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PROJECT BRIEF
My design proposal is designing a space for disadvantaged women
to engage in art therapy. As the research proved that these
women has mental health issues and large number attempted
suicide.
The space aims to provide rehabilitation for disadvantaged women
which are at a risk of abuse, poverty, poor mental health, addiction
and homelessness through teaching art practice.
Also, aims to support women affected by the criminal justice system
and helps them transition easier into the modern world with
valuable skills, education and aspiration.
Moreover, it aims to empower women between 18-40 years
through art therapy to boost their self-confidence and self-worth
by allowing them to express their feelings through art.
The space offers public spaces, workshops, for sculpting, painting,
drawing and group sessions. An exhibition for displaying the art
pieces and sculptures created by women which will be open to
public. This makes them regain their self-worth for being able to
create and gain new skills.
Public and private spaces. Open plan workshops, studios, group
sessions. These public spaces aims to provide interaction, engagement
and gives a sense of belonging while the private spaces will
be for private therapist sessions.
CLIENTS
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Agenda is a society supporting women and girls that are at the risk of abuse, poverty,
poor mental health, addiction and homelessness. Women is Prison is a society that
support women to avoid and exit the criminal justice systems and deliver support services
and justice for women by their campaigning system.
The two societies aims to support women affected from social disadvantages and
criminal justice systems by providing them protection and ensure that they live free
from inequality, poverty and violence
SCHEDULE OF ACCOMMODATION
SPACE
AREA
- Reception/ welcome desk
31.2 m2
- Open- plan drawing studio
61 m2
- VIP drawing studio
55 m2
- Private room 1
9 m2
- Private room 2
12.25 m2
“Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy”
Through the process of making art, women are able to explore
their inner world, express thought and feelings, access creativity
and self-esteem, and better cope with stress. It provides another
means of exploration, communication and healing.
- Staff office
- Informal seating areas
- Exhibition space
- Storage room
- Toilets
- Kitchenette
- Stairs
- Lit
11.4 m2
15.2 m2
35 m2
17 m2
11 m2
9 m2
7.25 m2
1.5 m2
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