@OwnHaus
ownHaus is a global digitised real estate community providing co-owned co-financed collective living funded through the ownHaus token.
Enabled using blockchain technology and an immutable foundation structure, they aim to provide affordable, liquid, self-organised housing in a system where the interests of users and investors are fully aligned.

@stevenjlock
Founder Steven Lock is an award-winning Director/Producer & Creative Consultant. He founded ownHaus with partners after critically studying the current housing system, and assessing a blockchain based alternative which doesn't isolate the social side of housing from the funding.

Project 3 Architects
www.project3architects.com
@project3architects

Project 3 Architects are an RIBA Chartered practice based in Altringham, they create design centric, bespoke contemporary architecture and work on projects ranging from housing to education.

Lisa Kinch – Senior Architect at Project 3 Architects / Part Time Associate Lecturer at MSA
Lisa previously headed up Farrells’ Manchester office and is now a senior architect at Project3. Her practice expertise is in small and large scale masterplanning, residential developments and film studios.
Lisa is additionally a part time associate lecturer on the MArch Course within the InfraSpace atelier at the Manchester School of architecture.

Rob Evans – Director & Architect at Project 3 Architects
Rob studied architecture at Birmingham School of Architecture, gaining a professional qualification in 1990. Following an early career in the Midlands, Rob worked in London for 7 years, first with CZWG and later with Jestico & Whiles. Rob moved to Manchester in 1995 becoming an Associate with Hodder and Partners and in 1998 moved to Stephenson Bell Architects as Associate Director before founding Project 3 Architects in 2012.
Rob has tutored at a number of the north west’s schools of architecture

DAY 3 // DEVELOPING THE BRIEF

MACRO SITE ANALYSIS

As we discussed the benefits the ownHaus system could provide for social housing, it became clear that our proposal would need to relate to its surrounding facilities.

The site is well connected with multiple transport links closeby, and is quite lively, with bars, clubs and restaurants close by.

We also studied the greenspaces in the area and found the even substantial spaces were 10 mintes away.

We therefore concluded that the context is well suited for young people, so the site should focus on making older people feel welcome.

DAY 3 // DEVELOPING THE BRIEF

MICRO SITE ANALYSIS

To get the most out of the site, we needed to take a closer look and study the aspects we can exploit in order to provide the best livable social housing.

We found the range of buildings in the immediate context would greatly impact sunlight on the ground, especially in winter. We also found the immediate context is loud and can be oppressive.

We studied the views from and of the site from the surrounding buildings, and wanted to explore how create a beacon of social housing in the context of oppressive city centre apartment blocks.

We concluded that much work will be needed to make a quite and peaceful space of communal living, but the nature of site can allow for this to be accomplished, by connecting well to the water and creating airy communal spaces with plenty of sunlight.

DAY 6 // BUILDING MASSING

As we commence week 2 of MSALive, we began developing the massing of our proposal.

As we will be using standard 6mx6mx4m modules, the site was divided into a grid and we generated a form based on site parameters such as sunlight, views and noise.

The diagrams above showcase the currently proposed Residential spaces, as well as the buffer zone used for acoustic insulation.

DAY 6 // BUILDING MASSING

The following diagrams highlight proposed amenities, which aim to create a dynamic, public facing programme for the community to enjoy. Additionally, these services will provide jobs and income for the ownHaus community.

We also highlight proposed greenspaces, utilising the seclusion of the site to create spaces for all to enjoy. These shared spaces encourage interaction and outdoor activities, benefiting all ownHaus residents, regardless of age, physical ability, income etc.