02.09.24
02.09.24
Commercial interior design and fit out company, APSS, has created a stunning interior design for Lincolnshire charity Naomi’s Garden, as part of a volunteer project, bringing together construction and professional service companies across the county.
Louth-based Naomi’s Garden provides a conductive education and special education needs consultancy. It also provides Bowen Therapy along with running a HAF Program in conjunction with the local council. The charity is raising funds for its new HQ in Manby Park to transform it from a motorcycle repair shop into a fit-for-purpose facility, where it can deliver life-changing services to more people who need them.
APSS designer Caitlin Maginess created the interior design concept which steered away from a normal clinical interior and made it a more welcoming and fun experience for the children and adults who require the services.
See the full design walkthrough here.
Caitlin said: “It was important to have a home away from home for people to visit, so we focused on creating a homely feel with a contemporary industrial design using a lot of soft furnishings.
“There are areas within the design where we toned the concept down to focus on the needs of the people who will be using the space.
“In addition to providing the primary service, there will be a space for people and businesses to rent out for classes like Zumba or spinning and birthday parties. There is also a communal kitchen that everyone can use in addition to therapy rooms, meeting rooms and counselling rooms as well as the classroom which will be the heart of the facility.”
When complete, the new centre will enable the charity to extend its working hours, provide group sessions and create a dynamic learning environment for all - no matter their disability - resulting in supporting 50% more adults and children each year. The building will also give them the option to run group sessions and be used for the wider community.
Sarah-Jayne Walker, lead conductor at Naomi’s Garden, said: “When we received the designs from APSS, I cried. We were blown away with how beautiful they were and exactly what we were after.
“Now we need to continue our fundraising journey while we gather as many Lincolnshire based companies to make this dream a reality. We are in awe at the generosity we have already received from these local companies and businesses along with other charities who have stood shoulder to shoulder with us.”
“We currently have a waiting list across Lincolnshire who are waiting to benefit from the unique therapy we provide. We desperately need our new more accessible hub to be functional, so we can continue our work and expand to help those families who are relying on us as the only service provider of our kind in our area.”
To make a donation towards Naomi’s Garden’s new premises please visit it donation page.
