HOLLAND BARRY

The project embraces permeability as its central philosophy, treating spatial joining as both a physical and conceptual gesture. Instead of rigid separations, the design uses threaded partitions and translucent acrylic columns to create soft, continuous boundaries. Inspired by the idea of the “glass cage,” the architecture resists full enclosure — prioritizing openness, visibility, and the connection or “joining” of spaces. The result is a fluid environment where movement and interaction unfold across loosely defined spaces.

The project explores the concept of “joining” as a central theme, emphasizing the fusion of spaces to create a fluid, uninterrupted sequence of environments. The design prioritizes long horizontal and vertical continuities, where massing is carefully orchestrated to foster a sense of openness and connection. Through thoughtful integration of spaces, the architecture invites a spatial experience that is both expansive and cohesive, encouraging movement and interaction within a unified whole. The use of form and geometry allows for an evolving connection between areas, promoting a dynamic and immersive experience.

This project explores the idea of continuity through transformation, using parametric logic to transform an initial form into a coherent, inhabitable geometry. What begins as a double-belt “blob” is refined into a structured system. Floor plates extend radially, providing occupiable zones while maintaining a central void for circulation and light. Through panelization and subdivision, the outer facade takes on a minimal yet, layered, adaptive texture, balancing structural rhythm with spatial openness. The final form maintains the double-curved nature of the original mass while revealing an organized, legible architectural language.

This intervention responds to the site’s isolation and shifting character, where residential and commercial zones meet and the urban scale changes dramatically. Informed by the area’s history and uneven development, the design reimagines the street as a shared, domestic space. Drawing on the woonerf model and local precedents of informal street appropriation, we introduced modular furniture and paving that echoes the site’s historic architectural language. The goal was to invite everyday use — gardening, gathering, resting — blurring the boundaries between public and private space to support memory, livability, and the evolving identity of the neighborhood.