HOLMAN ST. COMMONS

    The Holman Street Commons is a co-housing project located in Third Ward, Houston, TX. This project focuses on the adaptive re-use of the existing building that was once a domino parlor on 2309 Holman Street. The site is an “L” shape of two 50’ x 100’ lots located on Holman and Emancipation. The redevelopment of the existing building includes a new structure with sustainable elements, such as a green roof and solar panels. Third Ward Houston is rich in history, which inspired the materials used in the building.

    Third Ward has had a strong sense of community since its development, and this project focuses on that. It begins with two zones for the residents to be part of the community with each other and with the neighborhood. The existing building has a cafe that would turn into a community kitchen for the residents to use and house the shared amenities such as a guest bedroom, laundry room, and lounging. On the corner of Emancipation, the restaurant allows the residents to share a space with the neighborhood. These two zones are interlocked with the residential units, making it easy for the residents to share a space with the community. These two zones are interlocked with the residential units, making it easy for the residents to access them. The ground floor between these two zones is parking for the residents but could also be a space to host events for the neighborhood, such as an outdoor art gallery.