Story House
PROJECT INFORMATION
Project Type
Installation
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Project Location
Seattle, WA
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Project Partner
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Project Start Date
2024
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Project Team
Installation Content and Video Director: Yirim Seck
Videographer: Nii Okaidje
Design and Management: Connor Irick, Julian Uribe, Ekram Hassen, Stephen Yamada-Heidner
Construction: Jeremy Chavez, Joe Quiros, Arba Murataj, August Bergdahl.
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ABOUT THIS PROJECT
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While evidence of homelessness abounds in Seattle and in North American cities, how much do we
really know about those who are unhoused amongst us?
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Story House, an installation that opened at the Seattle Design Festival 2024, aims to shed light on this question. Through a presentation of video recordings, Story House shares personal stories of those who have experienced being unhoused in King County. Story House includes perspectives on homelessness as well as stories of resilience, asking visitors to reflect on the way they think about this issue which challenges Seattle and nearby communities.
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In the state of Washington there are currently more than 60,000 homeless individuals including singlesand families with children, according to the State Department of Commerce. The latest point-in-timecount for Seattle/King County showed over 15,000 homeless people. Seattle has the third largestnumber of homeless people of any major city, exceeded only by New York City and Los Angeles.
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Story House is a collaboration of Yirim Seck, Wa Na Wari, Crescent Builds and Architects Without Borders Seattle.
Story House was also presented at he 2024 Walk the Block arts festival, and AWBS is planning on continuing this installation exposition, so stay tuned for it's next appearance.
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RECORDINGS
WARNING: Parts of the video contain strong language that may be unsuitable for younger
audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.
Story House presents video portraits with perspectives on homelessness from individuals who have had lived experience.
These stories are part of a video interview pilot project directed by Yirim Seck.
The rest of the video will be available shortly, contact info@awb-seattle.org if you want to see the complete version.
Interview individuals:
Irene Torres
Mario Andre Barrett
Yirim Seck
In the state of Washington there are currently more than 60,000 homeless individuals including singles and families with children, according to the State Department of Commerce. The latest point-in-time count for Seattle/King County showed over 15,000 homeless people. Seattle has the third largest
number of homeless people of any major city, exceeded only by New York City and Los Angeles.
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According to statistics from the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) more than 65% of tiny house residents live in them for less than 6 months; 29% reside between 6 months and 2 years; while 6% reside in them more than 2 years.