Autonomous Communities

Vancouver, British Columbia

Matthew Ritsema, Wu Di, Daniel Moffatt

This project that locates itself in the city of Vancouver, British Columbia was an exploration in creating vertical communities. Given the high-rise condo lifestyle seen throughout Vancouver this tower aims to create groups of residential floors with public spaces of common use for those occupying the building. Spaces such as a restaurants, park, gym facility, auditorium, and day care center spread themselves through the building. These extreme amenities plus large multi-floor open atrium spaces allow for residents to gather and enjoy the views of the city with their neighbors. Every unit benefits from a personal outdoor space with operable planes of glass enclosure. The project aims to bring a sense of suburban neighborhood feelings to the vertical typology of the high-rise tower through personal outdoor space and the many forms of social interaction available.

Full Building Section

Site Landscape Rendering

Duplex Unit Rendering

Main Entrance Rendering

Mid-Tower Park Space Rendering

Tower Restaurant Rendering

Tower Façade Rendering

All Works © Matthew Ritsema 2013