Missing middle
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Project • By Teass \ Warren Architects • Private Houses
Ballston Duplex
Located in downtown Arlington, Virginia, Ballston Duplex introduces two contemporary residences on a site previously restricted to a single detached home. Situated within walking distance of transit hubs, employment centres, and daily amenities, the project leverages its urban context to support transit-oriented living and reduce dependence on private vehicles. By increasing residential density in a highly accessible location, the project contributes to lower per-capita carbon emissions while making more efficient use of existing infrastructure.
The development required a lengthy entitlement and zoning process, reflecting broader challenges faced by ‘missing middle’ housing typologies in established neighbourhoods. Through pers... More
Project • By PHAEDRUS Studio • Shops
HI-LO
While designed for a specific client and a site with opportune zoning and planning, Hi-Lo Hybrid tackles a prevailing narrow lot condition along Toronto's main streets. Despite the demand for increased density and housing options on these existing transit and mixed-use corridors, they remain largely underdeveloped, including an estimated 250km composed of existing single-family homes reinforced by low-rise residential zoning and planning. Outdated zoning and current planning policies limit the range of infill opportunities, driving homogenous stacked townhouse forms, as well as outsized mid-rise developments and retail spaces requiring long term lot assembly. Over time these development models become further entrenched. Hi-Lo Hybrid demonst... More