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Room for the Modern Family
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Making ROOM for the Modern FamilyThis
Upper West Side apartment renovation was designed for two women and the
donor father in their anticipation of having a child. This three
bedroom apartment accommodates new a family structure by redefining
patterns of organizational use. The 2001 US Census reported that less
than a quarter of households in the United States consist of married
couples with children (1). Adapting existing apartment typologies to
meet the demands of the American family is paramount. This
project was in collaboration with family counselors to optimize the
interior spaces for a deeper sense of family cohesion, while allocating
personal space for each family member - all with the child's well-being
in mind. The heart of this concept is the kitchen supporting full
amenities to handle the cooking needs of three adults and a child. The
layout and configuration of the kitchen allow it to conform to different
needs depending on who is using it. Utilizing Bulthaup kitchen
concepts, the kitchen can be opened or closed to the fathers wing or the
dining and living room spaces. With additional sliding panels between
the dining room, living room and the TV nook, any number of
configurations can be accommodated adapting to the needs of the adults,
while constantly providing for the development of the child. Key
to the evolution of the alternative family structure is the need for
creating a sense of normalcy. This apartment was conceived with the hope
that the child would be co-parented in a safe, shared space providing
interaction with all the parents. Most adult conflicts arise out of
competition, money or conflicting family culture. The Room for the
Modern Family is designed to maximize and validate the special needs of
the family environment while allocating multiple configurations for
private and creative use.1. http://www.uscsumter.edu/~tpowers/hist112/nucfams.htm
Upper West Side apartment renovation was designed for two women and the
donor father in their anticipation of having a child. This three
bedroom apartment accommodates new a family structure by redefining
patterns of organizational use. The 2001 US Census reported that less
than a quarter of households in the United States consist of married
couples with children (1). Adapting existing apartment typologies to
meet the demands of the American family is paramount. This
project was in collaboration with family counselors to optimize the
interior spaces for a deeper sense of family cohesion, while allocating
personal space for each family member - all with the child's well-being
in mind. The heart of this concept is the kitchen supporting full
amenities to handle the cooking needs of three adults and a child. The
layout and configuration of the kitchen allow it to conform to different
needs depending on who is using it. Utilizing Bulthaup kitchen
concepts, the kitchen can be opened or closed to the fathers wing or the
dining and living room spaces. With additional sliding panels between
the dining room, living room and the TV nook, any number of
configurations can be accommodated adapting to the needs of the adults,
while constantly providing for the development of the child. Key
to the evolution of the alternative family structure is the need for
creating a sense of normalcy. This apartment was conceived with the hope
that the child would be co-parented in a safe, shared space providing
interaction with all the parents. Most adult conflicts arise out of
competition, money or conflicting family culture. The Room for the
Modern Family is designed to maximize and validate the special needs of
the family environment while allocating multiple configurations for
private and creative use.1. http://www.uscsumter.edu/~tpowers/hist112/nucfams.htm
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