The Bishop Residence

Foster Housing for Adolescent Achievement

Capstone Project

Capstone Projects are a one semester undertaking of the student's choosing. I chose to redesign Detroit's lagerst, and vacant home, as a foster home for children who have gotten into magnet schools. Read more to see how my design encouraged academic achievement and incorporated trauma informed design.

Designed 05.24

Bishop Residence 6'x6' Panel

Bishop Residence Capstone Presentation

First Floor Lobby

Public area for guests to wait and residents to relax

Second Floor Lobby

General Residential Area Lobby for students to converge, relax, and study

Group Room

A group room housing 4 features alcove beds, 4 desks, a television, a fireplace, and alternative seating

Library

The Library provides students a quiet place to study or meet with tutors

Third Floor Lobby

The third floor lobby acts as an extension of the second floor lobby, providing a residential space for students of all genders to converge.

Second Floor Lobby Bar

An outlet equipped area meant for individual focused work

Kitchen

The kitchen is where all resident meals are prepared, as well as the space where culinary lessons take place.

Classroom

Attached to the library, the classroom provides a space for tutoring and at home lessons

Group Room

A group room housing 4 features alcove beds, 4 desks, a television, a fireplace, and

Head of House Office

The Head of House Office is tucked away in the administrative wing, providing a private space for one on one meetings and sensitive matters

Staff Offices

Staff Offices hold all administrative desks and cubby spaces

Single Dorm Room

Single dorm rooms accommodate for students in need of a secure foster adjustment space

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Foster children often do not have access to the basic tools needed to succeed

Lack of Organizational Support

Impactful Life Experiences

Lack of Self Sufficiency

Debt + Financial Miseducaton

A buildup of negative comments over time impacts a student's self image

Michigan

Detroit

Palmer Woods

First Floor Lobby

Public area for guests to wait and residents to relax

Second Floor Lobby

General Residential Area Lobby for students to converge, relax, and study

Group Room

A group room housing 4 features alcove beds, 4 desks, a television, a fireplace, and alternative seating

Library

The Library provides students a quiet place to study or meet with tutors

Third Floor Lobby

The third floor lobby acts as an extension of the second floor lobby, providing a residential space for students of all genders to converge.

Second Floor Lobby Bar

An outlet equipped area meant for individual focused work

Kitchen

The kitchen is where all resident meals are prepared, as well as the space where culinary lessons take place.

Classroom

Attached to the library, the classroom provides a space for tutoring and at home lessons

Group Room

A group room housing 4 features alcove beds, 4 desks, a television, a fireplace, and

Head of House Office

The Head of House Office is tucked away in the administrative wing, providing a private space for one on one meetings and sensitive matters

Staff Offices

Staff Offices hold all administrative desks and cubby spaces

Single Dorm Room

Single dorm rooms accommodate for students in need of a secure foster adjustment space