This perspective shows how the craft/ social zone will be activated; highlighting how the design facilitates connection with co-residents, creating a more vibrant space.
Left: Photo of crochet chair cover exploration in use. Right: Photo of embroidered lampshade exploration in use.
This perspective shows the mess zone. Residents are able to work on more messy projects in this space without impeding the usability of other zones.
Left: Photo of felt door sign exploration in use. Right: Perspective of felt craft activity in progress.
Bachelor of Design with Honours
Spatial Design
Crafting Comfort explores how self-expression and agency can be facilitated within low-level residential care. Adaptive reuse and spatial planning strategies allow for communal spaces to be transformed, enabling programmatic flexibility and creative agency. The work specifically explores how three fibre-based projects could allow residents to personalise their spaces at varied skill levels, recontextualising craft as a place-making tool that is accessible; regardless of experience, age, ability, or gender.
