Crathie Court Healthcare Hub for Women (& Wee Ones) addresses the gender gap within the UK public healthcare system, responding in a way that is sensitive to the needs of its service users. Straying from a clinical material palette – soft colours, natural textures, and arrangement of spaces are curated to offer a domestic feel. The scheme is a “one stop shop” seeking to provide equity to women of all walks of life through compassionate design.

Crathie Court House For Women (& Wee Ones) reimagines its original programme as a residence for unmarried women, notoriously referred to as the “Spinster Flats.”

In recognising that there are many unconventional means of cohabitation, the proposal identifies six types of occupancy that will form the overall arrangement of the scheme. As a result, this multigenerational housing typology will include services and amenities that cater to the residents and their needs. These facilities include a nursery, health and wellbeing services, as well as communal dining and flexible workshop spaces. The Crathie Court House For Women (& Wee Ones) seeks to provide equity to a demographic that has historically been overlooked within the built environment, whilst creating a space where tenants can live comfortably in agreement.