Affordable social housing/ Urban design
General Information
Year: 2022 (Academic project).
Location: Alzarqa ,Jordan.
Program: Various residential units, a common central garden on two levels, shops on the ground level, and a basement that provides parking spaces and storage spaces.
Project description
Across this project we are focusing on details that improve the resident’s daily life, with this social housing defined by a spirit of ‘community orientated and sustainability with every decision a careful negotiation of longevity and value. Moving inside, the architectural arrangement is simple yet dynamic. Courtyards and gardens rambling between the units, with each space having distinctive characteristics. Whilst promoting overall well-being, build a healthy relationship with nature, enjoy outdoor activities and social interaction in a comfortable environment.
Data collection and Analysis:
Modular Housing Typologies
Modular Housing Typologies: Residential unit plans and the three-dimensional perspective that shows good ventilation, job achievement, and taking into account the diversity of families and the nature of their living.
Project function
The program of this social housing consists of 60 units with storage space provided for each unit on the basement and 60 car park spaces. Courtyards and gardens rambling between the units, with each space having distinctive characteristics.
Site plan
Site plan shows orientation towards Whilst promoting overall well-being, building a healthy relationship with nature, enjoying outdoor activities and social interaction in a comfortable environment.
Community-Oriented and Interactive Spatial Layout
The project redefines urban space through a central court that connects the private sphere to public life. De-emphasizing a reclusive, isolating layout in favor of a community-oriented and interactive space. A large courtyard orients tenants to social and public spaces and provides a secure circulation space from the street to their apartment. The program is aiming to build different degrees of connection with different elements, city, surroundings, nature and Neighbours.
Longitudinal and transverse sections for the general site
Scenes from the central courtyard, the upper and lower levels - transition paths between the two levels.
