Yuyao Wang

Older women living in Melbourne are facing challenges across diverse aspects of their lives.

Financial security and social disconnectedness are their biggest concerns.

My design intent to unite single older women into a community. While enjoying the convenience of community life, they also maintain their independence. Social connectedness as the foundation of housing affordability and help to combat isolation and enhance participation in areas of living including work and recreation.

Eight houses on-site are divided into two sets of same floor layout. Each house is 37 square meters and has individual entry and a private garden. By sliding timber screens, residents can have different levels of privacy with the rest of the community.