ABSTRACT
While homelessness may appear to be a challenge squarely within architecture’s remit, seeking to find solutions may require going outside of the profession altogether. Galvanised by the ongoing impacts of the financial crisis of 2008, and the austerity which followed, Chris Hildrey looked for ways he could use his architectural training to help those on the streets. He conceived of ProxyAddress, a tool to provide a stable address for people made homeless, allowing them to access key services such as benefits, bank accounts, and medicine. It is a reminder of architecture’s duty to serve the public at large, not just those who can afford it.
