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Submission for Kingspan Microhome Competition 2025, hosted by Buildner + Architect's Network
AutoCAD, Rhino, Illustrator, Twinmotion
Partner Project
Exterior + Site Interaction
[MOD]RIAN is a microhome system designed to reclaim underutilized parking spaces throughout the City of Toronto, responding to issues of unaffordability and housing scarcity faced by the city's young professionals. By reframing the use of public transit as a sustainable strategy and remediation of mass congestion as well as commute times, the project aims to reduce the use of automobiles within the city and develop new networks of community within parking infrastructure.
The home’s modular design is conceived to be expandable or reconfigured as future needs and challenges of occupants arise. This modular housing unit adapts to what already exists rather than erasing it, allowing housing to emerge through reuse of space, rather than replacement.
Using the standard parking spot, 2.5m x 5.6m as a guideline, the 5m x 5m modular housing is designed as a response to the typology of a typical parking lot. As a result, architectural elements such as doors and entryways respond to these underlying geometries toallow each unit to easily expand.
The base module provides a complete off-grid dwelling, with the capacity to integrate additional units as new needs from the occupants arise. Beyond a single dwelling, the system proposes a new infrastructural layer for the city: a network of micro-communities embedded within the former logic of parking. As these units multiply, they reshape the role of urban land, fostering new forms of sustainability, collective identity, and access to critical housing across densifying global cities like Toronto.
The home’s modular design is conceived to be expandable or reconfigured as future needs and challenges of occupants arise. This modular housing unit adapts to what already exists rather than erasing it, allowing housing to emerge through reuse of space, rather than replacement.
Using the standard parking spot, 2.5m x 5.6m as a guideline, the 5m x 5m modular housing is designed as a response to the typology of a typical parking lot. As a result, architectural elements such as doors and entryways respond to these underlying geometries toallow each unit to easily expand.
The base module provides a complete off-grid dwelling, with the capacity to integrate additional units as new needs from the occupants arise. Beyond a single dwelling, the system proposes a new infrastructural layer for the city: a network of micro-communities embedded within the former logic of parking. As these units multiply, they reshape the role of urban land, fostering new forms of sustainability, collective identity, and access to critical housing across densifying global cities like Toronto.
Floor + Site Plan, Exterior Elevations, Sections
Interior Renders
200 module: base configuration
200 module + 100 module
100: ensuite + bedroom
100: bedroom + office
70: ensuite
70: bedroom
Secondary modules may be added to the base module (the "200" module) to accommodate for expansion of lifestyles and families. The "100" module, equivalent to one full parking space, is available in two configurations; ensuite + bedroom, and bedroom + office. The "70" module, equivalent to 70% of a full parking space is available in two configurations; ensuite, and bedroom. These additional modules allow for a greater variety in living conditions and options for growing families within downtown Toronto, and may be informed by varying parking lot conditions and lifestyles of the given occupants.
Detail Section
Solar Circuit System
1. Kingspan QuadCore PowerPanel2. Charge Controller3. Battery4. DC/AC Inverter5. AC Main Distribution Panel
Water Circuit System
1. Rainwater collection funnel2. Holding tank + filter3. Pump4. Grey water tank5. Black water tank
Module MEP Connection
Secondary modules may connect to primary module systems via connection points behind removable facade panels. Secondary modules contain their own smaller systems that are able to handle additional loads and uses.
Wall Assembly
1. Window trim2. Kingspan Dri-Design Cassette System3. Kingspan Karrier Panel System4. Structural steel framing5. Kingspan STEICOflex 036 thermal insulation6. Standard drywall
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