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Mary’s Place Family Center: A New Model for Community Shelter Design

Contemporary lounge with angular wood panels and playful cushioned areas.

Designed by Graphite Design Group in 2020, the Mary’s Place Family Center in Seattle, WA, serves as a pioneering community center. It was conceived as Amazon’s gift to combat homelessness, providing shelter for up to 300 people. The center is tailored with semi-private rooms, dining facilities, and support spaces, aiming to assist families towards permanent housing.