'MAGIC CUBE' COMMUNITY

Nearly half of all university graduates in Ningbo choose to stay and work in Ningbo after graduation, and the first thing they face is the problem of renting accommodation. They often have high expectations of housing but find it difficult to afford the high rents. The aim of the project is to provide a comfortable and affordable low-cost housing for young people on low incomes. The modular design allows for a significant reduction in expenditure and shortens the building cycle. At the same time, the project retains the possibility of change and growth, with movable and replaceable modules to support residents in creating housing that meets their expectations. Blank modules are set aside at the beginning of the construction phase to be filled in by the occupants in the future. The project can be seen as a universal,growable, low-cost residential community for young people.

-SITE CONDITION -BACKGROUND

The site is based on an urban planning project, located in the old city centre with a concentration of commercial and office space nearby. During the site survey it was found that many young people who have recently graduated and worked choose to rent in this area because of the easy access to the city. However, they face problems such as high rents, small living spaces and ageing amenities.

Design Process

-CONCEPT

-MODULAR CUSTOMIZATION SYSTEM

According to the data from the survey, the average rental price near the site is twice as high as the overall rental price in Ningbo, and 80% of the interviewees felt they were under a lot of pressure to rent.

The project preserves and