Year: 2023 Software: Rhino, D5, Illustrator, Photoshop

Profitable Affordable Housing

Profitable Affordable Housing is a shared apartment with 45 units. Each unit only includes one bedroom, while areas such as the kitchen, living room, dining room, and bathrooms are shared.

The building is located at the intersection of two non-vertical streets. To increase profits, several huge billboards were inserted into the building blocks, and half of the first floor of the building was also leased as commercial space.


Profitable Affordable Housing是一个45户的合租公寓。每户都只包括一个卧室,而厨房,客厅,餐厅,卫生间等区域是共享的。

建筑位于两条非垂直街道形成的的十字路口。为了增加盈利,建筑体块上插入了几块巨大的广告牌,建筑首层的一半也被作为商业空间租赁。

Profitable   +   Affordable

FOR DEVELOPER

-Save money on construction

-Keep profitable while the rent is low

FOR TENANT

-Low rental

-Short lease term

-Less money on furniture

Pre-Fabricated Unit

Prefabricated in the factory

No furniture needed

Easy to clean

Site Type

2 Road Grids

Cross of a 0/90° road and a 45° road

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2 Grids

Stacking Floors 

Prefabricated Units 

Circulations

Surrounding

Facade

The circulations are designed as metal mesh billboards. Live sports, commercial ads, and public arts can be projected to make a profit and attract attention.

Billboard Display Angle

Bedroom Windows Angle

By managing the location of each piece of billboard, the display angle and range are optimized, so people walking or driving will see them unconsciously. 

Moreover, none of the bedroom windows faces the billboards, so the residents won't be interrupted by them.

The courtyard is in the center of the messing, while some double-floor high spaces are used for co-living areas to create more vertical special communication.

The pocket park is open to the city. It provides a public space for the citizens to stay and relax. 

The shape and material of the landscape are similar to the main building, which makes them look like the extension of the building.

The facade is made of terracotta, which is a sustainable material and 100% recyclable. The color and shape of the terracotta tile look like brick, which provides a sense of cozy and welcome.