FALL 2009
LIVE/WORK Northeastern University School of Architecture ARCH G691 Graduate Degree Project Studio
FALL 2009
LIVE/WORK Northeastern University School of Architecture ARCH G691 Graduate Degree Project Studio
JESSE CABRERA ROB CAYER JULIET CHUN NAWAZ KAMTHEWALA KATHRYN MOORE BEN-JOSEF STRACCO KAITLYN WOLK
Table of Contents A. Introduction History
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B. Definitions Market Regulatory Code
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C. Typical Live/Work S tudio Loft
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H ome Office
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G round Floor Workspace
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C ommunity
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D. New Ideas IDEO Flex House
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E. Comparison Matrix
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Introduction
What defines Live/Work?
Live/work spaces are appearing at an
Examining design approaches also
alarming rate throughout the country. Type these
furthers the difference between live/work projects
words into any internet search engine, and a
from solely residential or commercial programs.
plethora of interesting and innovating projects will
How the work space is utilized, the location of the
appear. But while many live/work projects have
work space in relationship to the living space, and
appeared throughout history, what defines these
what the boundary is between those two spaces is
spaces as live/work today?
different for each project according to their scale.
Our study is divided into three basic
Because of this, we analyze each unit
parts: definitions, an analysis of the sub-types, and
through a series of diagrams focusing on certain
the future of live/work.
design aspects of each space. The methods we
In the first section, we survey the various
chose for analysis are:
definitions of live/work, both in the market place
User access patterns
and in the state and city building and zoning codes.
Separation
Aspects like the required ratio of live/work, the type
Balance of live/work
of work permitted, and what goods are sold in the
Furthermore, we study any additional
unit, indicate the differences of live/work projects
features that are unique for each design as well as
from those that are purely residential or purely
precedents to show the distinction of each unit.
commercial.
In our third section, we look to the future
In the second section, we categorize all
of live/work. We analyze projects that reflect this
the examples we have identified into sub-types. In
new direction such as IDEO and the Flex House.
our research, we discovered that live/work is not a
This pattern book is not a how-to, but a
single building or unit type. Instead, it is a loosely
survey that illustrates everything that is called live/
connected series of strategies combining live and
work, cataloging all of the significant strategies that
work needs.
have been used. This book is aimed to further
Because there is no defined type, we separate each live/work project into four scales:
define live/work. It is intended for designers or anyone else interested in wanting to understand
Studio/loft
the code and market definitions along with different
Home office
design issues associated with a live/work project.
Ground floor workspace Community
History
The history of Live/Work has a long and complicated time line. The origins of Live/Work, if we
his home. This allows for an easier lifestyle and no commute to work.
want to get technical, can be traced back to the
The 1960’s saw the growth of the ‘Yuppie”
days of the cavemen. However, the first real homo-
type of community and the boom of artists. In
erectus application of Live/Work can be seen in the
search for a workspace, artists looked for the most
Colonial Farmhouse of the 18th and 19th
economic way to conduct their work. They found
Centuries. Specifically looking at the farmhouses
usefulness in old shipping containers and railroad
of Maine, these farmhouses had the living quarters
head cars that were abandoned after WWII. These
and the barn connected. With the harsh winters in
shipping containers allowed artists a space to do
Main, this connection between the work and live
work, and sleep if necessary. At the same time, art-
aspects of the farm gives hint to the concept of
ists found use in abandoned warehouses that were
Live/Work. However; for the purpose of this brief
used for weapon and aircraft storage production.
historical overview, the time frame from the 1950’s
These large warehouses allowed for large working
to the Present and Beyond will be used as it shows
spaces for multiple people artists at one time, cre-
the major progression of the concept of Live work.
ating a form of community.
The 1950’s saw the first popular work of a
Due to governmental pressures and sanctions
Live/Work type in a doctors office integrated into a
in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s, the artist com-
house. Designed by Le Corbusier, the Curutchet
munity was forced to leave their habitats in search
House starts to explore two different functions for
for new living and working arrangements. As they
the same person in one structure. The owner of
moved into the downtown area, they realized the
the house has his doctoral practice imbedded into
potential of living in a space that contained
< 1950
Curuchet House
1960
Containers / Warehouses
1970
SoHo
both space for their work, and for their sleeping
With the popularity of these new innovative spaces
quarters all wrapped up into one. This drive and the
design specifically for the artists, the advent of the
realization that these spaces would be affordable
first ground -up constructed Live/Work building
and practical led to the creation of Live/Work dis-
came to fruition in 1987.
tricts, most notably SOHO in New York.
The 1990’s brought the concept of com-
The new found affordability for artists in
munity back into perspective. Not only has Live/
the downtown area of major cities in the 1970’s,
Work boomed in the past decade, but it has now
accompanied by the business boom, led to the idea
spread to the rest of the culture to people asides
of the Sprawling City in the 1980’s. For those who
from artists. Communities are built up in a setting
could afford it at the time, they left the congestion of
that consists of big complexes that have living units
the city to the suburbs where they established resi-
and a large shared studio space. Communities are
dences. It was shortly realized that by sprawling to
also built up like the old SOHO district, with retail
the outskirts of the city that it started to cause an
and offices on the ground floor and living space for
issue with transportation towards downtown, and
the owner on the upper floors. With the growing
not to mention the cost of commuting. People
use of technology, the instability of the economy,
started to live and work from home with the advent
and the cost of commuting further rationalizes the
of technology such as the fax machine and later on
positive concepts for Live/Work
the computer.
As the new century rolls around, we look
The 1980’s also saw the start of sanctions
towards the future of Live/Work. We have seen the
being put on the concept of Live/Work, which
boom in popularity with this typology, and have
started the eviction of some artists from their loft
adjusted to its growing needs. It has been proven
spaces. Developers at the time started to take
that for many people, Live/Work has been a suc-
notice the popularity of the Live/Work concept, and
cessful lifestyle. With this knowledge, we look to
started to retrofit old mills to keep up with the new
the flexibility of the space. We can see houses be
sanctions. These mill conversions were designed
built with moveable partitions to adjust to specific
around the needs of the artists, with a place for liv-
functions, or extended stay hotel rooms that adapt
ing functions and a place for them to do their work,
as a flexible office or live space. From what was
all at an affordable price.
once nonexistent, to a narrow definition, to a now broad definition; we look towards the future of Live/ Work.
Soma
1980
Sprawling City / Mill Conversions
1990
Community Housing / Flex Spaces
2000 >
Definitions
The market definition focuses on how realtors define a live/work space. Words highlighted in the diagrams are terms that continued to re-appear frequently. As opposed to the regulatory definitions, the market definition illustrates the benefits of live/ work in a way that appeals to the public. The International Building Code defines live/ work in a quantitative way. It describes how the space should be built, designed, and what factors need to be taken into account in order for a project to be designated as live/work. The zoning code differs in each city. After researching various districts in different regions of the country, we focused on three main factors of each zoning code: the amount of work space required, whether signage is permitted, and whether parking is required. These three distinguishing factors reveals how the city considers live/ work and whether it is trying to keep certain areas more residential or commercial.
Centrally located
Amenities
Downtown living
Walkability
Shorter commutes Exposed brick
Separate entrances
Hardwood floors
Affordable
Layout fl exibility
High ceilings
appearing in the market descriptions. It is possible
Eco-friendly at low cost
to graphically evaluate common words and phrases
Deduct work from taxes
One mortgage
are extremely influential. The diagrams here attempt
Expense reduction
Since live work is still a relatively new concept the definitions imposed by the real estate market
Storefront
Artists
Old warehouse
Business & Personal needs
Customization
Market Definition
to conclude from these graphics that certain features are more attractive than others when considering design decisions and spatial layouts within live work units.
Reoccurring Themes
Financial Benefi ts
Materials/Features
Lifestyle Benefi ts
The reoccurring definitions of Live/Work units create a better understanding of the types of activities the units would foster. These words incite imagery in terms of a further definition of the Live/ Work type, as shown in the diagram.
Zoning Codes
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The diagram on the next page shows various cities and which of those six factors they
Today, cities are seeing a growth in the number of live/work units. For some, this has been seen as a natural growth with the rising costs
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chose to focus on in their zoning code. CitiesSIGN in gray indicate areas which had no live/work definition stated in their zoning code.
of rents and the loss of jobs. For others, this has been a coerced growth, using live/work units to
Many cities regulate what types of business
The barcode indicates cities that regulate
de-densify certain parts of the city or drawing
can occupy the work area in the live/work
what/how goods are sold in that space.
artists into areas, bringing with them the vibrancy
Some codes maintain that only items
and life that usually follows them. Many cities are defining live/work units in their zoning codes, allowing for land use
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produced in the that unit can be sold there,
limited what type of work is permitted such
while others allow a multitude of goods to
as an artist studio/loft and/or retail.
be sold there.
regulation and a further interpretation of the building code. Using a survey approach, we researched a variety of cities throughout the United States and their zoning codes. Through this study, we found six reoccurring factors that cities are using to define live/work. The bar graph on the next page
Some codes state that a limited amount of
Many cities specify a location of work within
non-residents are allowed to work in the
the unit. Many areas say that the work
work area or that a limited amount of
space must be on the ground floor if the
customers or clients are allowed to occupy
live/work unit is multiple stories. However,
the space at one time.
other codes simply state where the work space cannot be, such as the garage for
describes whether that city gave a minimum or maximum amount of square footage on the live or
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work portion of the unit. This is a way for cities to control what people are calling live/work units. For instance, with these minimums and maximums, one cannot take a commercial unit, add a bed, and call it live/work. Others also cannot simply put a computer in their residential unit an call that live/ work.
unit. This symbol indicates what cities have
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the city of Chicago
The zoning code oftentimes states whether
Sometimes supplemental parking is
signage is permitted or not. If signage is
required in addition to what the zoning code
permitted there are limitations as to the
is already asking for in that specified zone.
amount of signage allowed and how it can
This can create issues for those trying to
be presented - whether it must lay flat or
create live/work units in already dense
whether it can project off the facade.
areas.
seattle, wa SIGN
minneapolis, mn bismarck, nd
st. paul, mn
portland, or SIGN
lynn, ma
milwaukee, wi
boise, id
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detroit, mi chicago, il
denver, co
san francisco, ca
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boston, ma
cleveland, oh SIGN
new york
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las vegas, nv
kansas, city, mo
fairmont, wv
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louisville, ky
oklahoma city, ok
philadelphia, pa
los angeles, ca
washington dc albuquerque, nm
fort smith, ak
san diego, ca phoenix, az
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el paso, tx
raleigh, nc atlanta, ga
dallas, tx
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houston, tx new orleans, la
austin, tx
tampa, fl west palm beach, fl SIGN
100%
% of max live
% of max work
% of min live
phoenix
raleigh
cleveland
lynn
fort smith
atlanta
fairmont
st. paul
chicago
denver
las vegas
25%
san diego
50%
new york city
75%
% of min work
International Building Code (As of 2009)
419.1 General. A live/work unit is a dwelling unit
live/work unit is in compliance with Section 419.
419.3.4 Locks. Egress doors shall be permitted to
or sleeping unit in which a significant portion of the
High-hazard and storage occupancies shall not be
be locked in accordance with Exception 4 of
space includes a non-residential use that is oper-
permitted in a live/work unit. The aggregate area
Section 1008.1.9.3.
ated by the tenant and shall comply with sections
of storage in the nonresidential portion of the live/
419.1 through 419.8
work unit shall be limited to 10 percent of the
419.4 Vertical Openings. Floor openings between
space dedicated to nonresidential activities.
floor levels of a live/work unit are permitted without
Exception: Dwelling or sleeping units that include an office that is less than 10 percent of the
enclosure.
area of the dwelling unit shall not be classified as a
419.3 Means of Egress. Except as modified by
live/work unit.
this section, the provisions for Group R-2 occu-
419.5 Fire Protection. The live/work unit shall be
pancies in Chapter 10 shall apply to the entire live/
provided with a monitored fire alarm system where
work unit.
required by Section 907.2.9 and an automatic
419.1.1 Limitations. The following shall apply to all live/work areas:
sprinkler system in accordance with Section
1. The live/work unit is permitted to be a maxi-
419.3.1 Egress Capacity. The egress capacity for
mum of 3,000 square feet (279 m2);
each element of the live/work unit shall be based
2. The nonresidential area is permitted to be a
on the occupant load for the function served in
419.6 Structural. Floor loading for the areas
maximum of 50 percent of the area of each live/
accordance with Table 1004.1.1.
within a live/work unit shall be designed to con-
work unit;
903.2.8.
form to Table 1607.1 based on the function within
3. The nonresidential area function shall be lim-
419.3.2 Sliding Doors. Where doors in a means
ited to the first or main floor only of the live/work
of egress are of the horizontal-sliding type, the
unit; and
force to slide the door to its fully open position
419.7 Accessibility. Accessibility shall be
4. A maximum of five nonresidential workers or
shall not exceed 50 pounds (220 N) with a perpen-
designed in accordance with Chapter 11.
employees are allowed to occupy the nonresiden-
dicular force against the door of 50 pounds (220
tial area at any one time.
N).
419.2 Occupancies. Live/work units shall be clas-
419.3.3 Spiral Stairways. Spiral stairways that
each area within the live/work unit for the function
sified as a Group R-2 occupancy. Separation
conform to the requirements of Section 1009.9
within that space.
requirements found in Sections 420 and 508 shall
shall be permitted.
the space.
419.8 Ventilation. The applicable requirements of the International Mechanical Code shall apply to
not apply within the live/work unit where the
Live Work
Work
Community Ground Home Studio
Live
Typical Live/Work
Live Studio Home Ground Community Work
In attempt to categorize live work we separated the projects into four scales. These four scales represent the most common occurrences of live work; Studio loft Home office Ground floor workspace Community In the following section we take a closer look at the different aspects of the space and design of live work, which are unique to the type. In addition to the analysis of the traditional live work unit we have included precedents with unique or unusual conditions. It is our hope that through these comprehensive analyses we paint a clearer picture of how these strategies connect to combine live work needs into a singular space.
Live Studio
Methods of Analysis User/Access Patterns works in the space travels through the unit as opposed to someone who lives there.
Work
Community
Ground
Home
These diagrams describe how the user enters the live/work space. It also differentiates how someone who
Separation As the scale becomes larger the separation between live and work becomes more defined. For certain projects, the separation may simply be a piece of furniture while others can be doors, walls, and floors. In small scales, the live and work spaces may not be separated by any physical object, but is instead separated by time. These issues are diagramed to show how different projects execute different methods of separating live and work.
Balance of Live & Work The ratios of live/work are studied through a series of diagrams that visually show the amount of live space in relationship to the amount of workspace. The larger the scale, the easier it is see this ratio. However, if the scale is small, like an artist studio/loft, the balance of live/work becomes harder to diagram because the same space is used for live and work.
Additional Features Each project has a set of characteristics that are unique to that scale. These diagrams delve into those distinct qualities to further understand how that unit works.
Precedents Because there is no distinct building or unit live/work type, precedents are shown to further illustrate the range of designs that can be considered a studio/loft, home office, ground floor workspace, and community.
Work
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Ground
Home
Studio
Live
Work
Community Ground Home Studio
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S tudio Loft
Live Studio Home Ground Community Work
The studio/loft is the smallest of the live/work sub-types. This space can be extremely simple with one room containing all of the programs: sleeping, eating, cooking, working, and relaxing or
of artists in cities who utilize these spaces, cities
slightly more complex with a lofted space contain-
have started to define artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; live/work studios in
ing the sleeping area. Whatever the case is, the
their zoning codes, specifying required ratios of
one significant characteristic of the studio/loft is
live/work, ceiling heights, ventilation requirements,
that there is no structural separation of the live/
and other characteristics specific to an artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;
work areas. It is up to the user to define these
needs. Cities have also started employing incen-
spaces and to separate them according to the
tives for artists to move into these spaces and for
needs of the user. This creates a number of inter-
developers to build these studio/lofts in certain
esting ways to separate live and work whether it is
areas of town. As a result, artist studio/lofts have
a piece of furniture or something that is not tangi-
been growing at alarming rates. But because the
ble, like time.
space is so compact, it is important to understand
The most common user for these studio/loft spaces is the artist. Because of the high number
the design logic behind these units and the issues that may arise from such a small space.
Live Work
Community
Ground
Home
Studio
User/Access Patterns
Loft
Lower Level
Live Studio Home Ground Community Work
Seeing that the studio loft type has an ambiguity between the boundaries of live and work, the access depends on the time of the day. In the typical situation, the living quarters are located in a
so much on walking down hallways or entering
loft above the kitchen area. Because of this sepa-
through doors. In this type it is hard to remove
ration between the work regions, access to the liv-
oneself from work, for live and work are severely
ing zone is obtained via the stairs. In order for the
intertwined. These studio loft units are typically
user to access the work quarters he has to walk
not individual units but are in a mirrored situation
down his lofted stairs. The first level of the entire
in a larger building. Therefore access to each stu-
studio is dedicated to both living and working situ-
dio loft is separate and private. There does not
ations, with no strict separation. There is an
have to be any neighborhood camaraderie, as the
differentiation between the live and work. However,
ambiguous differentiation between what exactly is
tenants of the building never work together as they
the threshold between the two is created by the cir-
work and what is live. Therefore the access
do in the community situation, work and live both
culation of the stairs.
between the two depends on the furniture and not
occur in their single studio loft units.
Threshold
The studio loft unit type has an ambiguous
Live Work
Community
Ground
Home
Studio
Separation through Time
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Work Time
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uncommon hours in light green. There is no physiHOMEand OFFICE cal live work, therefore one 18 boundary between 6
can work at any hour during the day. This is why there is12 no white space in this diagram. The emphasis of this diagram shows that the work hours always occur and are more sporadic during the day.24
The separation within a studio loft unit is as fl exible as the provided space. These multipurpose spaces are used for various activities; they in turn determine the separation between the living and working spaces. In the morning, when the kitchen and eating area is used, the separation becomes the table and boundary it creates between the living and work space. However, when the open space is used for working, the kitchen and bathroom become amenities to support the work zone. The threshold then becomes the stair and upper level, creating a boundary to the sleeping area, which is the only live space at the time. As the day ends and the multi-use space becomes a living area, the work space is minimized to only the equipment, which creates the separation. When the user is sleeping, the fl oor is then the separation, as the lower level is signifi ed as the work space. This constant evolution of space is separated by various elements, whether a table or a fl oor, creating the threshold between live and work.
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The balance in a studio / loft unit is measured differently from the rest of our types. The boundaries are often undefined and converge with one
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another. An estimated ratio of work space to live space would be 1:2. The lower level consists of all the amenities and services for the studio unit. These are a separated bathroom and a small kitchen open to the rest of the apartment. There is
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also a need for a large storage closet typically tucked under the stairs up to the loft. The remain-
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ing living space on the lower level is left open. The space is furnished with whatever furniture or apparatuses meet the occupants needs as an artist. Depending on the artist, studios usually house a small dinning table, comfortable chair and work desk. In the open space both live and work merge together to create a convenient flexible area to work and relax. The upper loft level typically holds a bed and is primarily used as an area of repose. Studio / loft units are built to hold as many as two occupants but hold one more conveniently.
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Special Considerations
The Studio/Loft typology of Live/Work
proofing between units can help mitigate the issue
has a lot of unique features. However, there are
between different types of artists. In addition, it is
some things that should be taken into consider-
good to individualize each unit with respect to
ation when thinking about designing a Studio /Loft
lighting and ventilation. Depending on the type of
unit. These items, although deemed as important
activity in each unit should determine how much
elements, have not been discussed through the
ventilation or lighting is needed. Often times art-
general typology.
ists will need a stronger ventilation system than
As seen through the typical Studio/Loft
writers, or musicians will need more light than writ-
unit, these units are usually always seen in a ware-
ers. In any case, the ability to have control over
house or complex style. As a result, careful con-
light and ventilation usage in a per unit setting is a
sideration should be taken for each unit type. With
good way to make each unit type flexible for differ-
the wide variety of renters from writer, musicians,
ent artists.
dancers, artists, etc, each person has a need to
Storage is one of the biggest complaints
customize their space to their specific needs. In
amongst artist in live/work units today. The
the case of the writer, it is essential for their unit to
International Building Code calls for no more than
be quiet. This means that their unit should most
10% of unit area to be storage. Developers and
likely not be located near a musicians unit. Or in
architects should try to utilize the full potential of
the case of the dancer, a special type of floor
the 10%. Artists of all types can utilize storage,
should be considered for dancing purposes.
and is a welcomed addition into their units.
With the wide variety of user types, developers should often consider elements to really individualize each unit. The usage of sound
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Precedents
Studio
Lila Studio This tiny 240 square foot live/work studio houses all of its program in one tiny room. In order
Home
needed for adaptability is the sofa bed. During the
Work
Community
to fit in the corner, so as not to take up too much
Ground
to make the space work, Lila built a custom desk room. The other piece of furniture that is day, it is used as couch and at night, it is reconfigured to become her bed. The sofa bed shows the temporal separation that occurs in this live/work studio. It is the time of day that transforms the that piece of furniture from daytime couch use to nighttime bed use.
Live
Precedents Located in a 1935 heritage condominium, this newly renovated space combined two
Studio
Apartment 4D, Ottawa, Ontario
To achieve this flexibility, the apartment is designed with rolling storage cabinets, each holding a specific set of items: coats, files, refrigerator, and television. These cabinets can be moved to create intimate spaces within the loft, or moved to the side for a loft-like open space. Other flexible furniture include the rolling desk, which can become an extension of the kitchen counter for entertainment or a work space, depending on the needs of that time.
Ground
seasonal changes.
Community
modate the ever-evolving life, work, social, and
Work
flexible unit. This live/work space would accom-
Home
600 square foot apartments into one large, highly
Work
Community Ground Home Studio
Live
H ome Office
Live Studio Home Ground Community Work
The home office is the classic live/work space. One of the advantages to having this, aside from the fact that one can work from home,
ber of interesting design spaces. Now, designers
is that unlike the studio/loft, the home office is
and architects are beginning to designate certain
actually separated from the rest of the home.
areas of the house with the specific use as an
Although sometimes the space can be small, peo-
office type. This has caused the threshold
ple who do not need many non-resident users to
between live and work to also evolve. Before, the
utilize the office can find this space to be the per-
door between the office and the rest of the home
fect size. Oftentimes, there is no separate
was the only separation between live and work.
entrance into the workspace and the kitchen and
However, today, numerous designs have led to
bathroom is shared between the live and work
innovating ways for users to cross that threshold.
functions. But, because the resident is also the
In certain projects, that separation is a glass
worker, this is usually not a problem.
bridge or even an outdoor patio. Whatever the
For many years, people have been using
case may be, the home office is progressing from
extra bedrooms and converting them into offices.
simply a room with a desk and computer to new
Once just a room, it has now evolved into a num-
and creative directions.
Live Work
Community
Ground
Home
Studio
User/Access Patterns
Second Floor
Ground Floor
Live Studio Home Ground Community Work
The home office is a unique type as there is only one means of access, the interior door. When the user is in the home, they simply walk into the home office for access. This room is similar to a spare bedroom as it has a door separating it from the rest of the house. This door is the only means of access into the home office. The door Threshold
also doubles as the separation of the home office from the remainder of the home. The home office does not have itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own kitchen area or bathrooms,
The work space in the home office unit type
for it is simply an extra room in the house and uses
uses the elements of the stair and corridor to cre-
all the amenities of the home. This also allows for
ate a threshold when accessed from the living
flexibility as the home office can be used in the
area. However, the secondary circulation, when
future for a spare bedroom or living area, it is not
living amenities are used, blur the boundary of this
under strict guidelines on what makes a home
threshold.
office a specific work zone.
Live Work
Community
Ground
Home
Studio
Separation
Second Floor
Ground Floor
Live Studio Home Ground
the home office. The only division of space comes
FLEXIBLE
from partition walls and the small floor area above the office unit, as most home offices are found on the ground floor. In the case of some new homes,
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which are designed for live/work, there is a sepa6
rate entrance into the office from the exterior in
STUDIO LOFT
addition to the main entry, but this is unusual. The hallway from the office to the main space is con-
12
sidered part of the separation as it creates a buffer zone between strictly live functions and the work Work Time
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functions of the office. Not only do the walls and physical elements create separation but time is
6
also a boundary for the space. The home office is
HOME OFFICE
TYPICAL 12
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White is introduced in the home office illus-
used during regular business hours but considering its close proximity to living elements its very likely that the space is used before or after the standard nine to five work day. Since the design of
trating when it is unlikely that one would work.
a home office is so standardized almost any room
The dark green emphasizes when work normally
in a house can be transformed, thus reducing the
occurs and the6light green emphasizes when it 18
number or unique features the area can possess.
could be used, but not as typical as the dark
In a new unit accessories like customizable stor-
green. 12 The light green at noon also shows the typ-
age will thicken the separation increasing the
ical lunch break a worker would take.
acoustic qualities of the boundaries.
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GROUND FLR WORK SPACE
Community
TYPICAL
Work
The separation of space is important in all live/work units, especially in a condition such as
Live Work
Community
Ground
Home
Studio
Balance of Live/Work
Second Floor
Ground Floor
Live Studio Home Ground Community Work
In a home office the radio of work to live is dramatically smaller than many of the other types. Depending on the size of the residential unit the ratio may vary. Using our typical condition the ratio of work space to live space would read 1:8. The home office is often just one room in a larger multi bedroom residential unit. Typically the only occupants allowed to work in a home office have to be a resident of the unit the home office resides. Our condition shows the home office on the lower level accessible to the living area, bathroom and other common amenities of the house hold. It is not uncommon to see these offices on the second level adjacent to the bedrooms. One of the benefits of having a home office is convenience. Many young families incorporate these into the design of there households in order to spend more time with the family. It allows for more flexible hours and it eliminates routine work related transportation costs.
Live Ground
Home
Studio
Special Considerations
Work
Community
The Home Office typology of Live/Work
ists, but more business orientated developments
has a lot of the same characteristics that any typi-
such as architecture firms, engineering firms,
cal home has. However, what distinguishes the
accounting, etc. Due to the more business orien-
regular home from a home that contains a Home
tated development, there becomes less of a need
Office is the balance between the usage of home
for a separation between ventilation and lighting.
functions throughout the day. For instance, the
In most cases, the lighting and ventilation systems
home will function as a living mechanism by night,
are ties into the system that carries the load for the
and as an office by day. This becomes more prev-
rest of the house. This can said as well for sound-
alent when more than one person works at the
proofing. When the working activity takes place
Home Office.
within the house, the living aspects tend to cease
With this in mind, there are a few con-
to exist. The exception to this concept can be
cepts that should be taken into consideration when
when the work involves some sought of music, or
designing for a Home Office. The first one is the
if family members spend most of their day in the
size of the space. In most occasions, the Home
house during working hours.
Office is designed as a single room for a single
The last thing that should be taken into
user. The room is often such a size that can pos-
consideration is storage. In a business setting,
sibly be converted later into an additional bed-
the idea of a storage closet is crucial. The loca-
room, if the inhabitants decide to sell their home.
tion of this closet should be located within the
If the home owner decides to expand the office
workspace of the Home Office and should be
beyond the single individual, there should be a
somehow separated from the rest of the house. In
consideration of enlarging the room, or possible
a home that has kids, it is pertinent to keep this
joining multiple rooms depending on the office
room under observation as it will most likely have
usage.
items in which could be of interest to the kids, and The Home Office in most cases is
designed with the idea of a business in mind. This usually limits the activities to not necessarily art-
pose as a potential danger.
Second Floor
Ground Floor
Work
Community
Ground
Home
Studio
Live
Live
Precedents
Studio
Project, Pittsburgh This new reinterpretation of a Pittsburgh row house was built between two 19th century
Home
town homes as a live/work unit for architects. The design incorporates an open floor plan along with a two-story skylight volume that connects both
Ground
floors visually. The first floor contains the kitchen and
Community
living spaces, while the second level contains the workspace. Both of these areas are connected by a glass bridge, which visually and materially separates the most public space with the most private
Work
space. This architectural element uses the material to make users aware of the difference in materiality when walking along the floor, which is wood in the office and glass on the bridge.
Roof Terrace
Second Floor
Ground Floor
Live
Precedents Ma House, Charlottesville
Studio
Christopher Hays and Allison Ewing designed a two-part live/work structure that com-
Home
bines and separates the live/work spaces. The overall design connects the building with the landscape and incorporates the ideas of
Ground
sustainability, Japanese architecture and modern design.
Community
The living areas are contained on the first floor and the bedrooms are on the second. Their work area, an architecture office is also on the first floor. The separation between live and work is an
Work
exterior space, which is bridged together by the raised porch space and enclosed by cypress louvered doors. This example of the home office is different from the typical because of the separate entrance into the space.
Second Floor
Ground Floor
Work
Community Ground Home Studio
Live
G round Floor Workspace
Live Studio Home Ground
York back in the 1970’s, specifi cally built and
trend in our country today. With the poor econ-
used by the “yuppie” generation. Nowadays, it
omy and the rising gas prices, it has become
has expanded to all types of people, and just not
more economically applicable to travel as little
‘yuppies”.
as possible to work. For those who own their
The design of the Ground Floor
own offi ce or retail business, the concept of
Workspace is relatively basic and self explana-
“Zero-Commute Housing” has caught the atten-
tory. With the fi rst fl oor being dedicated to either
tion of many people.
offi ce or retail, there are typically two or three
What has helped the ability of “Zero-
fl oors of live space, depending on the size of the
Commute Housing” is the concept of urban
development and the family. In this case, a two
sprawl. In an attempted to live the busy down-
fl oor confi guration is ideal for up to a three per-
town cities to fi nd more affordable cheap hous-
son family. The second fl oor of the building con-
ing, people started moving to the suburbs, and
sists of an open fl oor plan for more public
decided to commute farther to work. As we all
encounters. It contains a full kitchen, dining
know, time and money is essential in a poor
area, half bathroom and living space. There is
economy. So the most effi cient way to alleviate
also an associated deck overlooking the back of
this problem is to bring work closer to the home.
the row house.
Now there are self suffi cient cities that consists of
The third fl oor encompasses the more
multiple Live/Work typologies, especially that of
private functions of the house. It consists of two
the Ground Floor workspace.
bedrooms with their own private bathroom and
The Ground Floor Workspace typology allows for the owner of the store or offi ce to live directly above his workspace. This concept was
walk-in closets. All these functions are connected by a small hallway.
Community
fi rst come to fruition in the SOHO district of New
Work
The Ground Floor Workspace type of Live/Work has by far been the biggest growing
Live Work
Community
Ground
Home
Studio
User/Access Patterns
Third Floor
Second Floor
Ground Floor
Live
ceeding through the entry to the work area.
most cases, a Ground Floor Workspace Live/ Work unit is set up in a row house condition. Typically, there are two separate entrances, one for direct access to the workspace on the ground fl oor, and another entrance that specifi cally gains access to the living unit above. However, there is a door that connects the ground fl oor workspace to the stairs leading to the living unit. This allows for the owner access to his offi ce / store without having to go outside. This also allows for a bit of fl exibility. If in the future the owner wants to rent out either the ground fl oor workspace, or the living unit above, the interior door can be locked and blocked off, and each unit type can still have a dedicated entrance. With the fi rst fl oor being dedicated to either offi ce or retail, there are typically two or three fl oors of live space, depending on the size of the development and the family. To maximize the fl oor plan space, a stair located along the party wall works best. Not only does the stair increase a noise buffer between adjacent units, but also helps to create a effi cient link to the exterior as well as the workspace below. For design guidelines having to do with accessibility of a living unit, please refer to the International Building Code as well as city Zoning Laws.
Ground
access patterns for Ground Floor Workspace. In
Community
There are many different types of
elements of the stairs and corridor, and finally pro-
Work
The ground floor workspace is accessible by a progression through the threshold created by the
Home
Studio
Threshold
Live Work
Community
Ground
Home
Studio
Separation
Third Floor
Second Floor
Ground Floor
Live Studio Home
TYPICAL
Ground
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HOME OFFICE
In Live/Work units, the boundary of the
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space is the biggest distinction for what is live and what is work. In the case of the Ground Work Time
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Because the ground floor workspace has typical business hours the white space increases and 24
Floor Workspace confi guration, there is one major boundary to be considered; the fl oor. With
space to the stair vestibule. As stated on the pre-
the fi rst fl oor solely dedicated to a workspace,
vious page, not only does this allow for a private
and the two above fl oors to a live space, the fl oor
separation from one type to another, but the wall
(whether made of wood or steel) is seen as the
also acts as a defi ning moment on the ground
sound, smoke, and fi re barrier between the two
fl oor of the exact boundary of the workspace.
different functions. What also distinguishes this Live/Work
Asides from the fl oor element and wall element as discussed, there is no further separa-
the light green decreases. The dark green shows
type is the separation by a stair and a wall on the
tion needed between the workspace and lives
the hours leaving an hour leeway 18 normal business 6 COMMUNITY
fi rst fl oor. The stair acts as a separator, or con-
pace (as diagramed below).
if one comes early or leaves late from work. The
nector, to that of the workspace and live space. It
For design guidelines having to do with
12 is removed as light green because a lunch hour
is the only object that penetrates the fl oor barrier.
fi re separation of a living unit, please refer to the
store/office would need to be open all hours of a
At the same time, an additional separation is
International Building Code as well as city Zoning
typical workday.
seen by a wall on the fi rst fl oor from the work-
Laws.
Live Work
Community
Ground
Home
Studio
Balance of Live/Work
Third Floor
Second Floor
Ground Floor
Live Studio Home Ground Community Work
In order to design an efficient Live/Work unit, the ratio of work to live space must be greatly considered. For the most part, this ratio is differ-
below), the possibility of reaching the 50% is a
ent in all cities according to each individual zoning
hard task. Not to mention that the ground floor
law. For the case of this ground floor workspace
workspace has to be handicap accessible as well,
typology, the ratio will be roughly 1:3, that is the
which eliminates the idea of being able to extend
lives pace will be approximately double that of the
the office or retail space to a second floor.
workspace The International Building Code states
It is important to keep in mind that when choosing the size of space, that the type of space
that a Live/Work space is allowed to have a maxi-
you want to create will have a driving factor. Sizes
mum of 50% and a minimum of 10% size area for
of furniture, display cases, handicap accessibility
a work space. Obviously in order to maximize effi -
will all have a hand on how big your space will
ciency of a retail or office space the 50% limit will
need to be.
be pushed to the maximum. However, when
For design guidelines having to do with
designing a complex of Live/Work units, they will
workspace to live space floor area ration, please
be in some sought of row house design. With the
refer to the International Building Code as well as
need to stack elements (as seen in the plans
city Zoning Laws.
Live Community
Ground
Home
Studio
Special Considerations
Work
The Ground Floor Workspace typology of Live/Work has certain unique features that separates it from all the other types. Asides from the typical derived in this typology, there are some things that should be considered when designing this type. Often design as part of a complex, this Live/Work type utilizes a party-wall condition
and work, the separation of these elements acts
between units. This condition often acts as a fire
as a cost saving measure. The separation is also
separation, as well as acoustic separation
utilized because often the type and need of light-
between units. The fire separation is required by
ing, ventilation, and other HVAC components differ
code, but the acoustic separation is optional, but is
from those needed in the living unit.
often applied depending on the type of working conditions in adjacent units. If adjacent units con-
With the Ground Floor Workspace utilizing the different typologies of retail and office
sists of solely office space, then acoustic separa-
space, accessibility becomes a key issue. In
tion might not be necessary. However, if there is
opening the first floor up to customers or cowork-
retail adjacent to an office, then this concept
ers, the first floor by code has to be accessible.
should be applied.
Although the Ground Floor Workspace has to be
In keeping in mind the idea of separation
accessible, there is no requirement for the entire
of Live/Work within a unit via a stair, electric, venti-
unit to be accessible. This typology is usually
lation, and HVAC components are often separated
designed for a small family, different from the
between the live and work portions of the unit.
other Live/Work types which usually caters to a
Due to the physical floor separation between live
specific individual.
Live Studio Home Ground Community Work
Third Floor
Second Floor
Ground Floor
Live
Precedents Project, Antwerpen
Studio
This live/work space sits between two existing exterior walls and uses its wooden floors to sepa-
Home
rate the program. The first floor contains an architecture office, the second is has the dining area, the third is for the living space, and the fourth floor The facade uses colored lights to show the differences in the program for each floor to the public, inciting interest among the residents. Roof Terrace
Work
Community
Ground
has the sleeping area.
Fourth Floor
Third Floor
Second Floor
Ground Floor
Live
Precedents Home Cooking, East Lawrence
Studio
For chefs Robert and Molly Krause, cooking at home as a whole new meaning to it. Buying an existing stone house in Kansas, the
Home
Krauses renovated the house and added new structures around it. The existing building houses
Ground
their living spaces, while the new addition contains a two-level apartment for Mollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother and a glass pavilion for their restaurant.
Community
The use of glass and steel for the additions contrasted against the original limestone home, which strengthened the presence of the
Work
older house. The program of this live/work space required a special-use permit and shows the wide range of programs that can be in a live/work space.
Second Floor
Ground Floor
Work
Community Ground Home Studio
Live
C ommunity
Live Studio Home
Live/Work space residents can benefit from a private living space but still have the community feel when they are in the shared work space with other residents. This is a good option for people who want to decrease their commute to work but still enjoy a separation of their live space and work space. The communal work space is usually located centrally on a lower floor with living spaces located on the floors above. The work space stays open during normal business hours and generally open to the public. In the past these community live/work spaces have been occupied primarily by artists. They have used their work spaces to invite the public into exhibitions displaying artist work. These communal work spaces offer a good environment for residents to collaborate with other residents to complete projects together. These spaces are often very open and have loose boundaries between individual work spaces. This openness is done to promote the collaboration between the residents.
Community
Ground
typical Live/Work studio lofts. In the Community
Work
Community Live/Work spaces are the best solution for people who dislike the seclusion of
Live Work
Community
Ground
Home
Studio
User/Access Patterns
Second Floor
(exhibit)
office/support
flex workspace
Ground Floor
Live Studio Home Ground Community Work
There are two main different types of access patterns in the community type; the more private interior stairwells and the direct exterior entrance.
the hours of the community space are open, they
In these community buildings the first floor is com-
have to use their key to get into the space. The
posed as an open work with units of apartments
other entry is accessed via an exterior door.
on the levels above. These units above are
However, the people living in the building are the
strictly live units as work does not take place here.
people using the workspace so the interior stair-
Work always happens on the first level in the com-
wells is the most common means of access. This
munity space. When one is in their respected unit
is also more convenient for the user, so he/she
of residence and wants to access their working
does not have to go outside to access the work-
from the living unit to the workspace is a progres-
space they have to exit their unit and walk down
space. While working there is easy access to rest-
sion through a number of elements that create a
the interior hallway to the interior stairs and finally
rooms and a small kitchen area, which is also
threshold. This threshold between live and work is
to the first level of the building. The workspace on
located on the same level. This provides for a bet-
created by the elements of the corridor, stair, entry
this level is opened during certain hours, encour-
ter work environment, as the worker does not have
of workspace and the navigation through the com-
aging the residents of the building to form a work-
to exit the floor and enter their individual living
munal space toward the personal work space.
ing community together. If one wants to work after
units for these amenities.
Threshold
Within the Community type, the circulation
Live Work
Community
Ground
Home
Studio
Separation
Second Floor
Ground Floor
Live
TYPICAL
Studio
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STUDIO LOFT
Home
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GROUND FLR WORK SPACE
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Work Time
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In a community live/work situation the separation of space is very different from that of the
boundaries of space. Generally in a situation
other types presented here. The units of live and
where work spaces are all together and live
work are not enclosed in the same space therefore
spaces well separated extra characteristics are
any means of circulation between the live unit and
integrated into the design. These include acoustic
work space creates a boundary. In most cases this
barriers, thicker floor slabs, higher ceilings, sup-
consists of hallways, staircases, building cores,
plemental ventilation, extra storage, and separate
space hours which it would be open therefore this
and the floor slab. In a few rare cases the live units
electrical services. All of these features are bene-
entire time is dark green in the diagram. The white
are contained in a different building but still within
fits of being able to physically separate the spaces
illustrates nighttime, when the space is locked.
close proximity, usually a five to fifteen minute
to a higher degree than any other type previously
The light green spaces disappear, as there are no
walk away. In a community where separate build-
mentioned. They also diversify the types of work
in-between work hours; the community workspace
ings house different functions the streets, alley-
that can be done within the building and the addi-
is either open or closed.
ways, and building exteriors create additional
tional features add market appeal to the units.
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TYPICAL 12
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The community workspace has typical work-
Live Work
Community
Ground
Home
Studio
Balance of Live/Work
Second Floor
Ground Floor
Live Studio Home
to the ground floor work units. There are two floors of live units above and a communal work floor located on ground level or in the basement. The ratio is skewed because in some cases people living in the vicinity of the live work building are allowed to use the work space as well. Another difference are the units above, they are often single story studio units housing one to two occupants. These factors may change the ratio to read closer to 1:1. Meaning every occupant of the building has a small live space above and a large shared space to work on the lower level. In some cases the lower work level is parceled out into individual work areas. Methods of division include marked tape on the ground, curtains on tracks and movable solid partitions. On a busy day the lower work level can become a lively space encouraging creativity, community interaction and collaboration between residents. In some cases there are special amenities offered such as cocktail bars, gallery spaces, and lounge areas.
Community
Ground
community Live / work units are organized similar
Work
The scale of the community live work unit is significantly larger than the rest of the types. The
Live Work
Community
Ground
Home
Studio
Special Considerations
The Community typology of Live/Work
Since artists are allowed to move into
has the interesting concept between an entire sep-
the community space freely, some type of security
aration between live and work. As seen in the typ-
measures should be taken to make sure each per-
ical and precedents, the community typology has
sons stuff is not damaged or stolen. This issue
the distinction of having to travel a greater dis-
can be alleviated with the institution of security
tance between the living unit to the workspace,
cameras, swipe card access, or the typical secu-
whether it being having to travel through the exte-
rity guard that can be on duty 24 hours a day. Of
rior conditions, or having to travel through a build-
course there are benefits and disadvantages to
ing complex. Like the Studio/Loft, the community
each, but it is up to the discretion of the developer,
is often arranged in a warehouse or complex envi-
architect, or building supervisor to institute these
ronment. Due to multiple people of different art-
measures.
ists types coming together into an individual large
The lighting and HVAC components of a
â&#x20AC;&#x153;communityâ&#x20AC;? space, there are some additional
community space differs most dramatically from
things to consider.
the other typologies. With a large open space, as
In a community space, many people
well as increased ceiling heights, the need of an
come together and utilize a specific area of an
extensive HVAC system in correlation to multiple
open floor plan. This open floor plan arrangement
lighting types become prevalent. In putting multi-
is in most cases divided by moveable partitions,
ple artists types in a large open space, the entire
that can be arranged depending on the size of
space has to be considered in terms of the com-
space needed for each artists. It is not uncommon
munity and not the individual artists. The devel-
to see a grouping of certain artists types in partic-
oper, architect, and building manager has to tackle
ular areas, such as the musicians inhabiting a cor-
this issue as it arises based on its occupants.
ner of the open floor plan, and artists
Often times the large space ends up being divided
encompassing the opposite corner of the room.
into artists type rooms to control lighting and
Due to the open floor plan arrangement, this type
HVAC components more accurately based on
of setup is not necessarily ideal for writers.
need.
Live Studio Home Ground Community Work
Second Floor
(exhibit)
office/support
flex workspace
Ground Floor
Live
Precedents
Studio
Falcon Art Community, Portland The Falcon Art Community is depicted more along the lines of the Live/Work Typical for
Work
Community
Ground
Home
Community. The building itself consists of fourstories total, with three stories above ground being living units, and the basement solely dedicated to space for artists. The artists spaces in the basement are divided into individual units for privacy. The fact that the live space is separated from the work space in a single complex is what makes this a Community. This Precedent is slightly different from the typical in the way of the Community layout. The Typical relates the workspace as an more open community interactive element, as opposed to the Falcon Art Community which is designed for more privacy of works paces.
Live
Precedents Hunterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Point Shipyard, San Francisco
Studio
Hunters Point Shipyard was designed as a community living area for artists. The site is
Home
organized within a compound that entails buildings that are designated for living, with a community building for the creation of artists work. The layout
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of buildings and the separation of activities creates a sense of community. With its location in San
Community
Francisco, the fact of having to move from one building to another by experiencing the outdoor elements does not play as much of a factor as if it was located in a colder climate.
Work
This precedent provides an example that a Community Live/Work development does not necessarily have to be housed within the same complex. With taking into consideration location, it is feasible to create a Community that is detached from different program pieces.
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New Ideas
As with most architectural types there are always a few designers trying to push the boundaries. In this section, titled New Ideas, we are exploring two new directions that hold potential for live/work. Both ideas are bases on different market demands that have become very influential. The first concept is that of a temporary live/work hotel suite. The working professional traveling for business is a user group, which has been almost entirely ignored. This concept takes their needs into consideration and explores the extents of hotel room design. The second building discussed in this section takes the idea of adaptability and stretches it to the limits. It allows for three different scenarios: live, live/work, and work. As the sustainable lifestyle becomes more and more apparent in home design, more cases of highly adaptable building types such as the Flex House will increase tremendously. These featured projects are just the starting point and only hint at the potential concealed in the live/work framework, only time will tell where the boundaries lie within this type.
IDEO Marriott Towneplace Suites
The concept behind IDEO’s project for a Marriott Townhouse Suite might be the next big thing for those business people always on the go. This concept takes into consideration the need for a mobile offi ce. These suites are designed as a live/work space, with more emphasis on the work aspect. The room, designed to be part of a hotel and for extended stay usage, has the minimum necessities for living in an extended stay environment, with also providing for an offi ce style workspace. This concept of the mobile, extended stay live/work unit type has started becoming popular all over the world. Also known as “PODS” in other areas, this concept helps to alleviate business travel issues as our society today becomes more mobile and always on the go.
Flex House
Appropriately named the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Flex Houseâ&#x20AC;?, this conceptual living environment expands on the idea of adaptability. The Flex House is designed to incorporate moveable partitions that can create space. With the service core located to one side of the house, the rest of the fl oor area can be manipulated based on the user. The owner could option the house to be entirely work, removing all the partitions, or the owner can elect to transform the space into live/work, or just live depending on the insertion of partitions. The exterior of the building was also designed to be fl exible. A trellis like structure surrounds the building. At certain points, the owner can option to open parts of the trellis or keep them closed depending on the needs of the occupant. In most cases, if the building is dedicated to an offi ce then parts of the trellis will be open. If it is dedicated to live, then privacy will be sought after.
Comparison
TYPICAL
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Threshold
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The concept of Separation is a crucial element when describing Live/Work units. As seen in the In looking at the typical presented in this
typical of the book, separation of live and work is
book, it is important to discover the major differ-
in most cases designated by a wall or fl oor sepa-
ences between each Live/Work typology. In a
ration. The one exception to this rule is the
broad sense, many factors play into the unique
Studio/Loft which defi nes separation by furniture,
development of each type such as codes, devel-
rather than a more solid separation of a wall or
opers and architects initiatives, type of users, and
ceiling.
site location. This pattern book not only strives to
In looking at the Balance of Live/Work, there
take these ideas into consideration, but also tries
becomes a noticeable distinction between each
to draw upon conclusions made through research
typical. The community Live/Work for instance
to derive at each typical Live/Work unit in respect
has an overwhelming amount of work space com-
to User/Access Patterns, Separation, and
pared to the size of the individual unit. However,
Balance of Live/Work.
the entire balance of Live/Work as derived by the
User/Access Patterns are different for everyone. The different Live/Work typicals prove how
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respect to the one open workspace. The rest of the typical Live/Work units have the majority of
meshes the live and work together, providing the
their space as live. The work portion is usually
user with a short distance of travel between live
imbedded into the living with the exception of the
in work. This distance becomes further as you
Ground Floor Workspace, whose purpose is to be
go from the Home Offi ce typical, to the Ground
relatively separate from the living space due to
Floor Workspace typical, and eventually the
the option of retail activities.
Community typical which has the longest dis-
Overall, each Live/Work typology takes into con-
tance of travel. The concept of User/Access
sideration the same concepts, but tweaks them
Patterns is usually dependent upon the prefer-
slightly to make their typologies unique. The
ence of the user. Some people appreciate the
matrix to the right helps give the reader an overall
integration of Live/Work, whereas others try to
understanding of the major differences of typolo-
separate their living and working activities as
gies presented in this book with respect to the
much as possible while keeping the distance
major concepts of User/Access Patters,
within the realm of Live/Work.
Separation, and Balance of Live/Work.
STUDIO LOFT
TYPICAL
18
FLEXIBLE
6
24 12 24
STUDIO LOFT
TYPICAL FLEXIBLE
18
6
18
6
HOME OFFICE STUDIO LOFT
12 24 12 24
Home Office
18
6
18
6
18
24 12 24 12
18
6 6
HOME OFFICE STUDIO LOFT
GROUND FLR WORK SPACE HOME OFFICE
12 24 12 24 18
whole, with all units taken into consideration with
modes of living. For instance, the Studio/Loft unit
6
12 24
code take into consideration the building as a
different set ups are able to adjust to different
FLEXIBLE
18
Ground Floor Workspace
18
6
24 12 24
12
18
6
6 6
GROUND FLR WORK SPACE HOME OFFICE
COMMUNITY GROUND FLR WORK SPACE
12 24 12 24 18
6
18
6
COMMUNITY GROUND FLR WORK SPACE
12 24 12 18
6
COMMUNITY
6
COMMUNITY
12 24
Community
18
12
Circulation
Separation
Balance of Live/Work
(sequence)
(sequence)
Live/Work Team
Jesse Cabrera
Rob Cayer
Juliet Chun
Nawaz Kamthewala
code-r
historicist
zone-ster
graphic guru
Kathryn Moore
Ben Stracco
Kaitlyn Wolk
Matthew Littell
diagram diva
logo-master
circ. chick
Prof. graphicizer
LIVE/WORK ARCH G691 GRADUATE DEGREE PROJECT STUDIO FALL 2009 This publication has been prepared as part of a five week graduate thesis studio assignment in the Northeastern University School of Architecture for the Fall 2009 Architecture G691 course. Other publications in this series include urban retail, office, and parking garage typologies, all produced by graduate students in the Northeastern University architecture program.