Expand view for photograph Axonometric drawing of a residential building complex with a central courtyard filled with trees and greenery. The complex encloses the courtyard, and small figures of people are visible throughout the outdoor and indoor spaces.
Expand view for photograph Architectural section drawing showing two multi-story buildings with terraces and balconies, a central green courtyard with trees, and people interacting in various spaces throughout the buildings and outdoor area.
This project focused on unit aggregation strategies for a housing block in southeast Austin. Public rooms (living, kitchen, garden) swell as the units approach the river and park to the north, taking over space allotted for private rooms. This strategy offers residents a range of sharedness to choose from while making communal living and shared amenities more desirable. The pixelation created by the unit aggregation is counteracted by a rooftop garden path and a mesh wrapper that encloses the entire building.
2021-2022 Design Excellence Award Winner
Nate Albers
Architecture Vertical (Horizontal)
Instructor: Kory Bieg
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