Assisted Living Centre For elderly and dementia patients
Graduation project of Faculty of Fine Arts - Architecture department.
Location: 6th of October City, Cairo.
Area: 6500m²
Year: 2021
Supervised by: Dr. Adel Salah El-Dein, Eng. Karim Magdy.
Architectural plans
Residential Units
The architectural manipulation of space can act as a catalyst in creating a healing environment that may affect the physical and psychological behavior of the patient. The concept of designing architectural spaces by considering natural factors like sound, light, color, smell, and pleasant views certainly connect to human senses and proves to show more ability in the physical and psychological healing of patients.
Sensory Garden
Sensory gardens are user-friendly and encourage garden guests to touch, taste, admire, and listen
Landscape
Activity Spaces
As people age, it is inevitable that they begin to slow down, but this should not mean they cease to be active. Keeping fit and healthy in old age is important, for both physical health and emotional wellbeing. Staying active can help preserve a sense of independence too, as well as helping to lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, depression, or dementia.
Whether activity involves a series of low-level movements that can be carried out from a comfy chair or just getting out of the room, there are many ways to tailor exercise to elder’s needs. As: Daily walks - Staying sociable -Seated Exercises
Architectural Drawings