Nicole Li & Rita Wang
Housing at Shoppers World Brampton
Could shared space in an urban environment become a new form of luxury?
How does the idea of sharing operate at different scales and levels?
The proposal critiques the current definition of luxurious living within the city. Typical condo developments in urban areas advertise luxurious forms of living through key words of ‘independent space’ and ‘private outdoor spaces.’ This is the general perception of luxurious living within the city, which we normally consider having a private, isolated house as a form of luxury. Our proposal critiques the current definition of luxurious living, through questioning: could shared space in an urban environment become a new form of luxury? – how do we achieve that?
The proposed residential complex, located at the heart of Shoppers World Brampton, envisions a new typology of shared living for environmental and social sustainability through the notion of interweaving between nature and human living space. Students and emerging professionals are crucial to developing this new typology; they are the major force to construct a desirable city of Brampton. Therefore, it is imperative to design a supportive, inspirational and inclusive environment that fulfills the needs of the target groups. Four principles were defined to outline sharing as a new form of luxury, as a set of circular design strategies that will benefit the residents and in turn, for residents to contribute back to the community.
How does the idea of sharing operate at different scales and levels?
The proposal critiques the current definition of luxurious living within the city. Typical condo developments in urban areas advertise luxurious forms of living through key words of ‘independent space’ and ‘private outdoor spaces.’ This is the general perception of luxurious living within the city, which we normally consider having a private, isolated house as a form of luxury. Our proposal critiques the current definition of luxurious living, through questioning: could shared space in an urban environment become a new form of luxury? – how do we achieve that?
The proposed residential complex, located at the heart of Shoppers World Brampton, envisions a new typology of shared living for environmental and social sustainability through the notion of interweaving between nature and human living space. Students and emerging professionals are crucial to developing this new typology; they are the major force to construct a desirable city of Brampton. Therefore, it is imperative to design a supportive, inspirational and inclusive environment that fulfills the needs of the target groups. Four principles were defined to outline sharing as a new form of luxury, as a set of circular design strategies that will benefit the residents and in turn, for residents to contribute back to the community.
