Shelters & Transitional Housing

Safe, Dignified Spaces Built for Continuous Use

Shelters and transitional housing are occupied around the clock, so every surface, fixture and detail is chosen for durability, cleanability and ease of replacement — without giving up the warmth that makes a space feel like somewhere to rest and recover.

The planning balances resident privacy and safety with staff sightlines and workflow — sleeping areas and private rooms, washrooms, shared kitchens and dining, intake and office space, storage and laundry — with finish selection, interior detailing and custom millwork carried through technical documentation and construction administration.

Depending on project requirements, the work considers applicable BC Building Code and accessibility requirements, BC Housing Design Guidelines & Construction Standards, adaptable housing requirements and other owner-, operator- or funder-specific standards.

Services Include

• —Finish selection and specifications for suites and common areas
• —Intake, staff and shared-space planning
• —Durable, cleanable finish systems for continuous use
• —Accessible and adaptable suite design, as applicable
• —BC Housing Design Guidelines & Construction Standards, where applicable
• —Interior detailing and custom millwork
• —Working drawing sets and technical documentation
• —Consultant coordination
• —Construction administration through occupancy