Since 1953, Vincent Care’s flagship social housing facility Ozanam House has been an important part of Melbourne’s response to homelessness, providing support to vulnerable people in the community. The redevelopment by MGS Architects has transformed the building into an integrated homeless resource centre and accommodation facility that also offers health and wellbeing services, all on one site.
The thoughtful design emphasises Vincent Care’s innovative and human-centric care model through a series of connected ‘neighbourhoods’ inside the building. The 11-storey tower accommodates 134 apartments on the upper levels, as well as administration spaces, a resource centre, health clinic, gym and library facilities, and a commercial kitchen serving both the Ozanam House residents and the wider community.