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Nancy Chu, Ph.D.

Milwaukee, WI, US

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Elevated courtyard bridge between two mixed-use residential towers
Elevated courtyard bridge between two mixed-use residential towers
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Multi-Generational Housing (Hong Kong)

  • Master Thesis (Hong Kong): Re-establishing Multi-Generational Housing Relationships in Hong Kong
  • To reinterpret the architectural form and the meaning of a traditional Chinese courtyard layout. 
  • Integrate courtyard neighborhood living into high-rise housing to accommodate needs of the elders and their family
  • Utilize an otherwise wasted air-space to create an environment suitable for multi-generational living
 
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Status: School Project
Location: Hong Kong

 
Corner Cafe (Interior)
Corner Cafe (Interior)
visual connection to all four levels of the interior courtyard
visual connection to all four levels of the interior courtyard
Each exterior courtyard module has a view of 4 floors
Each exterior courtyard module has a view of 4 floors
view from day care center
view from day care center