PATTERNS OF IMPROVEMENT : Analysis of the current space and intervention strategy

In order to achieve the improvements necessary we propose that the single mother and her children move from their  original house to a biggest house in the patio ( which is currently used as storage room ). We also propose that their previous house is being demolished in order to create a shared space in relation with the entrance in the patio. Also we are proposing an expansion of the old lady's house unit in order to be able to have her own bathroom. 

Garden of Eden

Garden of Eden

PATTERNS OF IMPROVEMENT : Analysis of the current space

Our intervention's prothesis is to improve the living conditions of the residents and rearrange the shared space of the patio.

Garden of Eden

Garden of Eden

PATTERNS OF IMPROVEMENT : Analysis of the current space

The Patio Housing is consisted of small housing units organised around a central patio. The houses have residents of different ages. Each user uses the 'common' space in different way. The youngest child of a single mother who lives there ( 1 ) uses every corner of the patio in order to play.Most of the residents have built their own kitchen and toilet/shower room in their houses. Despite that the old lady ( 8 ), needs to use the outdoor toilet/ shower room throughout the day as she couldn't built one in her house. This fact makes her living conditions, inappropriate. Another important fact is the use of the common space. At the moment, the common space doesn't function as a good common space that can improve the living conditions and the bond between the patio's residents.