the supurban project 18
The Living Machine acts as a reinterpretation of the lawn. Green space is utilized as the primary communal space in the form of a shared backyard as it often acts as a site and catalyst for social activity. A secondary mesh membrane acts as a pedestrian surface for the top layer that further shades and promotes the use of this outdoor space on the residential level. The primary pedestrian corridor is located along the perimeter of the middle level. Underneath this are private outdoor spaces for each of the residences, effectively splitting the traditional functions of the lawn of natural elements and privacy in the outdoors. While each residence prototypically consists of a 22.5’ x 22.5’ x 22.5’ module, the modular framework of the system would allow for variable sizes and configurations based on the residents needs and desires.
circulation corridor