Orgie

Orgie is a reaction on the densification of cities worldwide. The

design introduces the Hyper Active Urbanite as the forgotten

target group of our current and future city centres. The HAU is young,

single, ambitious and prefers city centres for a working and living

environment. The design is part of our social structures study and won

1st prize in FAR_8 competition in Shanghai.

Our scheme proposes a large number of small housing units (12m2

with only bed, closet, shower and toilet) together with a large

number of urban facilities in a wide variety. That will function as a

new living environment and the ultimate urban lifestyle.

Design:       Ramon Knoester

Location:     Rotterdam, the Netherlands

Program:      2857 housing units, 22 restaurants, 10 pub/cafes, 12 lounge

                  cafes, 2 internet cafes, 1 cinema(4 rooms), 1 swimming  

                  pool, 2 basketball courts, 20 squash rooms, 1 club, 2 soccer   

                  fields, 2 fitness centers, 24 laundry rooms        

M2:             70.000m2 floor area

Period:         2002-2005

Prizes:         1st prize in FAR_8 competition, Shanghai, China

Growing percentage of single households over the years

View the project description in a YouTube Movie.