exterior perspectives
balancing communal and private spaces
the capitol hill neighborhood houses a wide variety of people, from students to young professionals and small families. the common ground housing project aims to connect these people in natural ways while retaining levels of privacy we've come to know and appreciate.
ground floor plan showing communal areas, courtyards, and stairs to various units.
typical unit floor plan showing room layouts and proximity to other buildings.
north and west elevations, showing overhead conditions and exterior breezeways between units. windows are placed for privacy, with some including louvers for additional visual security.
sections aa and bb, showing variations in ceiling heights, single and double-height spaces, lofted units, and indoor / outdoor corridors for seating and pedestrian flow.