YIC’s programs focus on the health and nutrition of localunderprivileged, at risk or homeless young people, aged 10 to 25 who need general support.

From the outset, Whitehaus engaged in intense discussions with the community, our client and stakeholders, and we closely observed the day-to-day operations of the facility to develop the design solution. 

By gaining an in-depth understanding of cultural and social requirements, we were able to establish a design brief to suit the needs of YIC staff and community.

We also provided a long-term life cycle analysis of the precinct and its buildings, including maintenance projections, to ensure that YIC would remain cost-effective to operate in future.

Our design solution for the precinct comprises four separate buildings: 
– Reception, exhibition space, admin building & teaching kitchen
– Double-height, multi-purpose recreation/function building 
– Outdoor amphitheatre and crèche, 
– Workshop, storage and classroom facilities.