Student Work

Course Description

THE GROVE

Student: Jacqueline Lu
Studio: ARCH 503 — Brad Khouri — Fall 2025
Location: Seattle, Washington

Project Description

The Groves Residences reimagines housing as a dynamic environment where movement and community intersect. At its core, the project uses an angled circulation path to guide public flow toward a central node, creating a shared space that encourages gathering and interaction. This strategy transforms the ground level into an active, exploratory landscape where shifting views and spatial transitions invite curiosity and engagement.

The building’s massing is carefully articulated through carving and strategic openings, allowing visual connections to emerge between interior and exterior spaces. These calibrated sightlines enhance a sense of openness while maintaining moments of privacy. Above, a diverse mix of residential units supports an inclusive community, accommodating a range of lifestyles and needs. Outdoor spaces on upper levels extend toward the adjacent soccer field, offering residents access to light, air, and views. These elevated terraces foster both quiet retreat and social connection, strengthening the relationship between the building and its surrounding landscape.

Images from THE GROVE.