The Gold Community
The population of the ageing population has been increasing rapidly over the years. There is a need for a space that helps people to embed behaviours that will maintain and increase ‘brain power’ and improve the quality of mature years. The goal is to create something that benefits the ageing community, to stimulate their brain, to reverse the effect of ageing.
The research for this project was conducted on-field. We went to several places where the elderly spend their time.
We went to visit and talk to the elderly at Lee Ah Mooi Old Age home. From the visit we learned that the elderly there are actually lonely, and majority of them suffers from dementia. We further notice that they enjoy doing crafts and playing games. These activities are actually beneficial because it keeps their brain active.
We went to visit and talk to the elderly at Lee Ah Mooi Old Age home. From the visit we learned that the elderly there are actually lonely, and majority of them suffers from dementia. We further notice that they enjoy doing crafts and playing games. These activities are actually beneficial because it keeps their brain active.
Besides the old age home, we also went to places like Chinatown and Waterloo Street, where the elderly usually hang out. We interviewed them, and most of them actually lives quite far from there, but since they are convenient the space and the people, they come regularly, to keep themselves active. The attraction points that we noticed was: chess tables, performance stage, market.
From these research, we decided to tackle the issues of ageing by creating a facility that caters the activities that
they enjoy.
This project was shortlisted by Lasalle College of the Arts to compete in the RSA Student Design Award 2017.
Space Programs:
1. Stage
Besides hosting performances, this stage area is actually a convertible multi-purpose space. The activities that are going to be held here: Karaoke night, health workshops, and art classes.
2. Kitchen
The kitchen regularly hosts cooking classes, and provides healthy lunches daily for the elderly.
3. Chess area
This area is inspired by the chess area found at Chinatown. Monthly, a bazaar or dinner will be held in this area.
4. Garden
Gardening is a form of exercise that is good for the elderly because it encourages the use of all motor skills and further prevent diseases like osteoporosis.
Layout Plans
Model
Interior Visualization
