Surge of Light

This project is to design a shelter for domestic violence victims, mainly for women and children in Hong Kong. This project is partnered with Hong Kong Po Leung Kuk and the address of this site is confidential to protect people who are living there.

The shelter aims to provide a safe, private and healing environment for abused people whole empowering them and giving them the confidence to overcome difficulties in their future life.

Client Po Leung Kuk

Area 600m²

Category Shelter for women & children

Location Hong Kong

Instructed by Hong Kong Design Institute

DESIGN FOCUS

1. Security

To provide a space that people can feel safe and secure, both physically and mentally - focusing on providing options for habitats and allowing them to choose what they prefer.

2. Privacy

Allow them to have their own space to express emotion and stay alone. Intimate spaces, such as rooms and smaller corners are created for a private conversation.

3. Healing

To create a space that makes people feel calm and relaxed by getting rid of unnecessary decoration and using natural color tones.

4. Empower

Design space that allows inhabitants to have social interaction. By telling others their stories and receiving help from people who encounter similar situations, victims can recover and gain courage easily.

CONCEPT

CONCEPT

Inspired by the ritual symbol “Mandala” and aim to create a space that brings people who are suffering into one of joy and happiness.

In Hinduism and Buddhism, the belief is entering the mandala and towards its center, you transforming the universe from one of suffering into one of joy and happiness.

Suffering (Surrounding space) -> Happiness (Central space)