R. House

The development reimagines the structure of apartment duplexes, offering smaller space-saving private bedrooms and bathrooms to financially allow for amenity-filled shared living, dining, and green spaces below.

Implementing a co-op model, it pushes to rethink affordable housing in Harlem.
Passive thermal comfort strategies are used in shaping unconditioned, semi-conditioned, and conditioned spaces. These varying levels of outdoor access and connectivity push opportunities for porosity between gardens, users, and the community.

The building responds to the elements and emphasizes earth-based shading, utilizing wind and sun throughout the seasons. It creates healthier spaces for residents and for the planet.