Community

Set in the University of British Columbia's Endowment Lands of Pacific Spirit Park, on Musqueam ancestral territory, the leləm̓ Community Center is a thoughtfully planned facility grounded in the Musqueam principles of caring for the land, sustainable living, and fostering a vibrant community life. Michael Elkan Michael Elkan Michael Elkan At the heart of the vibrant, growing neighborhood, it is complemented by a childcare facility that fronts a serene 3-acre forest park. The building includes an inviting entrance lobby, gymnasium, multi-purpose Great Hall, kitchen, conference rooms, offices, a fitness area, and all-gender washrooms. The gymnasium is scaled to host for larger events with a staged area that can be used as sea... More

Solum is a framework for creating holistic micro-communities. It is a flexible and adaptable planning model that bridges between suburban and urban environments. It focuses on mixed-use courtyard clusters that prioritize the pedestrian to promote walkability, social connectivity, and authentic patterns of living. Black Rabbit Black Rabbit Caption   More

Once a humble roadside beacon for weary travelers along Colorado’s expanding highway system, Johnson’s Station was more than just a place to fill up. It was a gathering space, a community landmark, and a symbol of hospitality on the open road. Over the decades, however, time took its toll. The once vibrant neon-lit facade faded, the pumps ran dry, and the structure fell into a state of disrepair, until now. Johnson’s Hospitality LLC Through a thoughtful and deeply respectful renovation, Johnson’s Station has been reborn. Situated in the heart of Prospect New Town, Longmont’s visionary walkable neighborhood, the newly restored Johnson’s Station honors its past while energizing the future of communal... More

Located in Sembawang, Bukit Canberra was conceived as a large-scale multi-functional and inclusive civic hub serving a rapidly growing residential community. Integrating healthcare, sports, recreation, lifestyle and communal services within a walkable environment, the development responds to a sensitive site that includes the Former Admiralty House, a gazetted national monument, alongside mature woodlands and varied topography.  Jerome Teo, Courtesy of DP Architects Rather than adopting a tabula rasa approach, over 80% of the site is preserved as green, open space with native vegetation restored to enhance biodiversity. A biomimicry-inspired hexagonal grid shaped the master plan, allowing buildings to adapt to existing trees, con... More

The project for the new public park in Mulazzano creates a unique urban space that is both inclusive and safe, a protected yet permeable place where the community can nurture a shared sense of belonging. Marcello Mariana Marcello Mariana Marcello Mariana Marcello Mariana A network of pedestrian paths weaves through the previously uninhabited basin, generating a vibrant and dynamic movement grid, a circulatory system of "trails" enabling passage in all directions. These walkways spiral into looping circuits that carve out a constellation of bubble-like surfaces on the ground. Within these defined areas, various facilities support play, leisure, physical activity, relaxation, and overall personal well-being. Marcello M... More

The project marks the first historical building scheme to adopt the 'Retain House and Tenant' model, whereby the existing tenants are retained during the process of preservation of the building and the local community is mobilised to participate in the revitalisation process.  Caption The project objective is to conduct a feasibility study for the adaptive re-use of a historical tenement house, including the preparation of schematic design options for various proposals to revitalise as a focal point for cultural/heritage/tourism development in Wanchai area. Extensive option evaluation and public consultation was carried out. The Blue House Cluster has been awarded the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation... More

In Noord-Scharwoude, an innovative residential community is taking shape, combining an assisted living facility with a children's center. An Integral Child and Elderly Center (ICEC) is being built here. The design aims to bring different generations together under one roof. With shared spaces for care and primary education, the ICEC fosters daily interaction between children and seniors - whether it’s children inviting seniors to a performance, or sharing activities like reading or baking during Dutch celebrations. LIAG A community-centric design The building integrates daycare, education, and care within a single complex. Each function is housed in its own “home,” surrounding a central area designed for social inte... More

Smokehouse is a communal dining pavilion nestled within a shaded grove, conceived as an open-air shelter for meals, gatherings, and community meetings. Adjacent to an outdoor kitchen, the structure offers protection from the elements while remaining open and connected to its surroundings. Designed and built as a community project, the pavilion employs modest materials and simple construction methods. A straightforward A-frame wood structure, clad in cedar shake, rests on a concrete foundation that forms two continuous sunken benches flanking a long communal table. The open-ended form invites movement through the space, while framing views of the grove beyond. Pix Natural light filters through a series of cast glass elements running t... More

From Parking Spaces to Green Mobility Hubs Urban parking spaces—often exceeding 500m² of asphalt allocated exclusively for vehicle storage—offer no provisions for pedestrians or urban activities. The VePa parking system is dedicated to tackle these inefficiencies, rethinking parking and charging, thereby reshaping the urban environment. This future cityscape is imagined in three designs for 2026, 2028 and 2030. Beta Realities envisions a design catalogue to transform VePa’s parking towers into urban catalysts that revive existing parking lots and horizontal sealed surfaces, while offering sustainable parking and charging spaces for a better quality of life. The VePa parking tower creates a space-saving e-charging in... More

The intensity of megacity urbanity, where air pollution and environmental degradation are pre-conditions for design, presents a particular challenge for the creation of secure environments for education. Conceptualized as a “cocoon”, this project for a pre-school and kindergarten – aspires to be a luminous safe haven for young children, as they engage with early years learning.  Organised as a set of organic ‘cells’ of curved brick walls punctuated by circular porthole windows, the learning spaces weave a tactile ring around a courtyard.  Lined with slats of birch plywood – a soft counterpoint to the brick, the courtyard assumes primacy as the focal space within - draped in a tent and illuminate... More

The Fold is a low-rise urban development comprising of 28 terraced townhouses arranged along the prime Al Wasl Road in the Jumeirah district, one of the most sought-after areas in Dubai, renowned for its high-end yet diverse urban fabric and relaxed atmosphere. The Fold aims to redefine the residential offering in the UAE as well as in the GCC area, establishing a new architectural paradigm subtly combining sophistication, refinement, and inclusivity, furthering the social, infrastructural, and environmental progress the region has witnessed over the past century. Luke Hayes Luke Hayes Tkdp’s approach has been guided by extensive research and investigation of the site and its wider existing context. The main challenge was t... More

NAH House is a housing project designed by us in the rural area of ​​Dien Chau, Nghe An. The newly built land is part of the old land area that grandparents cut out for their children and grandchildren, located next to the old one-story house with a Thai roof, typical of today's rural areas. The old house at that time was the residence of a family consisting of a grandmother, a young couple and 3 grandchildren. Initially, their wish was to build a new, more spacious house so that the young family could be independent and convenient. Through physical analysis and different spirit relationships in the context. We are more interested in solving community-based problems than space solutions that can only be solved independently for a new house.... More

Located on land occupied by the tribe since time immemorial, this project combines pragmatic uses with symbolic content—the fishery is central to both the Tribe’s traditional identity and its contemporary outlook. The 1,800 SF two-story building accommodates both office and utility space for the Tribe’s salmon hatchery program, along with a separate open-air structure used by the Tribal commercial fishing operations. It recognizes the cultural importance of both place and program while providing solutions for these activities to flourish in the 21st century. Lara Swimmer Lara Swimmer The lower level of the hatchery houses a garage, maintenance shop, and egg-incubation room. The upper floor provides space for off... More

The intrinsic essence of the small village of Eshaqabad, home to 300 people, is being “on the edge”. The Community Site is located in one of the most remote parts of Iran (near the border of Pakistan), Eshaqabad has both geographically and contextually the farthest distance from the central parts of the country, and, as a result, this rural community suffers from shortages of basic social infrastructure. Caption If considering very limited resources, is it possible to make a real difference in the life quality of these marginalized unprivileged people, only by means of architecture reflecting their cultural values and their built tradition? Caption Rereading the existing situation with the help of professional active... More