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The Movement of Art (Final Year Project)

THE MOVEMENT OF ART
art in motion
Persons with Disabilities Act 2008 defined persons with disabilities as those who have long term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society. Based on research the number of registered PWD’s in Malaysia has gradually increase in recent years. In order to accomodate to this increase in number and to provide a better service, researcher explore in designing a PWD centre and inclusive design.
FURNITURE LAYOUT PLAN
3D PERSPECTIVES
VISITOR LOUNGE
Visitor lounge is designed for maximum comfort and promote interaction among visitors. It is a place to relax and engage in communication to share positivity among them. The space is decorated with the conceptual design on the wall. It is a place where guardians of the patients can spend their time here to know more about physical disabilities and thoughts of other guardian as caretaker of physical disabled individuals.
CAFETERIA
Cafeteria is located right next to visitor lounge. It serves light food, without heavy cooking. There is total 4 dining table, 2 in the indoor and 2 at the outdoor. The concept is shown on the kitchen counter. The purpose of this space is for the visitors such as guardian of family members to spend their time here while waiting for the patient to carry out their activity in the facility.
RECEPTION
Reception is designed to carry out task such as registration, collecting fees and etc. The reception counter is designed with simple accent lights using LED light strips. A planter box inspired pendant light is hanged above the reception counter acting as decoration as well as providing brightness to the reception counter. An L-shaped cabinet is located behind the reception counter to house some decorative items, registration forms and etc. 
CONSULTATION ROOM
Consultation room is located right behind the reception. The consultation room is designed to be minimal, with a table set and a medical bed. The medical bed has a curtain next to it to provide privacy for patient. The consultation room is used for consultation, medicine prescription and examine of recovery process.
EXHIBITION AREA
Exhibition area is designed to feature the state of the art technology in terms of physical disabled equipment. The space is designed to share in formation about physical disabilities such as news article, product design, wheelchair using guide and etc. There is a waiting bench next to it and the space has ample of natural daylight exposure. 
INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND 
Inclusive playground is designed to be accessible for all people, inclusive, different ages and different physical. The wall is designed with wavy and linear pattern combined with LED strips. The space is designed with greneries in mind as well.  
TREATMENT ROOM
Treatment room is for the patient to get their body checked, examine their recovery process, their injury and decide what exercise should they do for their recovery. There is also massage for muscle relaxation and the space is designed with privacy in mind and relaxation at the same time. 
PHYSIOTHERAPY 
Physiotherapy is for the patients to undergo their recovery training, the patients are guided with professionals to do their excesices. The space is designed to be open, with no barrier. The concept design of this project is visible as wall design providing some degree of privacy from the exterior. The floor pattern used the same magenta color as the one in the paralympic logo. 
AQUATIC THERAPY
Aquatic therapy refers to treatments and exercises performed in water for relaxation, fitness, physical rehabilitation, and other therapeutic benefit. Typically a qualified aquatic therapist gives constant attendance to a person receiving treatment in a heated therapy pool.
The Movement of Art (Final Year Project)
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