Issuu

collective / community / conviviality / communication convenience / connection / collaboration / consideration / congregation / comfort / conversation / company / courage / coexist / co-living. / noun / 1.The practice of living with other people in a group of homes that include shared facilities 2. The future. 1

New Way of Living Lecturer : Andrea Giuradei Student : Sarah Garba S3657397

Abstract

WE all belong in earth, in it together whether we like it or not. So, shouldn’t practices that promote wellbeing and happiness for the communal interest be a central focus in improving the community? The current pandemic, growing population and issues around housing affordability attests for an urgent re-evaluation of the functionality of society in addressing the housing and mental health crisis. What if we placed greater emphasis on designing for communities, rather than designing single-detached dwellings that result in physically close structures, but less so connected individuals. It begins with building the community, then building the home. Co-living / shared living environments has the potential to foster a new kind of society, one where new experiences and relationships can grow, and the possibilities and spontaneity of sharing the same environment can come into effect. In turn it can improve the general wellbeing of individuals and provide a sense of community, and reveals the relevancy of design in the creation and realisation of these spaces. This folio follows the journey through iterative modes of research and investigation, and discussions, to unpack and question the effects of how designing for shared use, co-living environments can impact the quality of our life and wellbeing, questioning what encounters can these places stimulate? How can we design spaces for the individual and the collective? and what should be considered public and private space?

Contents Focus

3-4

Research

5-8

Posters

Precedents

End of Sem 10 Manifesto

Reflection

Focus

community

individualism

sharing

respect

community Community can be defined by a group of people that live in the same place or have a interest in common. Researching community revealed how it is a simple way of describing the multifaceted amalgamation of different individuals, cultures and interests and weaved together by a common consensus, be it physical or emotional. From precedent readings, research, and brainstorming, I found that community is the centraliser of all things and can be described as the beating heart of a society. It is the merger and celebrator of the individual and the collective will, and in some ways transcends the notion of blood is thicker than water and into a universalised sense of a collective wellbeing. If one part of a community is failing or is in need, it is bound to effect the heartbeat of society. The potential role of the community is the possibilities for slow spaces. Spaces that slow us down from our daily life and cherish the simple gestures and connections, celebrating diversity and ideas, that in turn contribute to improving our wellbeing.

individualism Our sense of individuality and identity are comprised of shared ideas, ideologies, biases and ways of seeing the world around us. It could be said that society does not exist without the individual, rather it exists to serve the individual. So what role does individualism play in rethinking design? In design we need to consider creating spaces for a plurality of voices and embolden ourselves to learn and discuss within diverse sociocultural groups. It is especially difficult to balance the sense of individuality and collectivity and can involve negotiation, even within ourselves. In my research I gravitated towards unpacking how identities are a composite of our environment, that place us in predetermined categories in society. The notion of ‘nature’ and ‘nurture’ play a role in how we see the world and in turn how the world sees us. In a culture that celebrates individualism and wealth, how can designing for the individual within the context of the collective challenge this notion? Can we imagine a place for letting the unexpected emerge in the cracks of the definite and the defined?

sharing Sharing and collective consciousness are terms in themselves that individually hold great importance, however together, are more profound, focusing on the behaviours that can help us be more considerate and thoughtful in our daily lives. Sharing is a basic component of human interaction , responsible for strengthening social ties and ensuring well-being. It is built upon the shared realities of a common collective or mutual knowledge. The collective consciousness can be described as the energy mass of countless thoughts, feelings and ideas all continuously flowing. As a designer the notion of sharing has the opportunity to foster more stable, less transient communities and connections. If we can establish a need for greater user-focused communities, we can re-configure and even encourage ourselves to change as a collective, our consciousness, social norms, and practices, to exact a more mindful way of living. Sharing involves learning to hear with different ears and see with different eyes, but above all being a mindfulness of others.

respect The term ‘respect’ can be described as having the due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights or traditions of others. Similarly, it is the mutual willingness to listen, willingness to understand, and willingness to take time, be it to air out an opinion or share a perspective. Effective design requires a consideration of different individuals, their opinions, and abilities. For efficient co-living environments, respect is a vital prerequisite, one that can foster new relationships and where trust can be built. Respect is a two-way street and there must be a willingness to give respect to receive it back, doing so, strengthening, and growing the bonds of appreciation, positively impacting our wellbeing. Respect is not just directed at others, rather respect for self is crucial and is often forgotten. It is the innate ability all humans have, and is needed if we want to build more positive and understanding communities. Additionally, a respect for the environment, animals, materials, and things are important as well.

The High Rail Eva’s Phoenix by LGA Architects, https://www.evas.ca/gallery/

HighRail view, Accessed 15/7/20 https://www.thehighline.org/

High Rail - Street view, Accessed 15/7/20 https://www.thehighline.

This precedent as it is a great example of how the designers and the community came together to re-imagine the role public spaces have in creating connected, healthy neighbourhoods and cities. Designed by James Corner field Operations and Diller Scofidio and Renfro, It spans from Manhattan and extends to Chelsea equaling aprox 2.3 km in its entirity. It is a space that is a vital source of interactions and exchanges within the community

community

“Alone we can do so little ; together we can do so much” Helen Keller

Investigation

Guest Speaker - Francisco Espinosa

What is a community?

Architect Francisco Espinosa joined the discussion on the topic of co- living, presenting two different projects of co-living. Some of the questions he discussed included;

>People linked by ideas for a common purpose/ goal, a body/ collective. The digital world in itself is a community. How can we create a community? Create social spaces? >Create pockets of small niches that creates an opportunity for everyone. Cater for people who feel more confident in groups and more intimate spaces for less so comfortable individuals.

How can you rebuild for affordable living? What is the importance of community engagement and participation? How do you design for the individual and the collective? A present theme Francisco brought up was how the importance of community engagement and participation is as a crucial step in designing and building for a community. Without consulting the end user how would the building be expected to be used efficiently? “Before the building gets built, you have to build the community”

Precedents

Aurore Brand, ‘See-EatThrough’,https://www.aurorebrard. com/see-eat-through/

Burwood Brickworks

Images-NH Architects https:// nharchitecture.net/projects/burwoodbrickworks/

Burwood Brickworks is a sensible, forward-thinking project that has made a conscious effort to create pathways where human connection to nature is at the forefront.I chose this precedent because it is my own local hub that was built with the participation and engagement of the locals, and “designed to be the heart of the community.

“A building that gives more than it takes...” and connects people to light, air, food and community.

High Loop

Images- https://www.archute.com/danishpavilion-designed-by-big-architects-toexhibit-best-attractions-from-copenhagen/

Highloop - 100 Architectshttps://100architects.com/project/

Highloop 100 ArchitectsHigh Rail - -Street view, Accessed https://100architects.com/project/ 15/7/20 https://www.thehighline.

High loop is conceptual design for the renovation of the Puji Lu Bridge located in Shanghai designed by 100 Architects. The bridge extends over a kilometre in length and it aims to give its users the unique experience of engaging in and choosing a new way of walking, depending on their own desires, unique from the straight and linear stretch of path. I selected this precedent as the design looks at strategies for the organisation of space for different people, open for their own unique experience and understanding.

individualism

Precedents

“Individualism is what makes cooperation worth living” Henry Ford

Supportive Housing

HighRail view, Accessed 15/7/20 https://www.thehighline.org/

Investigation

Guest Speaker - Laura Rouhan

Can co-living create a new kind of space ?

Laura is the Co-founder of Friends for Good, a volunteer driven not-for-profit organisation that fights loneliness nationwide and looks at understanding how loneliness effects individuals in the community. Laura has a background in human rights and community and has joined us to give some insight into the extensive nature of mental health, how it impacts,and what environments could contribute to it and additionally how prevalent it is in society.

> A space that comes out of the dissatisfaction with social fragmentation, isolation and loneliness and is also concerned with environmental issues How do we value the individual in design, do we at all ? Through design we can imagine a place for letting the unexpected emerge in the cracks of the definite and defined standard of living? In a society that is seemingly adheres to the collective ideals, how does the individual find their authentic place? are we even accepted ?

Through design, how can co-environments and living work to dismantle isolation and loneliness in the urban fabric ? “Where we are born and to whom, all influence how you will become...”Tedtalk Caroline Mchugh

Supportive Housing Co-orp- Los Angeles

Birdseye view-Supportive Housing Coorp- Los Angeles

This supportive Housing creates an uplifting housing community for previously homeless victims to thrive in. Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects transformed a vacant lot into a 26 unit affordable three storey housing complex with a ground floor community. I was drawn to this project as it respects each individual and their experiences, and prioritises social equity, health and wellbeing of residents instead of isolation. The rooms are designed with the consideration for audibly or visually impaired residents and mobility impaired individuals.

Bicycle Park

www.dezeen.com/2017/08/22/ worlds-largest-bicycle-

HighRail view, Accessed 15/7/20 https://www.thehighline.org/

Designed by Ector Hoogstad Architects, this precedent is the world’s largest bicycle park built below a train station in Utrecht, Netherlands, that takes an integrated approach at consciously creating a shared mobility hub. This hub favours cyclists and pedestrians, and in the process, makes car use less attractive, by encouraging locals to commute using bicycles and public transport. I chose this precedent as it focuses on creating a sustainable alternative of transportation that is concerned with creating a safe and effective facility.

sharing Investigation

Guest Speaker - Shannon Peach

What is Sharing and Collective Consciousness? What does it mean ?

Shannon is the co-director of Milieu, a design focused property development group with its ethos centred around creating spaces of influence and how good design puts the user at the centre of the process. His practice looks at reconsidering the traditional built typography by inverting it - Creating an apartment wrapped around a C shape redirects the importance of shared spaces, also considering the breatheablity of an apartment in the summer months.

> Sharing and Collective Consciousness are referred in the readings as mostly a state of the condition of a subject within the whole group of society. What factors contribute to happiness? Why does sharing produce feelings of happiness or positivity? These questions are quiet interesting when considering what we share as a community, be it a physical place or an ideal that we share. In my research I try to unpack and explore the meanings of the terms in the perspective of a designer and as an individual.

“Happiness is only real when shared” Christopher McCandless

Reverse living is the term given to explain Milieu’s process of replacing old decapitated houses with new town-house dwellings, flipping the traditional town-house typography. The bedrooms in an apartment example were positioned towards the back, away from the facade, and featured smaller windows that looked out to a shared garden in the atrium.

Precedents

Denmark Pavilion

Images- https://www.archute.com/danishpavilion-designed-by-big-architects-toexhibit-best-attractions-from-copenhagen/

Images-NH Architects https:// nharchitecture.net/projects/burwoodbrickworks/

The Denmark Pavilion in Shanghai, China, was designed by BIG (Bjarke Ingel Group) for the Shanghai World Expo in 2010, an exhibition that focused on creating sustainable cities. The architects looked at existing examples of sustainable cities and buildings that positively impacted their users. I selected this precedent as it explores the process the architects took to share the experience of a sustainable city with another city, demonstrating the potential to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of the collective.

Eva’s Community

Eva’s Phoenix by LGA Architects, https://www.evas.ca/gallery/

I chose this example as it explores my poster and my understanding of respect as being a willingness to raise a helping hand to others, to support and be there for others be to listen, talk to or to grow strengthen bonds and relationships within the community.,Eva’s Community Is an initiative that is named after a community leader Eva Maud Smith, who shed light on hidden youth homelessness in Toronto Canada, resulting in the creation of emergency facilities and shelters

respect Investigation

Guest Speaker - Stephanie Woods

What is respect? Is it something tangible? can it be measured ? Is it a state of being? a level of mindfulness that is acquired through time?

Stephanie works in internal communications at TAC, an agency that advises over our road safety, and joins our discussion this week on the theme Respect. TAC stands for Transport Accident Commission, with their program called RIPL stands for Residential Independence Proprietary Limited. RIPL is a program, explained by Stephanie as a project that creates affordable housing for people with disabilities as a result of transport accidents. It was created out of the realisation of a gap between people that didn’t need to be in full time care and people that wanted some independence however their existing dwelling were ill-equipped to facilitate their recovery. Sharing an overview of the different purpose built apartments and units across Victoria, Stephanine discusses elements of consideration in their building process, being mindful of each user and their abilities,

>Respect could be considered in relation to space , time , values and even abilities. I am interested how design has the potential to bring unlikely individuals together, as a facilitator of sorts for new bonds and understandings to strengthen and grow. How important is it in a co-living environment? >Respect is a vital prerequisite, one that can foster new relationships and where trust can be built. It ensures a mutual awareness of each other, our own spaces and our abilities.

“Our lack of respect some times stems from our lack of awareness” Stephanie Woods

Precedents

See-Eat-Through

Aurore Brand, ‘See-EatThrough’,https://www.aurorebrard. com/see-eat-through/

People with visual impairments find basic every day activities challenging. A company called Aurore Brard developed a tableware set called See- Eat-Through in response to a research that revealed over 250,000 people in the Netherlands have 5 % or less vision.This product enables visually impaired people to perceive the table objects and their functions more clearly, with the glass making water visible while pouring using colour contrasts and refraction. The plates explore tactility through a subtle coloured ring relief, to feel the position of the inner edge of the plate. I selected this product as it is a subtle yet considerate design that incorporated low vision individuals into the design process.

Posters Each week after reflecting upon the research, discussion and guest speakers, we were tasked with culminating our understandings into a graphic poster. The posters not only acted as a visual representation of research and reflection, but also as an opportunity to develop in the design process, later helping the generation of ideas for the final outcome. With these poster we reflected, dissected, criticised and explored different interpretations of our topic. These are my attempt at visualising my understandings through using the process of sketching > scanning and drawing. (Left to right - Community, Individualism, Sharing and collective consciousness and Respect)

End of Semester Research Precedents Design

Precedents

Opportunities for encounters & exchanges - VindmøllebakkenGaining by Sharing

ZeZe Osaka Shared House

Interesting interplay with nature & contrete - Tolsá 61

A new way of living This semester was dedicated to researching, examining, questioning, and unravelling the preconceived line between public and private spaces that residential living has long adhered to. What happens when we cross this line? How can co-living spaces work to promote sharing , increasing our wellbeing and connection to others. We considered values such as Community, individualism, sharing and respect, to begin the process of crafting potential spaces were people have access to more amenities, opportunities, and spontaneous encounters with others.

CO – future. ‘ Co’ (verb) meaning together with another or others Co for: collective / community / conviviality / communication convenience / connection / collaboration / co-living Who is building our future? Is it in the best interest of the collective? Our wellbeing is at stake. The constant churn for new/new/new/new is fuelling the capitalist greed, in exchange for our poor mental health. ‘Co - future’ is concerned with the importance of sharing a sustainable future, one where we emphasise simple gestures, create spaces for slowing and connecting, and where diversity and ideas are celebrated. A co future means a collective effort and pursuit of a sustainable future. Co-living is imaging a place for letting the unexpected emerge in the cracks of the definite and the defined.

Return Brief Target User Location Type

Young professionals 30 + 574 Sydney Road, Brunswick Co – living community

Vision

Requirements

Promote co - living as a potential solution to issues such as increasing urbanisation, loneliness, and lack of affordable housing with adequate amenities.

‘Community is not forced but coaxed’ - Melody Song.

Design to emphasise simple gestures, create spaces for slowing and connecting, and where diversity and ideas are celebrated.

Each studio is designed for single persons use, with a fully furnished design that affords room for personalisation and reconfiguration. Offered will be a private bathroom and kitchenette, storage, bespoke modular joinery, natural light, and ambience.

Principles

Common spaces will focus on the use of larger amenities that accentuate shared encounters and experiences.

Development will impart a sense of community and belonging, facilitating meaningful connections between residents, and instil an element of nature indoors. Through healthy spaces, connected living and a shared discovery of interactions, this development will aim at transcending the traditional modes of living into one that advocates sharing for the collective. Nestled behind a heritage façade, the interior space will maximise crossflow ventilation with bespoke design elements.

A common kitchen, laundry, workspace, bike shed station, delivery pick up locker area, library and garden space. Corridors and foyer will double as spaces for casual meetings with nooks for individual and collective spaces. Technology that will aid easy access and safety, including a drop off delivery and food locker, finger print/ app door opener.

Location

568 - 572 Sydney Road, Brunswick

Site Typology

- Convienent location, situated in the heart of Brunswick & the city’s edge

- Victorian facades line the road

- Public transport, shops, cafes and businesses, all a stones throw away

- New residential builds uphold the local site

- Dedicated bicycle lanes, presenting a more sustainable mode of

- Interiors feature an industrial style strong use

transportation and acessibility.

of brick, black frames, glass.

Considering Site Integrity & character

Brunswick is in the area known as Iramoo and is an important site for the Wurundjeri people (of the Kulin nation of Indigenous Australians) once inhabited and hunted.

Considering the typology of site, its history and people.

Audience profile 71% singles, 29% family, 52% renters, 48% owners 72% young professionals Young, successful, career - driven professionals with no children.

Key markers of site - accessibility, connections, convenience

Moodboard With a prominent industrial style seen in many of the existing contemporary structures, I evaluate whether simplifying these materials will enhance a more natural ambience. I look at visual ques like openness in how it encourages movement through space, and texture in its ability to promote a sense of comfort and depth. Native plants could create a greater connection to the environment and country, coupled with the exterior architectural features like arches that line the street.

What experiences should the space explore / emphasise / evoke? 18

Design Drivers think its important to have a space of comfort that is safe and welcoming, with pockets of individual spaces amongst communal areas. Connection is key in establishing a space for collaboration, but also to reconnect to nature, breaking from the densely urban surroundings and digital realm. lastly convenience: thinking about the spatial placements of amenities for easy accessibility.

connection

comfort

sanctuary/ safety nooks

communal areas respite

local community

collaboration networks nature

convienience

shared opportunities amenities

diversity

accessibility

Mapping a visual journey I created this visual map using precedent images to help visualise the desired journey throughout space, looking at cues and atmospheres they generate to potentially draw into the design. Starting at the lobby it should ideally set a tone for the space. I like the idea of have the first encounter shared with the warmness of timber panelling in a curved manner. I would imagine a centralised space with all the apartments and amenities in view as well as the atrium above. These details like arched or curved walls and inserted seats create a unique feel, and flow into the spaces of the kitchen and dining. Having a laundry room that is not obvious or can be tucked away, is a consideration. Also looking at a light and modular workshop would be important for different needs. Then on levels 1,2 and 3 having a library I think would set a tone of comfort perhaps then leading into the studio rooms and finally the rooftop.

Material palette

Architectual details curves

’Scala’ stools and coffee tables, for Giobagnara

Curved design gestures surround spaces in a soft and organic way ,creating fluid transitioning by a gradual reveal, contrary to the sudden sharpness of a hard corner wall. Adapting curved features in places of connection could help to emphasis an organic atmosphere.

Idea generation Sketching to explore how subtle elements and considerations in a physical space. In generating ideas, I found that I wanted to emphasise the line of sight , creating multiple opportunities of interacting and new ways of seeing.

Elevation with kitchen view

Central area

Idea generation Studio exploration

modular kitchen unit - pull out table and seating

Zoning

Ground floor

1st/ 2nd/ 3rd floors

Rooftop

Plans

37.8 sq m

Pull out clothes rack

Tucked away, dedicated space for bed

Integrated fridge/ storage unit

Schematics explore the modular use of furniture, for additional table and seating spaces.

Moments

~ (co)mfort / (co)mpany

Studio Apartment

SUBTILITAS on Tumblr

Accent wall finish option

Ceramic tile backsplash

Pull out furniture Table and seating

Recycled timber for kitchen joinery / cabinetry

Speckled laminate flooring

Moments

~ for (co)nnecting / (co)nversing / (co)mpany

Door

During the Covid pandemic we have seen an influx of balcony companionships in forms of singing, chanting and simply seeing others. This created new found connections and a sense of solidarity. I wanted to implement this seemingly iconic example of support by inverting this experience inside, towards each of the residents, by exploring the role of the door as not only the opening but an opening for new potential experiences.

COVID-19: Italians Applaud Docs, Sing From Balconies Amid Lockdown

How can the traditional notion of the door be reconsidered to further explore connections / opportunities & encounters? >

Moments

~ for (co)nnecting / (co)llaborating / (co)nversing

Central seating

Placing a focus on a central area, is this layered seated arangment. It aims to evoke a hub like atmosphere that also plays with creating a balance between communal and more individual pockets of space.

How do you create opportunities for gathering for both the individual and the collective? > 5m https://officesnapshots.com/photos/?fwp_features=tiered-seating

17 m

Moments

~ for (co)nversations / (co)mpany / (co)oking / (co)ngregating

kitchen and dinning

How do you organise space for multiple uses & different people?

Impressions

Lobby

Central hub

these are some graphic illustrations of how I perceive space, exploring a very light and spactious atmosphere.

Apartments

Central hub

“Architecture can’t force people to connect; it can only plan the crossing points, remove barriers, and make the meeting places useful and attractive.” Denise Scott Brown

The future beings with Co.

A co. future

~ How could the future with (co)mm(unity) look like in 15-20 years time?

What does a co. future look like.. With the ever growing world we live in, co-living will be a familiar factor where we start to see more communities appear and vary for different amenities, for multi- generational collectives and individuals with different abilities. With a knowledge and exposure to this comes regulations and technology directed towards user-friendly services, security and safety. We could even see communities that stay targeted to a particular audience, whereby they move out when striving for a family or beginning their next journey in life. Or these communities could act as a continuous cycle that grows with the residents, changing at their every milestone. For this instance, I see this particular residency as one that serves the purpose for providing a convenient, comfortable and connected space for young professionals. I think this is important as we see very few affordable accommodation close to the city centre, so keeping a space for this is an advantage for this audience. Painting a visual of the future.... I can see an overgrown rooftop oasis, with sprawling greenery and vegetables well matured. i can also see neigbouring buildings adapting more rooftop gardens. -- a collective of vertical gardens perhaps? - More sustainable energy and technology being implemented - Perhaps and extension / renovation that will incorporate a business venture like a cafe?

References Research: HighRail view, Accessed 15/7/20 https://www.thehighline.org/ Burwood Brickworks, NH Architects https://nharchitecture.net/projects/burwood-brickworks/ Bicycle Park, Netherlands, www.dezeen.com/2017/08/22/worlds-largest-bicycle Danish Pavilion, https://www.archute.com/danish-pavilion-designed-by-big-architects-to-exhibit-best-attractions-from-copenhagen/

Eva’s Phoenix by LGA Architects, https://www.evas.ca/gallery/ Aurore Brand, ‘See-Eat-Through’,https://www.aurorebrard.com/see-eat-through/

Precedents: Vindmøllebakken/ Gaining by Sharing, https://helenhard.no/ Zeze Osaka, https://source.architizer.com/projects/zeze-osaka-co-living-house-in-osaka/ Tolsa 61, https://divisare.com/projects/388214-mocaa-arquitectos-jaime-navarro-tolsa-61

Moodboard: Arches, Alison Brooks Architects ‘Recasting’ for Venice Biennale 2018 - By Benchmark, https://benchmarkfurniture.com/bespoke/venice-biennale-2018/ White Linen Canvas Texture Background, https://www.freepik.com/premium-photo/white-linen-canvas-texture-background_6709662.htm Willow Fresh Eucalyptus Greenery, https://www.fiftyflowers.com/product/willow-fresh-eucalyptus-greenery.htm

Mapping: Lobby: Curved timber, Home Renovation / Julien Joly Architecture, https://www.archdaily.com/615842/home-renovation-julien-joly-architecture Central space/atrium: Cadaval & Sola-Morales transforms abandoned building in Mexico into apartments and offices, https://www.dezeen.com/2016/10/20/cadaval-sola-morales-renovation-conversion-courtyard-offices-apartmentsmexico-city/?li_source=LI&li_medium=bottom_block_1 Seating hub: https://www.archdaily.com/784570/hub-new-ultramodern-form-of-office-space-nika-vorotyntseva/56f9bb6fe58ece8d200002dd-hub-new-ultramodern-form-of-office-space-nika-vorotyntseva-photo Arches: torafu architects uses color and arches to define spaces in this japanese beauty brand store, https://www.designboom.com/ architecture/torafu-architects-color-arches-japanese-beauty-brand-store-03-22-2018/ Nooks: wall insert seating, https://diariodesign.com/2019/02/oficinas-caixabank-miriam-barrio/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+DiarioDesign+(Diario+Design) Kitchen: Porta timber, https://architectureau.com/articles/via-porta/ Dinning: https://www.indesignlive.com/the-work/wes-anderson-budapest-cafe Gym: Eklund Terbeek creates loft-style apartment within a former school gymnasium, https://www.dezeen.com/2019/06/12/eklund-terbeek-gym-loft-adaptive-reuse-interiors/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily+Dezeen&utm_ content=Daily+Dezeen+CID_22db0a8b37203a553e61aa6e870358b4&utm_source=Dezeen+Mail&utm_term=Eklund+Terbeek+creates+loft-style+apartment+within+a+former+school+gymnasium Laundry: https://aristechsurfaces.com/avonite-surfaces/?lang=en Workshop: Modular timber, https://www.notreloft.com/idees-deco-pour-habiller-un-mur/ Studio: Rooftop:

Material/Arch details: Timber texture, https://www.behance.net/gallery/76953697/FREE-13-plaats-of-WOOD-Texture-OAK-NATURAL-ADAGIO Green fabric LEE JOFA DUCHESS VELVET JUNIPER FABRIC Greenery and model, https://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/photo_diary_palm_trees?cm_re=Blog_Content-_-B-_-photo_diary_palm_trees&crlt. Arch details: ’Scala’ stools and coffee tables, for Giobagnara

Moments: Studio: curved bed, https://mindsparklemag.com/design/copenhagen-interior-design/ Window: Circular window: SUBTILITAS on Tumblr Furniture: modular furniture https://www.contemporist.com/dining-table-is-hidden-within-this-kitchen/ Door: COVID-19: Italians Applaud Docs, Sing From Balconies Amid Lockdown Seat: communal layered seating, https://officesnapshots.com/photos/?fwp_features=tiered-seating Kitchen: Speckle laminate: https://m.vinylflooringuk.co.uk/0091-speckled-effect-anti-slip-vinyl-flooring-4335.html Timber: texture, https://www.behance.net/gallery/76953697/FREE-13-plaats-of-WOOD-Texture-OAK-NATURAL-ADAGIO Light: cloud pendant https://www.eporta.com/item/116280/belux/cloud-xl-pendant-light/

This studio has really tested my abilities and pushed me to think differently, and upove all, to think future. It challenged my perceptions of co-living and my ablities to express my research and understandings in a consice manner.

I would like to thank ‘New way of living’ studio lecturer Andrea, for his effortless dedication to inspiring new ways of thinking and learning, and would like to extend my thanks to my fellow classmates for their efforts, discussions and feedback.