Big Mouth 住宅
Big Mouth House / Best Practice Architecture

由专筑网王沛儒，李韧编译

来自建筑事务所的描述。多年来，西雅图一直是美国的热门城市。伴随着各项增长带来了城市密度增大、负担能力下降，以及住房需求日益增长等问题。Big Mouth 住宅项目是对这些问题的呼应。这个由三名西雅图建筑师共同开发的多家庭项目就是一个多功能、具有前瞻性的多住宅生活区的案例。该项目由一个单一家庭住宅区改造而成，包括三个联排的城镇住宅，其中一个单位面积为1,850平方英尺（约172平方米），另外两个单位面积为1,420平方英尺（约132平方米）。每一个单元都是一座灵活的城市住宅，带有工作室空间、主要的生活区和屋顶平台，使用者可以欣赏无与伦比的景色。

Text description provided by the architects. Seattle has been home one of the nation’s hottest housing markets for years. And with all that growth comes questions around urban density, affordability and how to address growing housing needs. Big Mouth House is an answer to those questions from Best Practice Architecture. Developed by three Seatt learchitects, this multi-family project is an example of what versatile, forward-thinking, multi-family living can look like. Transformed from a single-family Central District residential lot, the project encompasses three townhomes (one unit at 1,850 sf and two units at 1,420 sf each). Each unit is a flexible urban home with a studio space, the main living area, and a rooftop deck to enjoy unbeatable views.







黑色金属覆层包裹着外部，给建筑本身带来了凝聚力。屋顶的壁画、定制粉色粉刷涂层面板、栏杆、标识都用着流行的颜色。为了管理雨水，研究小组引入了种植生物保留区，并结合铺路系统组成的道路和公共区域来共同帮助雨水引流。

Black metal cladding envelops the exterior–bringing cohesiveness to the project. A rooftop mural and custom pink powder-coated panels, railing and signage provide pops of color. To help manage storm water, the team incorporated a planted bio-retention zone and ensured the pathway and parking area is composed of previous paving systems to allow water to pass through.





在内部，所有单元都设置有低收入使用者的附属住宅单元（ADU）。这些附属住宅单元连接到内部，但设有单独入口。这个灵活的空间可以在未来用作卧室、办公室，或家庭房间，同时也可以用作独立的公寓，还可以进行短期或长期的租赁。

Inside, all units have a lower level income Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). These ADUs are connected to the interior, but also have a separate entrance. This flexible space can be used to expand the home (an additional bedroom, office, or family room) or as an independent apartment (to generate additional income as a short or long term rental).









在单元A和单元B中，附属住宅单元位于较低的楼层，使用者可以通过单独的入口进入，储物空间也在这一层。第二层有两间卧室和一间浴室。三楼设有客厅、餐厅和厨房。功能的布局对设计至关重要。通过抬高主要的生活区，并在两侧安装窗户，建筑师充分地利用了市中心的景观。

Within units A and B, the ADUs are on the lower level and can be accessed from a lockable interior door or separate entrance. This floor also includes storage space. The second level has two bedrooms and a bathroom. The third floor features a living room, dining room, and kitchen. The location of the property was crucial to the design. By elevating the main living areas and putting windows on both sides, the team took full advantage of downtown views.







在C单元，附属住宅单元、存储空间、办公区和自行车区位于较低的楼层。在二楼，一个开放式厨房与餐厅和客厅相连，立面是一扇大落地窗。卧室、洗衣房、客房浴室和通往屋顶的楼梯都位于上层。Big Mouth住宅的设计意图是为城市里的业主提供传统住宅设计无法提供的功能灵活空间。随着城市人口的增长，建筑师们可以通过这样的合作项目为围绕城市生活和多家庭共同生活设计的问题寻找具有创新性的解决方案。

In Unit C, the ADU unit, storage space, office area, and bike zone are located on the lower level. On the second floor, an open kitchen connects to the dining and living room with a large floor-to-ceiling window. Bedrooms, laundry, a guest bathroom and a stairway to the roof are located on the upper level. The intentional design of Big Mouth House offers urban homeowners much-needed flexibility not available in traditional home design. As city populations grow, architects can look to collaborations like this for smart, innovative solutions to questions around urban living and multi-family design.



















建筑设计：Best Practice Architecture
地点：美国 西雅图
项目内容：住宅
面积：432.0 m2
项目年份：2018年
照片摄影：Ed Sozinho
制造商：Daltile, Sherwin Williams, SILESTONE, Abodian, CB2, Autodesk

Architects: Best Practice Architecture
Location: Seattle, United States
Category: Residential
Lead Architects: Kailin Gregga - Best Practice Architecture; Rob Humble - Hybrid Architecture; Steven Lazen - Acting as a Sole Practitioner
Area: 4650.0 ft2
Project Year: 2018
Photographs: Ed Sozinho
Manufacturers: Daltile, Sherwin Williams, SILESTONE, Abodian, CB2, Autodesk