Kaiso

Kaiso is a mental health treatment facility sited in Trinidad's capital, providing support and treatment to those affected by suicide. It looks at healing from a uniquely Trinidadian perspective, emphasizing the importance of culture and spirituality.

The design brings together vernacular cultural elements inspired by Trinidad’s native music, calypso.

Historically, calypso upbeat tunes united an ostracized populace. As the voice for the disenfranchised, calypso draws similarities to a suicide treatment center as both raise awareness and acceptance amid alienation and obscurity.

Khadeine Ali received her Bachelor's in Fine Arts in Interior Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design, and her Master's in Sustainable Business from the University of Miami. Her portfolio includes work for the hospitality, cruise ship, themed entertainment, and commercial design sectors.

As a passionate designer, Khadeine believes that all spaces and its materials should be environmentally & socially responsible.