Social Values:
Co-owned co-financed collective living flexible & sustainable accommodation owned by the community for eternity!

Community:
Our project will address the issues of post-covid living, offering a paradigm shift in how we realise city centre living. It's not about density - it's about community!

Affordability:
Create a more affordable, equitable and resilient property structure.
Digital equity through blockchain.

Flexibility:
Great combined houses and highly flexible collective living. Enables people to live, work and play in flexible, multi-generational, evolving spaces; emphasises interaction, health, wellness.

Well-being:
It's about the comforts; your stuff; your stories; the connections you make and the memories you create together. every meal, every party, every celebration; every holiday, and every simple Sunday
afternoon leaves its impression, making your home a repository for every experience of a life well-lived.

DAY 2 // DEVELOPING THE BRIEF

We split our team into smaller groups. One focused on the ownHaus community value and how we can think of creating an inclusive community with members of multiple social categories.

Our community values for this project:
1. Respect for Diversity
2. Equality and Equity
3. Inclusivity
4. Community-led development

DAY 2 // DEVELOPING THE BRIEF

Today our team had a talk from Brian Tyrell on ownHaus Token (cryptocurrency). It was a very productive session that enabled the students to understand the ownHaus’ funding model based on blockchain.

DAY 9 // ownHaus massing

The overall mass follows the curve of River Medlock. The four main wings of the building are arranged around a pond in the central courtyard. Each level is connected by large terraces that can accommodate communal amenities.

DAY 9 // ownHaus units

The diagram highlights the proposed public amenities on the ground and first floors, such as restaurants, study/learning rooms, gym and restaurant, which aim to create a dynamic space for the ownHaus residents and the surrounding community to enjoy.

The diagram also shows the proposed initial units from the second floor upwards for different user groups, which can be increased or decreased based on their needs. Each residential level also has greenspaces shared spaces that encourage interaction and outdoor activities for all the ownHaus residents.

DAY 9 // ownHaus modules

We have created a range of modules that would be able to fit together into units in any configuration and ultimately turn into a great combined house. The modules are central to the design approach as it provides an endless number of spaces so that ownHaus can be applied to any site, in any country.

There are a vast number of modules that provide privacy and some that encourage community connectivity. Ranging from kitchens to living areas, gyms to nurseries, ownHaus modules can be tailored for any situation depending on the users. This modular approach was based on the need for flexibility within the design as well as a focus on connecting spaces and activities.

DAY 10 // FINAL PRESENTATION

DAY 10 // FINAL PRESENTATION

DAY 10 // FINAL PRESENTATION

DAY 10 // FINAL PRESENTATION

DAY 10 // FINAL PRESENTATION

DAY 10 // FINAL PRESENTATION

DAY 10 // FINAL PRESENTATION