Designing the residence for a single lady who has relatives who visit often, I provided multiple seating areas and a kitchenette. The program includes a circular walking track to accommodate Alzheimer's disoriented walking patterns. The bathroom and raised garden bed area are on a one-foot high raised floor to include a slight incline within the walking track, incorporating gentle exercise in the daily rituals of life. Using the same design language as the public spaces, there is a 3D printed screen wall enclosing the bathroom with foliage cover rather than mycelium to incorporate greenery and filter light and visibility. The walls and furniture are all custom and built-in to create an integrated and seamless space. The materials offer cozy tactility and visual interest to offset the off-white stucco walls of the residence. The goal of this residence was to create a refuge of comfort while still energizing and offering meaning as the resident lives out the rest of their life here.
Plan
RCP
Raised Garden Bed and Ceiling Planter Watering System
Prospect and Refuge Diagram
Axon of Key Design Assemblage
