Empowering Design

2019

In recent times, the #metoo movement has shone a light on violence against women and helped to advocate for global awareness and change. Women often are financially disadvantaged by years without paid employment to care for children or extended family members. The cumulative effect of these factors is now visible on the streets of Sydney. The affordable housing crisis has seen homelessness growing at alarming rates. This project is aimed to design ‘new generation’ affordable housing for women over 55 years old in Inner West Sydney.

Individual Work

CONCEPTUAL DIAGRAMS

SCHEMATIC PLAN

ISOMETRIC perspective

Overal Building Isometric View

Individual Unit Isometric View

STREET ELEVATION

THE shape of the building is used for good circulation on the ground level. There is a gradual height change from the neighbour house to the warehouse-style commercial building. The brick walls on the facade are broken down into three sections, with the second level set back by one unit. This semi-indoor area created by the setback, facing the street, is a multi-purpose commercial area. Timber slats are introduced on the balconies and corridors to break down the brick walls but still keep the privacy of the residents.

Model Photography

Overall Housing

Unit Module

Seperating Wall on the Balcony

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