Power Street MidRise Residential Complex The concept behind this design is a mix between two ideas. The first is to bring the characteristics from tight residential neighborhoods into the busy urban core. From here I suggest compacting the urban core further by eliminating the need for cars. These qualities that will be incorporated include amenities and everyday essentials such as food. Basic necessities can be found within the building or in the shops. The second idea was to advocate sustainable living by bringing the park and greenery into this residential community. By taking the park to the roof tops and within the courtyard we can balance the newly densified core with nature.
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Terragni Housing Looking at the Terragni Housing Complex, I drew a strong idea from its courtyard. The building is divided with exposed bridges which is similar to my building. In addition, the courtyard is landscaped bringing a familiar nature feel to its residents whose balconies over it.
Italy where its narrow street give it certain characteristics that we don’t find in Toronto. This is very similar to what my housing complex hopes to achieve, where the main mode of transportation is walking. Also both street sides are fairly high, and still allow the space to be open and safe.
Quinta Patino Housing This housing unit utilizes a narrow courtyard to create a private walkway. The courtyard is enclosed on two sides but still feels open, and the grass creates a backyard feeling.
The parti shows the development of the form. Starting from a box a courtyard was cut out and circulation was based around that. From there building heights were adjusted to facilitate program and allow light into the courtyard.
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Building lot master plan