Introduction
Thesis Statement
Research
Site Analysis
Concept
Development
Final Design:
1/F 2/F
3/F Apt
Epilogue
Introduction
Thesis Statement
Research
Site Analysis
Concept
Development
Final Design:
1/F 2/F
3/F Apt
Epilogue
2nd Floor
The second floor is where the main amenities of the building is located, typical public housings do not provide in-house amenities such as library, and gym; however, these spaces are made available to the tenants of the building, as it provides additional forms of activity and spaces to connect with other residents in the building.
Tables in the common area provides space for people to gather, students to study together, etc. Lounge area acts as a secondary gathering spot, a more relaxing location for group gatherins and discourse.
1. Common area
2. Game room
3. Gym
4. Laundry room
5. Lounge area
6. Library
7. Bathroom
8. Egress staircase
Library
Tenants are greeted a particle board shelf upon entering the library, moss-like carpet tiles lines the entrance, accompanied with dim lighting, creates a naturalistic ambiance, contrasting the bright area of the inner library.
Walls are lines with irregularly placed bookshelf, housing books of various size to reduce the rigidity of the space.
A wooden drop ceiling and tatami-lined raised floor creates a smaller space; utilizing the cathedral effect (Meyers-levy, Zhu) where a lower ceiling height is beneficial for analytical work.
It is important to create a space especially for young tenants that may be students, as public library’s study rooms are often packed and hard to access, this library aims to serve as a in-house option for in-school residents, a space for studying, reading and overall enrichments that involves focus and books.
Floor Plan:
1. Common area
2. Library entrance
3. Elevated platform
1. Common area
2. Library entrance
3. Elevated platform
Laundry Room
Since the micro apartments are designed to be ultra compact and efficient, that presents an opportunity for a communal laundry room. The laundry room is designed to be a dim but warm, dark colored wall are lit up by warm washi lamps, accompanied by the sunlight drawn in through the large windows.
Common Area
The common area is meant to be a zen and calm environment, the column is a re-interpretation of Karesansui 枯山水, a Japanese garden element, as well as the giant monolithic rocks seen within those gardens.
Incorperation of locally sourced tiles, a very commonly seen material in Hong Kong, especially in mosaic form, calls back to the local identity of the apartment building - a deliberate contrast amognst the strong Japanese Influence.