Architecture firm Productora has completed a small housing complex in Denver, Colorado, that provides eight units with shared amenities on a lot that would typically accommodate only two single-family homes.
Located at the corner of East 36th Avenue and North Merion Street, just north of downtown Denver, the project was commissioned by real estate developer Continuum Partners in collaboration with local non-profit Biennial of the Americas.
The housing complex sits on the corner of two streets in North Denver
"This experimental project is located in the first belt of low-density neighborhoods surrounding downtown Denver at only two miles of the city centre," said Productora. "It provides centrally located, low-cost housing for individuals or couples while integrating within the morphology of the suburban environment." The team realised that buildings designed as single-family homes in areas such as North Denver are often shared by multiple smaller households. The goal of this project was to better reflect the reality of residents' living arrangements.
Two identical sets of houses have mirrored layouts
"The project acknowledges how larger single-family residences in well-located neighborhoods are frequently shared by roommates and friends, and was designed to cater to those needs," Productora explained.
Their design comprises two identical sets of houses with mirrored layouts. A larger volume sits at the front the lot, facing the street, and cont...