This partial group project explores the notions of community, the home and typologies. The goal was to re-think the idea of what living in the suburbs of Australia looks like and how to make this sustainable while respecting the surrounding context.
The design proposes an urban village that combines private living with communal facilities. The architecture's aim is to encourage spaces where unplanned human interactions can take place and the community can thrive.
Investigating Subiaco's movement, amenities and demographic helped to understand the suburbs value of community. Building upon this information, on the types of facilities lacking and what types of people reside in Subiaco led to the idea of the mix-use urban village.
Focusing on liveability and sustainability, the site responds to the context of the suburb by creating spaces and communal facilities that increase the enjoyability of space.
The use of responsible materials, flexible modular grid system, on site renewable energy, vertical farming, greenery and smart facades allows this site to be equiped for the future and be self sustaining.
The aim of the apartments is to accomodate growing families, from 1 people up to 4. The grid system allows for adaptive homes that can be added to when needed and provide consistent connections to the outdoors while still maintaining privacy.