New Haven House
Critic: Amy Lelyveld
Semester: Spring 2017
A proposal for dual-unit home and housing community in the early stages of the 2017 Yale Building Project. This project was designed for previously homeless clients supported by Columbus House, a local organization aiming to end homelessness in New Haven. My scheme was among 8 others selected for a further round of refinement by a team of my colleagues.
Responding to our client’s longing for both ownership and community, this design features a shared entryway with individual yard space and framed views. The landscaping strategy makes use of an existing change in grade to provide terraced outdoor zones for public and private interaction. Carefully placed apertures work in conjunction with the sheared form to provide a sense of ownership, security, and community.
