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the structures are inspired by elements of marine life, with the white shells referencing the seaside location.
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first intended as a parking garage, abin design studio elevates the simple program into a community center.
some parts of the roofing were cut open, allowing the pre-existing trees to grow normally.
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wood from the original construction has been reused when possible, while a delicate bamboo lattice wraps the inn's atrium.
John Aug 23, 2014 Paola Jul 01, 2014 Hannah Jun 30, 2014 KDS Jun 30, 2014 Sean Jun 26, 2014
more commentsIt’s true this project gives off a whiff of naïveté regarding homelessness. But it also seems doubtful these dwellings would be carelessly distributed to just any homeless individuals wandering by. With this kind of investment, there would have to be a screening process to determine which indigent person would be given the keys to an apartment of this type. In the end, it might be that people receiving some kind of government assistance could selectively be offered the option of living in these minimalist residences. This project has more the feel of an experiment than a serious proposal for resolving homelessness.
Have these designers ever sat down, stood up, wobbled with or in any way interacted with “homeless” folks? Very naive, altruistic but naive.
comments like seans show the kind of mindset behind projects like this.
very superficial, ironic and badly designed too!
just a marketing scheme, who are these actually designed for?
Every couple of years someone has this ‘original’ idea. It’s exactly what homeless people don’t need: isolated, providing neither amenities nor integration into the community. This example is particularly inane. Those custom luxury finishes would be ripped out and sold within days. Fail.
. . . . to qualify for living one could even require that the occupant do a certain amount of cleanup for a portion of the road that the billboard is on. Keep debris off the road and keep them clean while provided housing for the less fortunate. Win-Win?