An extraordinary and innovative approach for an everyday structure
The design for the Chrysanthemum Building in Boston offers a viable solution to the “housing question” – promoting an affordable model for residential development in a dense urban neighborhood. The ten apartments include four micro-units and six adaptable family lofts. The structure, a wooden construction with a layered metal screen, takes its identity from its immediate surroundings through set-back terraces, the transformation of wrought iron fire escapes into digitally fabricated shading elements, and a commercial space at street level.
Last updated: June 29, 2015 Boston, MA, USA
The design for the Chrysanthemum Building in Boston offers a viable solution to the “housing question” – promoting an affordable model for residential development in a dense urban neighborhood. The ten apartments include four micro-units and six adaptable family lofts. The structure, a wooden construction with a layered metal screen, takes its identity from its immediate surroundings through set-back terraces, the transformation of wrought iron fire escapes into digitally fabricated shading elements, and a commercial space at street level.
The proposal integrates mobile phone applications for bike sharing and building-systems monitoring and promotes the use of social media to enhance user participation and communication.
Read project feature in 4th Holcim Awards 2014/2015 (flip-book)