As a significant immigrant city, Philadelphia has attracted immigrants and refugees since the late 1800s. Today, a sizeable community of Southeast Asians lives in the city and its suburbs. With a mix of older immigrants and their first and second-generation members, today’s community needs more links to their homeland. As a result, refugees seeking a new life are faced with not only technical immigration issues but also cultural and personal gaps.
The design of The Coterie recognizes our primal need for connection, creating a warm environment that helps foster these relationships across lands and time. The space exudes a sense of grounding, a place to remember and re-experience memories of “home.” Communal activities that bring people together are the central focus at The Coterie.
TIMELINE
Winter Term
2 weeks (2023)
2 weeks (2023)
Team- Tasha Singh and Nihitha Sreenath
