CONCEPT

As cities expand and skyscrapers dominate the urban landscape, the living environment and pace of life for communities become increasingly distant from nature. Our objective for this student residence is to not only provide a place to live but also to extend the ethos of the neighborhood, serving as a social hub and a sanctuary amidst the towering structures of the city. To achieve this, we conceptualized the building as a floating island, with the roof of the structure designed as a communal space for residents and the wider community. To integrate the building seamlessly into the neighborhood, a large grey space was created by the incorporation of an ample amount of grey space, which blurs the boundary between the interior and exterior spaces. The building's location adjacent to the GOOD line and the impact of UV light on the interior spaces were also taken into consideration in the design. The privacy of residents was protected from the surrounding busy streets by using a translucent facade, which also acts as an extension of the building itself. The semi-open space on the side of the station tunnel features a public-facing shop and two levels of study rooms for students and the community. The convenient environment provided by this space promotes a healthy and active lifestyle for residents, while also addressing the heat island effect of the city. Overall, our design aims to provide a space that integrates harmoniously with the natural environment and strengthens the bond between residents and their community.