House for all

studio: Architecture design justice mentor: prof. Burak Pak student dorm combined with shelter for homeless people

This research and design are focused on the function of the facility for homeless people that is emphasizing the importance of often neglected psychological needs and is taking a step beyond emergency shelter by providing activities within the context of a supportive environment. The main objective is addressed to the participation of residents of the shelter in order to achieve better reintegration in society and to empower the well-being of each individual involved.

The technical aspect of the architecture project was in this case put on the side, while the focus was on the social aspect and on finding the best solution to the problem that I noticed. Furthermore, having seen the life of the people in the shelter, interacting with them, and trying to connect helped me get to know the foundations of the problem.

To set a suitable program for the design proposal it was necessary to study the phases of social reintegration for homeless people.

Research questions: goal: social reintegration

What is needed for the residents of the shelter to improve their social reintegration? How to enhance social participation and well-being in homeless people?

How do I answer the previous questions with a design solution?

DESIGN STRATEGIES: (program wise)

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DESIGN