Hali Faryna

Sentry Haus is an LGBTQ+ space that focuses on wellness through art and aims to encourage creativity, authenticity and vulnerability in a safe third place space.

This facility is intended for the LGBTQ+ community, primarily for at-risk youth, the drag community, allies, and creative thinkers.

Goals |

Foster a space to create community through performance & art-based activities, empowering users, encouraging self-expression.
Third place space for LGBTQ+ youth & others while encouraging community relationships & creative activities.

LGBTQ+ Human Rights + Art + Community

LOBBY

Concept | In an unconventional space, the path is guided with vivid patterns that grow in scale, encouraging exploration. The many trinkets & maximalist interior reinforces the essence of childhood nostalgia & curiosity that connects individuals in the space through shared experiences.

Sentry Definition: A person who protects, to be guarded and watched over.

Sentry Haus finishes are inspired by drag king and queen fashion.

The rich texture and colour pallet transform the interior to create a vibrant, stimulating space with the intent to foster an imaginative, safe space for the users. The atmosphere created by these materials holistically provides a fun, engaging experience for the users.

Main Floor

LOBBY | CAFE | PREFORMANCE

SENTRY CAFE

SENTRY CAFE, COUNTER

SENTRY CAFE, PREFORMANCE

The performance space is Calgary's main drag king and queen stage. As Sentry Haus includes youth counselling, this performance venue is mostly utilized as a sober space that allows all ages to view performances. The performance space offers a giant dance floor for sober guests to enjoy a nightlife atmosphere in a safe setting.

Second Floor

GATHERING | ART STUDIOS | YOUTH COUNSELING

ART STUDIO 1

The secondary support spaces are located on the second floor. Sentry Art Studios offer various creative learning classes such as sewing & costume design, make-up classes, vouge dance classes, and life skill classes such as resume writing. The studios are flex spaces for the various activities. These spaces intend to connect youth through art-based activities and foster memorable experiences.

Sentry Counseling offers youth counselling for LGBTQ+ youth with volunteer mentors to help guide and support. The intent is to utilize group art activities to bond youth and encourage authentic self-expression, courage, and general wellness.

GATHERING

Thank you for taking the time to look at my thesis project, it was an absolute pleasure researching and creating Sentry Haus. If you are interested in more information about the LGBTQ+ community and at-risk youth, I encourage you to visit The Trevor Project.

Please feel free to contact me if with the information provided below as I am always seeking connections!

- Hali

HALI FARYNA

PH 403-507-9897 | EMAIL hfary040@mtroyal.ca | ADDRESS Port Coquitlam, BC, V3C 3C4 | LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/halifaryna/

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