Desert Willow Refuge Center

Desert Willow Refuge Center is a crisis shelter designed to offer temporary refuge for individuals escaping domestic violence, sexual abuse, and other traumatic situations. Located in Henderson, Nevada in Clark County, which consistently reports some of the highest domestic violence rates in the nation. The crisis center provides immediate refuge for the community. The shelter provides not only safe and private accommodations, but also supportive services, including counseling, medical care, child services, sleep zones, and legal assistance. The design prioritizes healing with empowerment, creating a calming and secure environment that helps survivors begin the process of rebuilding their lives. The project name inspiration draws from the desert willow, a resilient native tree that provides shelter and nourishment in harsh desert conditions. Its tough wood and delicate blossoms symbolize the strength and grace of those the shelter serves. This project was developed with a trauma-informed design approach and includes visual renderings and construction documentation created using Lumion and Revit. The custom logo was created with Adobe Illustrator and photos are edited with Adobe Photoshop. *All construction documents can be provided upon request