DESA1002 'Continuous City' Jonathan Kim

Abstract

LOCATION: TUNIS BLOCK REFERENCE: F14 DESIGNED BUILDING: APARTMENT CONCEPT - To give the people a suitable, residential living space in response to the congestion and density in between the buildings of Tunis. DESIGN IDEAS - To separate the space between the residents of the building and the public by passers, I have elevated my apartment floor levels. - In regards to giving more living space, I have extruded the external walls of my building without expanding the perimeter of the ground floor plan. WINDOWS - The windows consist of both circular and rectangular shapes. Much of their size and location have been decided upon the way the sun enters the building. Hence the lower level windows are a lot larger than the ones above as they are not as exposed to direct sunlight. - In reference to my digital design, there are dome like covers, overhanging the circular windows so as to prevent sunlight from entering the upper half of the building to ensure a cooler interior space. APARTMENT FEATURES - Courtyard Through the study of Tunisian living spaces, the central courtyard is recognised as characteristic of the residential building. This open space allows for ventilation and light to enter the interior space of the apartment. - Two entrances are placed on both sides of the building. - These entrances lead to stairs, while at ground level they open up to the courtyard. STRUCTURE AND MATERIAL - My building is of column and slab construction with white concrete as the main material. FLOOR PLAN - Each level consists of four units. Each of these units feature: A porch which faces the courtyard, three bedrooms and a kitchen which surround this porch, and a lounge room with two toilets all placed along the exterior sides of the building.