The Square Housing Units by Mohamed Yasser |
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| DESIGN NAME: The Square PRIMARY FUNCTION: Housing Units INSPIRATION: The Main formation of the units is derived from the Tetris game that depends on a specific unit shape which has the features to create different formations from this unit. each unit is like an L shape and they are all fitted together to create a shallow cube with central court-inspired from Islamic and Arab traditional houses architecture which provides privacy and airflow for the units to provide a natural ventilation system UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The conceptual idea was to study architectural relations between different geometrical shapes that are being composed together to create like a new movable mass. The Project consists of 6 units each one is a 2 shipping containers fixed over each other forming a mass like L shape. these L shaped units are fixed in overlapping positions creating Voids and Solid to give the feeling of movement and to provide sufficient natural light and a well-ventilated environment. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: - Entrances: the Hexa-condos has several entrances to the court, almost from every side - Vertical circulation: to reach upper units there are two staircases fitted in the project in opposite sides - Unit interior circulation: main spaces in the unit are a living room next to it the kitchen, then the bathroom beside it the stairs to the upper level which is the bedroom and the shaded balcony - Outdoor Events: The central court and backyard can be a multi-use for events and different activities. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in July 2019 as a concept idea and supposed to be applied in developing countries. FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Architecture, Building and Structure Design |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: - Main structure: shipping containers - exterior light grey gypsum wall cladding panels - Double glazed windows - Matt Walnut Wood - Nanotechnology coatings are used in the project in every part to improve efficiency and energy consumption and to be environment-friendly SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: - Plot Area: 23 m x 21 m - The Unit is made from two Shipping Containers the bigger one is 13.58 (L) x 3.35 m (W) x 2.69 m (H) and the smaller one is 6.90 m (L) x 2.35 m (W) x 2.25 m (H). - Total Area per Unit: 48 sqm - Total Area per Units (6 Units): 288 sqm - Total Height of the Units: 10.5 m TAGS: Architecture, Design, Construction, Shelter, Nanotechnology, Modern, Residential, Egypt, Containers RESEARCH ABSTRACT: The design concept was based on research for the most common problem in developing countries which was how to afford proper housing especially for the poor and needy people. the main objective was to design a small economic and eco-friendly residential unit with the lowest cost possible, this is designed with the flexibility to add and subtract according to what you need and what you wish to design. The idea will use simple tools and materials with the ability of recycling, all of these units can be installed and furnished in the site according to the design. CHALLENGE: The challenge of the design was to create the most efficient residential units with limited areas for the homeless and the poor living in the streets in developing countries, as some of these countries have the problem of slums that deteriorate the cities' architectural context. The Units are designed to be fitted together to create geometrical shapes in shifting positions to benefit from small spaces of land and creating the largest number of units. ADDED DATE: 2019-09-01 03:12:11 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : IMAGE CREDITS: Mohamed Yasser - Mohamed Yasser Designs, 2019 |
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NAME: Mohamed Yasser Designs PROFILE: Mohamed Yasser Designs is a junior personal company based in Egypt specialized in architectural designs, artistic graphics and drawing work, and sculpting. The designer architect started his own business with a different vision of design, he wants to be a unique person in his field, he is trying to put his print and his vision to enhance the community he is living in as he has a concern about helping others, this came from a belief that the architect is responsible for every detail in people's lives, because he is the one responsible for the designing, planning, thinking and creating processes for better future, this's what his small firm is trying to accomplish for the future vision |
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The Square Housing Units by Mohamed Yasser is Winner in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category, 2019 - 2020.· Read the interview with designer Mohamed Yasser for design The Square here.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Mohamed Yasser. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Mohamed Yasser. |
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