For this project, we were assigned to design a community space in the 9th Street Historic Park on CU Denver’s campus. I knew this location was perfect for designing micro-units for students or other people in downtown to inhabit. One of the significant problems with the University of Colorado Denver is the lack of on-campus living for students. As of 2023, there is a singular dorm building on the physical campus, so I wanted to add some space for students to live. In order for students to inhabit a space, there are a few requirements that I had to solve. The first of which is a low cost of living, which I accomplished by providing smaller living spaces with shareable communal spaces. I also wanted to design a housing complex that could be used for everything one needs to live, eliminating the need for a car and redefining urban infrastructure. This was done by including everything one might need daily in one building. There is no way to eliminate the need for a car in modern America completely, but I know some students in Denver would instead not use one if they did not have to.

Urban sprawl is usually designated by single-use zoning and low-density residential housing, and there is often a significant use of private automobiles for transportation. My design aims to redefine urban infrastructure to prove that urban sprawl is not necessary while simultaneously providing an affordable housing option for those who need it. I will do this by designing a pod-style apartment building. This building will provide tenants with all the necessary living spaces and a solid sense of community. The communal rooms, such as the kitchen, recreation areas, and laundry, will be public. In contrast, those spaces that need more privacy will have it. These will include the bedroom, work areas, and bathrooms. The shared amenities provide a super affordable place to live. Whether at the start of one's professional career or somewhere in the middle, my design serves as a Basecamp anyone can use as a launching platform or a respite.