13th South

1300 South explores a variation on the ubiquitous townhome development. This cottage housing project situates two clusters around small shared open spaces. This solution was proposed to navigate Salt Lake City’s form-based zoning requirements toward the goal of adding housing and fostering community on a site that is just steps away from the Jordan River Parkway Trail and the new Three Creeks Confluence park.

Each cluster sits on a uniquely colored base with painted accents to match. This chromatic interplay adds a visual vibrancy to the project while reimagining building forms already familiar to the neighborhood.

Technically only a 2-½ story structure to comply with zoning limitations, each unit functionally includes the entire footprint of a vaulted third story through thoughtful planning of the interior layouts. This is one example of the importance of uncovering the constraints and possibilities unique to every project.

Designed in 2022, the project is currently on hold. It may never be built. The design lives on as a concept we’re proud of - ready to come to life if and when the time is right.

The gallery below includes the final renderings as well as conceptual floorplan imagery from the Schematic Design phase.