CORE II
Located in New Haven, this housing project for early childhood educators explores how architecture can create a sense of movement, community, and protection within everyday domestic life. Organized around a shared courtyard, the building uses a sequence of transitional spaces, from entry patios and mudrooms to communal areas and private balconies, to gradually move residents between public and private realms. Circulation becomes more than a means of access, shaping moments of encounter, retreat, and connection throughout the building.
About the project
Year
2026
Context
Core II Yale School of Architecture
Collaborators
Guidance
Eeva Liisa Pelkonen
Located in New Haven, this housing project for early childhood educators explores how architecture can create a sense of movement, community, and protection within everyday domestic life. Organized around a shared courtyard, the building uses a sequence of transitional spaces, from entry patios and mudrooms to communal areas and private balconies, to gradually move residents between public and private realms. Circulation becomes more than a means of access, shaping moments of encounter, retreat, and connection throughout the building.
