Premium township TERRACOTTA

TERRACOTTA

Premium township
by ZROBIM architects
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The Harmony of Life on the Hillside

Private property without fences, a personal recreation area, and a picturesque hilly landscape—everything you need for a comfortable suburban lifestyle. This setting is perfect for those who seek to live in harmony with themselves and nature, embracing a community built around this shared vision of peaceful, balanced living.

  • Location: Ulan Bator, Mongolia
  • Area: 3 ha
  • Project Scope: 20 houses
  • Year: 2022
Modern Architecture
Safe environment
Unified design code
Complex topography
Picturesque View
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Concept

The project centers on creating a compact residential township within an hour’s drive from the capital of Mongolia. The homes are designed to meet the varying needs of young families, offering options with two, three, or four living rooms. This diversity ensures that each family can find a home that fits their lifestyle and expectations, providing comfort and flexibility in a modern suburban setting.

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The General Plan of the Township

When designing the township, privacy is a crucial consideration. In this case, privacy is achieved by carefully positioning the homes about one another, with the natural topography working to our advantage. The general plan ensures the houses are spaced apart to preserve their visual appeal while maintaining privacy. Each home is strategically oriented based on the direction of the landscape’s natural contours and key view axes, ensuring optimal sightlines and harmonious integration with the surroundings.

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Functional Zoning

Given that the slope faces south and southeast, we positioned the homes on their lots to maximize interaction with the stunning views of the surrounding hills, mountains, and sunlight. This orientation ensures that each home benefits from the natural beauty of the landscape while enjoying abundant natural light throughout the day.


Legend

 
Type 1 houses
 
Type 2 houses
 
Type 3 houses
 
Roads
 
Recreation zone
 
Technical area
 
Talweg
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Street Profiles

The challenging terrain of the site is a defining feature of our township, and we paid particular attention to it. With the extensive use of panoramic glazing in the architecture, it was crucial to position the homes on the slope to provide stunning views of the landscape and surrounding vegetation. At the same time, the transport links were designed to ensure maximum comfort for residents.

Given the compact size of the area, we developed two types of streets: a central road and smaller roads at key turning points, with widths of 20 feet and 13 feet, respectively. These roads are separated by landscaped islands that serve noise-reducing, aesthetic, and ecological functions, enhancing the township's beauty and livability.

 

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Housing Typology

One of the key factors shaping this project was Mongolia's extreme continental climate, characterized by very hot summers and freezing winters. Addressing overheating and insulation was crucial in the architectural design and selecting appropriate structural systems. As a result, we developed three types of houses that vary in size and number of rooms and how they interact with the terrain. Each design considers the climate challenges while ensuring comfort and energy efficiency for residents throughout the year.

Residential building type 1

TERRACOTTA <span>Residential building</span> type 1

Residential building type 2

TERRACOTTA <span>Residential building</span> type 2

Residential building type 3

TERRACOTTA <span>Residential building</span> type 3

Architectural Design Code

As part of the concept, we selected minimalist, natural materials to ensure the architecture blends seamlessly with the existing landscape rather than disrupting it.

Concrete is the primary material for this project—calm, reliable, and harmonizing with the surrounding rock formations. Wood, a warm and natural material, is used in more tactile areas such as terraces and entryways, offering a pleasant interaction with the architecture. Anthracite metal serves as a complementary backdrop, adding depth and helping to create a more expressive and modern architectural image.

 

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Economic Indicators

In township design, the calculation of technical and economic indicators is critical. We begin by dividing the site into functional areas, each represented as a percentage of the total land use. From this, we create several economic models, offering customers and potential investors a range of development options. These models provide a clear financial overview, helping to optimize the use of space while ensuring profitability and sustainability for the project.

 

Territory balance

 

80%
Residential Function

25 607 м²

15%
Road area

4 393 м²

5%
Recreation .......

1500 м²

Technical and economic indicators
Concept for 21 units

House typology

1

2

3

Summary

Total area per unit (m²)

130

180

220

 

Number of

11

5

5

 

Total area (m²)

1430

900

1100

3430

The cost per 1m² ($)

800

800

750

 

Total prime cost per unit ($)

104 000

144 000

165 000

 

Total prime cost ($)

1 144 000

720 000

825 000

2 689 000

Cost per 1m² ($)

2000

2000

1800

 

Total cost per unit ($)

260 000

360 000

396 000

 

Total cost ($)

2 860 000

1 800 000

1 980 000

6 640 000

 

Technical and economic indicators
Concept for 24 units

House typology

1

2

3

Summary

Total area per unit (m²)

130

180

220

 

Number of

15

8

3

 

Total floor area (m²)

1950

1440

660

4050

The cost per 1m² ($)

800

800

750

 

Total cash cost per unit ($)

104 000

144 000

165 000

 

Total prime cost ($)

1 560 000

1 152 000

495 000

3 207 000

Cost per 1m² ($)

2000

2000

1800

 

Total cost per unit ($)

260 000

360 000

396 000

 

Total cost ($)

3 900 000

2 880 000

1 188 000

7 968 000

 

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Residential Buildings – 1,862 sq. ft.

 

 

 

A distinctive feature of this house design is that all the rooms are arranged on a single story, with the entrance at the rear facade. Meanwhile, the front of the house extends out over the land's natural slope. All living spaces are oriented toward the best views, which are showcased through expansive panoramic glazing, offering uninterrupted vistas of the surrounding landscape.

Floor plan 1

1.

Dining Room

37 м²

2.

Laundry

4 м²

3.

Boiler Room

6 м²

4.

Garage

48 м²

5.

Storeroom

4 м²

6.

Bathroom

5 м²

7.

Bedroom

15 м²

8.

Bathroom

5 м²

9.

Bedroom

13 м²

10.

Living room

18 м²

11.

Hall

14 м²

12.

Corridor

4 м²

 

Summary

173 м²

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The house is elevated on piles to address the freezing issue, while slight overhangs around the perimeter protect it from overheating during hot summer days. This thoughtful response to the unique climate ensures comfort and shapes the house's distinctive architectural identity, blending functionality with aesthetic appeal.


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Residential Buildings – 2,594 sq. ft.

 

 

 

Unlike the single-story design, this house features two levels divided into two distinct blocks: one for living and the other for housekeeping. The living block is elevated above the street and neighboring houses, providing unobstructed views of the surrounding landscape from all the main rooms, enhancing the connection with the natural environment while maintaining privacy.

First floor plan

 

1.

Hall

18 м²

2.

Boiler Room

9 м²

3.

Laundry

11 м²

4.

Bathroom

5 м²

5.

Garage

48 м²

 

Summary

91 м²

2nd floor plan

 

1.

Dining Room

34 м²

2.

Kitchen

13 м²

3.

Living room

29 м²

4.

Corridor

5 м²

5.

Study

14 м²

6.

Bathroom

6 м²

7.

Bedroom

23 м²

8.

Bedroom

20 м²

9.

Bathroom

6 м²

 

Summary

150 м²

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We designed overhangs around the perimeter of the common area to shade the terrace and block direct sunlight during the summer. The primary bedroom features front shutters, which allow you to open them to enjoy the view while maintaining privacy and comfort.


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Residential Buildings – 2,669 sq. ft.

 

 

 

This type of house differs from the previous two in that the first floor serves a residential function. In addition to the standard garage and entry area, it includes a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and an office. The entrance and access to the house are through the lower level, allowing the second-floor living spaces to benefit from expansive views of the surrounding landscape, maximizing both privacy and visual appeal.

Plan 1 floor

 

1.

Hall

14 м²

2.

Closet

5 м²

3.

Bathroom

7 м²

4.

Laundry

6 м²

5.

Boiler Room

6 м²

6.

Bedroom

17 м²

7.

Garage

48 м²

 

Summary

102 м²

2nd floor plan

 

1.

Dining Room

56 м²

2.

Living room

29 м²

3.

Bedroom

19 м²

4.

Bedroom

16 м²

5.

Room

6 м²

6.

Room

6 м²

7.

Room

4 м²

8.

Room

5 м²

 

Summary

146 м²

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The house features extensive overhangs around the perimeter of all living areas, protecting from overheating during the summer. In the winter, when the sun is lower, these overhangs allow sunlight to enter the rooms, offering extra natural heating and enhancing energy efficiency throughout the year.

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