Youth Centers are facilities designed to provide a safe, informal and supervised environment for young people. They accommodate unstructured social interaction among different age groups and provide the space to offer more structured activities. By giving youth the opportunity to take part in recreational and cultural activities or vocational counseling, these centers help them develop their physical, social, emotional, and cognitive abilities and to experience achievement, enjoyment, friendship, and recognition.
An important aspect to ensure the success of the facility is the space itself. While meeting the durability requirements for a public facility, the furnishings, colors, finishes and surfaces in Youth Centers need to promote a sense of ownership and freedom of expression, and have a warm, homelike quality that encourages creative development.
From Mexico to Souh Korea, we have selected seven Youth Centers that contribute to the development of a positive environment for youth within each community.
