The concept of this prototype proposal was inspired by the telescoping house typology native to Buffalo, NY, that was developed by immigrants in the 1920s who started with small starter homes that they extended backwards with smaller or larger additions.

The project is separated into three modules that build off of each others roof lines. The massing increases in size with each module and are connected through asymmetrical roofs. The front two modules act as a complete starter house with a kitchen, dining table, handicap accessible bathroom, and pull out bed that also works as a couch. The third module is left as only a timber frame structure with a foundation for the purpose of being a framework for later use if the occupant finds a need or resources to expand their home.

Affordable housing offers a chance for people who don’t have the financial means to buy a house and become homeowners. The program that is generally offered for these people only includes basic living components and does not offer a way to accommodate to the individuality of the home owner. Because of this, Simple – affordable housing offers a new component to the program, that being the lifestyle space. The lifestyle space is designed to promote activity and hobby to the family to live happier and healthier lives.