Academic Work
D TowNer
Urban Icon for the Old Redford Neighborhood
D-Tow(n)er is a mixed use housing project in Old Redford that addresses density in Detroit and explores the cohabitation of public and residential space through a vertical housing landmark.
Project Details
- Location: Grand River & Greydale
- Project Size: 168,560 SQ FT
- Authors:
- Theresa Chua
- Saumon Oboudiyat
- Run Yu
- Instructors:
- Lars Graebner
- Christina Hansen
- Term: Fall 2016
Creating a Space for Cohabitation
The proposed vertical neighborhood strives to create a landmark which could represent the history of Detroit while also redefining and inspiring Detroit’s future design legacy Each unit is granted a private balcony with a view towards downtown Detroit. Unlike front yards and backyards, balconies provide a reasonable amount of privacy, and provide a wider view. There are eight unit types to encourage a wide variety of residents. In addition to retail space, residents have access to various nodes of serenity and activity within the building, such as a half-court basketball court, reading rooms, and a rooftop green space.
All units have access to outdoor space through balconies, creating an interactive facade for the building.