The 'Liv-Together' project addresses the typological challenges currently present in the Kraaienboswijk, a social housing neighborhood with significant living potential that remains underutilized. Despite offering the opportunity to live in and around a shared park, the current layout prevents residents from fully embracing this quality.

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Research at the user scale highlights that the bungalow-type housing in the neighborhood limits collective possibilities. Examples of this typological issue include bedrooms facing the park and private gardens serving as front addresses. This analysis revealed a clear scenario: the redevelopment of a third, central strip within the neighborhood.

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Architecture is a "drawn" narrative with profound contextual impact—a clear story where residents can live together while still enjoying privacy and spaciousness.

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'Liv-Together' embodies a collective vision that prioritizes privacy. The challenge lay in combining individual homes within a shared framework or envelope. This was not just a typological exploration but also a study of the behavior and needs of the residents.

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Where does the balance lie between living together and living alone? What are the boundaries between public, private, and collective spaces? And most importantly, how would I want to live here myself? These questions, combined with insights into the current situation, shaped the 'Liv-Together' narrative.

A clear address was essential for the functionality of the project. This led to the design of two recessed façades at the ends of the development, marking the transition from public to semi-public spaces. Upon entering the shared patio, a semi-private atmosphere emerges. The perception of transitions and boundaries becomes more apparent as one moves further into the cluster, ensuring that the residents’ intimacy aligns harmoniously with the collective narrative.

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Reference projects had a profound impact on the constructive, tactile, and experiential aspects of this design. Alvar Aalto's Muuratsalo Experimental House inspired the patios, while Bernardo Bader's House at the Baumle served as a reference for window compositions and interior materiality. Lastly, House Anné provided a structural example of how covered outdoor spaces can hold architectural value.

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'Liv-Together' presents a reimagined typology, blending individual and collective living into a cohesive, context-driven solution.