Urban Design


Urban Housing Block

Collective housing around a shared courtyard

Rotterdam, Netherlands2024Urban Design

Urban Housing Block — Rotterdam, Netherlands — 2024 — Urban Design

01

Introduction


A study of collective housing on a narrow urban plot, testing how a repeated structural bay can absorb a range of dwelling types without losing a coherent street elevation.

02

Concept


The block is organised around a shared courtyard. Circulation is pushed to the perimeter so every dwelling receives daylight from two sides.

03

Design Development


Massing studies tested three courtyard proportions against daylight and density targets.

04

Architecture


Plans and sections describe the typical bay and its variation across the block.

05

Final Design


Final renders of the courtyard and street elevations.

Project Information


Project
Urban Housing Block
Location
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Year
2024
Type
Urban Design / Housing
Category
Urban Design
Role
Design
Software
Rhino, AutoCAD
University / Client
TU Delft

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