SMART START

THE HAGUE, 2005

The Smart Start competition, to us, was an invitation to study, in an urban surroundings, the possibilities of the much sought after suburban condition. Parking close to your home, a large outdoor private space, a large storage shed. Each house is provided with an exceptionally large terrace that is overlooking the communal courtyard. The courtyard allows the residents to indulge in typical 'suburban' activities: washing your car, playing with the dog, growing vegetables, etc. A row of 'garden sheds' is placed on the roof of the building, offering an extra 'attic space' that is lacking in the typical apartment.