Terrace typology: Study 02

Our Housing Typology Study is a series of schematic explorations into how a singular plot of land can yield various design outcomes, by focusing on different thematic concerns. In this second instalment, we look at how multi-generational living can be introduced within a house, through considered orchestration of shared and private spaces.

Sandwich House derives its name from the cross-section, where a shared living and dining space on the 1st floor is situated between two independent floors of private living spaces. The ground floor living area comes with its own private entrance, making for a comfortably-sized granny flat separate from the rooms on the 2nd floor.

Air House, previously featured as a potential scheme allowing for maximum light, also affords the potential for multi-generational accommodation. A shared living and dining area on the ground floor, and a common deck on the 1st floor, allow for family gathering amidst the various bedrooms dispersed throughout the suspended volumes, from the mezzanine to 2nd floor.

A vertical chasm separates Split House into two halves, joined by a common ground floor living space and bridge links on each level. Each half has its own vertical circulation, facilitating the subdivision of the house into separate units for different generations, while ensuring that communication and interaction are still effortless.