Prototype Duplex
San Diego, CA
2020
Architect/Developer/Contractor
The duplex typology provides many advantages in a multi-family development. This typology can be added to an existing property or deployed as multiple duplexes across a site that allows for medium density.
The prototype explores ideas about expandable and contracting spaces and shifts from single family to multi-family housing. The duplex typology has potential to begin either as two units that could be converted to a single family dwelling, or vice versa. This idea becomes important when studying small lot subdivision. Could a series of duplexes become both single family and multi-family or transform between the two as the needs of the user evolve