So|Co So|Co || URBAN CO-LIVING An Alternative To Traditional Housing, Combating The Toronto Housing Crisis SARAH DUNN | Spring 2020
SENIOR LEVEL THESIS PROJECT || FINAL DESIGN PACKAGE
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INTRODUCTION || INDEX
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INTRODUCTION 2 || INDEX 4 || ABOUT BASE BUILDING & SITE || 21 OSSINGTON AVENUE 8 || EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS 10 || SUN STUDY & NEIGHBOURHOOD ANALYSIS THE CLIENT || CITY OF TORONTO 14 || MAYOR JOHN TORY’S IDEAS COMPETITION 16 || DESIGN OBJECTIVE CONCEPTUAL APPROACH || CASE STUDIES 20 || CASE STUDIES || VOIDS 22 || CASE STUDIES || SUNKEN LEVELS 24 || CASE STUDIES || DINING DESIGN PROCESS || SKETCHES / OVERLAYS 28 || SKETCHES & OVERLAYS 30 || SKETCHES & OVERLAYS
DESIGN DRAWINGS || THE FINAL PLANS 46 || FIRST FLOOR 48 || SECOND FLOOR 50 || ROOF FLOOR 52 || SECTIONS RENDERINGS || WITH MATERIAL & FINISH SELECTIONS 56 || EVENT SPACE / ATRIUM 58 || BOOKABLE KITCHEN 60 || TV AREA / LOUNGE 62 || CRAFT ZONE 64 || SECOND FLOOR CORRIDORS 66 || ROOF FLOOR 68 || THANK YOU 70 || MENTOR LOG
INTRODUCTION || INDEX
PROGRAMING ANALYSIS || PROGRAMING DIAGRAMS 34 || PROGRAMING & ADJACENCY MATRIX 36 || BUBBLE DIAGRAMS 38 || STACKING DIAGRAMS 40 || PROGRAMING 42 || PROGRAMING
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INTRODUCTION || ABOUT ABOUT ME The unaffordable housing crisis in Toronto is interesting to me for a couple of main reasons. First and foremost, the level of impact that this crisis has on the city of Toronto is astounding. There is an enormous group of people who are feeling the negative effects and the fact that we as a city have the resources to do something about it and we are only now attempting it is even more shocking. I feel that it is our obligation as designers to continue to develop new and innovative design strategies that can be implemented into our communities. It is our obligation to do so in such a way that it achieves a high level of sustainable design and is accessible to all demographics. The research behind So|Co focused on exploring new ways to combat the housing crisis in major urban centers like Toronto (particularly affordable and sustainable housing), in order to provide affordable housing rentals that would be inclusive to a diverse community in a sustainable way such as co-living by utilizing adaptive reuse buildings.
WHAT IS CO-LIVING Co-living is a term used for a single building or unit with multiple residents (typically non-related) that stems from the original term called “co-housing”.
WHAT IS So|Co So|Co is a co-living residence where people in need of affordable housing rentals can call home. So|Co was designed as a pilot project to showcase how urban co-living can be successful with a diverse demographic. This design is catered to three specific demographics with the intent that this design strategy could later be applied to either a singular demographic or various combinations.
Co-housing originated in Denmark in the 1960’s but on a larger more MACRO scale; creating communities where the residents would help their co-housing neighbours with things such as childcare.
The affordability of So|Co is what attracts Torontonians, but the benefits of the social environment is what keeps them.
Over the years co-housing has evolved, overcoming challenges such as gaining interest from the public, establishing credibility with government, financial challenges, etc. Co-housing has adapted and evolved into what we know are being introduced to as co-living; an urban variation to co-housing. Modern day co-living is on the rise, becoming a popular alternative to traditional housing options and So|Co will be a great example of this in our cities Trinity Bellwoods neighbourhood.
WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR These symbols represent the 4 key goals when designing So|Co. This book will discus the process of how So|Co was designed with these strategies in mind. SUSTAINABLE
- Sarah Dunn
SOCIALIZATION
SENSE OF COMMUNITY
AFFORDABLE
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“THE FINANCIAL AFFORDABILITY IS WHAT ATTRACTS THE CLIENTS BUT THE SOCIAL BENEFITS ARE WHAT KEEP THEM THERE”
INTRODUCTION || ABOUT
|| SOCIABLE LIVING FOUNDER AND CEO ROMAN BODNARCHUK
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BASE BUILDING & SITE || 21 OSSINGTON AVENUE
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BASE BUILDING & SITE || EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS SITE VISIT The initial site visit was conducted on October 11, 2019 and proved that this building had lots of potential. The structure was composed of post and beam construction with a brick exterior which had been covered with commissioned graffiti art by local Toronto artists. The existing business occupying the space was a storage unit consisting of rows of steel stud partitioned lockers. When the lockers are eliminate it left a blank slate. The building was not considered to be a heritage piece which resulted in endless design opportunities. Although it was not a heritage building, it had a lot of character in the exposed structural elements that if kept would help to create a lived-in feel. This is ideal for a co-living space as the space needs to feel like a home and not a hotel or short term rental.
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EXISTIING INTERIOR CONDITIONS 1. || WOOD BEAM CONSTRUCTION 2. || EXPOSED INTERIOR PAINTED BRICK 3. || WOOD COLUMN CONSTRUCTION 4. || WOOD FLOORING 5. || CONCRETE FLOORING 6. || ROOF AND SKYLIGHTS
Keeping existing elements such as the wood columns, beams and exposed brick is a more sustainable renovation process and keeps the character of the building.
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KEY NOTES Another benefit to keeping some of the existing structural features was that this helps to keep the construction costs down. By doing so this helps to keep the cost of rent at a minimum generating affordable rental units. It was important to complete this design in a sustainable way, thus keeping the post and beam construction, the exposed brick etc. was another way this project was successful in maintaining it’s sustainable design goals. More on this later.
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Creating a sense of community was important to this project. Although the existing building had a lot of character with the textural elements and artwork, it was important to create an inviting atmosphere that welcomed new tenants and neighbourhood. The location of the entrance was vital to achieving this, by locating it on the south east corner, it was inviting and engaging to the community coming from Ossington Avenue and Queen Street, while simultaneously providing the right amount of privacy along the west wall adjacent to Ossington Avenue and the bus stop.
BASE BUILDING & SITE || EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS
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BASE BUILDING & SITE || SUN STUDY & NEIGHBOURHOOD ANALYSIS SUN STUDY DATA 1. || SUMMER SUN STUDY 2. || WINTER SUN STUDY 3. || WEST ELEVATION SHOWING SUN ALTITUDE
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SUN STUDY ELEVATION SUMMER SOLSTICE || JULY 20 SUMMER SUN STUDY || SUN AT HIGHEST ALTITUDE 51.04° SUNRISE || 5:54AM SUNSET || 9:52PM WINTER SOLSTICE || DECEMBER 21 WINTER SUN STUDY || SUN AT HIGHEST ALTITUDE 6.39° SUNRISE || 7:47AM SUNSET || 4:44PM The sun study provided information to help make informed decisions on the proper placement solar panels and of each room in order to maximize natural lighting, reducing the need for artificial lighting as much as possible.
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By doing so this can also maximize the efficiency of the building which results in lower overhead costs. The solar panels will gain the maximum amount of sunlight possible and will provide power for the building.
REBECCA STREET REBECCA STREET DRIVEWAY ACCESS ROOF ACCESS SKYLIGHTS REAR PARKING PARKING ACCESS / SIDE PARKING 63 OSSINGTON BUS STOP OSSINGTON AVENUE
NEIGHBOURHOOD ANALYSIS The neighbourhood is known for its boutique shops, bars and restaurants and it is close to other essential amenities such as schools, hospitals and parks and with easy access to the transit system, everything else is accessible by multiple transit options.
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NEIGHBOURHOOD ANALYSIS 4. || BUILDING ANALYSIS 5. || TORONTO DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 6. || STARBUCKS COFFEE 7. || REIGNING CHAMP 8. || MISFIT WELLNESS STUDIO 9. || CITY OF TORONTO TRINITY BELLWOODS PARK 10. || UHN WITHDRAWAL MANAGEMENT CENTER
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THE CLIENT || CITY OF TORONTO
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THE CLIENT || MAYOR JOHN TORY’S IDEAS COMPETITION THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS Toronto has been battling an affordable housing crisis for years with rental vacancies lowering yearly and rent rising at an alarming rate. According to the United Way “Toronto is the poverty capital of Canada with one in seven residents currently struggling to make ends meet.”.
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK HOW DID WE GET HERE?
Research shows that an income of $92,160.00/year is needed to afford the average Toronto rental
Research determined that the following demographic were the most in need of affordable housing
THE IDEAS COMPETITION In 2019 Toronto Mayor John Tory introduced a design initiative called the “Ideas Competition” in a response to the over 100,000 Toronto residents struggling to find affordable housing. The design initiative welcomes Toronto’s design community to submit their designs for low-rise buildings combating Toronto’s “Missing Middle” housing crisis. THE MISSING MIDDLE The missing middle is a range of multi-unit or clustered housing types compatible in scale with single-family homes that help meet the growing demand for walkable urban living. THE PILOT PROJECT The final So|Co design package will be presented to Toronto Mayor John Tory’s Ideas Competition for consideration as a way to sustainably ease Toronto’s housing crisis.
The existing smaller scale co-living units in Toronto typically cater to only one demographic per unit. So|Co would create an opportunity to show how each demographic can thrive in this space.
So|Co demonstrates how co-living could tackle Toronto’s affordable housing crisis
Research shows co-living has positive psychological and financial benefits and can even be sustainable
This way the community can see how co-living works and adapt to co-living as a new housing “norm”. A builder could then decide that they would like to create a unit for one or a combination of demographics.
THE TARGET DEMOGRAPHIC THE POST GRAD Recently graduated from a post secondary program and is now entering the workforce. Average income of 2 years post graduation is $43,500.00
THE AGING ABLE GENERATION An able bodied single individual or couple who is looking for affordable housing with the social perks of co-living. Average income $43,3000.00
THE LONE PARENT FAMILY A working single parent family with one income. They have one or two children and perhaps a family pet. Average income with 2 children is $48,530.00
THE COMMUNITY Engagement with the neighbourhood fosters a sense of community and social dynamic and can promote co-living and it’s many benefits.
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Urban co-living units would provide affordable housing for the people of Toronto who are most in need.
THE UNIGNORABLE TOWER According to the United Way “Toronto is the poverty capital of Canada with one in seven residents currently struggling to make ends meet.”. In November 2019 the United Way started a campaign to raise awareness of the housing crisis in Toronto showing a digital rendering of a tower on the city skyline representing the 116,317 GTA residents that are facing the affordable housing crisis. The intention was to create a visual that would be able to bring this crisis into perspective, this visual brought the shocking reality to life.
By utilizing the existing empty buildings in Toronto such as 21 Ossington Avenue to create co-living environments, Toronto’s housing crisis could sustainably be eased.
THE CLIENT || MAYOR JOHN TORY’S IDEAS COMPETITION
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THE CLIENT || DESIGN OBJECTIVE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF THE TARGET DEMOGRAPHIC DESIGN OBJECTIVE THE POST GRAD || FLEXIBLE AMENITIES THAT CAN BE MULTI FUNCTIONAL EX. LOUNGE SPACE / WORK SPACE
The design objectives for So|Co were based from the evidence collected in the research study portion of this project. Evidence based design was used to justify design decisions to create the best possible space for the target demographic.
THE LONE PARENT FAMILY || CHILD FRIENDLY AREAS THROUGHOUT THE SPACE || ACCOMMODATIONS FOR POTENTIAL PETS
|| BIKE STORAGE || SOCIAL ENVIRONMENTS
EVIDENCE BASED DESIGN Evidence based design was used when making design decisions in order to create an environment that best suited the users needs and the clients wants. THE FINDINGS The findings from the study provided conclusive evidence on several topics. These topics will be broken down into the specific needs of each demographic as well as general needs for all living in the co-living unit and they will be explained in further detail.
THE AGING ABLE GENERATION || A SAFE SPACE TO KEEP ACTIVE EX. ROOFTOP WALKING PATH
THE COMMUNITY
|| ACCESSIBILITY THROUGHOUT TO ACCOMMODATE EVERYONE THROUGHOUT THE LENGTH OF THEIR STAY
|| DESIGN A SPACE TO HOST MONTHLY SOCIAL COMMUNITY EVENTS
|| SECONDARY OCCUPANCY TO ENGAGE WITH COMMUNITY
The following will be recommendations based on the evidence found in the study.
CO-LIVING HIERARCHY OF NEEDS BASED OFF MASLOW’S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS
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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs was analyzed and compared to the findings of the study to create a co-living hierarchy of needs. The hierarchy works by meeting the needs of each tier. The needs of each tier must be met before the tiers above can be met.
BELONGINGNESS & LOVE NEEDS Friendship, sense of connection, family, intimacy etc.
PHYSIOLOGICAL NEEDS Shelter, food, water, reproduction etc.
SELF ACTUALIZATION NEEDS The desire to become the most that one can be.
SAFETY NEEDS Personal security, health, employment, resources etc.
ESTEEM NEEDS Self-esteem, respect, freedom, recognition etc.
The most conclusive findings from the research study was that research proved that a built environment which fosters an overall sense of community is the foundation to the success of co-living. Several case studies and questionnaires conducted with people currently residing in a co-living residence found that outdoor spaces like gardens and courtyards created a sense of community. These findings justified a recommendation to include a green space into the design. The location of the building does not allow for much of an outdoor space on the main level however, there was a great opportunity to create an outdoor space on the roof. This garden will be accessible to residents only in order to build strong relationships to each other, falling under the Esteem Needs tier of the Co-Living Hierarchy of Needs. CASUAL COLLISION POINTS & CLUSTERS The research study found that relationships were formed and a sense of community was developed not only in outdoor/green spaces but also during chance encounters. Residents of co-living communities enthusiastically stated that these chance encounters were conducted in the streets, corridors, walkways. They stated that they created non-obligatory environments where they have built strong relationships with others in the community. So|Co incorporates casual collision points in the form of wide corridors, built-in nooks and various seating options throughout the space so that when these chance encounters occur the residents are able to take a seat or set down objects that they may be carrying at the time. Not only is this design aspect inclusive to the residents but it even further encourages socialization that builds that sense of community. Research also found that it was preferred to have options for smaller groupings in areas like the kitchen, dining and socialization areas like the living rooms. Kitchen clusters were integrated instead of one oversized kitchen. This allows for accommodation when hosting dinners for the entire residence and events as well as it is appropriate when cooking for one or for a small group. Research showed that social bonding happens frequently during shared meals . By providing a combination of fixed booths in various sizes as well as modular tables at various heights (including accessible tables) this created an inviting dining space that fits the needs of all demographics and can be used for events and daily use. BALANCE OF PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SPACES One of the challenges of this design was creating a balance of the private and public spaces. Creating a space that encourages socialization was important, but it was also important to take into consideration that these residents are living with other and there will be times where they want to have their own space and privacy. The design for So|Co incorporates different levels of privacy throughout the space. The residential units are fully private, these units needed to be the perfect size. If they were too small they would feel claustrophobic, if they provided too much room it would not encourage them to use the provided shared amenities such as the living rooms and this would hinder building that sense of community and they would lose out on the social interactions. The built-in nooks provide a space for socialization but they were created in various sizes, this allowed for a resident to jump into one for a private moment inside a public space.
MULTI-FUNCTIONAL AREAS FOR COMMUNITY INTEGRATION The research showed that hosting events within the co-living units residents as well as with the neighbourhood significantly helped to build on this sense of community. The findings recommended including a multi-functional space within the design. To further this even more, the design is aligned in a way that modular doors open up and connect the kitchen, event space and secondary occupancy out to the side street in a way that attracts the community into the space on days where events were taking place. By opening up and connecting these spaces it integrates the co-living residence into the neighbourhood who can then participate in such events and creates an opportunity to build that sense of community and socialization that is so important in co-living.
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BIOPHILIC & RADIAL ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STRATEGIES The findings from the research recommended to design So|Co with radial architectural design elements to help enhance and foster a sense of community. This recommendation was based off of evidence found from the literature reviews suggesting that radial design is the most successful at creating a sense of community. They describe radial design as designing around a central focal point. A central focal point was created with the central staircase and atrium. All of the amenities as well as the second floor residential units face inward toward this central focal point. The atrium brings in a generous amount of natural lighting that radiates into each of these spaces. This provides an element of biophilic design into the space which evidence showed that addition of biophilic design proved to have positive psychological effects on the users of the space it also helps to increase the sense of community and socialization. FINANCIALLY ACCESSIBLE & SUSTAINABLE DESIGN STRATEGIES One of the main benefits to co-living is the reduced cost, with the private quarters being smaller and shared common spaces, this results in lower rent. Design elements that can were implemented to help reduce cost were things like installing a digital concierge which eliminates the cost of employing someone to attend a concierge desk, and sensor technologies for lighting. Energy efficient appliances throughout, installing a greywater and rainwater collection system and application of solar panels were sustainable design strategies that were implemented that help to lower overhead costs which as a result, reduce the cost of rent for the residents. This adaptive reuse construction was another way to achieve a sustainable and economical design, rather than create excess construction waste this design used the existing built environment. Careful selection of materials and finishes also contributed to the financial accessibility and sustainability of this pilot design. By selecting materials and finished that were economical this reduced the overall cost. Sourcing materials that are local, durable and sustainable will achieve this.
THE CLIENT || DESIGN OBJECTIVE
BUILDING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY THROUGH SOCIALIZATION It was important to design a space that fostered a sense of community.
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CONCEPTUAL APPROACH || CASE STUDIES
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CONCEPTUAL APPROACH || CASE STUDIES || VOIDS CASE STUDY 1|| MACRO VOIDS Voids were studied to see if and how the use of voids in architecture effected socialization. The findings are as follows: CASE STUDY 1 || MACRO || People naturally gravitate into shelters (micro) versus open spaces (MACRO). || Light gathers people into micro clusters inside MACRO spaces. || Roof structures act as MACRO, where windows and skylights act as micro. CASE STUDY 2 || micro || Built-in nooks in micro scales gather pairs. || The height of the built-in nooks determines the intimacy level. || MACRO built-in nooks attract groups facilitating socialization.
CASE STUDY 2 || micro
So|Co INVESTIGATION SKETCHES || ROW 1 EXPLORES VARIOUS VOID SHAPES, VARIOUS DEPTHS AND THE APPLICATION OF MULTIPLE VOIDS.
EXPERIMENTING WITH THE FINDINGS APPLIED TO 21 OSSINGTON AVENUE
|| ROW 2 EXPLORES MACRO SIZED VOIDS IN VARIOUS APPLICATIONS; CENTRAL, BOTTOM AND BOTTOM CORNER || ROW 3 EXPLORES MEDIUM SIZED VOIDS IN VARIOUS APPLICATIONS; CENTRAL, BOTTOM AND BOTTOM CORNER
CONCEPTUAL APPROACH || CASE STUDIES
|| ROW 4 EXPLORES micro SIZED VOIDS IN VARIOUS APPLICATIONS; CENTRAL, BOTTOM AND BOTTOM CORNER
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CONCEPTUAL APPROACH || CASE STUDIES || SUNKEN LEVELS CASE STUDY 1|| MACRO SUNKEN LEVELS Sunken levels were studied to see if and how the use of sunken levels in architecture effected socialization. The findings are as follows: CASE STUDY 1 || MACRO || When sunken levels are in MACRO scales, the lowest levels are preferred. || Clustering takes place in MACRO spaces. || People naturally gather towards the best views. CASE STUDY 2 || micro || Depth of levels determines intimacy. || Narrow spaces challenge socialization efforts. || Radial design encourages socialization.
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So|Co INVESTIGATION SKETCHES || ROW 1 EXPLORES VARIOUS ENTRY OPTIONS WITH STAIRS AND SEATING COMBINATIONS, RAMPS AND STAIR DEPTHS.
EXPERIMENTING WITH THE FINDINGS APPLIED TO 21 OSSINGTON AVENUE
|| ROW 2 EXPLORES VARIOUS STAIR LOCATIONS. || ROW 3 EXPLORES VARIOUS DEPTHS OF THE LEVELS IN A MACRO SCALE.
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|| ROW 4 EXPLORES VARIOUS DEPTHS OF THE LEVELS ON A micro SCALE.
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CONCEPTUAL APPROACH || CASE STUDIES || DINING CASE STUDY 1|| MACRO DINING MACRO and micro dining examples were studied to see if and how the each application in architecture effected socialization. The findings are as follows: CASE STUDY 1|| MACRO || A continuous table promotes conversation clusters even in MACRO spaces. || MACRO tables can be disengaging. || Lighting can make a MACRO space feel like a micro space. CASE STUDY 2|| micro || Ceiling height can determine intimacy. || Booth height can create a micro space in a MACRO environment. || Lighting can ground a micro space in a MACRO environment.
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So|Co INVESTIGATION SKETCHES || ROW 1 EXPLORES BOOTH SEATING MIXED WITH VARIOUS SCALES OF SEATING.
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|| ROW 2 EXPLORES VARIOUS LAYOUTS OF MACRO SEATING. || ROW 3 EXPLORES MACRO SEATING MIXED WITH micro SEATING.
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|| ROW 4 EXPLORES VARIOUS LAYOUTS OF MACRO AND micro SEATING.
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DESIGN PROCESS || SKETCHES & OVERLAYS
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PROGRAM ANALYSIS || PROGRAMING DIAGRAMS
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PROGRAM ANALYSIS || PROGRAMING MATRIX(CLIENT MATRIX PROGRAMING APPRO X. SQ FT. USERS FIRST FLOOR Vestibule Lobby Mail Boxes Management Office
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Call box, digital concierge Multiple seating options, tv Information board, table Desk, chair, file cabiets, meeting table and chairs, storage
Open / Public Open / Public Open / Public Enclosed / Semi-private
Studio, workshop, makers space, entertainment / event space
Modular work tables, seating, storage, display area, Open / Semi-Private tv, storage, flexable space for entertaining
Cluster kitchens (2-3) full appliances, cabinets, island with seating, accessible to outdoor area in rear (east side) Dining, entertaining, lounging Various seating - fixed booths, modular tables/seating, flexable space for entertaining Lounging, entertaining, relaxing Various seating options for relaxing, socializing, etc. tv, flexable space for entertaining Fitness, office space, entertainment, Fitness room - weights, bikes, elyptical, yoga, lounging lockers, showers, etc. Office Space - desk, chair, meeting table Green space - small herb garden plot BBQ area - BBQs Outdoor patio / lounge - outdoor seating for lounging and dining
SPECI AL REQ UI REMEN TS Fob access only, security Accessible, prime location to collision point Prime location to collision point, area for sorting mail Lockable, accessible only to management
Open / Public
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Open / Public
Sunken living room - must be accessible
Enclosed - Open / Semi-private
Fob access only for enclosed spaces
Open / Public
Waste management Mechanical, building storage
Garbage/recycling/organic collection Mechanical equipment, storage for building supplies - shelving, lockable cabinets
Enclosed / Private Enclosed / Private
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Single person
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SKYLIGHT
SKYLIGHT
SKYLIGHT
SKYLIGHT
GARDEN
AMENITY
AMENITY
LIVING ROOM
LIVING ROOM LIVING ROOM CIRCULATION CIRCULATION
LIVING ROOM
LIVING ROOM
LIVING ROOM
MAIL BOXES
MAIL BOXES
LOBBY
LOBBY
2ND OCCUPANCY
LOBBY
BUBBLE DIAGRAM BUBBLE BUBBLE DIAGRAM DIAGRAM B B B
OSSINGTON AVENUE
BACK ALLEY / PARKING
SUITES # 1
SUITES # 1
SUITES # 1 SUITES SUITES #2 #1
SUITES SUITES # 1# 1
BBQ AREA OUTDOOR PATIO
ROOF OPTION A
GARBAGE SHOOT
SUITES # 3
MAIL BOXES
LIVING ROOM
MAIL BOXES MANAGEMENT OFFICE
MANAGEMENT OFFICE
OPEN TO BELOW
SUITES # 3
LOBBY VESTIBULE
LOBBY VESTIBULE
LIVING ROOM
LIVING ROOM
LIVING ROOM
AMENITY
AMENITY
AMENITY CIRCULATION
2ND OCCUPANCY 2ND OCCUPANCY
AMENITY 2ND OCCUPANCY 2ND OCCUPANCY
AMENITY
AMENITY
BUBBLE DIAGRAM OPTION 2 || FIRST FLOOR
CIRCULATION
SUITES # 3
VESTIBULE
CIRCULATION
CIRCULATION
AMENITY
AMENITY
SUITES # 1
SUITES # 1 SUITES # 2
OSSINGTON AVENUE
SUITES # 1
SUITES # 2 SUITE # 2
SUITES # 2
SKYLIGHT SKYLIGHT
SKYLIGHT
GARDEN SKYLIGHT
GARDEN GARDEN SKYLIGHT
GARDEN GARDEN GARDEN
GARDEN GARDEN
GARDEN
SUITES # 3
CIRCULATION
CIRCULATION
CIRCULATION
LOUNGE / DINING SUITES # 1 SUITES # 1
|| SECOND FLOOR
OSSINGTON AVENUE
SUITES # 3
AMENITY SUITES # 1
GREYWATER COLLECTION
OPEN TO BELOW
OPEN TO BELOW
ALLEY / SIDE PARKING
LIVING ROOM
RAINWATER GREYWATER COLLECTION COLLECTION
SUITES # 3
SKYLIGHT
ALLEY / SIDE PARKING
LIVING ROOM LIVING ROOM
OSSINGTON AVENUE
MAIL BOXES MANAGEMENT OFFICE
GREYWATER RAINWATER COLLECTION COLLECTION
SUITES # 3
SUITES # 3
DINING ROOM
DINING ROOM
2ND OCCUPANCY
GARBAGE SHOOT
SUITES # 3
LIVING ROOM
ROOF OPTION A ROOF OPTION A
RAINWATER COLLECTION
MECHANICAL ROOM / STORAGE
ALLEY / SIDE PARKING
REBECCA STREET
REBECCA STREET
GARBAGE MECHANICAL ROOM / STORAGE
MECHANICAL GARBAGE ROOM / STORAGE
LOBBY
2ND OCCUPANCY
LOUNGE / DINING
SUITE # 2
SECOND FLOOR SECOND OPTION AFLOOR OPTION A
KITCHEN
LIVING ROOM
LOUNGE / DINING GARDEN
OUTDOOR PATIO
LIVING ROOM GARBAGE
LIVING ROOM
LIVING ROOM
LIVING ROOM
LOUNGE /LOUNGELOUNGE / / DINING DINING DINING
|| ROOF FLOOR
GARBAGE SHOOT
LIVING ROOM
LOUNGE / LOUNGE LOUNGE / / DINING DINING DINING
BACK ALLEY / PARKING
SECOND FLOOR OPTION A
GREEN SPACE OUTDOOR BBQ AREA PATIO
DINING ROOM
SUITE # 2
OSSINGTON AVENUE OSSINGTON AVENUE
LIVING ROOM
08. 08.
SUITES # 2 SUITESUITES #2 #2
VESTIBULE
FIRST FLOOR OPTION A FIRST FLOOR OPTION FIRSTAFLOOR OPTION A
KITCHEN
CIRCULATION
GARDEN
LOUNGE / DINING
VESTIBULE VESTIBULE MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT OFFICE OFFICE
CIRCULATION
CIRCULATION
|| SECOND FLOOR
BACK ALLEY / PARKING
KITCHEN
CIRCULATION
MAIL BOXES
BUBBLE DIAGRAM OPTION 1 || FIRST FLOOR
GREEN BBQ AREA SPACE
CIRCULATION
CIRCULATION
SUITES # 3
2ND OCCUPANCY 2ND OCCUPANCY
2ND OCCUPANCY 2ND OCCUPANCY 2ND OCCUPANCY
MANAGEMENT OFFICE
GREEN SPACE
SUITES # 3
SUITES # 3
CIRCULATION
ALLEY / SIDE PARKING
LIVING ROOM
ALLEY / SIDE PARKING
LIVING ROOM
AMENITY
ALLEY / SIDE PARKING
LIVING ROOM
REBECCA STREET
REBECCA STREET
REBECCA STREET
REBECCA STREET
.
BACK ALLEY / PARKING BACK ALLEY / PARKING
BACK ALLEY / PARKING
SUITE # 2
LOUNGE / DINING
LOUNGE / DINING
LOUNGE / DINING
LOUNGE / DINING
SUITE # 2
|| ROOF FLOOR
LOUNGE / LOUNGE / DINING DINING
LOUNGE / DINING
CIRCULATION
LOUNGE / DINING
CIRCULATION
So|Co BACK BACK ALLEY ALLEY BACK / PARKING / PARKING ALLEY / PARKING
GREEN GREEN SPACE SPACE GREEN SPACE
BBQ BBQ AREA AREABBQ AREA
OUTDOOR OUTDOOR PATIO OUTDOOR PATIO PATIO
GARBAGE GARBAGE GARBAGE SHOOT SHOOT SHOOT LIVING LIVING ROOM ROOM LIVING ROOM
GARBAGE GARBAGE GARBAGE AMENITIES AMENITIESAMENITIES
MECHANICAL MECHANICAL MECHANICAL ROOM ROOM / / ROOM / STORAGE STORAGE STORAGE
RAINWATER RAINWATER RAINWATER COLLECTION COLLECTION COLLECTION
GREYWATER GREYWATER GREYWATER COLLECTION COLLECTION COLLECTION
GARDEN GARDEN GARDEN
GARDEN GARDEN GARDEN
SUITES SUITES ## 2 2SUITES # 2
KITCHEN KITCHEN KITCHEN
SKYLIGHT SKYLIGHT SKYLIGHT
AMENITIES AMENITIESAMENITIES
OPEN OPEN TO TO BELOW BELOW OPEN TO BELOW
LIVING LIVING ROOM ROOM LIVING ROOM
SUITES SUITES ## 1 1SUITES # 1
GARDEN GARDEN GARDEN
AMENITIES AMENITIESAMENITIES
LIVING LIVING ROOM ROOM LIVING ROOM
SUITES SUITES ## 1 1SUITES # 1
DINING DINING ROOM ROOM DINING ROOM
GREEN SPACE GREEN SPACE GREEN SPACE LOUNGE/DINING LOUNGE/DINING LOUNGE/DINING AREA AREAAREA RAIN WATER COLLECTION RAIN WATER COLLECTION RAIN WATER COLLECTION WATER CONVERSION GREY WATER CONVERSION GREY GREY WATER CONVERSION
AMENITIES AMENITIESAMENITIES LOBBY LOBBY
CIRCULATION CIRCULATION CIRCULATION
LOBBY
SECONDARY OCCUPANCY 1 SECONDARY OCCUPANCY 1 SECONDARY OCCUPANCY 1 SECONDARY OCCUPANCY 2 SECONDARY OCCUPANCY 2 SECONDARY OCCUPANCY 2 WASHROOM WASHROOM WASHROOM KITCHEN KITCHEN KITCHEN ROOMROOM LIVING LIVINGLIVING ROOM ROOM DINING ROOM DININGDINING ROOM AMENITIES AMENITIES AMENITIES
BUBBLE DIAGRAM BUBBLEDIAGRAM DIAGRAMDDD BUBBLE
CIRCULATION CIRCULATION CIRCULATION
CIRCULATION CIRCULATION CIRCULATION
2ND 2ND OCCUPANCY OCCUPANCY 2ND OCCUPANCY
GARDEN GARDEN GARDEN SUITES SUITES ## 1 1SUITES # 1
VESTIBULE VESTIBULEVESTIBULE MAIL MAIL BOXES BOXES MAIL BOXES
SUITES SUITES ## 1 1SUITES # 1
SUITES SUITES ## 1 1SUITES # 1
GARDEN GARDEN GARDEN
LOUNGE LOUNGE / / LOUNGE / DINING DINING DINING
SUITE SUITE ## 2 2 SUITE # 2
LOUNGE LOUNGE / / LOUNGE / DINING DINING DINING
MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT OFFICE OFFICE OFFICE
BUBBLE DIAGRAM OPTION 3 || FIRST FLOOR
|| SECOND FLOOR
|| ROOF FLOOR
OSSINGTON OSSINGTON OSSINGTON AVENUE AVENUE AVENUE BACK ALLEY / PARKING BACK ALLEY / PARKING BACK ALLEY / PARKING
FIRST FIRST FLOOR FLOOR FIRST OPTION OPTION FLOOR C C OPTION C
SECOND SECOND FLOOR FLOOR SECOND OPTION OPTION FLOOR C C OPTION C
GREEN SPACE GREEN SPACE GREEN SPACE
BBQ AREA BBQ AREA BBQ AREA
ROOF ROOF OPTION OPTION ROOF C C OPTION C
OUTDOOR PATIOPATIO OUTDOOR OUTDOOR PATIO
SUITES #1 #1 SUITES # 1 SUITES
GARBAGE GARBAGE GARBAGE
SUITES #1 #1 SUITES # 1 SUITES
SUITES #1 #1 SUITES # 1 SUITES
MECHANICAL MECHANICAL MECHANICAL / ROOM / ROOMROOM / STORAGE STORAGE STORAGE
ROOMROOM DINING DININGDINING ROOM
KITCHEN KITCHEN KITCHEN
GARBAGE GARBAGE GARBAGE SHOOT SHOOT SHOOT
SUITES #3 #3 SUITES # 3 SUITES
SUITES #2 #2 SUITES # 2 SUITES
RAINWATER RAINWATER RAINWATER COLLECTION COLLECTION COLLECTION
LOUNGE / / LOUNGE / LOUNGE DINING DININGDINING
GREYWATER GREYWATER GREYWATER COLLECTION COLLECTION COLLECTION
GARDEN GARDEN GARDEN
AMENITY AMENITY AMENITY
ROOMROOM LIVING LIVINGLIVING ROOM
GARDEN GARDEN GARDEN
ROOMROOM LIVING LIVINGLIVING ROOM
ROOMROOM LIVING LIVINGLIVING ROOM
ALLEY / SIDE PARKING
AMENITY AMENITY AMENITY
ALLEY / SIDE PARKING
CIRCULATION CIRCULATION CIRCULATION
ALLEY / SIDE PARKING
REBECCA STREET
REBECCA STREET
REBECCA STREET
2ND OCCUPANCY 2ND OCCUPANCY 2ND OCCUPANCY SUITES #3 #3 SUITES # 3 SUITES
TO BELOW OPEN TO BELOW OPENOPEN TO BELOW
SUITES #2 #2 SUITES # 2 SUITES
SKYLIGHT SKYLIGHT SKYLIGHT
SKYLIGHT SKYLIGHT SKYLIGHT
LOUNGE / / LOUNGE / LOUNGE DINING DININGDINING
GARDEN GARDEN GARDEN
ROOMROOM LIVING LIVINGLIVING ROOM CIRCULATION CIRCULATION CIRCULATION
LOBBY LOBBY LOBBY
SUITES #3 #3 SUITES # 3 SUITES
SUITES #2 #2 SUITES # 2 SUITES 2ND OCCUPANCY 2ND OCCUPANCY 2ND OCCUPANCY
AMENITY AMENITY AMENITY
VESTIBULE VESTIBULE VESTIBULE
MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT OFFICE OFFICE OFFICE
BUBBLE DIAGRAM OPTION 4 || FIRST FLOOR
LOUNGE / / LOUNGE / LOUNGE DINING DININGDINING
MAIL BOXES MAIL BOXES MAIL BOXES
SUITES #1 #1 SUITES # 1 SUITES
|| SECOND FLOOR
SUITES #1 #1 SUITES # 1 SUITES
SUITES #1 #1 SUITES # 1 SUITES
|| ROOF FLOOR
CIRCULATION CIRCULATION CIRCULATION GARDEN GARDEN GARDEN
PROGRAM ANALYSIS || BUBBLE DIAGRAMS
RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL UNITS UNITSUNITS GARBAGE SHOOT GARBAGE SHOOT GARBAGE SHOOT LIVING LIVING ROOM ROOM LIVINGELEVATOR ROOM ELEVATOR ELEVATOR STAIRS STAIRS STAIRS
ALLEY / SIDE PARKING
REBECCA STREET
ENTRY ENTRYENTRY MAILBOXES MAILBOXES MAILBOXES ELEVATORS ELEVATORS ELEVATORS STAIRS STAIRS STAIRS LOBBY LOBBY LOBBY MANAGER OFFICE MANAGER OFFICE MANAGER OFFICE STORAGE STORAGE STORAGE MECHANICAL MECHANICAL ROOM MECHANICAL ROOMROOM
ROOFTOP ROOFTOP ROOFTOP
ALLEY / SIDE PARKING ALLEY / SIDE PARKING
SKYLIGHT SKYLIGHT SKYLIGHT SECOND FLOOR SECOND FLOOR SECOND FLOOR
FLOOR FIRST FLOOR FIRST FIRST FLOOR
36 OSSINGTON AVENUE OSSINGTON AVENUE OSSINGTON AVENUE
PROGRAM ANALYSIS || STACKING DIAGRAMS LEGEND
SHARED LIVING SPACE SHARED AMENITIES SECONDARY OCCUPANCY RESIDENTIAL UNITS BUILDING FACILITIES
1
STACK LEGEND
STACKING DIAGRAM OPTION A
STACKING DIAGRAM
LEGEND 1
STACK A
SHARED LIVING SPACE 16. SHARED AMENITIES SECONDARY OCCUPANCY RESIDENTIAL UNITS BUILDING FACILITIES STACKING DIAGRAM OPTION B
1
STACK B
1
STACK LEGEND
So|Co LEGEND
SHARED LIVING SPACE SHARED AMENITIES SECONDARY OCCUPANCY RESIDENTIAL UNITS BUILDING FACILITIES
1
STACK LEGEND
STACKING DIAGRAM OPTION C
LEGEND STACK C
1
SHARED LIVING SPACE 18.
SHARED AMENITIES SECONDARY OCCUPANCY RESIDENTIAL UNITS BUILDING FACILITIES STACKING DIAGRAM OPTION D
1
STACK LEGEND
PROGRAM ANALYSIS || STACKING DIAGRAMS
STACKING DIAGRAM
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STACK D
PROGRAM ANALYSIS || PROGRAMING
OUTDOOR LOUNGE TBD
STORAGE
PROGRAMING LEGEND
BIKE LOCKERS TBD
EXIT TO REAR PARKING
PET STATION
UP
SOCIAL SPACES
LOUNGE
GARBAGE
E
COVERED AREA
TV AREA
SEMI-SOCIAL SPACES
E
PAINT BOOTH
CRAFT ZONE
SHARED KITCHEN
CASUAL COLLISION POINT
DISPLAY
CAFE / BAR EVENT SPACE
DINING
SECONDARY OCCUPANCY RENTABLE MAKERS LAB / EVENT SPACE
PRIVATE SPACES EXTERIOR EVENT SPACE
STORAGE
W/R
DINING BOOTHS
LOUNGE
CASUAL COLLISION POINT VESTIBULE
CAN. POST
VESTIBULE
GYM
YOGA STUDIO
GAME ROOM
UP
OSSINGTON AVENUE
PROGRAMING || FIRST FLOOR
SCALE 1/16” = 1’-0”
STORAGE
MANAGEMENT OFFICE
COVERED ENTRY
CIRCULATION
So|Co
PROGRAMING LEGEND
WWWW D D D D UNIT A
STORAGE LOCKERS
STORAGE
LAUNDRY
GARBAGE CHUTE
CASUAL COLLISION POINT LOUNGE
SOCIAL SPACES
E
SEMI-SOCIAL SPACES
E
DN
UNIT C
PRIVATE SPACES
OPEN TO BELOW UNIT C UNIT A
CIRCULATION CASUAL COLLISION POINT
DN UNIT C
UNIT B
UNIT B
PROGRAMING || SECOND FLOOR
UNIT B
SCALE 1/16” = 1’-0”
UNIT B
UNIT B
UNIT B
PROGRAM ANALYSIS || PROGRAMING
UNIT A
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PROGRAM ANALYSIS || PROGRAMING
PROGRAMING LEGEND
OUTDOOR DINING MECHANICAL
SOCIAL SPACES
BBQ
H20 COLLECTION & GREY H20 RECYCLING
BE N C H
LOUNGE
SEMI-SOCIAL SPACES
E
OVERHEAD PERGOLA FEATURE
OUTDOOR NEIGHBOURHOOD WALKING PATH
PRIVATE SPACES GARDEN COMPOST BIN
GARDEN CLUSTER 1
PET AREA / GREEN SPACE
CIRCULATION
GARDEN CLUSTER 3
H C N BE
OUTDOOR GAME
RAISED GARDEN PLOTS
GARDEN CLUSTER 2 OUTDOOR NEIGHBOURHOOD WALKING PATH
PROGRAMING || ROOF FLOOR
SCALE 1/16” = 1’-0”
So|Co
PROGRAMING LEGEND
SOCIAL SPACES
PRIVATE SPACES
CIRCULATION
STACKING DIAGRAM
PROGRAM ANALYSIS || PROGRAMING
SEMI-SOCIAL SPACES
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DESIGN DRAWINGS || THE FINAL PLANS
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BOOKABLE KITCHEN The kitchens were broken into two smaller cluster kitchens, research proved that one large kitchen did not function as well. This gave the opportunity to have an open kitchen off the event space as well as a bookable kitchen/dining space. Although socialization is the goal here, it was still important to offer levels of privacy for things such as birthday parties or dinners with family and friends.
DESIGN DRAWINGS || FIRST FLOOR CAFE / BAR
E
COVERED AREA
PAINT BOOTH
DISPLAY SHARED KITCHEN
DINING
EVENT SPACE
SECONDARY OCCUPANCY RENTABLE MAKERS LAB / EVENT SPACE STORAGE
DINING BOOTHS
TV AREA
EXTERIOR EVENT SPACE
LOUNGE
SUNKEN LIVING AREA The sunken shared living room area includes various seating types. Built-in nooks are provided in two sized, a single seat and a larger nook for 3-4 people. By providing ample non-fixed seating in an area such as a living room, this fosters socialization. By lowering this level it created a micro space in a macro environment.
VESTIBULE
CAN. POST
EVENT SPACE FLEX OPTION 1 || NETWORKING NOT TO SCALE CAFE / BAR
E
COVERED AREA
PAINT BOOTH
EVENT SPACE/ STAIR LOCATION DISPLAY SHARED KITCHEN
DINING
EVENT SPACE
SECONDARY OCCUPANCY RENTABLE MAKERS LAB / EVENT SPACE STORAGE
DINING BOOTHS
TV AREA
EXTERIOR EVENT SPACE
LOUNGE VESTIBULE
CAN. POST
EVENT SPACE FLEX OPTION 1 || PRESENTATION NOT TO SCALE CAFE / BAR
E
COVERED AREA
PAINT BOOTH
DISPLAY SHARED KITCHEN
DINING
EVENT SPACE
SECONDARY OCCUPANCY RENTABLE MAKERS LAB / EVENT SPACE STORAGE
DINING BOOTHS
TV AREA
LOUNGE VESTIBULE
EVENT SPACE FLEX OPTION 1 || GALLERY NOT TO SCALE
CAN. POST
EXTERIOR EVENT SPACE
The stair location was placed towards the middle with the main elevator facing towards the rear of the building. This decision was made based off the evidence provided in the findings of the study. Firstly, by having the elevators facing away from the entrance, this will encourage people to take the stairs resulting in less power being used. Secondly, it was proven that by placing the stairs in a location where the user must pass by a shared common area, this will result in socialization. The event space is used for monthly gatherings. These gatherings will be open to the neighbourhood and will help to build a sense of community on a macro scale. The event space includes the open kitchen, the lounge and cafe, modular doors open up into the makers lab which the garage door opens out to the side street. This really allows the flow from the neighbourhood into the space. There are display cases on the exterior of the makers lab to showcase the work that is being done as well as promote the makers lab. The event space is very flexible and can be used for various types of events such as networking, presentations and galleries.
SECONDARY OCCUPANCY - MAKERS LAB The makers lab is a workspace that the residents of So|Co and the community can rent. The goal for this was to create a space that encouraged recycling and re-purposing of goods. The workshop provides small tools and equipment and with the storage provided they can be neatly stored at the end of the day. This makers lab includes large workshop desks, generous circulation and a paint booth. This space could be rented to repair a bike, paint or refinish a piece of furniture, create sculptures etc. The idea is that this space will be inviting to the community, it can also provide income from the rent fees to lower overhead costs.
ENTRANCE The entrance to So|Co was orientated towards the intersection of Queen and Ossington as this is where most foot traffic comes from. A macro void was used to create a threshold at the entrance that will facilitate socialization for those entering and exiting the building, waiting for an Uber or meeting a friend.
B
So|Co
OUTDOOR LOUNGE TBD
STORAGE
EXIT TO REAR PARKING
BIKE LOCKERS TBD
PET STATION
BOOKABLE KITCHEN LOUNGE
UP
COVERED AREA E
GARBAGE
STORAGE
TV AREA
E
PAINT BOOTH
CRAFT ZONE
DISPLAY
CAFE / BAR
A
EVENT SPACE
A
SECONDARY OCCUPANCY RENTABLE MAKERS LAB / EVENT SPACE
EXTERIOR EVENT SPACE
DINING STORAGE
W/R
DINING BOOTHS
CASUAL COLLISION POINT
LOUNGE
VESTIBULE
CAN. POST
VESTIBULE GYM
YOGA STUDIO
GAME ROOM
MANAGEMENT OFFICE COVERED ENTRY
STORAGE
UP
FIRST FLOOR PLAN SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0” B
OSSINGTON AVENUE
DESIGN DRAWINGS || FIRST FLOOR
KITCHEN
CASUAL COLLISION POINT
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DESIGN DRAWINGS || SECOND FLOOR
STORAGE / LAUNDRY Since So|Co is co-living and the bedroom units are smaller in order to reduce the cost of rent, there is ample storage provided. There is a storage locker for each of the 12 units. Both the storage lockers as well as the laundry are fully accessible and are generous sizes to accommodate the residents.
THE UNITS In order to keep the cost of rent at the lowest possible price, the units were designed to be compact. They needed to be the perfect balance between having enough space to feel comfortable and not claustrophobic, and too large that it discouraged them from leaving their unit to utilize the shared amenities and socialize. The units were designed specifically to each demographic with one of each unit being a fully accessible unit. Each So|Co unit has atrium facing windows to allow natural light to penetrate in from both sides. The units come with a small kitchenette consisting of a small sink, under counter beverage fridge, (each unit is assigned a lockable pantry/fridge cabinet in the shared kitchens), storage and a counter desk. Each unit is completed with a full washroom. Research showed that people currently living in co-living housing as well as people who would consider living in a co-living residence would prefer to have their own washrooms in their units. This was the number one preference coming ahead of private kitchens, dining and living spaces. THE POST GRAD UNIT 270 Sqft. THE LONE PARENT FAMILY UNIT 450 Sqft. THE AGING ABLE GENERATION UNIT 450 Sqft. THE ACCESSIBLE UNIT 570 - 735 Sqft.
SECOND FLOOR LOUNGE The second floor lounge offers another space to relax. It is a great space for kids to socialize and play, or to hang out and watch a movie. The lounge has full height glazing facing the atrium to let in lots of natural light.
THE ATRIUM The atrium is the anchor of the architectures radial design. It centralizes the socialization, provides ample natural light which penetrates inward to all units through the atrium facing windows, and has a sustainable aspect as this allows for the residents to be less reliant on artificial lighting.
HALLWAY LOUNGE Research findings showed that socialization happens on macro scales but the micro scales are just as important. Providing wide corridors fosters casual encounters and by providing lounge seating, it helps to encourage the building of these relationships which result in a sense of community.
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W W W W D D D D
DOWN STORAGE LOCKERS
UNIT A
STORAGE
LAUNDRY
E
GARBAGE CHUTE
CASUAL COLLISION POINT
LOUNGE
E
DN
UNIT C
A
A
OPEN TO BELOW
UNIT C UNIT A
CASUAL COLLISION POINT DOWN
UNIT C
UNIT B
UNIT B
UNIT B
UNIT B
UNIT B
UNIT B
SECOND FLOOR PLAN SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0” B
DESIGN DRAWINGS || SECOND FLOOR
UNIT A
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DESIGN DRAWINGS || ROOF FLOOR
OUTDOOR DINING / LOUNGE The rooftop outdoor lounge and dining area provides a secondary option for cooking, dining, and socializing. The rooftop is a great option for the monthly social events during the warmer months and provides the outdoor space that is highly requested by the residents.
H20 COLLECTION & GREY H20 RECYCLING In an effort to be as sustainable as possible water collection and grey water recycling is collected on the roof. The rain water will be used for irrigation for the landscaping and garden plots.
RENEWABLE ENERGY / SOLAR PANELS Solar panels are installed on the rooftops and sun ward facing facade, the energy produced is used to power the facility.
PET AREA / GREEN SPACE Research findings showed that people were open minded to living in a co-living residence with pets and since the percentage of pet owners in Toronto is so high, So|Co provides a pet area (and a pet washing station on the first floor) and green space on the rooftop. GARDEN CLUSTERS / OUTDOOR GAME Research shows that conversation clusters work better to facilitate socialization over overly large areas. Research also concluded that users of co-living residences number one request was a community garden / green space, in response So|Co incorporated garden clusters with lounge seating.
OUTDOOR NEIGHBOURHOOD WALKING PATH Outdoor space was expressed as a key request for co-living. A rooftop walking path provides a social space that promotes physical well being. Bench seating are placed around the perimeter to create casual collision points on the walking path.
So|Co B
OUTDOOR DINING MECHANICAL BBQ
DOWN VESTIBULE
BE N C H
LOUNGE
H20 COLLECTION & GREY H20 RECYCLING
E OVERHEAD PERGOLA FEATURE
A
A GARDEN COMPOST BIN
GARDEN CLUSTER 1
PET AREA / GREEN SPACE
GARDEN CLUSTER 3 RAISED GARDEN PLOTS OUTDOOR GAME H C N BE
GARDEN CLUSTER 2
OUTDOOR NEIGHBOURHOOD WALKING PATH
ROOF FLOOR PLAN SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0” B
DESIGN DRAWINGS || ROOF FLOOR
OUTDOOR NEIGHBOURHOOD WALKING PATH
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DESIGN DRAWINGS || SECTIONS SECTION A SCALE: 1/8” = 1’-0”
B
B
So|Co SECTION B SCALE: 1/8” = 1’-0”
A
DESIGN DRAWINGS || SECTIONS
A
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RENDERINGS || WITH MATERIAL & FINISH SELECTIONS
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STORAGE
EXIT TO REAR PARKING
BIKE LOCKERS TBD
PET STATION
BOOKABLE KITCHEN
RENDERINGS || EVENT SPACE / ATRIUM
LOUNGE
UP
COVERED AREA
GARBAGE
STORAGE
TV AREA
E
MATERIALS & FINISHES The intention for the materials and finishes selection was to select materials and finishes that were sustainable and environmentally friendly as possible while maintaining high durability and economical. PAINT BOOTH
CRAFT ZONE
KITCHEN
E
CASUAL COLLISION POINT
EXISTING COLUMNS & BEAMS
DISPLAY
CAFE / BAR
EVENT SPACE
A
SECONDARY OCCUPANCY RENTABLE MAKERS LAB / EVENT SPACE
EXTERIOR EVENT SPACE
So|Co was successful in doing so by:
DINING
CUSTOM CEILING FEATURE, HARDWARE, DOOR & WINDOW TRIM
STORAGE
W/R
DINING BOOTHS
|| Keeping the original beams and columns, exposed brick interiors and existing concrete flooring.
CASUAL COLLISION POINT
LOUNGE
VESTIBULE
CAN. POST
PERFORATED METAL MOSS WALL
VESTIBULE GYM
YOGA STUDIO
GAME ROOM
KEY PLAN || NOT TO SCALE
MANAGEMENT OFFICE STORAGE
UP
B
|| Sourcing eco-friendly materials like cork flooring, terrazzo and quarts and recycled wool area rugs and acoustical panels made from recycled wood wool. COVERED ENTRY
WALL PAINT
OSSINGTON AVENUE
|| Applying low V.O.C paint
MILLWORK PAINT CEILING & TRIM PAINT ACCENT PAINT
FURNITURE & LIGHTING
AREA RUGS HERRINGBONE CORK FLOORING EXISTING CONCRETE
RENDERINGS || EVENT SPACE / ATRIUM
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RENDERINGS || BOOKABLE KITCHEN B OUTDOOR LOUNGE TBD
STORAGE
EXIT TO REAR PARKING
BIKE LOCKERS TBD
BOOKABLE KITCHEN UP
MATERIALS & FINISHES The intention for the materials and finishes selection was to select materials and finishes that were sustainable and environmentally friendly as possible while maintaining high durability and economical. PET STATION
EXISTING COLUMNS & BEAMS
COVERED AREA
E
GARBAGE
STORAGE
TV AREA
E
PAINT BOOTH
E
CASUAL COLLISION POINT
KITCHEN
SECONDARY OCCUPANCY RENTABLE MAKERS LAB / EVENT SPACE
KEY PLAN || NOT TO SCALE DINING
DINING BOOTHS
WALL PAINT
A
|| Sourcing eco-friendly materials like cork flooring, terrazzo and quarts and recycled wool area rugs and acoustical panels made from recycled wood wool. EXTERIOR EVENT SPACE
STORAGE
CASUAL COLLISION POINT
LOUNGE
|| Keeping the original beams and columns, exposed brick interiors and existing concrete flooring. DISPLAY
CAFE / BAR
EVENT SPACE
W/R
So|Co was successful in doing so by:
HARDWARE, DOOR & WINDOW TRIM
MILLWORK PAINT CEILING & TRIM PAINT
VESTIBULE
MAIL VESTIBULE GYM
YOGA STUDIO
|| Applying low V.O.C paint
CAN. POST
GAME ROOM
MANAGEMENT OFFICE COVERED ENTRY
STORAGE
ACOUSTIC TREATMENT B
OSSINGTON AVENUE
BOOTH UPHOLSTERY CUSTOM BOOTH MILLWORK
FURNITURE & LIGHTING
EXISTING EXPOSED BRICK
TERRAZZO COUNTER QUARTZ COUNTER EXISTING EXPOSED BRICK HERRINGBONE CORK FLOORING
RENDERINGS || BOOKABLE KITCHEN
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RENDERINGS || TV AREA / LOUNGE MATERIALS & FINISHES The intention for the materials and finishes selection was to select materials and finishes that were sustainable and environmentally friendly as possible while maintaining high durability and economical.
B OUTDOOR LOUNGE TBD
STORAGE
EXIT TO REAR PARKING
BIKE LOCKERS TBD
BOOKABLE KITCHEN LOUNGE
PET STATION
UP
EXISTING COLUMNS & BEAMS
COVERED AREA
E
GARBAGE
STORAGE
So|Co was successful in doing so by:
TV AREA
E
PAINT BOOTH
|| Keeping the original beams and columns, exposed brick interiors and existing concrete flooring.
CRAFT ZONE
KITCHEN
CASUAL COLLISION POINT
DISPLAY
CAFE / BAR
A
EVENT SPACE
KEY PLAN || NOT TO SCALE DINING
W/R
DINING BOOTHS
DOOR & WINDOW TRIM
A
SECONDARY OCCUPANCY RENTABLE MAKERS LAB / EVENT SPACE
|| Sourcing eco-friendly materials like cork flooring, terrazzo and quarts and recycled wool area rugs and acoustical panels made from recycled wood wool. EXTERIOR EVENT SPACE
STORAGE
CASUAL COLLISION POINT
LOUNGE
WALL PAINT
CEILING & TRIM PAINT
VESTIBULE
|| Applying low V.O.C paint MAIL
CAN. POST
VESTIBULE
GYM
YOGA STUDIO
GAME ROOM
MANAGEMENT OFFICE COVERED ENTRY
STORAGE
UP
B
OSSINGTON AVENUE
FURNITURE & LIGHTING EXISTING EXPOSED BRICK
TERRAZZO COUNTER QUARTZ COUNTER AREA RUGS EXISTING CONCRETE
RENDERINGS || TV AREA / LOUNGE
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RENDERINGS || CRAFT ZONE MATERIALS & FINISHES The intention for the materials and finishes selection was to select materials and finishes that were sustainable and environmentally friendly as possible while maintaining high durability and economical.
B OUTDOOR LOUNGE TBD
STORAGE
EXIT TO REAR PARKING
BIKE LOCKERS TBD
BOOKABLE KITCHEN LOUNGE
PET STATION
UP
EXISTING COLUMNS & BEAMS
COVERED AREA
E
GARBAGE
STORAGE
So|Co was successful in doing so by:
TV AREA
E
PAINT BOOTH
|| Keeping the original beams and columns, exposed brick interiors and existing concrete flooring.
CRAFT ZONE
KITCHEN
CASUAL COLLISION POINT
DISPLAY
CAFE / BAR
A
EVENT SPACE
KEY PLAN || NOT TO SCALE DINING
W/R
DINING BOOTHS
DOOR & WINDOW TRIM
A
SECONDARY OCCUPANCY RENTABLE MAKERS LAB / EVENT SPACE
|| Sourcing eco-friendly materials like cork flooring, terrazzo and quarts and recycled wool area rugs and acoustical panels made from recycled wood wool. EXTERIOR EVENT SPACE
STORAGE
CASUAL COLLISION POINT
LOUNGE
WALL PAINT
CEILING & TRIM PAINT
VESTIBULE
|| Applying low V.O.C paint MAIL
CAN. POST
VESTIBULE
GYM
YOGA STUDIO
GAME ROOM
MANAGEMENT OFFICE COVERED ENTRY
STORAGE
ACOUSTIC TREATMENT
UP
B
OSSINGTON AVENUE
BOOTH UPHOLSTERY CUSTOM BOOTH MILLWORK
FURNITURE & LIGHTING
EXISTING EXPOSED BRICK
TERRAZZO TABLE TOP QUARTZ TABLE TOP AREA RUGS EXISTING CONCRETE
RENDERINGS || CRAFT ZONE
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B
W W W W D D D D
DOWN UNIT A
STORAGE LOCKERS
STORAGE
LAUNDRY
RENDERINGS || SECOND FLOOR CORRIDORS MATERIALS & FINISHES The intention for the materials and finishes selection was to select materials and finishes that were sustainable and environmentally friendly as possible while maintaining high durability and economical.
LOUNGE
E
DN
UNIT C
UNIT A
A
E
GARBAGE CHUTE
CASUAL COLLISION POINT
So|Co was successful in doing so by:
CUSTOM CEILING FEATURE, HARDWARE, DOOR & WINDOW TRIM
|| Keeping the original beams and columns, exposed brick interiors and existing concrete flooring.
WALL PAINT
A
OPEN TO BELOW
UNIT C UNIT A
CASUAL COLLISION POINT DOWN
EXISTING COLUMNS & BEAMS
UNIT C
KEY PLAN || NOT TO SCALE
UNIT B
UNIT B
UNIT B
UNIT B
B
UNIT B
UNIT B
|| Sourcing eco-friendly materials like cork flooring, terrazzo and quarts and recycled wool area rugs and acoustical panels made from recycled wood wool.
CEILING & TRIM PAINT
|| Applying low V.O.C paint
ACOUSTIC TREATMENT BOOTH UPHOLSTERY CUSTOM BOOTH MILLWORK FURNITURE & LIGHTING
QUARTZ TABLE TOP CARPET TILE
RENDERINGS || SECOND FLOOR CORRIDORS
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RENDERINGS || ROOF FLOOR B
MATERIALS & FINISHES The intention for the materials and finishes selection was to select materials and finishes that were sustainable and environmentally friendly as possible while maintaining high durability and economical.
OUTDOOR DINING DOWN
BBQ
VESTIBULE
BE N C H
LOUNGE
E OVERHEAD PERGOLA FEATURE
OUTDOOR NEIGHBOURHOOD WALKING PATH
So|Co was successful in doing so by: A
GARDEN CLUSTER 1
KEY PLAN || NOT TO SCALE GARDEN CLUSTER 3
RAISED GARDEN PLOTS OUTDOOR GAME H C N BE
GARDEN CLUSTER 2
ROOF SHINGLES
DOOR & WINDOW TRIM
|| Keeping the original beams and columns, exposed brick interiors and existing concrete flooring. || Sourcing eco-friendly materials like cork flooring, terrazzo and quarts and recycled wool area rugs and acoustical panels made from recycled wood wool. || Applying low V.O.C paint
OUTDOOR NEIGHBOURHOOD WALKING PATH
B
PLANTER BOXES & CUSTOM BENCHES PERGOLA MILLWORK FURNITURE & LIGHTING
EXISTING EXTERIOR BRICK
GRASS INTERLOCKING PATHWAY EXISTING CONCRETE
RENDERINGS || ROOF FLOOR
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THANK YOU ||
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THANK YOU ||
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MENTOR LOG || WITH GEORGE FOUSSIAS JANUARY 21, 2020 Location | Lemay Duration | 1.5hr
JANUARY 21, 2020 Location | Email Review Duration | n/a
|| General overview of project || Review and revise residential unit sizes || Include private spaces within public spaces || Review and revise kitchens - lockable fridge/pantry cabinet || Programing - what residents need || Review and revise back of house items || Bike storage || Lockers & location || Maintenance || Garbage || Bike storage || Laundry || Pet station
|| Review of preliminary renders || Focus on broad shots showing big picture || Showcase the scale of space, architectural features, natural lighting etc. || Consider showing full rooftop in relation to full building || Revise render cropping || Revise angles of renders
|| Rethink rooftop || Use entire space || Create walking track for exercise || Consider a multi-functional enclosed space for a yoga studio/lounge etc. || Review of mid-term presentation || Layout || Graphics || Conceptual process explanation || Concept FEBRUARY 20, 2020 Location | Humber College Duration | 2hr || Mid-term presentation || Floor plan review || Opening up floor plan into street || Development of secondary occupancy || Consider opening up entrance even more
Signature |
MENTOR LOG || WITH GEORGE FOUSSIAS
FEBRUARY 18, 2020 Location | Lemay Duration | 1hr
Date | April 15, 2020 Mentor | George Foussias
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