The notion of what is essential, or vital, is what initiated the investigation of global consumerism and the repercussions that accompany this widespread epidemic.

Further distillation of the issue, relating to societal needs, identifies the onset of a paradigm shift – attributed to the increasing awareness of environmental impact and one’s desire to reduce their ecological footprint, thus creating a need for an alternative housing model. Given this shift, a change in the planning and design of residential dwellings plays a critical role in the promotion of sustainable lifestyles; design that serves as a catalyst for vitality.

Unsustainable urban consumption and social change have generated a need for a new housing model that supports a shift towards affordable, ecological lifestyles.

Living large is categorized as a multi-use community complex, integrating a unique set of spaces vital to the life that transpires within. The complex will primarily serve as a residential occupancy, exploring the design of micro living suites. Secondary uses include hospitality and supporting facilities that serve to enrich the metropolitan lifestyle of the complex. Seamless integration of these typologies have provided exposure to new strategies for design in the pursuit of this thesis project, creating a comprehensive outcome.

1-BEDROOM SUITE

1-BEDROOM SUITE | KITCHEN