7th North Street
Where density meets habitability
Increased unit count within code. Improved spatial quality. Optimised land value and mid-term return on investment
Business challenge
Maximise the
number of
residential units on
a plot while ensuring
compliance and
market-ready living
standards
Bottleneck
Higher density
typically reduces
spatial quality,
environmental
performance and
long-term value
Strategic approach
Develop layout
strategies that
balance unit count,
habitability, public
space and climate
response
Implementation
Testing multiple
layout strategies
to balance density,
sunlight, ventilation,
privacy and
usable outdoor
space within the
constraints of
the plot and local
regulations
Outcome
A residential
scheme that
increases land value
while delivering
comfortable,
well-performing
living environments
A site assessment for a private client exploring the acquisition of a plot in Phoenix, Arizona, aimed at maximising residential yield without compromising living quality. The project tests how density and habitability can coexist. Working within local regulations, a series of layout strategies are developed to increase the number of units while maintaining comfortable spatial standards, integrating usable green areas and responding to solar orientation and climate. The proposal is supported by an industrialised construction approach using locally sourced timber systems, ensuring efficiency, buildability and cost control. The result is a clear framework for decision-making, where spatial performance and investment logic are aligned from the outset
TEAM
Client. Private
Urban designer. everyplace
Planning consultant. everyplace
Cost consultant. everyplace
FOTOGRAFÍA
Love Ladrillo
