Building on the master planning work from Phase One, To Be Done Studio further developed the Workforce Housing development site design in Davis, West Virginia.
Site Two was selected for further development due to its accessibility to utility infrastructure and the potential for future expansion.
Recognizing residents' diverse and varying needs, a mix of unit typologies was offered as architectural examples for input.
Evolution of unit typology design. Responsiveness of unit design to nature and context.
TBD tested multiple materials, fenestrations, and spatial layouts in order to create a development with a neighborhood and "West Virginian" spirit.
Responding to the diverse building typologies, materials, and styles of Davis, TBD looked to create an architecture that reflected and responded to the nature and culture of the surrounding area.
Designed units provide indoor and outdoor spaces for living and gathering to suit year-round enjoyment
Siting of the units took into consideration future expansions of the development and connectivity to Davis, located a 15 minute walk away.
Working on a site with a delicate ecosystem, TBD designed the units for minimal impact on the natural landscape and to complement its majestic views.
To Be Done Studio looks to react sensitively to context and weave designs into a landscape in a way that is responsive and appropriate.
