The student housing project attempts to integrate a modern, urban design with protected heritage homes. This design accommodates 350 beds and features essential amenities, fostering a vibrant student community. Drawing inspiration from the initial design of four residential tower modules, the final typology blends rotations, twists, and strategic mass adjustments to maximize sunlight. Complemented by a translucent mesh exterior, the structure maintains visual lightness and unity. Ground floors house public programs, including social and dining spaces, enhanced by double-height ceilings. Housing units span mid-to-top levels, with four distinct unit types: studio, single dorm, one bedroom, and two-bedroom. The design fosters interconnectedness through roof gardens and shared spaces, echoing the Graduate House building's height for a harmonious urban landscape.
Project Brief: A 350-bed student housing design
Site location: 365 Spadina Ave, Toronto
Category: Undergraduate design studio IV
Instructor: Mauricio Quiros Pacheco
Project Brief: A 350-bed student housing design
Site location: 365 Spadina Ave, Toronto
Category: Undergraduate design studio IV
Instructor: Mauricio Quiros Pacheco
Diagrams
Ground Plan
Ground Floor Plan
Floor Plans
Sections
West Elevation
North Elevation
Isometric Representation
Dining Area
Concept Model on Site
Concept Model on Site
Concept Model on Site
Concept Model on Site
