EMMANUEL COMMUNITY HOUSE
THE BUILDERS CHOICE Emmanuel Community House
COMMUNITY ETHOS
New Benchmark for Specialist Disability Accommodation in Perth Photos Robert Frith
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flagship project in Perth showcases the paradigm shift in accommodation for marginalised or vulnerable people. Designed by Lanigan Architects and constructed by Bianchini Builders, the Emmanuel Community House provides a safe environment for six people to live together and contribute in their own way to a common household. This “community” philosophy embodies the client’s ethos, according to architect Tim Lanigan, and sets a new standard for supported housing. “The Emmanuel centre sees people with disabilities (different abilities) as having skills and gifts to share. Recognising that social isolation is increasing, a managed share-house provides a place where people can remain largely independent, socially connected and productive members of society. It’s a socially sustainable model that relies on its own members to support and organise itself.” THE TEAM
Phone: 0428 028 180
Phone: 0403 058 255 www.laniganarchitects.com.au
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