1. The Suburban House
The Urban Family Unit
The Urban Unit
URBAN FAMILIES - Duality
PublicCourt View (Backyard)
PrivateHigh Street View (Front Yard)
Backyard
PrivatePublicFront Yard

2. URBAN FAMILIES - Kid Space

3. URBAN FAMILIES - Play Terraces

4. security
Play!
picnics
lots of space
Family get-togethers
Big yardBig yard
URBAN FAMILIES - Marketing
community
What do families want?

5. URBAN FAMILIES - Vertical Play
ActivityDaycare
Exterior play areas and terraces encourage continuous interaction throughout the building.
ActivityElevatorActivityElevator

6. URBAN FAMILIES - Welcome to the UFC

7. URBAN FAMILIES - Courtyard playground

8. URBAN FAMILIES - Interactive walkways

9. URBAN FAMILIES - Roof top play

10. URBAN FAMILIES - Unit Diagram
kid space adult space continual supervision
Units are divided into two main types of spaces and allow for continuous supervision and connectivity.

11. The project focuses on providing specific features and living spaces to accommodate a range of
family sizes moving into an urban setting. Additional program, a daycare center, is available to residents
as well as non-residents. To generate an efficient dwelling, a mass enclosing the site is formed. This
creates a secure, interior outdoor courtyard and encourages a closer, interactive community. Parents
are always aware of the location of their children. Community/ Play Spaces occur throughout the
building. There is an expansive playground enclosed by a translucent screen on the ground floor. This
secures the area while allowing light and views. The roof uses recycled rubber material to create a fun
organic landscape. Circulation to the units is open to the courtyard and is like a street with bridges that
connect different floors. This circulation is occupiable space as well. The units have two types of spaces
for children and adults that are visually and spatially connected by the kitchen. This connection is
emphasized by differing color and size glazing panels. Moveable partitions are used to expand the space
into bedrooms or private side terraces. Through materiality, visual continuity, and exterior spaces,
families can experience a sense of community and security.