Representing and Analyzing a Case of Study

The objective of this activity is to summarize the analysis of one of the two cases of study documented in OIKODOMOS Case Repository.

FLEXIBLE SPACES

The flexible spaces of this group of houses are refers to spaces that can be separated or connected turning into a unique space with different characteristics from the ones that they had when they were separated; they can have a different use or can turn into a transitional space between the exterior and the interior. To get this type of spaces they use mobile transparent divisions. This system gets spaces with a special characteristic that probably can’t be get with a rigid division of a house. These divisions and these spaces haven’t got the same characteristics that ones that are separated, so it is a good option for flexible uses. A rigid use of the rooms couldn’t work correctly with this system, so it is important to be sure that the use of the building is according to the system.

COMMUNAL BUILDING

This project is characteristic by its shape but also by its program and operation. The building contains a wide variety of dwellings and some communal services, that create this feeling of community. It’s like a little town in the middle of the city.

LOW STAY HOUSING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Both summer homes as housing for young people share the idea of the low stay housing on the place, the user is expected to be a dynamic inhabitant and his housing must be very flexible. In these cases, the constant is to use a exterior shell that serves as the building structure, while in the interior space the walls can be modified easily. These homes may be considered as semi-open floor plan, a single volume where the communal spaces prevail over the private ones.

Adaptability

This projects share the idea of adaptability and flexibility in housing. They represent different aspects of how can a house being adapt or adjust to existing conditions, according to the needs of the dweller.

Communal spaces

The project of the Moriyama House in Tokyo designed by Ryue Nishizawa is a new way of private and community living. The house is designed according to the principle of “house-as-city”, which leads to the formation of urbanity on the inside of the building, a very important aim of the architect.

Participation + Neighborhood + Communal space

Today architects built the way they believe is the right one but sometimes we seem to forget the importance of user participation. The dwellers are going to live there. By asking the future dwellers’ opinion about how they want to live and see a neighborhood, you can actually create one. The use of communal spaces can create social activity. Participation + Communal spaces + Row housing has in my opinion a good chance of becoming a neighborhood.

Communal Spaces in Special Dwellings

When talking about housing, there are situations that can be considered extraordinary or differente to the usual, family housing-for-life, living space; such as temporary housing as a result of natural disasters, studies or work; or housing for the elder. In these dwellings, the communal space acquires a new, meaningful sense; as a result of dwellers' need of bonding and community sense.

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Representing and Analyzing a Case of Study

The objective of this activity is to summarize the analysis of one of the two cases of study documented in OIKODOMOS Case Repository.