STORY HOUSE
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?
Story House, an installation that opened at the Seattle Design Festival 2024 and the 2024 Walk the Block arts festival, 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.
Story House is a collaboration of Yirim Seck, Wa Na Wari, Crescent Builds and Architects Without Borders Seattle.
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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.