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The Six-Flat with Two Courtyard takes advantage of the 50'-0" wide lot. By re-orienting the units to front-and-back, rather than side-by-side, each unit experiences the full width of the lot.

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The new 6-flat building works with the scale of the surrounding 3-to-6 flat buildings, taking on characteristics of the historical type.

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Face brick composes the exterior facade while Chicago common brick lines the courtyard, creating a unique edge for the courtyard beyond.

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The courtyard is composed of a gentle curve and angled wall made with Chicago common brick, a full-glass facade, and a large opening to the street.

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Switch-back stairs are centrally located and divide the units front and back - with each unit stacking directly upon the other. A standardize wall type of metal-stud with brick cladding sits atop a uniquely shaped foundation wall.

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Each 1,200 square foot unit is flexible to accommodate different dweller types: from two flatmates, to a couple, to a small family.

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Taking advantage of the double lot, the unit layout is split front-and-back, rather than side-to-side, giving every room a view to the exterior.

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The full-height glazing along the living area creates an interior balcony condition.

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Sliding glass doors allow for open air and an interior balcony experience as a way to engage the neighborhood during all seasons.

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The kitchen, living, and dining areas are open to one another, facing the Chicago common brick courtyard, fostering a contemporary way of living.

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The bedroom is avenue- or alleyway-facing, outfitted with a unique Juliette balcony to oversee the existing streetscape and courtyard. The two operable doors allow for cross ventilation.

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A shared toilet and shower room with natural light is opposite an open vanity and closet which line the ensuite enfilade.

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All openings are calibrated for privacy within the building and maximizing light in each unit.

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Reconfiguring the 6-flat typology from long and narrow to wide and square, each unit takes advantage of the double lot.

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The advantage of this organization brings the entrance to the side of the building along the required 3’-0” setback, making use of the siting of the building.

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Rotational symmetry makes all units identical to create an efficient means of construction with all systems stacking directly upon one another.

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The long section shows the cut through the middle of the building with courtyard on both sides.

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The short section shows the full width of the living space of each unit - a feature unique to this building organization.

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