Designing both the outer and inner spatial aspects of the environment while ensuring the inclusion of communal yet secluded zones within the dwelling.
The architectural layout of this residence capitalizes on the benefits of accommodating extended families, creating a layout that allows grandparents, parents, and children to coexist nearby. This design facilitates the sharing of resources while safeguarding each individual's personal space and autonomy. In constructing the multi-generational housing unit in upper Manhattan, several considerations must be weighed, encompassing shared spaces, the delicate equilibrium between privacy and self-governance, available facilities, and easily accessible green areas.