As cities grow denser and housing costs continue to rise, mixed-use architecture has become a vital model for sustainable urban development. Meteora is an over-build where modular living units rise above the West Philadelphia Community Center (WPCC), blending private dwellings with public life beneath to increase social inter-action.
Typical Floor Plan
Reflecting the neighborhood’s social mix, the project offers a range of unit types for students, single families, and multi-family residents. Each unit is unique, creating a sense of identity and ownership that en-courages residents to care for their homes. A shared courtyard stair connects the housing to the community center below, promoting interaction and shared access to the rooftop.
Spatially, the design optimizes natural sun-light through modular orientation, and accommodates a diverse range of housing typologies.
