Model 1:150 – Southwest corner
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A truly intriguing alternative dwelling project by Toronto based designer Monica Laflamme explores collective living space on scaffolding “through adaptive reuse of the abandoned silos of the old Victory Soya Mills.” Follow the name link to see much more of this project.
This design idea was roused when it became apparent that the structure was abandoned because of the high cost involving any construction work to a concrete structure of this scale; its future unknown. However, the silos were not forgotten; for some time they had been inhabited by a group of squatters.
Squatters, challenge the idea of property ownership and the lack of affordable housing by occupying abandoned spaces. From this, I have proposed a grassroots housing model that allow for the creation of an alternative lifestyle. The design consists of a scaffold system that acts as infrastructure that enables people to inhabit the outside of the silos and build a vertical community of individual shelters. The scaffolding is anchored to the silos and the shelters can be plugged into the grid system at the discretion of the inhabitants, leaving room for continuous change and expansion. The design is based on a do-it-yourself model. All construction materials are sourced locally, recycled and lightweight.Read more >>
[All work & images © Monica Laflamme ]
Model 1:150 – West elevation
Model 1:150 – North elevation
Study 1:75
Perspective rendering
Perspective rendering
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