Urban Home - Live / Work Loft Environment

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Objective:  
 
  • To design a multi level living space, a "sub-architecture" within a given architectural volume.
Programmatic Requirements:
  • The client requires a "concept" space that re-evaluates the living/work environment. The client's interest is to have a unit that is based on not only physical, economical, and market strategy requirements but also upon the designer's unique ability to explore issues beyond the conventional. Even though the client's see themselves aging gracefully in this new 'home', they wish the design to be marketable, should they decide to sell the unit in the future.
Project Outcomes:  
 
  • Develop and produce a programming document
  • Develop a vision by articulating a concept
  • Develop a sub-architecture by:
    • Developing and applying a structural system
    • Developing a stair system integrating mezzanine and roof level
    • Establishing form and context
    • Relating to concept
  • Understand and apply building codes and standards
  • Understand and apply light:
    • As a design element
    • As a technical / functional requirement
  • Develop color and materials
  • Select furniture / design millwork