Haven Motel - 215 Garrison Road, Fort Erie, ON

TRANSFORMATION

The Haven Motel in Fort Erie, Ontario, was a longstanding budget accommodation known for serving travelers along the Canada-U.S. border, as well as providing extended stays for those in need, including vulnerable populations.

Transformation is a redesign of the Haven Motel, designed for short-term and long-term stays in a transformable and multifunctional space, increasing efficiency and adaptability with fluted built-in furniture. The motel serves as a perfect place for individuals, couples, and or families while targeting but not limited, to students and workers nearby in Fort Erie.

Concept

The residential room layout uses concepts of motion where both the table and the bed above the couch can be pulled down, folding the sofa and creating movement. Thus, the dining/social area can be converted quickly into a private bedroom. Included for the long term are kitchenettes.

The motel offers utilities such as a pool, a patio area, a bar/restaurant, a laundry room, a shared kitchen, and a learning centre.