2025 - HUD Competition Entry
Alan Plattus, advisor
w/ Jany Xu, Soraya Ammann, Evan Gaj, and Peyton Williams
A proposal for a significant expansion of affordable housing within the existing Dyson Circle complex in Palm Beach, Florida, creating homes for over 1,000 residents of Palm Beach County. Like many midcentury car-oriented neighborhoods across the U.S. the site was designed an enclave with one main arterial road and cul-de-sacs, leading to feelings of fragmentation and disconnection.
The design proposal weaves the complex into the larger social fabric of Palm Beach County by introducing community centers and complementary programs available to nearby residents, creating a multi-generational and mixed-income community. Our three central design goals are to increase the supply affordable housing through human-centered development; promote connectivity and community resilience, both within the neighborhood and adjacent communities of Palm Beach County; and bolster sustainability and social resilience. Our vision for the site extends beyond housing to shape a resilient community where architecture serves as a bridge between people and place.