BACH Co-Housing
Charleston, SC
Residential
1,500 SF
Mostly sunny with warm weather, Charleston boasts diverse cultural experiences and the optimal environment to enjoy them. This 2 bedroom/2 bathroom project is designed as a second home within a co-housing community for clients wishing to escape the chill of winter and enjoy the local flavor.
The Co-Housing Community
The Cohousing Association of America describes the movement as a "community designed to foster connection. Physical spaces allow neighbors to easily interact with others just outside private homes. Common areas including kitchen, dining space and gardens bring people together. Collaborative decision-making builds relationships."
As we recognize that humans are social beings and that it is in our nature to seek connection with others, this movement is becoming more and more desirable.
Design Features:
- Natural Tones
- Curvilinear Forms
- Juxtaposition of Soft and Hard Elements
- Balance of Function and Aesthetic
Used primarily as a second home, storage is key in creating a home with all the normal creature comforts. The living room enjoys additional storage with the inclusion of both open bookshelves and private cabinets with press-to-open hinges.
Art Student SRO
Austin, Tx
Residential
300 SF
The Art Student RSO design is inspired by the artists Hubbard/Birchler, principally their film, House with Pool. The artists pay great attention to the precise camera angles and work to achieve a gripping composition that draws the viewer in. The design of the RSO utilizes a similar theme of precision to reflect the project’s need for multipurpose features with individuality.
Level 1
Level 2
Foamcore model
A "way cool feature" seen here gives residents more square footage and access to nature as the window folds out to become a balcony.
Design Challenge:
The residency is roughly 18’x14’ with 15’ ceilings. The single 3’-6” wide window is on the eastern wall. A second floor is required for proper use of the small allocation but cannot interfere with the window. At least one wall must be created as a thick wall in the interest of storage.
Major pathways must be a minimum of 32” with minor pathways condensing to no less than 24”. A special additional element or “way-cool feature” is required as well. The client specifically wants the design, from space to materials, to find influence from the artist duo Hubbard/Birchler. The designer is not responsible for the shared bathroom nor the adjoining dorm.
The space must be designed as one that is functional but also maintains individuality and character as form follows function. The client realizes that the artists utilizing the space will work with technology, value privacy, and will most likely bring extra clothing. It will be imperative to plan for these factors.
A kitchen with microwave, cooktop, under-counter refrigerator, cabinets and a single bowl sink with a dining area fit for two people are necessary. The dorm must have a double bed, a desk space at least 48”W x 30”D x 30”H, conversational seating for three, a swivel wall-mounted TV, 15 linear feet of book storage, six lineal feet of hanging clothes storage and 12 lineal feet of drawer storage.
