GRADUATE HOUSING

from Nicholas Mazen MSU Architecture Portfolio

NATURAL PHENOMENON

ARCH 356 Studio

VISITING SCHOLAR Laura Salazar

Altobelli and Pablo Sequero SPRING 2023

What do we share? This project addresses the current housing crisis by blurring the lines between the private and shared spaces in a graduate housing complex for Montana State University in Bozeman. The building tackles this topic through the utilization of sliding doors, semi-social corridors, and social buffer zones. The porosity of the building interconnects the room modules to the existing site experience of the industrial and arts communities. Additionally, these openings orient occupants to views and visual connections to the inner courtyard and surrounding Bridger Mountains.

The room modules include the semi-social corridor with a curtain that defines the private and shared space. The room is book-ended with sliding doors that open up to a variety of shared spaces, like a laundry gathering space or a hibachi-style dining area. A green space divides the bedroom from the bathroom and allows for semi-transparency throughout the complex.

PERSPECTIVE SECTION

Section 1/8”=1’ scale

ARCH357: Salazar/Sequero, Nick Mazen

The courtyard links circulation from the open corners and disperses them through dilating walkways to gathering spaces which will encourage socialization. Along with this, the courtyard features a hot tub and fire pit for greater activation during the cold winter months. The stairs and sun balcony connect to upper-level social spaces inviting social interaction.