TRANSITIONAL LIVING
Location: Seattle, Washington
Date: Spring 2018
In the expected dense urban future of Seattle, how can we promote an undesirable overlooked space such as under an overpass into a sustainable society?
This project began by investigating the survey results of the Seattle Homeless Needs Assessment which asks people who are currently experiencing homelessness what they need. After determining that 41% of homeless people in Seattle have jobs, yet are not able to afford housing in the current market, I am proposing a mass-produced transitional housing project at the intersection of 65th Street and 8th Avenue to help prevent eviction and assist with locating permanent housing opportunities which would enhance and stabilize lives. The modules were inspired by The Kago, a Japanese transportation litter used by the non-samurai class during the Meiji period, because of temporary comfort while transporting to a more permanent location.
The 5x10 units come in various types, are fabricated off-site, and attached on-site. When attached, each unit creates an assembly of domesticated parts such as circulation, resting, relaxing, refueling, and refreshing. For further customization and to promote organic growth, each unit could be shifted and adjusted to fit the client’s needs such as family size or affordability. For those who can afford the minimum, additional areas are provided for community spaces and areas for dining. This would also allow residents to gather and build familiarity within their environment and community. As needs for the community evolve, the assembly of domesticated parts evolves too.
Date: Spring 2018
In the expected dense urban future of Seattle, how can we promote an undesirable overlooked space such as under an overpass into a sustainable society?
This project began by investigating the survey results of the Seattle Homeless Needs Assessment which asks people who are currently experiencing homelessness what they need. After determining that 41% of homeless people in Seattle have jobs, yet are not able to afford housing in the current market, I am proposing a mass-produced transitional housing project at the intersection of 65th Street and 8th Avenue to help prevent eviction and assist with locating permanent housing opportunities which would enhance and stabilize lives. The modules were inspired by The Kago, a Japanese transportation litter used by the non-samurai class during the Meiji period, because of temporary comfort while transporting to a more permanent location.
The 5x10 units come in various types, are fabricated off-site, and attached on-site. When attached, each unit creates an assembly of domesticated parts such as circulation, resting, relaxing, refueling, and refreshing. For further customization and to promote organic growth, each unit could be shifted and adjusted to fit the client’s needs such as family size or affordability. For those who can afford the minimum, additional areas are provided for community spaces and areas for dining. This would also allow residents to gather and build familiarity within their environment and community. As needs for the community evolve, the assembly of domesticated parts evolves too.