Jesse’s House

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Jesse\u2019s House, built\nthrough an AIA Austin initiative, is a tiny home for Jesse, a community member\nwho had been homeless for much of his life. The home\u2019s design reflects the\nideals of shelter and permanence, as well as Jesse\u2019s notions of how to be a good\nneighbor. It is located in Community First! Village, a cluster of micro-homes,\nservices, and amenities in east Austin that supports those experiencing chronic\nhomelessness. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"All residents of Community\nFirst! Village are committed to working within the community to earn funds to\npay a modest monthly payment for their homes. Payments are structured around\nthe size of the home, but all are less than 200 square feet and have no\nplumbing. Village residents share group bathing facilities and outdoor\nkitchens. "]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\u0022Working with a modest\nbudget, the project strategy cleverly establishes a series of overlapping\ndomestic zones that transition between personal abode and the surrounding\ncommunity, creating a rich range of spaces that belie its tiny footprint.\u0022 - Jury Comment"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The space and budget for\nthis project were both minimal, so the team\u2019s design solution was simple and\nefficient. Jesse\u2019s House was built with modest materials that form two discrete\nspaces: Jesse\u2019s inward-facing living space and an outward-facing screen porch\nthat he can share with friends. The home\u2019s position and dynamic form maximize\nnatural light and breezes while providing a more protected feeling inside.\nCareful attention was paid to material selection as the design will be\nreplicated several times in a Phase II expansion of the village. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u201cWorking with a modest\nbudget, the project strategy cleverly establishes a series of overlapping\ndomestic zones that transition between personal abode and the surrounding\ncommunity, creating a rich range of spaces that belie its tiny footprint,\u201d said\nthe jury. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Jesse\u2019s favorite chair is\npositioned so he can watch television without disruption, but he can also open\nthe front door to enjoy any activity happening outside. In addition, the team\ncarefully inserted special spaces for Jesse to store and display things that he\nloves and that hold memories, reinforcing the feeling of being at home. "]]]]}