HoMie Clothing
SCOPE:
Electrical
Mechanical
Hydraulic
Fire Protection
SUMMARY: Through our partnership with the Property Industry Foundation (PIF), BSE provided pro bono mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and hydraulic engineering design services for HoMie Clothing’s second store at Emporium Melbourne.
HoMie is a Melbourne-based streetwear label and social enterprise. 100% of HoMie’s profits go towards supporting young people affected by homelessness or hardship. Since 2015, the organisation has supported more than 3,900 young people.
OVERVIEW
The 180 sqm space comprised two former tenancies, one featuring timber finishes and the other perforated metal. The direction was to reuse these materials throughout the new store, and we have to say, it looks great.
HoMie is a Melbourne-based streetwear label and social enterprise. 100% of HoMie’s profits go towards supporting young people affected by homelessness or hardship. Since 2015, the organisation has supported more than 3,900 young people.
This store at Emporium will be home to their brand-new social impact program, Retail Ready. Retail Ready is a paid, supported 10-week work experience program for young people aged 18–25 affected by homelessness or hardship. The goal is to equip participants with the skills, experience, and opportunities to be work-ready and better prepared for their future.
SCOPE DELIVERED
Through our partnership with the Property Industry Foundation (PIF), BSE provided pro bono mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and hydraulic engineering design services for HoMie Clothing’s second store at Emporium Melbourne.
PROJECT RESULTS
HoMie Clothing’s CEO, Steph Say, said about the new store at Emporium Melbourne:
“This is what happens when a community of over 30 partners, funders and tradies come together to combat youth homelessness:
A brand-new, double-fronted, 180sqm, fully wheelchair accessible, CBD store built from recycled materials that will employ up to 48 young people affected by homelessness or hardship each year. It's a mouthful, but we're damn proud!
This store has been years in the making with too many contributors to count. Thanks to everyone for getting around us and making this project a reality.”
BSE is thrilled to have helped bring this new store to life, enabling HoMie to continue its mission. With properly designed services, everyone in the space, shoppers and staff alike, can focus on the real stars of the show: the clothes!
Andrew Sayer, Director – VIC and BSE’s project lead, said:
“We are proud to support HoMie and the incredible impact they have in our community. Providing BSE’s services pro bono is just one way we can give back and help create opportunities for young people experiencing hardship. With 100% of the store’s profits going back to supporting HoMie’s work, this project will continue to deliver lasting value in assisting youth.”