Mixed-Use
Laneways

Mixed-Use Laneways Study

Design Concepts

What might it look like?

Six concepts test different uses and conditions, from a narrow mid-block workshop to a corner shop and a shared tool library. Each offers a starting point for discussion.

6 concepts
The Timberworks design concept by Jon Cummings Architecture01

A place to make

The Timberworks

Jon Cummings Architecture
The Corner Exchange design concept by this—office02

A neighbourhood exchange

The Corner Exchange

this—office
The Maker’s Lane design concept by StudioAC03

Making, selling, living

The Maker’s Lane

StudioAC
The Green Junction design concept by Office OU04

Everyday life at the corner

The Green Junction

Office OU
The Tool Shed design concept by Anya Moryoussef Architect05

More things in common

The Tool Shed

Anya Moryoussef Architect
The Jeweler’s Workshop design concept by SOCA | Studio of Contemporary Architecture06

A craft, close to home

The Jeweler’s Workshop

SOCA | Studio of Contemporary Architecture

Ideas to test, with real questions to answer.

These are exploratory concepts prepared for the study. They are not approved development proposals or standard designs for every laneway. Each raises its own questions about permissions, built form, access, servicing and operations.