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Academic Projects
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Patio House
Patio House
If the city is like some large house and house is in turn like some small citiy...
If the city is like some large house and house is in turn like some small citiy...
If the city is like some large house and house is in turn like some small citiy...
Architecture
Residential
Design
Renovation
Architecture
Residential
Design
Renovation
Question
Question
How can we explore a new shared space system in London?
How can we explore a new shared space system in London?
How can we explore a new shared space system in London?
Context
Context
Underground spaces reshape Earlstoke's hidden potential
Underground spaces reshape Earlstoke's hidden potential
Underground spaces reshape Earlstoke's hidden potential
The abandoned underground garage space at Earlstoke Estate presents an opportunity for redevelopment. Converting this neglected area into functional housing units would maximize existing infrastructure while addressing current housing needs. This transformation would breathe new life into an unused space, enhancing the estate's overall value and utility.
The abandoned underground garage space at Earlstoke Estate presents an opportunity for redevelopment. Converting this neglected area into functional housing units would maximize existing infrastructure while addressing current housing needs. This transformation would breathe new life into an unused space, enhancing the estate's overall value and utility.
Context
Context
Limited by the times and reality, the unit size of the Earlstoke Estate is not suitable for the future trend. The proportion of 6-person maisonettes has been decreasing down to around 10%. While the majority of the household types is 3 to 4 people family unit.
Limited by the times and reality, the unit size of the Earlstoke Estate is not suitable for the future trend. The proportion of 6-person maisonettes has been decreasing down to around 10%. While the majority of the household types is 3 to 4 people family unit.
A new housing typology
A new housing typology
This new residential development remains part of the existing complex and is defined by a dense and rational grid, which is following the arrangement of the existing structure (8m x 18m). A catalogues of possible patio typologies are proposed to be inserted in this grid. Each unit is 4m wide. Every house has two entrances, one shared patio and one shared light well.
This new residential development remains part of the existing complex and is defined by a dense and rational grid, which is following the arrangement of the existing structure (8m x 18m). A catalogues of possible patio typologies are proposed to be inserted in this grid. Each unit is 4m wide. Every house has two entrances, one shared patio and one shared light well.
A city inside house
A city inside house
The individual dwelling's relation to public space is not only a place of civic encounter, exchange and spectacle. It should be the place that can be identified by humans, an intersection region of both extension of the dwelling and the city
The individual dwelling's relation to public space is not only a place of civic encounter, exchange and spectacle. It should be the place that can be identified by humans, an intersection region of both extension of the dwelling and the city
Perspective & Section
Perspective & Section
A new type of subterranean patio house, rebuilt with the notion of shared living
A new type of subterranean patio house, rebuilt with the notion of shared living
Leon Battista Alberti: On the Art of Buildngs in Ten Books
Leon Battista Alberti: On the Art of Buildngs in Ten Books
''...If the city is like some large house
and house is in turn like some small citiy
cannot the various parts of the house
--atria, xysti, dining rooms, porticoes, and so on
--be considered miniature buildings?''
''...If the city is like some large house
and house is in turn like some small citiy
cannot the various parts of the house
--atria, xysti, dining rooms, porticoes, and so on
--be considered miniature buildings?''
Reward
Reward
Distinction
Distinction
UoL Architectural Studio | 2020 Fall
UoL Architectural Studio | 2020 Fall