This project was 1 of 8 selected for the Design Showdown 2018 by Design New England magazine.
The Comfort of Home
Animal shelters are known to be cold, noisy, and uncomfortable. Creating an atmosphere where the animals are comfortable and feel at home can change the way they view the world. Making the animals feel more at home can help in the adoption process and the shift from our shelter to their fur- ever home.
● Comfortable and spacious kennels
● Room to play
● More time free roaming
● Feeding twice a day on a schedule
● Plenty of toys
● Ability to interact with other animals
● Bright, fun rooms
● Limited play and interaction time with other animals
● Metal and concrete cages
● No Toys
● No human interaction
● Limited food & water
● Multiple animals in one kennel
Cat Room
• Custom Climbing wall
• Cat perches in windows
• Plant life for outdoor feel
• Custom painted wall for nature feel.
• Windows at reception area for visitors to watch the cats interact
Dog Room
• Located on the first floor
• Spacious kennels have doors in between if any 2 dogs are bonded it can remain open.
• Nature painted wall for outside feel.
• Couches for dogs to relax on.
Dog Play Room
• Located on the second floor
• Spacious kennels for overflow space, or for dogs that would prefer to be alone
• Nature painted wall for outside feel.
• Tunnel and climbing features.
• Plenty of toys
• Access to outdoors
Client's Apartment
The client’s apartment is a more private space were they can spend their time alone. The space features hardwood flooring to have a more at- home feel. It is an open concept floor plan with a small kitchen, living space, bedroom area, and private bathroom. If there is an animal that would prefer to be on their own they can bring them into the apartment to still get that home feeling and be comfortable. The natural color scheme will continue into the apartment. Bringing in a lot of neutrals and greens.