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Ritual of Cleansing


In this project, we explore the alternatives for inhabitants to live to the fullest during the isolating period of Covid-19. What is the hierarchy of cleansing spaces such as toilets in the apartments?



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TeamArchitecture
Residential
Vienna, Austria
2020
Competition Entry
Vincent Yee Foo Lai, Douglas Min Yi Lee

Living in isolation during this pandemic has led to many to rethink the notion of communal spaces and importance of self cleansing spaces. In a residential setting, communal amenities such as multi-function activity rooms, gym, swimming pools, etc. will be closed off to stop the spread of the virus. Hence, what are the alternatives for inhabitants to live to the fullest during this isolation period? What is the hierarchy of cleansing spaces such as toilets in the apartments?




We introduced an open living concept where all unit types have full exposure to nature, creating a sense of respite from the introverted living space typical in small apartments. The act of cleansing will be an important ritual during this pandemic. Therefore, the morphology of the building is manifested in which the spaces for cleansing (toilets and wash basins) are positioned in the building core. All living spaces revolves around the cleansing core.