Precedent Study

NOTES:

SILVER TOWERS

• enter from W. Houston st., W. Broadway, Bleeker St.
• huge central courtyard
• 1- 3 br. apts., 2 elevs., kitchen, bathroom, underground parking
• concrete construction
• only housing
• courtyard is public
• lobby entrance is raised

SAISHUNKAN WOMEN'S DORMITORY 

• enter from 2nd floor, dorms on first floor
• terrace, kitchens, dorms, living space, lounge, caretakers room, hall, guest room
• placement of dorms works well
• only housing
• a mix of concrete and glass in the middle, double height living space
• dorms are shared ( pvt. ), kitchen and bathrooms are shared
• 4 people to one dorm

KANCHAJUNGA 

• 3 elevs., 1 service elev.
• study, kitchen, 1 Mbr. , 4 bd., M. bath, terraces, living, dining
• terrace is pvt.
• in section, the building catches the sea breeze for cross-ventilation
• 4 br. apts.
• 2-floor apts.
• good views from both East and West
• sky gardens