STUDIO APARTMENTS

Share learning points & good practices in Golden Jasmine Present key design considerations for future projects

Outline
Research approach and methodology - On-site project review precinct, block, flat - Gather feedback - Architects intention, - Residents feedback, and - SAC operators feedback Key Findings

Good practices
Key design considerations for SA projects

Interview with Architect, Mr Jorge Low

- Understand design intention & challenges - Sharing our observations & findings

Engaging the SAC Operator

- Understand operations and services rendered - Sharing of users acceptance and participation

Engaging the residents

- Understand possible concerns - Gather residents feedback on provisions and quality of living environment

Key Findings
General Conscious provision of elderly-friendly features and facilities Connections to the neighbourhood & community The development is well connected to the street and adjacent developments Econ Health & Wellness Centre provides comprehensive social & services support system Precinct Safe and pleasant outdoor environment Variety in community spaces Facilities provided are comprehensive and well used Block Efficient layout Quality environment Flat Move-in-condition is a welcome feature Need to review for better space planning and furniture design

MBR 7.2m (6.6)

MBR 9.2m (9.2)

Living/Dining 12 m (13)
3.6m (3.4) 1.7m (1.6)

4.5m (3.9)

Living/Dining 19 m (17.4)

Kitchen 6.6m (7.3)

Kitchen 8.1m (9.3)

1.7m (1.6)

35m2

45m2

- Toilet - Kitchen

- Kitchen counter design (cabinet height, length & work top space)
- Laundry lines

Levelled flooring

Limited cabinet length & work top space

Laundry rack provisions limited laundry lines

Good Practices
Precinct - Safe & vehicular free outdoors - Good variety of communal spaces - Optimization of spaces - Comprehensive social & services support system

Block - Good exposure to natural daylight and cross ventilation - Distinct installations at drop-off porches and lift lobbies

- Configuration ensures public surveillance

Flat - Completeness in provision of fittings & fixtures

Ph ys ic a l

mo b i li t y

Safe & vehicular-free outdoors Barrier-free outdoors

Elderly Fitness Corner

Central Square

Entrance Forecourt

Health & Wellness Centre

Community Garden

Social

&

communal

spaces

&

facilities

2-tier social communal spaces public ground floor & semi-private upper deck

Social

&

communal

spaces

&

facilities

Good variety of spaces & facilities

Optimization

of

spaces

Double-use of spaces - incidental meeting places

Social

&

services

support

system

An Econ Health & Wellness Centre as a one-stop destination for recreation, exercise and rehab Residents enjoy convenient access to gym facilities, TV and reading rooms a clubhouse for all

P h y s i c a l m o b i l i t y, c o m f o r t a b l e l i g h t i n g & v e n t i l a t i o n
Common areas enjoy good exposure to natural daylighting & cross ventilation BFA provisions, layout facilitates public surveillance

V i s i b i l i t y

&

I d e n t i f i c a t i o n

Distinct installations at drop-off porches and lift lobbies Large fonts at letter boxes

Key Design Considerations

Universal Design
Enhanced convenience to facilitate independent living

Design for Elderly Community Living

Comprehensive provision of social communal facilities and amenities to encourage active living

Key Design Considerations

Universal Design
Enhanced convenience to facilitate independent living for the elderly

General Design Criteria

Physical mobility Visibility Orientation and Identification

Designing Elderly-friendly Interiors

Comfortable lighting & ventilation Completeness in the provision of fittings & fixtures Easy maintenance & Easy-to-use fittings & fixtures Home safety

Key Design Considerations Design for Elderly Community Living

Comprehensive provision of social communal facilities and amenities to encourage active living

General Design Criteria

Social Communal Spaces & Facilities - Variety - Different size groups

- Optimization

Convenient access & close proximity to: - Neighbourhood facilities & amenities - Social & communal spaces - Recreational and exercise facilities

Comprehensive social & services support system - Senior service centre - Alert alarm system

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