In a reality where multi-unit housing often falls victim to the "floor area ratio game" for maximum profit, Banana House is an architectural experiment born from a question: what kind of happiness can architecture truly offer to its tenants?

Centered around a core, we interlocked five unique units three-dimensionally—much like a cluster of bananas hanging from a tree. Each unit features a distinct floor plan, breaking away from the typical single-floor layout of conventional housing. By introducing vertical circulation across two or three levels, we established a clear hierarchy between communal areas, like the living room and kitchen, and private bedrooms. This verticality provides a sense of spatial depth and a dynamic sequence of experiences rarely found in small-scale residences.

To illuminate the central staircase, which is often isolated from the exterior, we installed a skylight to draw natural light deep into the building’s core. As residents move between levels, they witness the shifting trajectory of sunlight and feel the passage of time, transforming the simple act of circulation into a poetic daily ritual. Through this interplay of vertical volumes and light, Banana House seeks to prove how architecture can restore the dignity of living and bring meaningful change to an individual’s life.