Community Gardens
Lowering the south side of the building gives units more connection to the ground floor and more sun to them and the public courtyard. This step creates community gardens that are accessible from each floor, creating habitat and hosting the building’s water collection.
Urban Design
Walk through
Walk-up Units
Street Connectivity
Corridor Scheme
Having the circulation on the south side allows for the hallways to be used for sun shading in the south and a direct connection from the units and courtyard to the street.