Concept
Housing is arranged in a series of gently curved waves that follow the natural slope of the site. These waves are connected by a single road. This arrangement makes a clear separation between cars and public areas and allows for the planning of different types of open spaces.
Shared Gardens
All housing units open onto large shared gardens. These gardens can have areas for large plantings, areas of grass, play areas, water, allotments, sunbathing, sports and public gatherings. They are inspired by the Garden City movement, Radburn and the Georgian squares of London. The gardens are the responsibility of the residents who decide on plantings and uses. Pathways pass through these gardens to connect across the entire site. Shared entrances to each unit also open directly onto the communal gardens.
Street Gardens
The street side is a multi layered landscape of cars and parking, private gardens, public planted areas and hard landscaped seating areas. The life of the neighbourhood can take place here with maximum transparency. The communal gardens have Housing units have balconies and roof terraces at higher levels and private courtyard gardens at ground level that open onto the communal gardens. competition project 2003