A 6-unit modular CLT housing project for Chicago's missing middle scale housing, this project is part of an agile, carbon-negative construction process, with components produced off-site, assembled into modules locally, and constructed simply and efficiently on-site. By shifting the typical six-flat stair cores to the center of the building, we liberate the front and back facades to bring abundant natural light to the living spaces. The design also addresses Chicago’s long and narrow typical lot with a generous courtyard that brings additional light, fresh air, and views of landscape to every room in the building. The plan is based on a grid that accounts for the fabrication, transport, and assembly of each component and module. The asymmetrical plan allows for multiple unit sizes and a mixed unit distribution. The design is highly scalable and replicable and can be constructed with less risk, time, and cost.
In collaboration with Architecture for Public Benefit.