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Ashram Multifamily

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This six-unit apartment introduces a new form of affordable housing convenient to downtown Austin. Its simple concept celebrates an open-air central stairwell, which creates an inviting entry and divides the building into two discrete volumes that continue the pedestrian-friendly rhythm of the street. Limited to a 4,400-sf lot, the project prioritizes sustainability and efficiency by taking advantage of existing infrastructure already serving the central city. Large north-facing windows afford ample daylight without undue solar heat gain. Restrained detailing throughout the units creates a simple and serene complex that breathes life into the street and the city.

Ashram is the first three-story, single-stair project permitted since Austin abandoned its prohibition of the configuration in 2021. This small lot apartment typology fosters urban vibrancy and neighborhood safety, making it an advantageous and desirable infill option. Efficient, low-cost housing developments like Ashram offer a convenient and affordable densification solution that maintains the vitality and energy that makes Austin such a great place to live.

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