Affordable Housing Challenge
New York City

NON-UNIFORM UNIT MODULARITY

Floor plans/ furniture system axos

a. In the present moment, modularity is no longer defined by identically sized and configured boxes. Current automation allows for efficient variation of unit plan so long as materials, assemblies and critical components (windows, doors, hardware, cladding) are standardized. Our unit modules number less than 10, are re-configurable and are non-uniform pie segments of the curving footprint.

b. Inspired by so many micro units in Asia, the “Ori” furniture system here in the US, and even Ikea, the sliding “block” common to most units may be ordered finished as in the first three versions or, as an open steel frame for the user to insert any standard cabinet module, self-made object or, element with unique functionality to truly customize the environment. When moving, the next Occupant can easily disassemble and reconfigure. Heavy duty tracks may closed with filler strips or, kept open to allow the active reconfiguration of the main open space for different activities.

c. As Occupants transition, units are designed to be combined or split, depending on the needs of the Occupant, Family, neighborhood or era.