Density: How do you individualize collective housing? And how do you offer greater density in individual housing? The issue of shape in intermediate housing is key to the sustainable development of urban and suburban spaces. As part of a call for tender for projects for innovative housing, the vertical village was born of a desire to blend the qualities of both individual and collective housing.
Nano-towers: The vertical village is made up of four nano-towers. A nano-tower is a type of housing carefully superimposed over five levels for a simplified build. Three types of towers exist, depending on whether the housing unit has one, two or three bedrooms. The vertical village thereby structures a range of housing at each level. Arranged at the building’s corners, the nano-towers offer a multitude of orientations and views for the housing unit.
Intervals: The layout of the nano-towers produces intervals between the housing. From the most outwardly public to the most privately intimate, these intervals structure the intensity of shared living: A large, open-top landing bathed in natural light; a loggia access area that is thermally insulated and offers an extra room for the housing unit; a sleek balcony with a viewing filter for living rooms. With these intervals, nuanced between the public and private spheres, inhabitants can fully enjoy the collective nature of the housing.
