HAVEN HOUSE - CAPSTONE
Second Stage Housing
Haven house is a second-stage housing project which provides women who are victims of domestic violence an opportunity for safety, security, and privacy. Located in the Gastown neighbourhood in Vancouver BC the 5-storey building provides many amenities to grow towards a more independent and empowered future.
The concept behind the design was inspired by the Hawa Mahal in India, a palace which utilizes Jali screens to protect the identity of the royal women residing within the palace. It allowed these women to look down through the windows to observe the daily life below them while pedestrians were unable to look up and identify these women. Jali screens were utilized throughout Haven House to create visual barriers as well as other design methods to provide a similar sense of safety and privacy.
PROPOSAL
To design a second-stage housing project that provides safety and privacy for women and their children recovering from their past and provide the support, comfort and sense of community they need to grow and be empowered and independent.
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Location
99 E Cordova Vancouver, BC
