Vermont Avenue Cohousing is a design prototype for urban coliving, providing 47 bedrooms and 41 bathrooms spread across 9 residential units. The ground floor hosts a retail storefront along the street, and the rooftop provides a community gathering space to be shared among the residents. Fenestration was carefully considered to optimize daylighting and ventilation to all bedrooms. A central courtyard in the middle provides additional light to units and the opportunity for private balconies facing away from the street.

This project was completed while employed at Square 134 Architects in 2021. Bryan Samuel served as the Project Architect. Finish photography by Jessica Marcotte.

An architectural photo of a brick building with an angle
An architectural photo of a brick building with an angle
An architectural photograph of a grey brick apartment building
An architectural photograph of a grey brick apartment building
A photo of an exterior trellis over a rooftop deck
A photo of an exterior trellis over a rooftop deck

Facade Detail

Rooftop Trellis

Building Facade

A construction detail drawing of a brick framed window
A construction detail drawing of a brick framed window

Unit Floor Plan

Brick Window Frame Detail

Ipe Trellis Bracket Detail

A construction detail drawing of wood-steel beam connection
A construction detail drawing of wood-steel beam connection
a rendered diagram of a courtyard garden space
a rendered diagram of a courtyard garden space

Early Courtyard Concept