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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

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Bishop Residence Capstone Presentation

First Floor Lobby

Public area for guests to wait and residents to relax

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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

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