Blueberry

In transforming the Duinlaan 51 site into a residential program, we investigated housing concepts that could elevate the overall living environment. Responding to current housing demand, our proposal aims to deliver a thoughtful and complementary addition to the existing market.

From our earlier analysis of conventional housing models, we identified a significant challenge: the limited presence of integrated facilities, particularly private and flexible spaces within standard homes. The development of the six dwellings we envision addresses this gap by enabling a range of living arrangements, allowing residents to remain independent for longer, facilitating multi-family living under one roof, and supporting children in staying within the family environment during later life stages.

Within the Blueberry project, we see the opportunity to establish a new residential typology: Extended Housing. This concept supports older children and young adults in remaining within the parental home for an extended period, offering spatial flexibility and greater autonomy. The motivation behind this approach lies in the increasingly constrained housing market for young adults, where independent living has become financially and spatially challenging.