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Thermal Layering is about rethinking the layers of the interior, creating a spatial-prototype through re-configuration. Working with office-to-housing agendas, the design prioritizes the adaptability of privacy and openness in residential units to varying thermal conditions while minimizing the need for active thermal control. By creating a semi-exterior corridor, the design allows residents to live with the environment by embracing seasonality both indoors and outdoors.