Temple Landing II
DREAM struck a perfect balance in creating a design which is modern and highly efficient while harmonizing with the aesthetic and scale of the surrounding community.
DREAM Collaborative is providing full architectural design services for a new 27-unit, age and income restricted residence. Designed to create a safe and comfortable environment for community members, the new building will allow residents to independently age in place.
The four-story, wood-framed building is carefully designed to contextually weave itself into the surrounding community. Shifting the depth of units in the plan creates relief along the street to reflect the scale of the adjacent buildings with a prominent, welcoming entrance. Material selections for the project aim to create a rich and human scale structure, with design and finishes aimed to provide greater dignity and quality of life than is typically found in affordable project types. The design utilizes high-quality materials such as fiber cement clapboard and architectural paneling, with vertical board and batten highlights. An active lifestyle is encouraged through amenities such as an open and welcoming staircase and an accessible raised bed community garden, but is also balanced with amenities for mobility restricted individuals through elevators and wide corridors for wheelchair access. The project is located in close proximity to public transportation and the downtown district.
Thermally efficient windows and walls provide comfort and quiet for residents, while energy-efficient energy recovery ventilation and heat pump heating/cooling paired with solar PVs on the roof reduce building energy consumption to complement New Bedford’s goals to be a nationwide leader in sustainability.
