The Wash House reimagines 19th century public wash houses as a contemporary civic space addressing hygiene poverty. Rooted in the legacy of Kitty Wilkinson, the project explores hygiene as both necessity and ritual, using themes of routine and fluidity to create moments of calm, dignity and connection. By combining essential hygiene facilities with communal spaces, this project challenges the stigma and isolation surrounding hygiene poverty while restoring hygiene as a fundamental human right
