[US]My Sisters House

This week I had the chance to visit a newly completed housing unit completed by another iarc urban studio. The project is called My Sisters House and it is housing for teen moms in downtown Greensboro. I was very impressed, and I hadn't even entered yet. The building has a very modern facade and is LEED certified. Although it stands out from the community it is in, it sort of symbolizes a refuge to me. It is a home for struggling mothers to provide for their child in a safe interior environment. Once inside, it was impressive to see the work that my fellow classmates had completed. It really inspired me to want to further my design work, and reach out beyond the studio for a greater cause. It fits in well with this semester because all the projects we have done so far have been based on this principle of humanitarianism and community. One of my favorite things about the space is the lighting and windows. They function almost as frames of the outside world because of their strategic placement. There was also very interesting cabinetry work and design. However, although the house has a very striking appearance, what made the most impact on m was what it symbolizes. I am truly very inspired by the efforts of the students to use design to create such an impact.