Working within limited space and budget, KTGY’s architects craft a simple but innovative design that gives transitional age youth a dignified and independent housing option with the support they need to thrive.
The designers’ principal move is to create an indoor/outdoor space between the buildings, giving the community an intentional center on this oddly shaped site. The community features a gated entry with onsite support offices, a covered outdoor area and common laundry. The far side of the site, unsuitable for housing, is given over to a field, garden and playground.
The design team worked with the module manufacturer to design simple one-bed units that were lifted onto the foundation and nested together. With the electrical and plumbing built in, all systems are connected onsite, greatly reducing the construction timeline. Through a high level of coordination and humble but expert design, the development came together in a short time to the long-term benefit of the entire community.
Project Details
Facts
Unit Plan Sizes: 770 sq. ft.
Number of Units: 96 du
Site Area: 4.48 ac
Number of Stories: 2
Parking: 21 spaces
Project Team
- Valley Teen Ranch
- KTGY
- Kelly Petersen
Awards
- Honorable Mention | Permanent Modular Construction – Social & Supportive Housing
