Sandbox Apartments

Partner: Andy Hu

Spring 2023

The first floor of the building is dedicated to community space, designed to be open, bright, and welcoming. On the second floor and above, being. The play spaces are designed to be interactive and imaginative, with bright colors and engaging features, providing children with a sense of wonder and excitement. void out a large courtyard of public space.

Legend

1. Common Space

2. 3 BR + 2 Bath Unit

3. Studio Unit

4. Courtyard

5. 2 BR Unit

6. Sandbox (Playspace)

W01. Solid Red Brick Wall

W02. Perforated Screen Red Brick Wall

W03. Set-Back Opening Red Brick Wall

W04. Glazed Brick Wall considering the urban context, link mass with I-95 Park, highlighting the corner condition.

Diversify

diversify facade conditions utilizing various Philadelphian brick patterns, leading to interlocking program blocks of housing units.

fill the edges of the interior with more housing units to maximize the lot space, still allowing for many offsets and vertical greenery throughout the stepping terraces.

create more balcony spaces for the street facing facades, enabling these units to access the outdoors and provide a safe and private space to relax outside.

create a vertical community with various indoor & outdoor spaces for community members to congregate and enjoy skyline and park views.

Studio Unit

2 Bedroom Unit

3 Bedroom Unit

Playspaces this program is woven throughout the building, encouraging the younger population residing here to explore and learn.

Community Wellness Center this semi-submerged wellness center can be refitted to accommodate temporary shelters in emergency situations.

Shared Community Spaces the ground level includes a community cafe, gallery spaces, and organic circulation pathways.

Foundational Support these support spaces assist the community in finding permanent housing, job placement, and solidifying immigration status.