Exterior render of my building, showing a crane on the top of the building to insert living pods into the space.
This unit required me to partake in the Archdaily Plugin Housing Challenge. It was expected of me to come up with a long term solution of compact housing units to combat the issue of housing and overcrowding in cities. The challenge is to design micro/compact housing units of single and double occupancy that can be plugged in together depending on the demand of the urban locality. These units must be modular in nature ready to be plugged in together to form blocks of not more than 100 units each. I was expected to conceptualize complete functional blocks which would include interactive areas/common service areas and corridors for circulation. The units can be technology driven and added or subtracted from one block to another depending on the demand of the locality.
It is important to consider what already surrounds the site to know if my project is feasible, but also as a point of inspiration. I looked at the developments around the site, and pointed out key features that make this location perfect for a new residential plug in housing unit. I researched micro living research and discussed the advantages and disadvantages of it. Using these ideas in my design to celebrate or combat certain issues.
Cafe Render
Long Section Showing Pods
Market Space for Residents
Pods inside the Building
It was important to me to fully understand the process of how the pods would be inserted into the building - to communicate this I created a storyboard which can be seen below.
Interior and exterior moodboards for the eco pods
Pod Moodboard
