROUND PROJECT REPORT GROUP 5 JESSICA DI FEDE, REMY DU BOIS, WADE HACKETT, MILLIE KEANE AND JOSEPH STANDRING
THE COMMO
GROU REMY DU BOIS, JESSICA DI FEDE, WADE HACK
PG 4-7 CO-LIVING RESEARCH
PG 8-15 PRECIDENT STUDY
PG 16-17 SURVEY RESULTS
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UP 5 KETT, MILLIE KEANE AND JOSEPH STANDRING
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PG 20-21 SHARING MODEL
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PG 22-23 SPATIAL REQUIREMENTS & FACILITIES
PG 24-31 INDIVIDUAL CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
CO-LI RESE
THE ORIGINS OF CO-LIVING
WADE HACKETT
The world we currently reside in often sees co-living as a vast array of micro communities filled with starry eyed transient millennials, but there is a long history of co-housing arrangements. Its origins can be traced back to the early 19th century; female boarding houses often served young women who had travelled to new cities. These residences gave them time to acquire their ‘city sea legs’ before they waded into the mess that was apartment hunting. Many of these bounding houses also served as a form of protection for young women, as they were ran by nuns
who sought to protect young girls from the vices of the big city. At the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century during a period of massive industrial growth in America, farmers and foreigners rushed to cities for employment hence, co-living became a symbol of these times. Co-housing became a necessity during World War 1 and 2; as soldiers were sent to foreign countries, or workers travelled hundreds of kilometres from their homes to work in factories, or people were displaced from their own homes by the destruction. It was during this
time that our biological nature to live in small communities and share resources shone. After this period the concept of co-living became an abandoned practice of living, as individual housing units and ‘nuclear families’ became the norm. With the emergence of a new housing crisis all over the world people have once again turned to coliving as the answer. These new age trendy facilities are seen as being at the cutting edge of the housing market and to be changing the way people live. But are they? Or are we just biologically wired to strive in these communities?
WHY IS COLIVING RISING IN POPULARITY?
IVING ARCH
JESSICA DI FEDE
Co-Living is defined as “a modern form of housing where residents share living space and a set of interests, values, and/ or intentions. It’s a new take on an old idea, imagined by a millennial generation that values things like openness and collaboration, social networking, and the sharing economy”. Co-Living seems to be extremely popular with millennials, as they are the largest consumer demographic and a generation for whom “owning property can seem like
a distant dream”. The rise of co living comes from many factors, the main reason it is increasingly popular is due to the financial benefit. By having the opportunity to share amenities, as there is often no lease agreement or minimum commitment, because of the communal nature of the housing arrangement, all of the resources are included and paid for as a group. The rise of popularity of co-living is also influenced by the community aspect. By being forced to
create relationships with different type of people is the foundation of co-living, as relationships cultivated through “experience, bonding with a new person can be just as inspiring”. Therefore, the increase of co-living is mainly because of “a reduced financial burden and the main idea of community support”. Coliving seems to be the answer to the “age-old issue of affordable housing, it is also an ideal way to continue your professional and personal growth”.
CO-LI RESEA
I N T E R G E N E R AT I O N A L CONNECTTION
REMY DUBOIS
When your young all you want is to be older and vice versa, the as the older you get oh how it would be nice to be young again. At the ‘common ground’ we would like to make a positive focus on the intergenerational connections. This ideology of intergenerational connections simply means to build encouraging relationships between the parents, grandparents, children and great grandchildren etc. This process is done basically by spending time with each other and preforming tasks and activities with one another. Research has shown the effects of young children, toddlers and babies, interacting with the elderly, has been exceedingly successful.
While the elderly are not required to feed or change nappies as such, they feel that they are needed and helpful. The elderly also become more alert and more energetic sense of life can be seen to overcome the group. The Young ones have such a positive outcome with the experience as well. In fact, childcare workers have reported that the young kids involved in the social experiment are more patient, empathetic, self-controlled and have better manners. This is not to mention the sense of self worth when a group of elderly people listen to their stories attentively and laugh along with them. Overall, it has been proven to be a win win situation. This is why we have chosen to make it a focal
point of our design objectives at the common ground. Creating spaces for the intergenerational connections to be free flowing, productive and natural as well as fitting in with the other spaces is quite the challenge. Gardening, arts and crafts, storytelling, fishing and other general physical activities are all both engaging and rewarding endeavours that can be enjoyed by all. From a design standpoint we have to decide where each activity should be undertaken at and in what proximity to the other functions of the complex they should be. But if done right, it will surly be life changing for all.
COMMUNITY
IVING ARCH
JOSEPH STANDRING
A community is a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common. People engage in communities, as a community can give us a sense of safety and reduce stress. Being part of a community can make people feel like they belong. There are five common types of communities. There are communities with people who share the same interest, communities of people trying to bring change, communities of people brought together by geographic boundaries, communities of people in the same profession or undertake the same activities and communities brought together by external events. The benefits of being part of
a community is further knowledge, new connections, inspiration and resources. Knowledge could be gained as you have a chance to learn from each other. Joining a community gives the opportunity to connect with new people which could lead to new relationships. Inspiration can be gained because of communities by nature contains a diversity of opinion, ideas and knowledge. Being in a proximity of many ideas could lead to constantly challenging yourself to think creatively and constantly reconsider your ideas. The negative side of a community is the growth. If the community grows too quickly, community aspects are no longer the same. With more people in the
community, people are less familiar with each other. Having a large community can cause problems like information overload, declining attention for each member, inability to recruit volunteers to undertake all necessary community tasks. The identity of the community could disappear and everything that attracted the new members could be gone. Another negative side of being part of a community is that it could come with responsibilities which would limit a persons freedom. A community may impact certain decisions due to pressure from the community.
JESSICA DI FEDE
PRECEDENT OVERVIEW
The Yokohama Apartment located in Japan is designed by Architects “On Design Partners”. The sole purpose for this design is to encourage co-living and co-working. The Yokohama Apartment caters for a maximum of four individuals to live in the heart of a residential community in a specially built complex. However, this dwelling is designed specifically for artists as it is intended to suit their needs. The spatial layout of the vicinity includes four corner towers with a central communal workspace which can be used for collaboration, meetings and community events. The building is constructed as a two-storey residential complex which is done to “elevate the living units to sit above a semi-public courtyard which serves
as a multifunctional place for exhibitions, work and socializing”. This being the main communal space, the courtyard is carefully defined by four, triangular spaces that “pinwheel around the centre”. This vicinity also has an outdoor kitchen “with a sink and stove allows inhabitants to congregate in this area for a variety of functions”. The “hovering living spaces that are divided as four huts, each have a private bathroom and kitchenette”. This is done as the residents can have privacy while living in a co-living space. Therefore, as the courtyard is visible by the street, the house “as a whole maintains its privacy through careful negotiation of spatial planning”.
YOKOHAMA APARTMENT KANAGAWA, JAPAN
SPATIAL ANALYSIS & RELEVANCE Yokohama Apartment is designed as a semipublic courtyard and is a modern interpretation of piloti. Piloti is “reinforced concrete supporting a building above an open ground level and the replacement of supporting walls by a grid of reinforced concrete columns that bears the structural load�. Therefore, the apartment designed like this allows for not only the form of space but also as a condition that encourages a variety of different lifestyles. By adding elements such as staircases and triangular shapes works to make the design a fully functional space. The main elements that is relevant for my own design is that the type of structure that it is as this allows for communal space without being jeopardised of any space. Finally, the use of triangles will be further explored for the overall spatial design.
REMY DUBOIS
PRECEDENT OVERVIEW My precedent study is looking into the competition winning proposal by Schauman-Nordgren Architects. The proposal is for a multi-storey coliving facility in the city of Turku in Finland. The site itself is situated on top of a hill, surrounded by pine forest and ancient rock formations, only 2 kilometres from the city centre of Turku. The brief for the competition was to design a diverse living arrangement with a close interaction with nature, individual well being as well as a rich sense of community. The project dubbed “Living In Nature� was designed around an existing elderly home residents, which was respected and conserved as it was placed in the centre of a circular, 6 story structure up among the tree tops. The circular shape of the proposed building, encourages a deep connection and
appreciation to the surrounding nature, as well as cultivating a inner courtyard. The courtyard acts as just one of many common spaces for the proposed project, a workshop, gym, library, kids room, gardens, sauna and spar facilities are all introduced into the design to create a rich sense of community. The information on this project is limited due to the early stages of its development. The article that I found was only posted in February of 2020. I believe that this model is based on a bottom up type structure where the community is placed centrally and required to build upon that essence and create a thriving community for a mixed demographic including young and old and everything in between.
LIVING IN NATURE TURKU, FINLAND (CONCEPTUAL)
SPATIAL ANALYSIS & RELEVANCE The information on this project is limited due to the early stages of its development. The article that I found was only posted in February of 2020. I believe that this model is based on a bottom up type structure where the community is placed centrally and required to build upon that essence and create a thriving community for a mixed demographic including young and old and everything in between. The diverse floor plan encourages a social mix from elderly couples, large families and students to be not only living in the same complex but also on the same floor. This concept would be beneficial in the common ground design as it brings people together on a daily basis. Being in nature has great positive implications for the occupants wellbeing which I would also like to implicate in my design.
5 BEDROOM APARTMENT 4 BEDROOM APARTMENT 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT 4 BEDROOM APARTMENT 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT
WADE HACKETT
PRECEDENT OVERVIEW A report in 2013 from the United Nations outlines the urgent necessity for hyper-local, self-reliant village designs to prepare for the 2+ billion additional people joining the planet by 2050. The Regen Village is the creation of Danish studio EFFEKT and was their entry to the 2016 Venice Biennale. The program aims to create an autonomous village, bringing together people of all types to live together in a community to share space and resources. It is comprised of shared gardens and green spaces, which are designed to give people an essential understanding of sharing with fellow residents. It is also comprised of several communal areas designed to encourage community learning, playing and social dining. The Regen Villages initiative is a model blueprint for industry, government, and academic action. The enterprise seeks to accelerate the proliferation of affordable and integrated village designs, that power, house and feed communities, thus tackling the challenges expected as a result
of climate change and overpopulation from an economic, social and environmental perspective. The village’s program is also designed to encourage interconnection between people and invites its users to share with each other. As well as being designed to be manly selfreliant in terms of resources it is also designed to be self-sustaining in regards to governance with community members required to undertake activities to reduce ever going strain on local councils. Its is this model of living that makes it a ‘bottom up’ community. Although the Regen Village is still in the conceptual stage the response it has received has shown people’s desire to live in these small coliving communities. Regen Villages initiative will act as precedents for bringing design challenges and endowment funding to partner universities around the world, in addition to providing safe, secure and self-reliant communities.
REGEN VILLAGES CONCEPTUAL
SPATIAL ANALYSIS & RELEVANCE While Regen is a concept that is designed to be spaced over a 50-acre property, I believe there is no reason it can’t be adapted to a certain extent for a smaller suburban location. As a co-living community, I feel its fundamental design success is its use of communal gardens and green spaces to act as a conduit for social interaction, as well as environmental and economic benefit. Therefore, I have chosen this as my precedence as gardens and green spaces have proven to be instrumental in improving people’s wellbeing. I also consider their use of glass in their design as a symbol of trust between residents, as it gives other residents a glance into how the other people in the community live, but it still has private spaces inside as well. It is my opinion that green roofs and walls are the future of design in an ultra-densification society.
SMALL COMMUNAL GARDENS LARGE COMMUNAL GARDENS INDOOR COMMUNAL SPACES DWELLINGS
JOSEPH STANDRING
PRECEDENT OVERVIEW The Urban Village is a vision for a sustainable housing community by Space10 and EFFEKT. The Urban Village is a subscription based private housing that intends to integrate different people and encourages them to share facilities. It offers shared day-care and transport, local water harvesting, communal dining and urban farming initiatives. The concept was designed around three central ideas: cities should be more liveable, more sustainable and more affordable. The Urban Village uses a modular system which could be pre-fabricated, mass-produced and flat packed which would reduce costs and environment impact. This would reduce the amount of carbon dioxide emitted during construction. This system is designed for disassembly, which allows building components and materials can be reused and replaced rather than wasted. The ability to expand homes is possible which allows for cross- generational living. The modular building system allows the
possibility of configuring a wide range of different housing typologies for different urban settings. The structure would be built from cross-laminated timber in standardised modular units. This enables the concept to be adapted and moved to Cross-laminated timber has huge environmental advantages and outperforms steel and concrete on multiple levels in standardised modular units. Residents also have the opportunity to buy shares of the community real estate each month, progressively increasing ownership with the potential to cash these in at a later date. The designers also suggested apartments could be swapped between residents as family needs change. The option of residents adding additional services through flexible subscription services, such as food, media, insurance, transport or recreation. These services can be managed and accessed through a digital tool or app.
URBAN VILLAGE CONCEPTUAL
SPATIAL ANALYSIS & RELEVANCE The Urban Village influenced my design concept for the Common Ground by taking inspiration from the form. The modular units was used to assign different size spaces for different needs. The different size units allow for easy manipulation to construct buildings to provide for different people, such as singles, couple and families. The structure of how the modular units were made was also inspirational to my concept. As the Urban Village was constructed of small buildings most linked to one another but still separate. The placement of the buildings created a space in the middle which in my opinion creates a sense of connection as all the buildings share the middle space. The shared middle space allows for social interaction with other residents. Also allowing for a community garden and other outdoor activities in this space.
SHOULD THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE COMMUNITY HAVE CO-LIVED BEFORE? No, it doesn’t matter
WHO OWNS THE COMMUNITY? Members pay rent to management
WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT QUALITIES IN MEMBERS? Cleanliness, social, honest, proactive
WHAT SHOULD YOUR FELLOW HOUSEMATES BE LIKE? People from all different walks of life
WHAT IS THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF PEOPLE FOR YOUR COMMUNITY? 10-25
WHO CHOOSES NEW MEMBERS? Management
WHO? small children, seniors, families, couples, singles men and women, single parents
H O W ?
W H O ?
WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT QUALITIES IN MEMBERS? Cleanliness, social, honest, proactive
WHERE PREF T
SH HO FU Only t area furni furnis
ONE SHARED H GROUP
E WOULD YOU FER TO LIVE? The city
HOULD THE OUSE COME URNISHED? the common as should be ished, and I’ll sh my private space
WHEN YOU’RE NOT HOME ARE OTHERS ALLOWED IN YOUR PRIVATE SPACE? My private space is off-limits
HOW DO YOU SOLVE CONFLICT? Speak to them privately then go to management
WOULD YOU PAY EXTRA FOR MANAGEMENT OF HOUSE RELATED ITEMS? Yes
WHAT DO YOU SHARE? Everything exept showers, toilets, bedroom and
ARE YOU OK WITH PETS IN THE HOUSE? No
DO YOU WANT A COMMUNITY WITH LOCATIONS ALL OVER THE WORLD? Rather stay put
HOW SHOULD THE SPACES BE UTILISED? Set, private spaces and communal spaces with clear boundaries of use
WHAT INDUSTRY SHOULD ORGANISE THE COMMUNITYS? Architecture
BIGGEST CON OF LIVING WITH OTHERS? Not having full autonomy of decisions, and not liking someone
BIGGEST PRO OF LIVING WITH OTHERS? Splitting cost and getting more value and having a community
HOUSE SURVEY R E S U LT S
SOCIA
The Common Ground has a diverse social m different life experience and perspectives to young kids are able to enrich each others lives. will also inspire everyone around them to do th connecte
5 couples
5 couples
10 singles
4 singles
4 singles
STUDENTS
AGE 30-40
AGE 40-60
Students ranging education level.
A range of professions and backgrounds, people who crave a sense of community and support.
People who come from all backgrounds People of all backgrounds are interested in creating a meaninful community while transitioning to retirement.
AL MIX
mix to form a well rounded community with o contribute. We feel that older people and By having a mix of all ages these connections he same and therefore spread the feeling of edness.
5 couples
4 singles
1 child
2 children
AGE 60-70
FAMILIES WITH 1 PARENT
People who come from all backgrounds in life as long as they are still pretty active, able and positive.
Families with a single parent.
1 child
2 children
FAMILIES WITH 2 PARENTS Families with two parents.
SHARING OVERVIEW
The Common Ground is a coliving community that is commited to creating an environment that encourages meaningful intergenerational connections. The spirit of the Common Ground comes from the residents engagment in activities that contribute to the community. This bonds the residents in shared interest and therefore creates lasting relationships and a strong community.
OWNERSHIP & SHARING At the Common Ground the community are the owners to strengthen the bond and pride in where they live. You buy your personal living space and along with it you get the community. The Common Ground encourages commitment as it is a long-term community.
PRVACY & PUBLICITY
The Common Ground believes that it is essential for residents to have personal space as to be an active, happy member in such a close knit community. The students are accomidated in semi-private dorms, which are shared sleeping arrangements allowing some but not full privacy. Everyone else has their own personal living space which includes their beds and a bathroom. All other areas at the Common Ground are communal.
G MODEL TOGETHERNESS & SENSE OF COMMUNITY
SOCIAL PROGRAMS & SHARED RESPONSIBILITIES
FEASIBILITY & FUNDING
The sense of community at the Commmon Ground comes from the residents participating in engaging activities together. One of the main reasons for a lack of intergenerational communication is that they feel as if they have no common ground. The communal spaces at the Common Ground aim to give the residents that connection.
There are a range of social progams at the Common Ground which include programs for different types of art, community gardening, exercise and cooking. Everyone at the Common Ground is responsible for their own personal space and are required to clean up after themselves in communal areas. Although overall cleaning or communal spaces is done by a hired professional. Entertainment at the Common Ground consists of movie nights at the theater, communal dinners and events planned by the community.
The Common Ground is a feasible concept with the right group of residents. We decided on the values and approaches of the Common Ground because we believe it is touches on issues that are highly relevant in todays society and a community like this is something a lot of people crave. The funding for this project would be from the community members themselves.
FA C I L I T I E S & S PAT I SEMI PRIVATE
PRIVATE
COMMUNITY MARKET
COMMUNITY GARDEN
The students are accomidated in semiprivate dorms. The dorm gives the student some level of privacy while still being an open living arrangement. The dorm has a shared bathroom facility.
Everyone from the ages of 30-70 and the families have a private space that includes adequate beds, a bathroom and a small living area.
The community contributes goods to sell through different social programs. This includes produce from the community garden, art from workshops in the studio or anything else the residents may come up with.
The community garden is important as it is a pressure free environment for the residents to gather. It is also an acivity in which many can enjoy the pleasure of sharing.
IAL REQUIREMENTS EXERCISE AREA
COMMUNAL KITCHEN
LIBRARY
STUDIO
The exercise area is inclusive of all ages and abilities, including the children. This could include activities such as a playground, workout equiptment and a walking track.
The large kitchen accomidates for all the residents to prepare meals as well as enjoy them. There are community dinners held in this space but it is also functional for people to be cooking seperately.
The library is a quiet space for residents to enjoy a book, study or work.I It should have enough room for books, computers,
The studio is a space that can accomidate for a range of workshops and social programs to be held.
I N D I V I D UA L C O N C E P T UA L DESIGN Co-living is what drives the design for the Common Ground. The focus at Common Ground is to have a communal community, this being the case the overall structure is designed intentionally to fit the brief. Therefore, with the use of a common garden and communal spaces are designed intentionally to stimulate social interactions between all the residents. The living spaces are to be designed quite small as this encourages the residents to spend more time together in the communal areas. The use of majority of the areas
being on the ground floor is done to create a sense of community. The garden is also used as a form of interaction with the residents, by being able to grow fruit and vegetables to then be sold in the community market. The many activities including an art studio, an exercise area, cinema and a communal kitchen are all located on the ground floor. Overall, the proposed concept design follows the brief by establishing areas that influence connection but also allows for private living.
JESSICA DI FEDE
DESIGN PROCESS
E X P LO D E
E D A XO N O M E T R I C
G R O U N D F LO O R P L A N
3 D VI E WS
3D VIEW
I N D I V I D UA L C O N C E P T UA L DESIGN As a group we have decided that we want a comfortable accommodation for a large range of social demographic. This design must encourage a successful, long term living arrangement that ignites a strong sense of community as well as an individual freedom. I believe living at the common ground would be a hands-on experience as it is encouraged for occupants to help out within the community as much as possible. If
your not in the mood to participate and wants to be alone, well this is fine to and acceptable LIFT BLOCKS to do your own thing, STAIRCASES guilt and judgement LIFT free.BLOCKS There must be several PUBLIC TOILET BLOCK open spaces for STAIRCASES the LIFT BLOCKS occupants to be able to socialise and be as PUBLIC loud TOILET BLOCK STAIRCASES as they want without upsetting other residents. PUBLIC TOILET BLOCK Also, peaceful and Zen spaces for people to escape and relax are vital for the longevity of the common grounds success as a place for all.
REMY DU BOIS
C I R C U L AT I O N
PUBLIC SPACE P U B L I C A N D P R I VAT E
PUBLIC SPACE
LIFTS
STAIRCASES
STAIRCASES
PUBLIC TOILETS
PUBLIC TOILETS
COMMUNAL FA C I L I T I E S
SLEEPING Q UA R T E R S STUDIO
COMMUNAL KITCHEN
CINEMA
LIBRARY
EXERCISE AREA
COMMUNITY GARDEN
E S PA C E S
COMMUNITY MARKET
PRIVATE SPACE
PUBLIC SPACE
PRIVATE SPACE
STUDENT DORM
EXERCISE AREA COMMUNITY GARDEN
LIBRARY
COUPLES
COMMUNITY MARKET
STUDIO
SINGLES
COMMUNAL KITCHEN
CINEMA
FAMILIES
FAMILIES
STUDENT DORM
SINGLE PARENTS
COMMUNAL SPACES
I N D I V I D UA L C O N C E P T UA L DESIGN The concept for my coliving design is based on a communal program. Specifically, common garden and indoor spaces create areas of social interactions between residents of all ages. The living quarters are designed to take up minimal amounts of space, this allows for more communal areas as well as to encourage people to spend less time in their own dwelling. Although it is spread across 3 stories, access to every common area is available to all residents via lifts and stairs. Green areas are designed to produce fruit and vegetables for
residents, as well as to be sold in the community market which is located in the foyer; it is intended that these areas are to be maintained by all residents. The proposed studio on the ground floor is able to be utilised for a multitude of activities such as; cooking classes, painting classes, exercise facilities, community learning activities and much more. The proposed design concept follows the ethos of the Common Ground’s brief by creating areas that inspire intergenerational connections but also allow private living spaces.
WA D E H A C K E T T
P R I VAT E L I V I N G S PA C E S
COUPLES
RETIREES
SINGLES
GARDEN SPACES
C I R C U L AT I O N T H R O U G H G R E E N S PA C E
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
G A R D E N S PA C E S
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
RETIRED SINGLE RETIRED COUPLE
30-60 COUPLE STUDENT
40-60 SINGLE
I N D I V I D UA L C O N C E P T UA L DESIGN My conceptual design for Common Ground is a small community of two storey buildings with shared spaces, semi-private and private living for residents. The placement of the facilities encourages residents to move and interact within different areas of the design. The community garden was placed in the middle to allow for easy interaction and encourage residents to be a part and gain knowledge about gardening. To meet the common ground requirement of a community market and studio, the design has a
community market selling food and flowers grown from the community. A studio would be a part of the community market section teaching cooking classes or art. The movement to different areas creates areas of social interaction. The mixture of demographics created a decision on how they would be located with one another. The design has taken this into consideration with different noise levels and what demographics would socialise better together. For example, students being located separate from elderly and families.
J O S E P H S TA N D R I N G
3D VIEW
DESIGN PROCESS
FAMIL
FAMIL
LY OF 2
FAMILY OF 3 (2 PARENTS)
LY OF 4
FAMILY OF 3 (1 PARENT) SHARED SPACES
FAMILY & RETIREES (LIFT IN THIS BUILDING)
FAMILY & COUPLES
FAMILY & COUPLES
FAMILY & COUPLES
FIRST FLOOR SLEEPING QUARTERS
STUDENTS FAMILY & COUPLES
RETIREES & FAMILIES COUPLES
RETIREES & FAMILIES
GROUND FLOOR SLEEPING QUARTERS GYM
GARDEN
CINEMA & KITCHEN
MARKET & STUDIO
LIBARY
GROUND FLOOR SHARED SPACES
L I V I N G S PA C E S
THE COMMON GROUND PROJECT REPORT GROUP 5 JESSICA DI FEDE, REMY DU BOIS, WADE HACKETT, MILLIE KEANE AND JOSEPH STANDRING