MICRO-HOUSING: THE ELDERLY WHEELCHAIR USER
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The Medium1 Unit is designed to connect private accessible spaces with areas that encourage social interaction for elderly users. It incorporates smart home features like voice activated controls (doors), clerestories & niched railing, to help support the user’s mobile independence and personal relationships.  Addressing The Issue: Cross Negligence In recent years, creating accessible design has become an afterthought to space-planning. It has opened the door, for inaccessible design to come forefront as the standard. It’s not an unknown fact that inaccessible design creates barriers for disabled individuals. It perpetuates inequality and excludes them heavily within society. Disabled elderly individuals are often left neglected from accessing public and personal spaces for social gathering because of neglectful design choices. Many spaces may be “wheelchair accessible” but don’t necessarily make life easier for the user. Some
Setting Up Accommodation Values & Goals This negligence was enough motivation for me to help design a space specifically for this user. The main consideration throughout the whole planning process, was to make sure every decision surrounds the needs of the user. There were many goals that needed to be considered. Which included, but are not limited to:
Diagramming & Space-Planning The leading force behind the design was incorporating a niched-handrailing system throughout the entire space. This railing not only highlights the user’s needs but allows them to become more independent. It became more than just extra help around the space but a statement. The Medium1 Unit is designed to connect private accessible spaces with areas that encourage social interaction. It incorporates smart home features like voice activated controls doors, clerestories & niched railing, to help support the user’s mobile independence and personal relationships.    It was important to the design process to stay true to preserving extra space for the user and making sure the niched-handrailing element carried throughout the space. After solidifying the plans, next was rendering the space to truly express every decision. Renderings Entry & Self-Care The user is first met with the niched-handrailing and a place for their keys. They have the option for engaging in personal care or continue to the entertainment area.    The natural sunlight introduces warmth from the clerestory & onto the niched-handrail detailing. The niched-handrail flows into a roll-in shower. The rail provides help with mobility & extra storage for toiletries. It also prioritizes to the user’s privacy and independence. Entertainment & Cooking The openness of the entertainment space provides accessibility and comfort. There is a custom kitchenette for the user. Every item or shelf is within usable distance and includes plenty of space for potential caretakers to help with home-cooked meals. The space infuses controlled independence and promotes socializing for its elderly users.   Resting & Details The resting area introduces sunlight with its large windows and a view of the New York City skyline. This is a place to rest and possibly cozy up with a favorite book!   Thank you for taking the time to explore this project, focused on wheelchair accessibility. This project has become an important topic to help raise awareness for the need of inclusive design. Hopefully, creating environments that promote independence, and equal opportunities can become the standard behind interior design & architecture! |
El Jardín on 7th: Migrant Housing
Office to Residential Conversion In this group project we were tasked with tackling the ongoing housing and climate crises by converting an existing office building into affordable collective housing. The question we began with asking ourselves was: what can we
El Jardín on 7th: Migrant Housing
Office to Residential Conversion In this group project we were tasked with tackling the ongoing housing and climate crises by converting an existing office building into affordable collective housing. The question we began with asking ourselves was: what can we
Affordable collective housing
Large unit – 4 roommatesProvocation – As people age, why are we still developing senior housing that confines the elderly to secluded, institutional like conditions rather than establishing shared communities, fostering connection and support. Concept statement – Enabling elderly people
Affordable collective housing
Large unit – 4 roommatesProvocation – As people age, why are we still developing senior housing that confines the elderly to secluded, institutional like conditions rather than establishing shared communities, fostering connection and support. Concept statement – Enabling elderly people
El Jardin – Studio Unit
Studio Apartment for Migrants Roommates or Couples Using modularity to create a dual-purpose space for two types of user type, ranging from couples to roommates for utmost space optimisation and allow movement, circulation and transformation. Design Concept Plan Elevation/Sections Mood
El Jardin – Studio Unit
Studio Apartment for Migrants Roommates or Couples Using modularity to create a dual-purpose space for two types of user type, ranging from couples to roommates for utmost space optimisation and allow movement, circulation and transformation. Design Concept Plan Elevation/Sections Mood
Accessible Housing [Medium Unit: User with Moderate Dementia & Caretaker] ~ Fleur De Lis “Couleurs de l’Esprit”
Designing a medium sized apartment for a person with moderate Dementia and their 24/7 caretaker built to give freedom and ease to both people who live in the apartment using wayfinding and smart technology that allows for easier navigation, subconscious
Accessible Housing [Medium Unit: User with Moderate Dementia & Caretaker] ~ Fleur De Lis “Couleurs de l’Esprit”
Designing a medium sized apartment for a person with moderate Dementia and their 24/7 caretaker built to give freedom and ease to both people who live in the apartment using wayfinding and smart technology that allows for easier navigation, subconscious
Modu House- Studio
Modu House combines “Modular” and “House,” emphasizing flexible, transformable furniture and modern living. It’s a sleek, innovative name for adaptable apartment spaces. Modu House Mission: Addressing the Housing Crisis for New York’s Middle Class and Creating a New Living Experience
Modu House- Studio
Modu House combines “Modular” and “House,” emphasizing flexible, transformable furniture and modern living. It’s a sleek, innovative name for adaptable apartment spaces. Modu House Mission: Addressing the Housing Crisis for New York’s Middle Class and Creating a New Living Experience
El Jardín on 7th: Migrant Housing
Mission Statement: Our goal is to design a secure living environment that creates opportunity while embracing migrants’ culture through the fostering of a multi-generational community. General Program: The Roof will be used to create a garden space with greenhouses that
El Jardín on 7th: Migrant Housing
Mission Statement: Our goal is to design a secure living environment that creates opportunity while embracing migrants’ culture through the fostering of a multi-generational community. General Program: The Roof will be used to create a garden space with greenhouses that
The Mayura Chair
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The Mayura Chair
The Mayura chair is a lounging chair that is designed for compact spaces to be transformative and flat package able, a transformative effect is created using the diagonal slotting technique, when pulled apart the chair opens up into a seat
The Chrysalis
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The Chrysalis
The Chrysalis is a chair that is made to promote people to transform their chair into a cocoon out of spare cardboard. The Goal for this chair I wanted to Make a sustainable chair for long-term using Origami Techniques to
THE TOME MESH CHAIR
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THE TOME MESH CHAIR
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TRIGON
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TRIGON
A good reading chair is essential to keep focused from distractions like physical discomfort. The Trigon chair is a multifunctional statement piece that allows for reading and lounging. The reclined position allows you to sink in, creating longer reading sessions.