SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Friday, Union Mission announced its plan for the former Family Dollar building at 702 West Oglethorpe Avenue in Savannah. The announcement included a preview of the space for a new Resource Center focused on solutions for the area’s homeless population.
Union Mission partnered with the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) to help envision the interior and exterior design of the new 8,200 square foot Resource Center through the university’s SCAD SERVE Design for Good course. This course includes students in interior design, architecture, graphic design, illustration, design management and other top-ranked degree programs.
“Our talented junior designers spent 10 weeks developing a unique and inviting space that would feel safe, accessible and welcoming for the unhoused community,” said SCAD SERVE Professor Scott Horner. “While using industry leading technology along with knowledge and expertise gained from world-leading faculty, the students developed insights and innovations through collaboration and cross-pollination to create a space that not only met but exceeded the needs of the client.”…