JAMES DZWIL

123 PARK OVERLOOK: AN AGING-IN-PLACE RESIDENCE

During our Interior Design Studio II class, we were tasked with designing a residence that fulfills aging-inplace requirements, a set of standards that ensures the house is accessible and safe as the homeowners age. This residence is designed for Mr. and Mrs. Williams, an African-American couple in their mid 60’s in Atlanta, GA. The design is inspired and informed by the concept of urbanism, or the visual and theoretical principles that are fundamental to the planning of urban and suburban communities.

The interior design of the home features accessible bedrooms and bathrooms, custom built-in cabinetry, and a lively complementary color scheme to complement the Williamses’ hobbies, travels, and goals and unify the design of the home. A large kitchen with a butler’s pantry allows the Williamses to unload groceries from their carport easily. The kitchen island features many accessibility features to meet aging-in-place and universal design requirements, including a portion of the kitchen island that can be utilized in a seated position. The primary bathroom features a wet area with a curbless walk-in shower, an undermounted bathtub, and large vanity. The design of the home’s rear patio features elements of biophilic design, including water and fire features and utilization of natural elements to combine wellness principles with all of the amenities expected in a modern exterior space.

Overall, the design of the Williamses’ residence will allow the homeowners to reside in their home for decades to come, providing the modern amenities expected in a high-end residence while ensuring the safety of Mr. and Mrs. Williams as they age.