Every child deserves a safe place. A place to practice hobbies and passions, meet each other, study and relax. But above all a place to get help. A safe haven is a way to prevent children from turing to crime or to get them out of that environment .
Baltimore is a city at the east coast of America. After the fall of the industry, due to automation, Baltimore got poorer. The rich people moved out of…
Every child deserves a safe place. A place to practice hobbies and passions, meet each other, study and relax. But above all a place to get help. A safe haven is a way to prevent children from turing to crime or to get them out of that environment .
Baltimore is a city at the east coast of America. After the fall of the industry, due to automation, Baltimore got poorer. The rich people moved out of the city and the poor people stayed. The poverty in the city has different causes and effects. Segregation is a big problem in Baltimore, which is aggravated by redlining. Other problems are crime, low education, drug abuse, low wages and abuse. Children often leave their parents house because of these problems. They don’t study, or they accept low paying jobs. I believe that giving children a safe place is a way of adressing poverty.
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A network of safe places and safe streets is formed in Pigtown. The
safe streets are green and have a broad sidewalk. They connect
the four new safe havens and the existing safe places and activities.
One of the Safe Haven is formed at the end of the block. A network of
safe streets has been formed to connect the new Safe Haven and
the existing places, like the park, the churches and the schools.
The safe streets have broad sidewalks and a lot of trees.
Building concept
Activities and encounters are situated
at the ground floor. The connection between indoor and the innercourtyard is
strong due to the open facade. The facade facing the streets are more reserved
with smaller windows. The entrances
however, are highlighted.
The groundfloor houses a public
cafetaria, recreation area, study
area and a library for children. Every
target group has its own indoor and
outdoor space.
The support system is located at the first
floor. It’s located away from the other
area’s at the ground floor. This is a way
to create privacy for the people who need
help
The building has different area’s for different target groups. Examples are the inner courtyard, the library and the study area.
Inner courtyard
The inner courtyard has different area’s so that every target group has a place to
be outside. The facade of the buildings to the courtyard is open to create a strong
connection between indoors and outdoors.
Library
The library has been designed for children. The pitched, overhanging roof, gives a
safe feeling. The materials are minimalistic, with one colourfull excess; the seats
in the window. This, toghether with the bookshelves gives the library a playfull
character.