HOMES AT HARRISBURG South Elevation

The Homes at Harrisburg is located in Houston’s Second Ward directly on the Green Line for the METRO Light Rail. The Lockwood Metro stop is located a few hundred feet away and is connected directly to downtown Houston.

The Second Ward is one of Houston’s original four wards with many buildings being constructed in the 1920’s. It is mostly residential and buildings are primarily constructed from wood.

South of the site is a strip land that was traditionally used for industry, but has transformed in the last five years. This includes the Center for Pursuit and Baker Ripley. Both organizations serve underrepresented groups.

The southern row of apartments has two different unit types. The Single Unit (SU) is built to support up to four people, similar to a hotel room. However, its primary purpose is to support an individual receiving training from the Center for Pursuit and their caretaker. In total it is ~ 500 sq ft. The Half Unit (HU) is built to be a home for a single individual or a couple. In total it is ~250 sq ft.

The northern row of apartments is primarily made up of Double Units (DU). The Double Unit (DU) is built to support a family of four. The bedrooms received direct sunlight from the south, and more indirect sunlight from the large north facing windows. In total it is ~1000 sqft.