Project 2: Centre for elderly

The class is assigned with a site in PJS7 to design an elderly centre. Considerations on the group of elders with their physical and mental needs are looked into in this project. Architecture as a tool to aid with their daily life to fulfill their needs or even dignity.

The site given is located in a suburban context. The site analysis is done by the tutorial group for the start up of the project. 

Site Analysis Board

Site Model

Visceral board of the site

The project of Elderly Centre in suburban context required a lot of considerations given that the context of suburb has a lot of limitations. The residence, traffics, existing structures and nearby buildings are factors that should be given considerations to create building that fits the context and expectations of community. With the first impression of the site, visceral board is produced. The visceral board relates to the concept of the elderly centre.

The elderly centre are to design to cater the needs of the elderly livings. The centre should be functioned more than just a dwelling. It should empowered the elderly life. For instance, health and physical limitations of elderly should be given thought of. The building should also blend in the site and sustainable. The relationship between the spaces are essential to encourage the elder to be active and healthy in mental and physical. 

To be frank, the assignment is really a challenge for me as full considerations should be given during the design process. I am glad that I am able to complete the project despite of all the problems.

Presentation boards of Elderly Centre

Model

Project 1: Furniture for Elderly

As the start of the semester, the class is assigned to design a furniture for elderly. To understand needs of elderly, my partner, Kar Yi and I visited the old folks home to conduct interview and understand their needs and problem. 

From this project, we learnt about the needs of elderly from their health, social and daily life aspect. Their limitations requires more considerations in designing a furniture from ergonomics, material and functions. The furniture 'duo' is designed for the socially active elderly to encourage different social interactions with the elders. Other than that, additional function of function fulfilled the needs of the elder for a bicycle rack.

In a nutshell, the project is a challenge for both of us as it is required to give comfort and practicality for the real life client. All of the design aspects must be given thorough thoughts. I had also gained fundamental experiences that would helped me in the next project.

Presentation board