Project Info
HOMESAFE
San Jose, CA
This project explores the co-housing model as an environment. This shared housing scheme creates a safe and uplifting environment for women and children fleeing domestic abuse. Six "big" houses consisting of four suites and shared living, cooking, and eating areas are gathered around a communal outdoor space. A daycare and counseling facility stands watch at the "front door" to the project. Careful consideration was given to the creation of thresholds of privacy for the recovering families.
2004 Merit Award, Residential Architect Magazine Design Awards.
2004 Citation of Recognition, American Institute of Architects, San Diego.
Photos by Jeff Peters
