ADAMA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

UNIVERSITY
COMMUNITY INTEGRATION
APARTMENT DESIGN

COMMUNITY INTEGRATION ALAZAR GETU

UGR/26318/14
SIGN COMMUNITY INTEGRATION COMMUNITY INTEGRATION

APARTMENT DESIGN APARTMENT DESIGN

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

- COMMUNITY INTEGRATION -------------------------------- 1

- INFORMATION GATHERING(STANDARD) --------------- 2

- CASE STUDY

- INTERNATIONAL --------------------------------------------- 3

- LOCAL ----------------------------------------------------------- 8

- DESIGN PROGRAM ---------------------------------------------- 11

- DESIGN( ALL DRAWINGS) ------------------------------------- 17

- RECOMMENDATION AND CONCLUSION ----------------- 27

Title : Community Integration Concept for Apartment
Design

This project explores the design of an innovative apartment complex that

emphasizes community integration. The goal is to create a living
environment where residents can form strong social connections and engage i
n communal activities. By designing two L-shaped buildings around a
central courtyard, the project fosters interaction and a sense of belonging.
The first building, a G+8 apartment structure, offers a variety of residential
units, while the second, a G+3 community center, provides shared amenities
such as lounges, play areas, and social gathering spaces. This approach not
only enhances the living experience but also promotes a cohesive and
vibrant community. The design balances private and communal spaces,
ensuring comfort and accessibility while encouraging social engagement.

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Two rectangular volumes form the

basic structure, setting the stage for Inserting a blue volume introduces a central
community spaces. courtyard, improving ventilation and comfort.
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2 5

Elongating the yellow volume optimizes Stacking volumes vertically maximizes land
natural light use and to create shade on the courtyard and
the community unity

modern detaling with shading devices for the

window and door

3 6

Moving the red volume creates shaded

communal areas, promoting social The developed form is placed on the
interaction site plan, to show its relationship
with the surrounding

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Information Gathering (Standards)

1. Building Codes and Regulations:

- Compliance with local and national building codes to ensure structural
safety and integrity.
- Adherence to fire safety regulations, including the installation of fire
alarms, sprinklers, and designated escape routes.
2. Accessibility Standards:
- Incorporation of ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) guidelines to
make the building accessible to all residents, including those with disabilities.
- Features such as ramps, wide doorways, and accessible restrooms
ensure ease of movement throughout the complex.
3. Sustainability and Environmental Standards:
- Implementation of green building practices to minimize environmental
impact, such as energy-efficient lighting and HVAC systems.
- Use of sustainable materials and construction methods to promote eco-
friendliness.
- Inclusion of features like rainwater harvesting systems and solar panels
to enhance resource efficiency.

4.
. Health and Safety Standards:
- Ensuring proper ventilation and air quality through well-designed HVAC
systems.
- Use of non-toxic, eco-friendly materials to promote the health and well-
being of residents.

5. Zoning and Land Use Regulations:

- Adherence to local zoning laws regarding land use, building height, and
density to ensure the project fits within the community context.
- Consideration of setbacks, building orientation, and site layout to optimize
land use and neighborhood compatibility.

6. Community and Social Standards:

- Design of communal spaces to foster social interaction and a sense of
community among residents.
- Incorporation of amenities that cater to diverse age 2
groups and interests, promoting inclusivity and engagement
 CASE STUDY
Sideway apartments
Shiraz, Iran

Introduction:
The Sideways Apartment is a residential and commercial building located at
the western entrance of Shiraz, Iran. The primary focus of the design was to
create an engaging and harmonious interaction between pedestrians at ground
level and drivers above. The ground floor serves commercial purposes,while
the upper floors are dedicated to residential units.

Architectural Firm
The Sideways Apartment was
designed by Ashari Architects,
renowned for their innovative
and contemporary architectural
solutions. The firm's expertise
in creating engaging designs that
respond to the urban context is
evident in the Sideways
Apartment project
amir hossien ashari 3
Design Concept
The design concept revolves around two distinctive approaches.The ground
floor adopts a neutral appearance in shape and color,fostering a harmonious
engagement with pedestrians and passers-by.This strategy ensures visual
clarity and integration of the commercial area with the urban fabric. The upper
floors, considering the perspective and movement of drivers, feature a design
language that differentiates them from the base

SITE ANALYSIS
The building occupies an area of 1350 sqm at the western entrance of Shiraz.
The site's location along the main boulevard offers high visibility and
connectivity. The analysis identifies the need to manage western sunlight on
the main structure, as well as addressing visibility and light control challenges
on different façade sides

FORM DEVELOPMENT

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FLOOR PLAN

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Building Facades:
The primary façade facing the main boulevard features vertical blades that
serve multiple purposes. These blades, angled to favor southern light, manage
sunlight while adding rhythm and vitality to the building's appearance. The
terraced floors facing the street intertwine with the vertical elements, creating
a harmonious texture akin to fabric weft threads.
On the north-western and south-eastern facades, hollow concrete modules
were integrated to address light control and visibility challenges. The porous
appearance of these facades maintains a unified, simple look, with the main
façade serving as the focal point. Versatile square concrete modules were
designed, expandable in various directions, allowing for solid and hollow
states, enhancing the façade's unique texture

Pedestrian and Driver

Interaction
The design of the Sideways
Apartment aims to create
a seamless and visually
appealing experience for
both pedestrians and
drivers. The neutral and
integrated base of the
building ensures a
harmonious engagement
with pedestrians at ground
level, while the differentiated
design language of the upper
floorscaters to the perspective
and movement of drivers,
creating a dynamic presence
along the boulevard.

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LOCAL CASE STUDY
MY PLAZA

PROJECT INFORMATION
Project Name: My Plaza Apartment
Absolute location: 9°00'39.0"N 38°53'
17.2"E
Relative location: Ethiopia, Addis
Ababa, Ayat-49.
Total area: 711.10 m²
Date of completion: MAY 2010

SITE LOCATION AND SIZE

SITE ON MAP

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Total area: 711.10 m²
G+10 MIXED
APARTMENT
The apartment including basement
parking and 3 floor commercial and
from 4 -10 residential apartment there
are 2 types of residential apartment 2
bed room and 3 bed room including
master bed room it is more oriented
and organized apartment according to
the path of the site it consider the
room relation in addition to it give the
terrace or open space for user
including best security and service
like telecommunication,electric and
water provided.

CLIMATE ANALIYSIS AND SUN PATH

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Basement floor up to 3rd floor

Floor plan
4th to10th floor

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 DESIGN PROGRAM
FLOOR NAME OF ROOMS NUMBER AREA IN M SPACE QUALITY
OF ROOMS
SQUARE

BASEMENT PARKING 30 1146 -Public

FLOOR STORE 1 16 -private

TOILET 1 28 -public- Well lighted & ven�lated

GROUND PARKING 4 345 -Public

FLOOR STORAGE 1 23 -private

TOILET 2 25.15 total -Public -Well lighted & ven�lated

PACKAGE DELIVERY 1 26 -Public

JANITORIAL ROOM 1 26 -private

ENTRANCE 1 49 -Public -Well lighted & ven�lated

LOBBY/RECEPTION

ANIMAL PROCESSING 1 50 -Public -Well lighted & ven�lated

ROOM

SECURITY ROOM 1 16

MANAGEMENT 1 -private
OFFICE

SWIMMING POOL 1 71 -Public -well ven�lated

HALLWAY 1 50 -Public -Well lighted & ven�lated

PLAYING AREA 1 -public

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LOUNGE 1 69 -public-Well lighted & ven�lated

LOUNGE KITCHEN 1 16 -public

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 WORKSHOP -public
1 38

DAYCARE -public
1 50

TOILET -public-Well lighted & ven�lated

1 28

HALLWAY -public-Well lighted & ven�lated

1 46

6TH FLOOR DOUBLEX 4 BED 159 -private

TYPE 1

AND DOUBLEX 5 BED -private

TYPE 169

7TH FLOOR DOUBLEX 4 BED 192 -private

TYPE

8TH FLOOR PENTA HOUSE 1 436 -private

TERACCE -private
1 94

ALL FLOORS STAIR 1 9 -Public -Well lighted & ven�lated

GARBAGE SHOOT 1 3 -Public

UTILITY ROOM 1 2 Semi private

LIFT +WAITING
2

CORRIDER 1 46 -Public

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 PROGRAMING FOR EACH TYPE OF APARTMENTS (ROOMS)

TYPE NAME OF ROOMS NUMBER AREA IN METER SPACE QUALITY

OF ROOMS SQUARE

STUDIO TYPE LIVING space 1 24 -Public -Well lighted & ven�lated

Single room BED space 1 8 -Private -Well lighted & ven�lated

Divided by COCKING space 1 4 -semiprivate -Well lighted &

space ven�lated

except toilet TOILET(BATH) 1 5 -private-well ven�lated

ONE BED LIVING AREA 1 36 -Public -Well lighted & ven�lated

TYPE

KITCHEN 1 10 -semiprivate -Well lighted &

ven�lated

BED ROOM 1 17 -private -Well lighted & ven�lated

TOILET(BATH) 1 5 -private-well ven�lated

LOBBY - 6 -public

BALCONY 1 3 -

TWO BED LIVING+DINING 1 30 -Public -Well lighted & ven�lated

TYPE

OPEN KITCHEN 1 8 -Public -Well lighted & ven�lated

Area maybe MASTER BED ROOM 1 19 -private -Well lighted & ven�lated
occur in

One to MASTER BATH 1 6 -private -Well lighted & ven�lated

another

Because of BED ROOM 1 16 -private -Well lighted & ven�lated

Orienta�on BATH 1 5 -private -Well lighted & ven�lated

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THREE BED LIVING+DINING 1 48 -Public -Well lighted & ven�lated
TYPE

KITCHEN 1 11 -Public -Well lighted & ven�lated

STORE 1 3 -semiprivate

MASTER BED ROOM 1 18 -private -Well lighted & ven�lated

MASTER BATH 1 4 -private -Well lighted & ven�lated

BED ROOM 2 14 -private -Well lighted & ven�lated

BATH 1 4 -private -Well lighted & ven�lated

LOBBY - 5 -

BALCCONY 2 5&4

TYPE NAME OF ROOMS NUMBER AREA IN SPACE QUALITY

OF ROOMS METER
SQUARE

3 DOUPLEX 4 LIVING+DINING 1 100 -Public -Well lighted & ven�lated

BED

TYPE KITCHEN 1 16 -Public -Well lighted & ven�lated

T.KITCHEN 1 12 -Public -Well lighted & ven�lated

GUEST BED ROOM 1 18 -private -Well lighted &

ven�lated

MAIDS BED ROOM 1 15 -private -Well lighted &

ven�lated

BALCONY 2 7&5 -

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ven�lated

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 MASTER BED ROOM 1 23 -private -Well lighted &
ven�lated

MASTER BATH 1 6 -private -Well lighted &

ven�lated

DRESSING ROOM 1 6 -private

BED ROOM 1 11 -private -Well lighted &

ven�lated

FAMILY AREA 1 15 public

BALCONY 2 7&5 -

1 DOUPLEX 5 BED LIVING+DINING 1 80 - Public -Well lighted & ven�lated

TYPE KITCHEN 1 9 - Public -Well lighted & ven�lated

T.KITCHEN 1 13 -private -Well lighted &

ven�lated

GUEST BED ROOM 1 25 -private -Well lighted &

ven�lated

MAIDS BED ROOM 1 18 -private -Well lighted &

ven�lated

BATH ROOM 1 4 -private -Well lighted &

ven�lated

BALCONY 2 8&4

MASTER BED ROOM 1 26 -private -Well lighted &

ven�lated

MASTER BATH 1 4 -private -Well lighted &

ven�lated

DRESSING ROOM 1 7 -private -Well lighted &

ven�lated

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 MASTER BED ROOM 1 24 -private -Well lighted &
ven�lated

MASTER BATH 1 5 -private -Well lighted &

ven�lated

DRESSING ROOM 1 5 -private

OFFICE 1 8

BED ROOM 2 -private -Well lighted &

12&14 ven�lated

FAMILY AREA 1 16 public

BALCONY 2+ -

1 PENT-HOUSE LIVING +DINING 1 100 -Public -Well lighted & ven�lated

KITCHEN 1 20 -Public -Well lighted & ven�lated

ENTRANCE LOBBY 1 20

BATHROOM 3 6&4 -private -Well lighted &

ven�lated

OFFICE 1 17 -private -Well lighted &

ven�lated

MASTER BED ROOM 1 73 -private -Well lighted &

ven�lated

MASTER 1 10 -private -Well lighted &

BATHROOM ven�lated

GUEST ROOM 1 17 -private -Well lighted &

ven�lated

BEDROOM 2 33&30 -private -Well lighted &

ven�lated

DRESSING ROOM 1 11 -private -Well lighted &

ven�lated

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Recommendation:
1. Community Integration Focus:
- Prioritize the development of communal spaces such as the central
courtyard, community center, and amenities to foster social interaction and
build a strong sense of community among residents.
- Implement diverse social spaces that cater to different age groups and
interests, including lounges, play areas, and multi-purpose rooms.

2. Sustainability and Eco-Friendliness:

- Incorporate sustainable building practices, including the use of energy-
efficient systems (HVAC, lighting), renewable energy sources (solar panels),
and water-saving fixtures.
- Utilize sustainable and non-toxic building materials to promote
environmental responsibility and the health of residents.

3. Accessibility and Inclusivity:

- Ensure all areas of the apartment complex are accessible to individuals
with disabilities by adhering to ADA standards and including features like
ramps, wide doorways, and accessible restrooms.
- Designate specific units and communal areas to cater to the needs of
elderly residents and families with children.

4. Health and Safety:

- Integrate advanced security systems, including CCTV, secure entry
points, and 24/7 on-site security personnel, to ensure resident safety.
- Install fire safety measures, including smoke detectors, fire alarms,
and sprinkler systems, throughout the complex.

5. Functional Design and Efficient Layout:

- Optimize the layout of apartments to maximize natural light, ventilation,
and space efficiency.
- Include a mix of unit types (studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, three-
bedroom) to cater to a diverse resident demographic.
- Design a spacious and well-equipped ground floor that includes essential
services such as a lobby, management office, storage, and the animal
processing room.
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Conclusion:
The community integration concept for this apartment design aims to create a
vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable living environment that enhances the
quality of life for its residents. By integrating shared spaces, sustainable
practices, and thoughtful design, the project not only meets the functional
needs of residents but also fosters a sense of community and belonging.

The central courtyard serves as the heart of the complex, encouraging

interaction and providing a tranquil space for relaxation. The G+8 apartment
building offers a variety of living options, while the G+3 community center
enriches the resident experience with recreational and social amenities.

Through careful planning and adherence to standards and regulations, the

design addresses key aspects of safety, accessibility, and sustainability.
The incorporation of diverse communal spaces ensures that the complex is
not just a place to live, but a thriving community where residents can
connect, engage, and support one another.
.

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