Ten 5 Summerhill

Ten 5 Summerhill

Ten 5 Summerhill is a new 10-unit townhouse project within the rapidly growing Summerhill neighborhood of Atlanta. The project contributes to the neighborhood’s rich history as the latest addition to its urban revitalization efforts. Occupying a prominent corner lot, it sits at the intersection of Summerhill’s primary commercial thoroughfare and a local residential street, directly across from the main urban park. With a lot of only ¼ acre, the project brings much needed housing density via efficient site planning. In this strategic location, Ten 5 Summerhill serves as a mediation between the commercial core and residential zones of the neighborhood.

The site design emphasizes strong urbanism by prioritizing pedestrian traffic at the street front, while vehicular circulation is placed behind and further away from the corner. The townhouses are distributed across two buildings fronting each street, completing the site corner in an L-shaped orientation to maintain continuity of the urban edge at the intersection. Architectural materiality draws from the surrounding historical context, applied in a refreshed, contemporary manner. Unit plans prioritize spatial efficiency in a slim format to boost residential density and, thus, community vitality. Abundant outdoor spaces are incorporated to fully engage with the natural environment, maximize natural ventilation, and increase both the perceived and usable living space.