Theme

Design

This case study influenced some material choices, the use of bright orange to highlight an object is something I had come across in research. So, to see it used within an environment designed for those with Alzheimer’s was helpful.

Another example of clear colour contrasts between walls and floors. This led me to think about using more colour in my project The architects stated they wanted to use colours that were not typically seen within a clinical environment, which made me think of doing that same.

Another circular spatially laid out dementia care and nursing home example. It was important to find other examples of this working successfully to see if the idea was valid. This led me to re-think this idea - both circular precedents are built on their own plot of land - more space, which my building did not have.

Hogeweyk was a very insightful case study that sparked debate within research; is designing to deceive ethical? It led me to understand more of what to avoid when designing spaces for those with Alzheimer’s e.g. ‘fake’ bus stops, shops etc.

Theme & Site

This case study was influential when researching circular spatial layouts to benefit those with Alzheimer’s. It lead me to explore creating a similar layout within my own project.

This precedent was very prominent within my research. It applies one of the main research findings on how to design effective environments for those with Alzheimer’s; clear colour contrasts between walls and floors. It was helpful to see research applied to actual projects.

This domestic church conversion led me to think about re-using more of the existing features within the church. This inspired the idea of re-imagining the pulpit.

This is a re-constructed church that was previously damaged in an earthquake. It made me think of how to re-imagine an old space into a modern adaptation of what was once there.

In this case, the existing structure was mostly left due to historic preservation requirements. Yet it establishes a connection between old and new. This made me think of both the users and the building, combining elements of old and new.

This case study focuses on the preservation of the existing building. This led me to think about what design changes can be done for existing buildings to keep their charm.

The architects who worked on this building renovation aimed to make as few structural changes as possible, another interesting example of working with an existing building to give it a new life.

This case study was previously an industrial factory reconstructed into a fine art gallery. This supported my choice of site, being developed into something for a completely different use.