ADAPTATION + LIFE TRANSITIONS
ADAPTATION + LIFE TRANSITIONS
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ESTHER NG
ESTHER NG
This project explores the role of housing in assisting with difficult life transitions and various stages of life faced by individuals and families. The key to tackling this issue lies in identifying areas of transitions that are major stressors, and providing support on a personal and community level.
The hope is that housing can simply be more than a roof above one's head. It can assist with adjusting to turbulent scenarios, and help individuals and families thrive amidst fear and uncertainty.
What if housing can simply be more than what we consider it to be?
How can it assist in adjusting to life transitions, which include:
Changes in family structure (divorce, separation, death)
Transitional youth to young adult
Young professional to parenthood
College graduate to young professional
How do we address the multifaceted areas of support required on a personal and community level?
Housing has the potential to provide the necessary holistic and professional support through:
Professional health facilities
Building healthy community + neighborly relationships
Income provision opportunities
CENTRAL + BROADWAY: RESPONDING TO THE SITE
CONNECTING VARIOUS FACTORS AFFECTING THE SITE WITH THE DESIGN PROPOSAL
Site Context + Circulation
SPACE DESIGNATION + AMENITIES
COMMERCIAL SPACE + RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES + HOUSING UNITS
SITE PLAN + TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN
PUBLIC CIRCULATION VS. RESIDENT CIRCULATION
UNIT TYPES
UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF MODULARITY + MODIFICATION
EXTERIOR BUILDING FACADE
ROLE OF WOODEN FACADE AFFECTING CORRIDORS + RESIDENTIAL COMMON SPACES
PUBLIC VS. PRIVATE
GREEN SPACES FOR PUBLIC USE + COMMUNITY INTEGRATION
DESIGNATED PRIVATE SPACES FOR RESIDENTS
TAKING IT A STEP FURTHER
GAINING A REALISTIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE DESIGN
Aerial View: 4th Floor residential green space, outdoor BBQ + picnic area, and gathering spaces.
Resident Perspective: Common Spaces + Green Space
Visitor View: Public Passage
Street View: Redefining urban walkability
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