Corte Apartment Complex

The site is situated between an alley and a shopping street.

Despite the presence of low-rise buildings on the alley side, a 10-story apartment complex is currently under construction on the adjacent lot, while super high-rise condominiums are being erected behind it.

Conversely, entirely replacing them with super high-rise structures risks erasing the unique essence of the locality.

Is it feasible to preserve certain aspects of the alley while acknowledging the varying scale of buildings on either side of the site?

Subsequently, we chose to create side apertures between the residential units on each floor to enhance the illumination and ventilation of the east corridor, which suffers from inadequate lighting and ventilation due to the imposing wall of the adjacent building.

However, aligning the horizontal apertures vertically resulted in an overly spacious atrium on the exterior, disproportionate to the alley's scale.

Hence, in order to establish a vertical linkage within the structure while maintaining harmony with the external surroundings, we opted to integrate both straight and curved horizontal apertures.

Moreover, by facilitating a point of interaction between the individual dwellings and communal spaces, such as incorporating balconies reminiscent of those found in alley homes, we can foster a seamless connection with the external environment.