Samenvatting

The project ‘A Paradise for Starters’ is concerned with a new typology for affordable housing and co-living. Economy of means is found in a double height dwelling unit with a width of 4 meters, which is open to one side. Because the units are placed obliquely, an open corner can be created with a semi-outdoor space and garden terrace. Since two double rows of units are stacked with a setback, room is left inside for an interior street on the first floor, from which all dwellings can be reached, and additional facilities on the ground floor. The basic dwelling unit offers private living space for a family of four on 58 m2, but by making use of shared spaces and facilities this can be extended to 86 m2. The design is innovative in the mixed use of the shared interior space and the adaptability of the structure to different site conditions. It strikes a balance between small scale and large scale, with the living qualities of an urban fragment.