site analysis and massing concept
udi analysis
quantifying the daylight benefits of the massing strategy
quantifying the daylight benefits of the massing strategy
first floor plan
chunk model
showing the primary entrance
showing the primary entrance
central courtyard render
highlighting the benefits of a centralized communal space
highlighting the benefits of a centralized communal space
community first housing:
the hive
a 250 unit affordable housing development in santa cruz, developed on state excess lands, focused on developing community and resident well being. the design utilized interlocking partial hexagons to form shared internal spaces and maximize use of the site.
partners: fiona kaech and lin hu (arch)
louisa bukiet and obinna uwakah (finance)
instructors: daniel simmons and cristina rossi (david baker architects)
2022
the hive
a 250 unit affordable housing development in santa cruz, developed on state excess lands, focused on developing community and resident well being. the design utilized interlocking partial hexagons to form shared internal spaces and maximize use of the site.
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partners: fiona kaech and lin hu (arch)
louisa bukiet and obinna uwakah (finance)
instructors: daniel simmons and cristina rossi (david baker architects)
2022
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