Multi-generational living is making its way back across the United States and for good reason. Multi-generational living is known to bring families under one roof. My idea for the housing in Sherman Park is to convert the vacant houses into houses suitable for multi-generational living. Multi-generational living creates a more family oriented household and forces the idea of sharing from within the house. Values taught inside the home can transfer to outside life. Grandparents can care for the young as well as the middle aged can care for their parents.
Sharing does not just happen within one house but with two houses. Two houses will be connected by a "bridge". There are three types of "bridges" that can be formed. The front bridge would connect the porches and balconies of both houses. The middle bridge would connect each house on the second floor having a space in the middle for both houses to use. The back bridge connects the back ends of the houses either by back balconies or similarly to the middle bridge. Each "bridge" configuration creates an interesting social spaces between the houses. I choose to focus on the middle bridge, which creates a passageway from alley to street. |
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