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Rengel's Chapter 6 summary:

When taking a project, we are of course involved in the space planning process. And to make a project successful, we have to make it as simple as possible, cohesive, practical (functional) and efficient for the users.
 
And for me, the most important characteristic that will help the space be more successful by responding to these qualities is the flow ( the circulation within a space).
Circulation is actually hard to achieve, especially if there are different types of rooms involved such as an open space and a closed room, or different functions in a room.
The interior designer needs to have a clear circulation system and there are different ways to achieve that.







UN CITY Copenhagen 3xN
This building offers corridors with stairs to circulate from floor to floor.
Deco Police: NON aux leds de couleur
lighting makes the corridor interesting and pleasant.





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different types of circulation to think about.


There are also different elements that can determine the circulation such as stairs and corridors.


Circulation needs to pleasant as well. It should not be a chore or a burden for the people circulating. It should be viewed as a journey. This can be achieved by enriching a space or the corridor, by maybe adding a panoramic view, an artwork, a cozy niche, etc.





Nussbaumer's Chapter 6 summary:

Buanderie intelligente... les machines sont installées à hauteur de hubleau... il devient plus rapide et moins fatigant de vider et remplir ses machines.

This chapter talks about how can we accommodate better the elderly. We talked before that buildings should give access to everyone so that everyone can enjoy the space. However, it seems that the elderly has more needs and it kind of relates to the topic above because circulation is a big concern for them in a space.
The more we get older, the more we get weak in our physical abilities. We have for example think how can they circulate from floor to floor for example since they must be either in wheelchairs, or slow in general due to their physical abilities.

stair lifts for the elderly | Standing Stair Lift (Perch Lifts)
This machine helps to go up or go down the stairs without doing anything.


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This elevator/lift helps the elderly to travel from floor to floor.

The height of things in general needs to be reviewed for them because they do not have necessarily the strength to reach what they want to reach. The way we design cabinets whether it is in the office area, the bedroom, bathroom or the kitchen needs to be considered.

Handicap-removed and accessible kitchen design.




Comments

  1. amberbuieOctober 1, 2017 at 1:59 PM

    Martha, I enjoyed what you said about making circulation as if it is a journey. So it should be enjoyable rather than a hassle. I have never thought of it this way because I only view successful circulation as something that helps me to get where I'm going. However, this adds a new aspect of emotion into a space which can certainly be very successful is spaces such as, a retirement community. The elderly there walk the corridors slowly and constantly everyday just to get exercise. Their trek should be one of contentment and achievement, instead of sadness and boredom.

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  2. Professor VanderNoordaaOctober 3, 2017 at 2:11 PM

    Martha,
    It is interesting to discuss circulation and "the elderly" in one post. I like how you thoughtfully discuss the challenges of navigating through spaces and the issues an elderly person must face.
    Accommodating the elderly will be part of our work as an Interior Designer as the elderly make up a large part of our population.
    Very nice summary and images!

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