In COLLABORATION with shelter

secure retreats

Sustainable and affordable housing for single-parent families sleeping rough.

designing for purpose

excellent accessibility

Each part of the space is wide enough for wheelchairs, featuring disabled bathrooms and appropriate floor finishes for visually impaired or those with mobility issues. A ceiling hoist is built into one of the master bedrooms, tailored to paraplegics.

calming colour palette

Curves, muted colours and soft but tactile textures support a calming but uplifting atmosphere, as well as preventing overstimulation for those with mental disabilities or health conditions.

sustainability

Rooftop green spaces and interior living walls infuse the wellness benefits of Biophilia, as well as promoting a bustling environment and spending more time outdoors. The communal garden is watered by recycled rainwater and the building powered through solar energy.

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2 apartments, different needs

Each apartment is designed for different needs - Older/younger children, parents, disabilities, and so on. Living spaces provide a sense of connection, but private spaces are also provided for seclusion and personal time.

renders

A visual sketch of the living space before I rendered in SketchUp and Twinmotion.

Saltwater place, Plymouth

Located at Notte St, Plymouth, PL1 2BN, the site provided new challenges to overcome when deciding the layout. My schedule of accommodation included a fitness centre, a day-care centre, a reception, 2 apartments and a library. I inserted exterior planters by the windows to avoid loiterers from looking in or getting too close, and removed the shared laundrette as it was not favoured by my focus group from Shelter.