מצוף

A Spatial Framework for Refuge for Children and Adolescents The project proposes an urban refuge for children and adolescents who need a safe and supportive environment. Open around the clock, it offers short stays, spaces for self-regulation, and support tailored to individual needs. The spatial framework ranges from open, everyday settings to more protected, intimate, and anonymous spaces. Transitions between them allow each user to choose their preferred degree of exposure, proximity, and engagement – from welcoming public spaces, through areas for play and social interaction, to rooms for therapy, self-regulation, and rest. Proximity to the sea and the use of water serve as an organizing principle and an anchor throughout the project, accompanying movement through the building. Water appears in different forms, creating a sequence of sensory and spatial experiences through flow, reflection, light, and texture. These experiences distinguish active areas that encourage movement from quieter spaces that support self-regulation, retreat, and rest.