Artist Biography
Kelsey Ireland is a senior design student, graduating with a BFA in Interior Architecture from Endicott College. She has been able to grow her passion for interior design through the program at Endicott and internship experiences. Her undergraduate thesis is focused on redefining a new standard for domestic violence shelters. After graduation she plans to explore different aspects of the design industry including project management and residential design.
Thesis Abstract
Since the beginning of the Covid 19 pandemic, there has been a steep increase in domestic and intimate partner violence cases across the globe. Cornerstone is a facility for domestic violence survivors in Alaska, with a focus on a holistic approach. It is a facility that is more than a shelter and provides all of the necessary resources for survivors within one building. In creating a more cohesive and safe healing space, survivors can create deeper mind, body, and soul connections leading to lifelong lifestyle changes.