Contemporary Residential
Communal Living
This exploded perspective drawing shows the locations of all the communal spaces throughout the building.
Multi-level Decks
Making use of those 3 voids that go down through the building, I began by placing these communal multi-level decks, with both lounge and dining areas. These can be accessed from any floor and lead up to the roof.
Indoor Lounges with Balconies
For indoor communal spaces, I decided to include a lounge for the residents on every other floor. These spaces connect to balconies along the northern side of the building, which connect from street level up to the roof, making use of the space between the next building on the north side. I used glass walls along each side of the lounges to keep the space feeling open, with window treatments for the option of semi-privacy.
The North Side
The Lobby
I wanted the entrance of the building to feel warm and welcoming. I designed the lobby to be very soft and muted, using curved lines and soft materials. I also wanted to incorporate a more secure space for the residents to receive their mail, so I attached a separate locked mailroom off the side.
