We Belong Together

In Collaboration with David Lee

As the need and price of housing increases within urban environments, micro-housing has become a prevalent choice for many individuals. Due to this phenomena developers continue to decrease the size of the apartment, sometimes even below law requirements. This micro-housing proposal is a critique of the current condition of housing in New York, and at the same time and intervention which negotiates between the benefit for developers and that of the residents. This new apartment style is 45 sq ft and is able to house 1 individual creating a large revenue for the developer, and leaves enough room within the building for dynamic public spaces which enhance the living condition of the resident.

Professor: Troy Schaum

Exterior view of the tower which shows glimpses of the interior activities of individuals inside their alcoves (no balconies) and studio apartments (with balconies)

View of the micro-apartment tower in its New York context.

Module 1 - Massing (top), Floor 2 of module (middle), Floor 1  of module (bottom) — Module 1 - Massing (top), Floor 2 of module (middle), Floor 1 of module (bottom)

Module 2 - Massing (top), Floor 2 of module (middle), Floor 1  of module (bottom) — Module 2 - Massing (top), Floor 2 of module (middle), Floor 1 of module (bottom)

Module 3 - Massing (top), Floor 2 of module (middle), Floor 1  of module (bottom) — Module 3 - Massing (top), Floor 2 of module (middle), Floor 1 of module (bottom)

Section Perspective illustrating the relationships of building modules, public spaces, and apartments which create a community within the building.

Exploded Axonometric illustrating the assembly of the second skin composed of aluminum fins, a curtain wall of glass and metal panel, balconies, and the structural framing.

Facade Elevation showing the connection of the exterior skin to the floor plates and curtain wall