BCBA Studio is an established expert in Youth Foyer design with projects in Australia and the United Kingdom.

Youth Foyers & our 2025 Collaboration with the Foyer Foundation

Youth Foyers are a unique type of structure, aimed at ending the phenomenon of Youth Homelessness. We have been collaborating with the Foyer Foundation to create an exciting new document, a comprehensive Design Guidelines for Youth Foyers. In this document we share our rules of thumb and first principles for the design of this exciting, and highly effective, supportive accommodation type.

The detailed guidelines document is launching in October 2025. Check back for a link shortly. 

Download the original design principles document

In the meantime, you can download our older document, which is a short summary of Youth Foyer Design Principles at a high level (see below), using the form here.

Cover page of a booklet titled"The Most Important Design Principles for Youth Foyers." Contact information for Marcus Baumgart, a director, is in a circle on the top right, including an email and address in Melbourne, Australia. The background is dark gray with a large teal circle partially visible on the left side.

Coming soon

The NEW detailed guidelines document is launching in October 2025. Check back for a link shortly. 

Cover page of a foyer design guide with a line drawing of a modern building surrounded by trees and landscaping.
A person sitting with their knees drawn up, resting their chin on their crossed arms, looking thoughtful in a bright room with large windows. Overlaid text says 'Welcome to my apartment'.