concept & vision

The concept for the building is based on the upcycle of shipping containers, stacking them in a variety of ways to create interesting open and public spaces, great residential units, private and public terraces as well as plenty of parking on the ground.

design & architecture

The massing of the Quarterdeck steps back on each side of the lot to minimize vertical impact. The sloped sides are connected at the very top to create a steady structure and to generate larger units. Terraces are provided to all units with the circulation located within the containers on the interior side of the building. This generates an enjoyable covered and shaded patio area, a sort of interior street reminiscent of the wrought iron balconies along the streets of The Marigny. Parking is located on the ground within the volume of the Quarterdeck.

impact & significance

The Quarterdeck is developed with great attention to the fabric of the neighborhood, using the fine grain of the shipping container unit to propose a building as a village or a neighborhood, where residential units are next to, across to and on top of one another, all slightly different, each with its own specific feature and character, all connected through the pedestrian paths – like internal streets.