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K/M Compa-city™: density in vivo
K/M Compa-city™: density in vivo
'K/M Compa-city' is comprised of cells that constitute an ever-changing organism, a work in constant progress. Prefabricated double-height cells are inserted into a reinforced concrete rack, while the porous ground level allows interaction between semi-independent clusters.This low-budget student-housing scheme exploits the possibilities of the strict local building code to create horizontal shifts in section. The successive aggregations of three types of self-sufficient, split level housing units create continuous semi-open spaces and connections between separate buildings at multiple levels. The case study building showcases intentions of customization on standard elements to achieve maximum variation. The asymmetric, tapered facade modules, rotated and painted in ever changing colors, animate internal and external elevations, while providing each student with a unique 'color code' address. The modular nature of the construction facilitates expansion over time in the adjacent plots, giving the impression of a complete sum of parts at any point. As this expansion continues, atriums of adjacent independent plots are coordinated according to the general layout, creating substantial voids in an otherwise high-density urban project.
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