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Stacks III
Tolulope Sanusi

Stacks III

This is the third and final block in the “Stacks Series” – the same design principles used for the already built Plot I&II were applied albeit minor tweaks and improvements to give the building its own character without departing from the grand scheme.

photo_credit Tolulope Sanusi
Tolulope Sanusi
photo_credit Tolulope Sanusi
Tolulope Sanusi

The block is composed of 3 terrace units and 4 flats with the footprint of the terraces reduced – and distributed across four levels. To give distinction to each apartment, the terrace units are “stacked” next to one another with vertical grooves (and
juxtaposed balconies) separating them while the flats are stacked horizontally on top of each other across four floors.

photo_credit Tolulope Sanusi
Tolulope Sanusi
photo_credit Tolulope Sanusi
Tolulope Sanusi

In order to compensate for limited green area at the ground level, we designed flat roofs intended for green roofs to serve as sky garden for the residents. The green roofs also come with their environmental benefits such as providing insulation, and helping to lower urban air temperatures and mitigate the heat island effect.

photo_credit Tolulope Sanusi
Tolulope Sanusi
photo_credit Tolulope Sanusi
Tolulope Sanusi

Generous areas of glazing and openings in the living and sleeping areas are used to optimize natural ventilation and lighting. The glazed areas are shaded by terraces on the floor above to prevent direct sunlight reaching the interior spaces.

photo_credit Tolulope Sanusi
Tolulope Sanusi
photo_credit Tolulope Sanusi
Tolulope Sanusi

To effectively utilize the corner access roads and to ensure efficient circulation of both vehicular and pedestrian movement within the site, entrances to the site are on both roads such that the flats use a single entrance gate while each terrace have their independent entrances on the other road.

photo_credit Tolulope Sanusi
Tolulope Sanusi
photo_credit Tolulope Sanusi
Tolulope Sanusi

With all the units under one roof, the façades appear homogeneous (with playfully stacked terraces) but the development offers four prototypes of different configurations to ensure varying experience inside each unit. These variations give a strong sense of place amongst occupants.

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