A student housing project for Boston University’s students abroad program in Sydney required a systematic response to a challenging brief. A requirement to accommodate 165 students on a site and within a massing envelope previously approved for 125 students, effectively demanded a 30% increase in planning efficiency. A unique solution was required.
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Our solution involved carving out segments from the maximum allowable building mass thereby increasing the facade surface and exposing the interior to natural light and ventilation.
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An efficient modular apartment layout was then developed, with sleeping and living spaces positioned in response to the varying qualities of each facade. A roof top terrace and garden compliment the individual living and sleeping spaces below and provide a location for the entire student and staff community to come together to socialise.
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