Where creativity is not given but revealed and the dwelling is not shelter but a home.
Encourage a sense of accomplishment, pride, and validation for clients as stewards of their home.
Athala’s Approach
Three pillars to Rooted Design Project
Build relationships to foster community in multiple spheres: between vendor collaborations, between Athala and client, between Athala and non-profits. These relationships are sought to last, motivated by value and longevity.
Encourage a sense of accomplishment, pride, and validation for the new homeowners: by designing toward their needs. Help open the explorative process for them and guide them as they create their own ideal space.
Establish mindful practices of design: keep sustainability and trauma-informed design at the forefront of every decision for the most thoughtful impact.
Our process is tailored to you.
Explore our range of services designed to encourage client and organization empowerment.
Rooted Design Services
All design services are community informed and chosen through a trauma-informed lens. It is important to understand how you realistically use the space, what you hope for the space to become, and collaborate with you to improve the collective and individual well-being of the whole community.
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In partnership with case managers, I will work alongside the client as they design their home, including furniture, paint, accessories. The focus is on the physical space and Design After Care for continued wellbeing support.
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Following the same process as the residential services, I provide trauma-informed design for office headquarters, private therapy offices, shelters, etc with the purpose of supporting staff well-being.
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A dedicated time for design education and tips that clients can use in preparation for their new home.