wakefield apts
location:
bronx, ny
tools:
revit, rhino, adobe photoshop & illustrator
details:
Part of a two-building, 126-unit sustainable retrofit, Wakefield Apartments will offer 54 fully renovated units with community facility space and retail. Major upgrades in both buildings include improved apartment layouts and accessibility, kitchen and bath renovations, new finishes, new efficient windows, and increased roof insulation.
design for accesibility
existing entry courtyard
design proposal for new accessible courtyard
The buildings exterior and interior will see dramatic changes with the addition of an elevator, new accessible entry courtyard, and a corridor connecting the two wings of the building. This will create a much better circulation and bring natural light into the hallway through a fully glazed curtain wall.
Both buildings will see a variety of carbon reduction measures including a conversion from gas cooking to electric as well as the replacement of the fossil fuel heating system with highly efficient electric heat pumps that provide both heating and cooling. In addition to enhanced energy performance, the upgrades to exhaust and ventilation will improve indoor air quality and comfort throughout the year, including the hottest summer days, ensuring a healthier living environment.
building axonometric
enhancing quality of life
floor plans | existing & proposed
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residential entrances
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utility & storage room
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fuel oil boiler room
meter room
fuel oil tank room
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residential entrance
residential lobby
new elevator
management office
laundry room
bike room
community room
existing retail
social services offices
supers unit
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electric meter room
tank room
compactor room
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