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Anxhela Kreko

I have always been fascinated by the effect interior design has on people and how it tells a story to the people inhabiting or just visiting a space. I like creating functional spaces where people feel transported somewhere else. I enjoy experimenting with new ideas and keeping an element of curiosity. I like people to feel a sense of luxury, uniqueness and playfulness. I am interested in pursuing a career in interior design and keep on learning.

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Social housing has been an important component of our society for a very long time, and it has saved many people from difficult situations. Despite its importance, social housing and its residents have been subjected to stigma. Throughout the years, the government and local authorities have gravitated towards demolition as the main solution to deteriorating large-scale housing estates. For this reason, my project will focus on social equality.

This can be achieved through renovating the units in Allbrook House, Roehampton, which were under threat of demolition. I propose that the renovated houses would be given to young adults who are often unable to enter the property market, and the families previously inhabiting these spaces should be offered to live in newly built flats or bigger properties. Many of the currently used social housing units were built after the Second World War, and they no longer correspond with today’s standards and families’ needs.

The design language of my work is intentionally minimal, adaptable and introduced as a way to support young adults affordably transitioning to independent living. I use simple forms, natural materials and colours that create a calm and welcoming atmosphere. I decided to remove all the walls and create an open layout with built-in elements to create a space which offers everything from storage to built-in furniture to allow residents to personalise their environment. As the building was constructed in the 1960s, I also sought to preserve its original character and establish a connection between the interior and its surroundings.

I intended to change the way social housing is perceived, which influences the way it is designed, because it is time for it to be viewed as more than a last resort, and to make it available to those in need without shame and stigma.

Final work

Drawing of the renovated Allbrook House from the outside. Because of the columns that run from the first floor to the last one, separating the units

Danebury Ave, London SW15 4HB

Because of the columns that run from the first floor to the last one, separating the units I thought of using colour to unify more units. Additionally, it is a refreshing way to see the building.

  • The spiral staircase connects the lower floor with the upper floor and acts as a sculptural centrepiece. It introduces a sense of vertical movement an
  • The kitchen is mainly white with some colourful cabinets. It is located between the entrance and the living area. It is small, with a kitchen island.
  • To create a cosy atmosphere in the bedroom, wall lights and a paper lamp were added. The bed and wardrobe were designed using plywood; the design is s
  • Thanks to the bi-fold doors, warm evening light streams in, creating shadows across the cosy living room. The plywood sofa offers additional storage w
  • View from the flat entrance toward the living area. On the left-hand side, there is the compact kitchen, in the centre, the cabinet which also functio
  • For this project I also designed the furniture, including chairs. In some cases, when moving into social housing residents do not always find furnitur
  • Warm afternoon light passes through a perforated door, creating patterned shadows on the floor. A woman walks through the space holding a shopping ba
  • In response to the need for both privacy and social engagement, a private workspace will replace one of the flats. It can be used for meetings between
  • The unused roof will be enclosed and used as a space where people can socialise, exercise and do gardening. This is to foster a sense of community and

Research and process

  • By taking inspiration from Triadishes ballet by Oskar Schlemmer I created different users. Shlemmer saw the human body and ballet as an artistic mediu
  • By taking inspiration from Triadishes ballet by Oskar Schlemmer I created different users. Shlemmer saw the human body and ballet as an artistic mediu
  • Diagrams usually help me break down key concepts; therefore, I created one to understand how flexibility can be used for my project and how it can ben
  • Because of the importance of lighting in everyday life, I started testing with the cardboard model by creating different openings on the ceiling betwe
  • Process of creating the cabinet located between the kitchen and the living area which also serves as a dining table.

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