Elevated Living

Responding to the rich tradition and architecture of the Broadmoor community the Elevated Living design is a derivative of the classic camelback shotgun style composing the neighborhood. The building massing reflects the emphasis placed on the public ‘living’ area as a social element to mitigate the lonesome days of retirement while taking into account the pragmatics of universal design. The ramp is a destination in itself (rather than a means to get from A to B or an afterthought) as a functionally interwoven design element offering a unique experience as the user progresses from the street to the front door passing autochthonous plants and flowing into the central volume of the residence elevated to safety above the flood line. The house has been oriented so that the side becomes the front, turned towards the neighbors in a gesture that maintains privacy and a higher level of intimacy while promoting a sense of connection with the exterior and community.

The simplicity and efficiency of the shed roof reflect an economy of construction and suggest that this house is one half of a whole; that it is part of development reminiscent of the nearby double shotguns specific to the area. This connection is further solidified through the use of reclaimed and recycled materials and a sensitive respect to the environmental impact of the building making use of active and passive technologies to reduce the carbon footprint and attain a LEED Platinum rating.

J. Alan Miller
Joanna Zhang
Sabina Shiu
Eric Chang
Krista Raines
Kezhan Cao

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