Addressing Domestic Violence Through Architecture - Shanali Tewarapperuma

Year
2026
Organisation
Toronto Metropolitan University
Tags
Domestic violence
architecture
Memorial Architecture
Feminist Architecture
gender studies
built environment
Women's Shelters
trauma
Survivor Advocacy
Public Memory
social justice
urban design
Community Spaces
Healing Architecture
gender equality
Architectural Theory
Public Space
feminism
Toronto
inclusive design
Summary

This thesis examines the relationship between architecture and domestic violence, arguing that traditional ideas of home and privacy can obscure experiences of abuse. It proposes a memorial in Toronto that combines remembrance, advocacy, and community support, using architectural thresholds to promote awareness, healing, and survivor empowerment.