Rotating Walk-up Year 2 / Sem 2 / 2020 South End, Boston MA
To design an accessible housing solution that accommodates diverse families the typical double loaded corridor is transformed into a rotating pinwheel allowing ample light exposure in and out of units. Conceived off-site then arranged to fit the constraints of the site the prototype provides ample open green space, bike parking, and light exposure.
Average Unit Sizes (SF) 1 Bed 775SF 2 Bed (Duplex)1330SF 3 Bed 1100SF
Code Regulation Stairs
Corridor Extends to Units
Unit Types
Initial Aggregation
Developement of the central stair with the idea of rotating floors informed the design of the prototype that was modified for site conditions A
E LENOX ST. N
E LENOX ST.
Green Space
Ground
NEWCOMB ST.
Roof
REED ST.
*4 degree rotation
Private
REED ST.
Public
NEWCOMB ST. A
48 Total Units 0 16 8 24 Unit Distribution
Private 65% Shared 12%
Circulation 11% Public 35%
Project Distribution
Reed Street Section