This summer OA was contacted to work alongside Rebuilding Together, which is a non-profit organization that aids low income families in home restoration. This was my first time working with the organization so I had no idea what to expect. Chie and I met with the organization’s project manager at the family’s home for a walk through. It was upsetting to see the home’s condition: water leakage, holes in the floor that could be seen down into the basement, poor air quality and a lot of children for such a small space.
The children were all different ages: teens, preschoolers, and a college student, who received a full ride to a major university for academics. They are a hard working family who deserve good things. Luckily there are people in Minneapolis that give their time helping others in need, so I felt privileged to work with Rebuilding Together.
The scope of the project seemed challenging; the client wanted a bathroom and bedroom in their basement for her children. The question is: how to create an earth friendly and durable space for children of all ages, giving the teenager her privacy, the college student a getaway, and a small child her safety, while still creating something beautiful and affordable?
-Allison
Rebuilding Together Link:
http://www.rebuildingtogether.org/section/about/
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