First Prize in the Young Power category
Finalist status in the competition, graphic tablet,
one-year license of CAD Decor PRO 3.X, subscription to Elle Decoration
Winner
Freddie Bull (UK)
project
Dementia Housing Projekct
author's description
A key issue of our generation is the care of people with dementia, which I believe is not sufficiently addressed by architecture. I took the opportunity to show how a dementia user-centered design concept can change lives.
I designed a small residential program in Sheffield, UK, as an example of dementia design, consisting of 8 apartments. The site features a pottery studio (finished in TUBĄDZIN Dots Grey Wall Tiles), as research shows how this can be effective for residents' relaxation and give them a sense of purpose.
The higher light space encourages casual interaction and can be used as a space for residents to display their pottery, as well as a landmark to help with wayfinding. I applied several dementia strategies to this program. These include a unique pattern in the clay plaster on each apartment to subtly differentiate them to help residents find their way. To facilitate this, each apartment has its own color, which can be found on both the doors and the TUBADZIN interior tactile tiles. These subtle cues help subconsciously calm residents, other techniques include staggered massaging to create direct views and wandering paths to help, rather than fight, this key symptom. The buildings have a lightweight wooden structure that is covered with hemp to create a simple structure with high thermal mass. The interior is decorated with beach wood and TUBĄDZIN Touch Wall Collection tiles. The roofs are sloped to maximize solar gain and covered with wood shingles.
jury's opinion
The first place went to a Briton, Freddie Bull, whose project fascinates with its beauty and complexity. The young artist was inspired by medical architecture that does not meet the needs of people with dementia. The project, completed in Sheffield, UK, demonstrates the author's remarkable maturity and empathy.
The compact housing development was marked with unique patterns in clay plaster. The symbols help residents find their way. Inside the complex there was also a pottery studio, which promotes relaxation for people suffering from dementia. The interior of the facility was tiled with Tubądzin Group tiles from the Dots collection, while Touch tiles were used for the residential houses.
