Why: resolving couple problems and catering living for young people
Dense city have low birth rates
before young couples can raise a family, they need to learn on how to live with their partners
Where: Dense City Population
What is the focus of your design thinking?
Creativity, Sustainability, Feasibility, and Couple - centric
Synthesize a SINGLE, UNIFIED vision
A home for young couples to co-live & be ready for a parenthood
Share your initial vision through some preliminary sketches (annotated graphics)
Where will it be located? High rises in a city center, Singapore
What will the form be? Apartment
What are the key features you’ll be exploring?
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Initial Vision [TODO: NEED TO CLEAN UP]
Finance
Food
Transport
Sleep Temperature
One is cold, the other is hot
How might we make both sleep comfortably
First Aid / Medicine
Cleaning
Food Dining areas
Every time, guy ask gf, what do you want to eat? I don’t know, brush!!!
Food Printing???
Dark Kitchen
Own Private Spaces??
Acoustic panel
Transport
Struggle??
Community Carpool??
Exterior Space
Balcony ( where most suns come from??
Solar Vertical Farms?
Bathroom
AI
Wadrobe
AI managing your clothes
Security
Forgetting pass/ loss lock
Networking/Wifi
10G
Kitchen
Smart Robot cooking
Smart lights
Resting area
Gym in basement
Houses
Mixed floor
More than 1 house
Young couples don’t cook food
Young couples don’t move alot
Young couple struggle to find leasing,
Garden Space
young couple need work space
solar powered
relaxing
bed area
queen bed
bunk bed
Young couples want a good view
Kitchen
Induction Cooking
Hardwood floor, easier to clean
min car usage
E.V
Water recycling
laundry,
shared laundry
Robotic Kitchen
Swimming pool in the roof
Hydro-electric
Gym - kinetic energy
AI Washing machine
Washer and dryer
Led lighting
Plants ontop of the roof
big windows
empty spaces
So home can feel big
and no caustrophic
Shared Cinema
Party Space
Mini-Proposal
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A home for young couples to co-live and prepare for parenthood in a sustainable, creative, and couple-centric environment, fostering connection and growth.
Who: Young Couples
What: in Apartments / Flat Rising Buildings
Where: In urban dense city population
Examples: High-rises in a city center, like Singapore, New York, Hong Kong where housing is more packed and dense
Why: In 2050, Young couples in dense city population have little to no birth rates
Vision: we envision to create a home for young couples in dense city populations where they suffer from low birth, preparing them for parenthood
while addressing their unique challenges and needs.
Design Thinking Focus: The focus of our design thinking is on creativity, sustainability, feasibility, and being couple-centric.
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Initial Draft thoughts:
Shared Flat Spaces
More than just couples living
Apartments include Convince Mart for accesibility
Community nursery, everyone volunteers once a week, a place to send your kid if you need time alone
Finance & Food:
Incorporate cost-effective solutions and communal dining areas to address financial concerns.
Integrate smart kitchen technology for easy and efficient cooking.
Transport & Community Carpool:
Provide solutions for transportation challenges, including a community carpool system.
Support eco-friendly transport options such as EVs.
Sleep Comfort:
Develop temperature-controlled sleeping solutions to cater to individual preferences.
Use AI for personalized sleep environments.
Private Spaces:
Utilize acoustic panels to create private, quiet spaces within the apartments.
Implement AI-managed wardrobes for efficient storage.
Exterior Space & Solar Power:
Design balconies with solar vertical farms, allowing for outdoor space and renewable energy generation.
Bathroom & AI:
Integrate AI-driven bathroom fixtures for water efficiency and personalized experiences.
Security & Networking:
Explore smart security systems and advanced networking solutions for seamless connectivity.
Work & Relaxation Spaces:
Design ergonomic workspaces within the apartments to accommodate remote work.
Provide designated relaxation areas for unwinding.
Sustainability & Energy:
Incorporate solar power, hydro-electric systems, and kinetic energy from the gym to reduce energy consumption.
Communal Amenities:
Create shared spaces like a swimming pool on the roof, a gym generating kinetic energy, and a shared cinema.
Multi-Functional Living Area: Incorporate convertible furniture, like foldable beds and tables, to optimize space.
Smart Kitchen: Utilize robotic cooking technology and induction cooking for efficiency.
Environmentally Friendly Features: Hardwood flooring, LED lighting, and water recycling systems for sustainability.
Nature Integration: Implement plants on rooftops and large windows for natural light and greenery.
Shared Laundry: Offer shared laundry facilities to minimize space usage within individual apartments.
View & Open Space: Ensure apartments have large windows to provide a sense of spaciousness and beautiful views.
Entertainment & Gathering Spaces: Include shared amenities such as a cinema and party area to encourage social interaction.
