The Gathering Spot

Program

Location Supervisor

Software

Communal Living for Youth

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

Fiona Lim Tung

Rhino 7, Ensape, Adobe AI, PS

Connection

Forming strong healthy relationships is a crucial component of happiness and stability in one’s life, especially for young people as they navigate the transition into adulthood. Elements of communal living at a small scale are explored through this project, in particular strategies to negotiate public, semi-private and private spaces. This house has accommodations for two as well as space open to other youth living in similar residences on the site. The Gathering Spot facilitates interaction in the casual home theater on the ground floor level, reading room on the second floor and on several outdoor terraces. The more private living spaces are seperated, occupying the third and fourth floors. Although spread out, the various spaces in the house are tied together by a central staircase and triple height space that bring light and allow for visual and auditory connection accross levels.

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Treehouse

Materials Basswood, Balsa, Pine, Concrete

Exploration

The relationship between materials and form is a crucial element of design. Through imaginary architecture Treehouse experiments with cast concrete and different types of wood to contrast and compliment. A forest is a symbol of strength and peace. With a heavy base connected to a finely detailed structure by a staircase carved into it’s ‘tree’, Treehouse is an architectural interpretation of these qualities. It aims to spark curiosity and remind one of the joy that comes from exploring architectural ideas.