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In 1947, Le Corbusier was commissioned to design a multi-family residential housing project for citizens displaced by the bombing of the city. Completed in

, the nite d abitation was the first of a new housing that focused on communal living; resi-dents would come together in a vertical garden city. s a result, e orbusier designed the building to act as a community that one would encounter in a neighborhood.

is idea was to allow the inhabitants to have their own private spaces, but also to incorporate com-munal social spaces for the residents to gather. The majority of the communal spaces do not occur within the building; rather they are placed on the roof, thus allowing the roof scape to be activated by a host of activities and programs such as a garden terrace, a kindergarten, a gym, and a shallow pool. In addition to the roof amenities, there are shops, medical facilities, and even a small hotel distrib-uted throughout the interior of the building. he units special interlocking arrangement provides an efficient system of special programing. t each end of the unit there is a balcony protected by a brisesoleil that allows for cross ventilation throughout the unit

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ribes groups in the northeast of orth merica had traditions of building long-houses, or audenosaunee which means people of the longhouse. Longer than they were wide, the Iro uois longhouses had openings at both ends that served as doors and were covered with animal skins during the winter to keep out the cold. typical longhouse was about feet long by feet wide with a height of about feet.

hese structures served as a multi family dwelling, and could be extended as the family grew. he longhouses were divided into sections for different families, who slept on raised platforms, several of whom shared a fire in the central aisle. or each two families there would be a hearth, usually spaced at about foot intervals. Overhead shelves provided storage space for clothing and baggage. ometimes, children would also be stowed away in this area. orn, dried fish, and other dried foods were hung on the overhead poles. everal longhouses constituted a village, which was usually located near water and surrounded by a palisade of tall walls made from sharpened logs for protection.

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he oman society, like most other ancient societies, was divided into various social classes, which was re ected in the style of houses and homes. Wealthy and middle class Romans as well as freedman resided in larger houses while the poor lived in small uarters or apartments. The Domus house typology, much like the reek model, was centrali ed around a courtyard.

owever, prior to entering the house was the, estibulum, which was seen as a social gathering point for the neighborhood’s denizens, similar to the front stoop seen in today s urban housing vernacular. rom here one would enter into the

trium. epending on the wealth of the family the house may have an addition-al open courtyard known as a peristylum. hese interior courtyards consisted of a garden that served as a meeting and social gathering point for the houses occupants and guest. Family was the primary social unit in ancient Rome, thus the trium was the core social point for the house; the surrounding rooms such as the dining room. Kitchen and bedrooms faced inward, emphasizing the family structure. hese centrally located social spaces may have been derived from the early concept of a single communal space where a fire burned to keep people warm.

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in the way they design their living uarters. ll the historical examples below not only functioned for daily living, but also created a visual spatial foc

he iheyuan is the traditional, local style dwelling of northern urban China. hile the si e of iheyuans varies, the roof is built with the axis as the center. he family residence is situated in the north of the compound and faces south. The outer yard is horizontal and long with a main door that opens to the southeast corner, maintaining the privacy of the residence.

he principal room in the north is the largest, erected with tablets of heaven, earth, the monarch, kinsfolk and teacher, and intended for family ceremonies and receiving distin-guished guests. oth sides of the main yard have a wing room that served as a living room for younger generations. oth the principal room and wing rooms face the yards, which have front porches, thus arranging the house’s social spaces around this central courtyard. The courtyard was an extension of the living space and central to the families social and cultur-al activities.

ost reek houses were modest in si e, with only a few rooms surrounding a yard or walled garden. The side of the house facing the street usually only had one door, which led directly to the courtyard. Bigger houses had do ens of rooms and more than one oor. hese rooms included bathing rooms, a dining room and a kitchen. edrooms were located on the second oor. Often, men and women lived in different parts of the house. he men s rooms were known as the andron and the women s rooms were called the gynaikonitis. he dining rooms had couches and low tables on which the occupants reclined during meals. Houses during this time were typically made of sun-hardened mud cut into bricks. mall windows were cut into the mud and adorned by plain wooden shutters that were closed during the afternoons to keep the temperatures down. The roofs were generally made of clay tiles.

ecause mud houses did not last long, the main source of knowledge about ancient reek housing is texts from the period.

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oam is the first time that I kind of bought into an experience, and it has completely changed my outlook on where I would choose to stay and how I want to live.”

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“Roam’s locations offer a unique combination of privacy, comfort, and instant community, which can be hard to create when you’re new to a place, especially if you’re working full-time.”

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“The building was designed in response to the increasing demand in Japan for houses where unrelated individuals share kitchens, living spaces and bathrooms”

-Naruse Inokuma Architects

The concept of the Gap house is to support new life style of the young, single demographic household by sharing common spaces such as the living room, kitchen, and dining area.

-Interview with Arch Daily

Co-liv-ing noun

1. Shared housing designed to support a purpose-driven life.

2. A modern, urban lifestyle that values openness, sharing, and collaboration.

Synonyms: intentional living, intentional community, cohousing, modern nomad.

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“A new way of living” & “love your life”

WeLive offers aptly designed individual living spaces complimented by a range of community-driven commons areas energized by engaging amenities accessible through a mobile app.

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“A new way to live in London”

Old Oak is the first co-living building of The Collective, a 5 location residential brand in London focusing on high quality studios and well design shared living spaces.

Designer: PLP/ARCHITECTURE

Location: London, UK

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“affordable luxury in the heart of the city”

The concept of the hotel chain is to cut out all hidden costs and remove all unnecessary items, in order to provide guests with a luxury feel for a budget price. The public area of the ground floor was designed to be a home-environment with several living rooms all decorated in Vitra furniture.

Designer: Concrete, a Dutch architecture firm

Location: msterdam , otterdam, lasgow, ondon , ew York, Paris

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Units Include: luxurious bedding, shower, multi-lighting options

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“There is a small gap which arises between the house and the village. It fills the gap in

between its people”

Archihood WXY focused on a design that created a balance between the common and private spaces, coordinated by the outdoor space which is defined to ’The Gap’ – an element which helps bring in nature to the residents and encourages interaction and mingling amongst housemates.Designer: Archihood WXY

Location: Seoul, South Korea

Launch Date:

Units Include: bedroom, private balcony, kitchenette, laundry

Units Available: tudios total rooms

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“A shared house designed for unrelated strangers”

ShareHouse is based on principles of communal living and explores to the idea of complete strangers comfortably sharing spaces with one another. Designer: Naruse Inokuma Architects

Location: Nagoya-shi, Aichi, Japan

Launch Date:

Units Include: sleeping/sitting area

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“A place to create community.”

Roam is an experimental co-living and co-working community testing the boundaries between work, travel and life adventure. It is the gathering place for people on all kinds of journeys.Designer: Alexis Dornier

Location: ali, iami, adrid, an rancisco, okyo, ondon, uenos ires

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Units Include: sitting/sleeping areas, private patio & bathroom

Units Available: studios total rooms

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Hi, we are Eric & Alexa, we examined public living spaces in recent residential projects; we wanted to find out what amenity spaces are often provided, and how people experiences these spaces after living there for a while. We also investigated two unique projects and talked to their designers and residents to learn why they have been so well-received.

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1_ 388 Fulton is a new collection of city homes in Hayes Valley, CA. Designed by San Francisco’s David Baker Architects, the project combines smaller living units with casual and highly functional social spaces.

AMENITIES:Rooftop Retreat with Panoramic Views, Social Seating,

Outdoor Grill, Communal Table, Film Screening Area and

Sun Deck. Lush Private Courtyard, Styled Work-Lounge

Space, Boutique Sidewalk, Retail Collection, Indoor Bike

Parking and Bike Work Station, WiFi in Common Areas, &

Secured Entry.

We gathered many post-occupancy user feedbacks from recent market-rate multi-family housing projects. We found out that, although overall, people enjoy the well-designed high-end amenities, many also complain that, while paying a premium, the spaces are not operated to their expectations. Learning from these feedbacks, we think many of the communal elements can be translated to a less-luxury model that could benefit people in need of a more affordable housing model.

2_JP CO-HOUSING, A mixed-income, multi-generational, urban co-housing condominium within walking distance to public transportation in Jamaica Plain, MA, The project was developed by the residents themselves to fit their exact living needs, and to cut the overall cost.

AMENITIES:Public Kitchen, Communal Dinning Areas, Social Seating,

Outdoor Grill, Recreational Spaces, Parking, Storage for

Outdoor Equipment, Raised Bed Gardens, On-Site Compost,

Laundry Room, Handicap Units, Several Social Events, Clubs

& Services; Elderly Care, Day Care, Carpooling.

“ We’ve got a lot stacked against us: As the global population grows, people migrate to cities. As cities become more expensive, household sizes decrease. As supplies of natural resources are strained, “easy land” for development becomes harder to find.So, we all have to learn to adjust our expectations for housing and continue to expand our notion of home beyond our four walls. Cities are about opportunity and diversity—small units allow newcomers to plant roots and allow those feeling the squeeze the chance to stay in the city.”

“We’ve lived at JP Cohousing for about 4 years and the community is 11 years old, so we benefit from a lot of previous work. One of my most rewarding experiences was on our first night in community, I took a break from unpacking boxes and walked over to the community kitchen around 11pm. Standing around the giant butcher block were 4 or 5 neighbors, chatting and eating birthday cake from a celebration earlier that evening. I felt like it was home. To me, this experience captures the feeling of being immediately welcomed to community. The kitchen is often the place where people gather in their homes, and this experience also represents how the community kitchen is an extension of our homes.”

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Amit Price Patel, AIA, AICP, LEED APPrincipal, David Baker Architects

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Jonas ParkerJP-Cohousing resident and Co-Housing developer

My friends and I like to use

the public grills for summer season

cookouts

I am so happy there is a

dog wash station and free dog treats!

Shared Lounge area is very beautiful, it’s easy to relax there.

Basketball court for the win!!

Nice Yoga classes. good selection of gym

equipments.

I enjoy the free wifi in social

spaces, makes it easy to work outside of my

room

My favorite place to hangout is

the pool deck, it’s nice to dip into the cool

water

I love the large chef kitchen with food

and drink demos.

Why is the pool not open for 24 hours?

Why is so small?

some people are not cleaning after

their pets again! that’s irresponsible!!

People don’t clean the grills after use, its

very frustrating.

The shared kitchen is closed for private

events again!!

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