Alyssa Konchan

Interior Design, 2015

Safe Haven is a domestic violence shelter and clinic designed for women who have been, or are victims of, domestic abuse. This safe, supportive, and empowering shelter is designated for women and their children to escape their abuser and begin their new life as empowered and independent women. Privacy and safety remain the top priorities at Safe Haven, in order for women to heal and grow while residing at the shelter. Safe Haven utilizes many interior design strategies and techniques which includes plenty of spaces for women to find hope in healing and new beginnings, while receiving support from other residents, as well as the staff and the community.

Alyssa Konchan is an interior space design student graduating in May. Her interests lie mostly in healthcare design, in order to create spaces that help and support people, as well as inspire the people using these spaces. After graduation, Alyssa plans to move back to her beloved hometown, Cleveland, where she will pursue a career in interior design. In her free time, Alyssa enjoys visiting her local pizzeria, shopping, and of course, rooting for her favorite Cleveland sport’s teams.