Casa Bonita
New Multi-Family Housing | Alabama Non Profit Housing, Inc.
New Multi-Family Housing for Migrant Farmworkers
31 Morales Drive Oneonta, Alabama 35121
(205) 625-6090
Project Description
This project consisted of the construction of five multi-family duplexes for Alabama Non-Profit Housing in Oneonta, Alabama.
With funds provided by the USDA’s Rural Development program for Farm Labor Housing, Alabama Non-Profit Housing, with the help of Aho Architects, developed this affordable-housing community consisting of 10 rental housing units, a Manager’s Office and an area for a future playground. There are (4) two-bedroom units, (4) three-bedroom units, and (2) four-bedroom units arranged in (5) two-unit buildings. All units are direct-access, ground-floor units. One three-bedroom units was designed with the necessary elements to allow for conversation into an accessible unit if needed.
The “craftsman style” architecture is achieved with simple elements - gabled roofs and front porches with tapered square columns. The buildings are slab-on-grade and conventional wood framing. The exterior is clad in durable materials – fiber-cement lap siding with a brick water table, asphalt architectural shingles, steel and fiberglass entry doors, and single-hung vinyl windows. On the interior, each unit features laminate flooring, carpet, and V.C.T, painted walls and ceilings, wood cabinetry, plastic laminate countertops, paneled interior doors with oil-rubbed hardware, and wood baseboards. Each unit comes equipped with washer/dryer hook-ups, a range, and a refrigerator.
Project Scope:
This project consisted of the construction of five multi-family duplexes for Alabama Non-Profit Housing in Oneonta, Alabama. There are two 2-Bedroom duplexes, two 3-Bedroom duplexes, and one 4-Bedroom duplex. One fully ADA accessible unit, one ADA-adaptable unit, and an on-site manager’s office were provided. The site affords ample space for a playground and future expansion. Each duplex features craftsman style architecture and energy efficient windows and doors.
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More project details:
The interior finishes include high-pressure laminate flooring throughout the main living and kitchen area, carpeted bedrooms and paneled wood doors. Each unit is equipped with ample storage space and a laundry room. The 4-Bedroom unit however has both a large laundry room plus a pantry for additional kitchen storage. Each unit has at least one bathroom with a shower/tub combination unit, water closet, and vanity (the 4-Bedroom unit has an additional en-suite master bath). In addition to an eat-in-kitchen, both the 3 and 4-Bedroom units have a built-in bar for additional dining space.
Site Rendering | Casa Bonita
Examples of 3D Modeling used in the design process
These images show computer-generated 3D images of the space. This tool, employed by Aho Architects on all our projects, helps us to "test drive" design options with our clients, to ensure the highest level of understanding, solicit effective design feedback, and resolve issues before the first construction dollar is spent.
