Toolkit 17
Additions on the facade ——Patio Module
Toolkit Objectives
• Provide effective component for facade with rhythm
• Settle cleaning and safety issues caused by weather or littering from upper floors
• Avoid unnecessary cost and trouble due to illegal self-construction, further reduce neighbor contradictions
• Optimize the balance between private and public space to meet residents needs
• Provide guides for personalization to meet different needs and affordability of residents
Personalization Guideline
Patio Roof Options
Option1：Patio without roof
Suitable for residents who
• are with no storage necessity
• enjoy open-air courtyard
Cost
Flexibility
Option2：Retractable Glass Roof
Suitable for residents who
• need clean storage space
• need quiet environment
• prefer flexible space (indoor&outdoor)
Cost
Flexibility
Option3：Retractable Glass Roof with Louvre
Suitable for residents who
• need clean storage space
• need quiet environment
• prefer flexible space (indoor&outdoor)
• need shading in the patio
Cost
Flexibility
Colour Options (for frame)
Choose a colour to see it in application
Colour Options (for frame)
Choose a colour to see it in application
Clay
Sandstone
Light Mud
Clay
Sandstone
Light Mud
Patio Wall Options
Option1
Enclosure Wall
Private
Semi-Public
Public
Material Options
Concrete
Aluminum
Cherry Wood
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Option2
Enclosure Wall with Windows
Private
Semi-Public
Public
Material Options
Concrete
Aluminum
Cherry Wood
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Option3
Enclosure Wall with Slender Openings
Private
Semi-Public
Public
Material Options
Concrete
Aluminum
Cherry Wood
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Option4
Open Wall
Private
Semi-Public
Public
Material Options
Concrete
Aluminum
Cherry Wood
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Option5
Open Wall with Window
Private
Semi-Public
Public
Material Options
Concrete
Aluminum
Cherry Wood
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Option6
No Wall
Private
Semi-Public
Public
Material Options
Concrete
Aluminum
Cherry Wood
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Patio Layout Options
Option1: More Flexible Storage Space
Suitable for residents who need more space for storage
Cost
Option2: More Planting Areas
Suitable for residents who are planting enthusiast
Cost
Option3: Patio with Water Feature
Suitable for residents who enjoy water features
Cost
Option4: More Space for Relaxation
Suitable for residents who want more relaxing space
Cost
Option5: Planting Area & Water Feature (Only for Larger Patios)
More functional space
Cost
Option6: Planting Area & Relaxing Space (Only for Larger Patios)
More functional space
Cost
Customized Patio Example
Patio Roof Option3 — Clay
Patio Wall Option4 — Concrete
Patio Layout Option5
Before and After
Different choices of you provide possibilities for various façade.
The flexibility and adaptability of modular approach allows the façade transform over time to meet the changing needs of users.