GRACES PLACE | IDA Design Group
Grace’s Place stands as a pioneering residential trauma recovery centre, dedicated to healing children affected by homicide. This unique facility, named in honour of Grace Lynch, offers counselling, rehabilitation, and life skills education. The design prioritises a calming environment with open spaces, a central courtyard for reflection, and flexible areas for various therapeutic activities. Collaborating extensively with landscape architects ensures cohesion and multiple play zones.
Funded by the federal and state governments, with a 100-year land lease from Western Sydney Parklands for a symbolic $1, Grace’s Place is a testament to community support. Sustainable features, including extensive solar panels and water sensitive urban design, align with a commitment to environmental responsibility. This media summary encapsulates Grace’s Place as a symbol of hope, resilience, and compassionate architecture, uniquely addressing the needs of young victims in the community