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- PostA Dementia Village ALONG THE PEAK(2023) Harmuth, Hiltja; Hauge, Gry; Wallin, Sofia; Chalmers tekniska högskola // Institutionen för arkitektur och samhällsbyggndsteknik; Chalmers University of Technology / Department of Architecture and Civil EngineeringAIM The aim of the project is to create a proposal for a dementia village in Utby, Gothenburg. Our elderly population is growing, the average lifespan is increasing, and age is the strongest risk factor for dementia. This leads to an increased demand in care taking facilities for elderly with dementia. In 2014, there were an estimated 5 million people over the age of 65 suffering from dementia. That number is projected to be nearly 14 million in 2050. Symptoms of the disease can vary widely from person to person, but memory loss, decreased visual perception and issues with communication are common ones. The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, making up about 60-80 % of people with dementia. DEMENTIA FRIENDLY DESIGN The project offers plenty of green areas with different levels of exposure to encourage outdoor visits. Moving your body and going outside is important for people of all ages, and by offering several outdoor spaces and activities such as courtyards, balconies, and a big garden, the residents have multiple choices. The outdoor areas are designed to be safe with wide paths and offer both shade and rain protection. The atriums provide the residents with a meeting space for colder days, while at the same time offering views into nature. LIVING A NORMAL LIFE It is important to give residents choices and keep life as normal as possible as well as creating stimuli of different kinds. The shopping street with a store, hairdresser, restaurant, and gym offers a safe way to ensure residents’ needs are met. The wellness centre in the underpass with its spa and sun therapy room can elevate moods and help to calm down stressed residents. Two couples’ apartments are created to give people the option of continuing to live together even when they are in need of care. Furthermore, there are many social spaces encouraging interactions and exchange.
- PostA Healthcare Center intergrated with Community and Nature(2023) CHEN, JINFENG; LIU, DANNA; Chalmers tekniska högskola // Institutionen för arkitektur och samhällsbyggndsteknik; Chalmers University of Technology / Department of Architecture and Civil EngineeringConcept Our concept is that we want to build a a Healthcare Center intergrated with Community and Nature . Boundary Our site is located at the boundaries of the new town and the old town .The old town ends here, but the new town is not fully established. Our buildings should be some kind of link between the old and new cities. Heritage Vadstena is a city with cultural heritage and beautiful scenery. Many people will come there in their spare time and even move for retirement.Our architecture is in this sequence. In future construction, our buildings should become part of this sequence of heritage and help it grows. Comunity The location of our site was used to be a healthcare community. In some way ,it was more like a open healthcare community than a closed hospital.Our design aims to build a new healthcare center as a small open community towards the whole town. Nature and Sustainability We want this new healthcare center to be sustainable. We maximize the use of building space and sustainable materials. At the same time, solar energy, wind energy, rainwater recycling and other technologies are used to build a green building with low energy consumption.
- PostA Sense of Relief - A PROPOSAL FOR THE NEW PRIMARY CARE CENTER IN VADSTENA, SWEDEN(2023) Schultz, Linnéa; Chalmers tekniska högskola // Institutionen för arkitektur och samhällsbyggndsteknik; Chalmers University of Technology / Department of Architecture and Civil EngineeringCurrently situated in an older building, not suited to modern standards, the Primary Care Center of Vadstena will move into a new development in the near future. The proposed site is currently occupied by an older building, internally connected to a neighbouring structure beyond the plot limits. Thereby, the task has been to design a proposal for the new Primary Care Center on site and the two existing buildings, on-site and just outside. The brief of about 3000 m2 gross area includes a primary care unit, specialist outpatient clinics, dental care and a child and family health centre. The task has also included presenting a space for a possible extension of an inpatient care unit. The inpatient care unit will be outlined in the site plan but not detailed further. Today, the Primary Care Centre has almost 160 patient visits per day and about 37 daily staff, including nurses, doctors, and dentists. The project will contribute to developing the healthcare system towards “good quality, local health care”, which means modern, equitable, accessible, and effective healthcare, focusing on primary care. Additionally, the project has very high sustainability ambitions, and the design focuses on circularity, reuse, and resource efficiency.
- PostAPART BUT TOGETHER(2023) Machnik, Kamila; Wang, Zhaoheng; Li, Zhuoze; Chalmers tekniska högskola // Institutionen för arkitektur och samhällsbyggndsteknik; Chalmers University of Technology / Department of Architecture and Civil EngineeringVadstena Kommun is a municipality of about 7400 inhabitants in Östergötland County, in southeast Sweden. The current Primary Care Center has about 7,500 listed patients and is located in an older building that is not suitable to modern standards. Therefore, the Region is planning a new building on a new site. The project will contribute to the development of the healthcare regional system towards a "good quality, local health care", which means a modern, equitable, accessible, and effective health care, focusing on primary care. The brief of about 3000 sqm gross area includes a primary care unit, specialist outpatient clinics, public dental care and a child and family health center. The site is within the "Birgitta hospital area", a large area built for different healthcare services since the early 1900s. On the site, one building is planned to be demolished, but another heritage building could be transformed and included as part of the new Primary Care Center.
- PostBackegården - Residential Healthcare Architecture(2023) Endre, Isabella; Carlsson, Angelika; Ma, Hanxiao; Chalmers tekniska högskola // Institutionen för arkitektur och samhällsbyggndsteknik; Chalmers University of Technology / Department of Architecture and Civil EngineeringLocation Utby is an established “egnahem”- suburb 6 km northeast of Gothenburg. The area, that mostly consists of villas and row houses, began to build up in 1910 and expanded in several stages until the 1960s. Utby is best known for its beautiful nature and climbing mountains that are of national importance. There is not a lot of public functions in the area today except a grocery store, some restaurants and hairdressers. A church and a preschool are situated close to the site. The site, in the centre of Utby, is mostly unspoiled nature and allotment gardens which provide green recreational spaces for the residents today. It is situated on one of the highest points in the area which results in great views over the mountains. The site has a varied topography and a challenging hight difference, which can be an opportunity to create interesting architecture but at the same time it is a challenge to solve access to and accessibility within the site. Program The task of the project was to design an assisted living facility for people with dementia. With consideration of the dementia village concept, the scale of the context, size of the site and its topography this project is designed for 80 residents. Dementia village A dementia village is about providing a home where life can feel as normal as possible for people with the dementia disease that can no longer stay in their own homes. The concept of a dementia village is to be a safe and accessible space, where people with dementia can continue being independent with the help of easy orientation, ability to take part in the community and everyday activities. By dividing the housing into smaller volumes, the project adapts to the small scale of Utby at the same time as it makes the assisted living feel more like a village. With functions as for example a hairdresser, pub and a spa that can be co-used with the surrounding neighbourhood. The new built environment is a way of providing qualities for the local community, that also normalizes the everyday life for the residents
- PostBirgittas Vårdcentral(2023) Elisson, Alexandra; Waschek, Mathias; Müller-Zitzke, Paul; Chalmers tekniska högskola // Institutionen för arkitektur och samhällsbyggndsteknik; Chalmers University of Technology / Department of Architecture and Civil EngineeringThe site proposed by the community of Vadstena for a new primary care center is characterized by historical aspects such as the long tradition of healthcare facilities, topographical by several areas with different characteristics, sociological by an aging community and architecturally through clear vernacular buildings and features, present to this day. By adding a a timber top-up and extension to the existing building we believe to have accomplished a sensible and simultaneously ecologic, economic and social worthwhile transformation. Vernacular elements such as the existing brick facades, roof type and general proportions are emphasized by clearly contrasting with the light post & beam addition. The addition draws inspiration from its surroundings and interprets it for a new expression. Apart from physical changes we propose a holistic approach to healthcare that works health promoting rather than treatment focused. Apart from ecologic and economic aspects, we also included the social standpoint. By empowering the citizens to take care of all facets of their health, the facility will aid in taking strain off of the healthcare system and facilitate the change towards a more sustainable and efficient health promoting system.
- PostDEMENTIA VILLAGE(2023) OPLAND, ALICIA; SWETZÉN, ANNA; WESTVEER, ILSE; Chalmers tekniska högskola // Institutionen för arkitektur och samhällsbyggndsteknik; Chalmers University of Technology / Department of Architecture and Civil EngineeringThis project’s aim was to create a dementia village for the municipality of Utby, Sweden which complements its site and neighbourhood. In order to realise this, the materials are inspired by both the tree crown and trunk present on site as well as by the designs of the surrounding villas. Another way in which the project aims to integrate the dementia village with Utby is by inviting the community to the village. The dementia village is purposefully designed in a way that it can accommodate a variety of communal activities. The theatre, pool and restaurant along with the gardens are meant to attract the community to the village, creating a meeting place for the different generations of Utby dwellers. Part of a village is also places to gather. The project contains a number of spaces for the residents to gather together such as activity rooms, cafes and the like, but one space that is quite important for the function of the village is the chapel. The chapel is placed on a peaceful, more private part of the site and will provide the residents and family members with a space to mourn but also a place to come together after the passing of one of the residents.
- PostDEMENTIA VILLAGE UTBY(2023) Wagné, Erica; Gabrielsson, Magnus; Chen, Ziyue; Chalmers tekniska högskola // Institutionen för arkitektur och samhällsbyggndsteknik; Chalmers University of Technology / Department of Architecture and Civil EngineeringOur vision has been to create a sense of home. To do so, we have emphasized the concept of the village. Therefore, the living units have been arranged to create both a sense of individuality and social inclusion. We have worked primarily with three building typologies. The suburban, the urban, and the modern. This is to create the same feeling of diversity, variety, and distinctiveness as would be experienced in the urban landscape of the outside world. For the living units we have chosen rather domestic typologies reminiscent of traditional dwelling. The suburban living units are placed on the eastern side of the plot. This is to create a connection and continuity with the surrounding low-scale residential area of Utby. On the top of the hill, to the south-west, we have chosen to place the larger, more urban, structures. These overlook the landscape and create a distinct “town-like” silhouette. For the common and administrative areas, such as the entrance building, café, and the handmaking area, we have however chosen a modern design language with the use of glass, steel and both sharp and organic shapes. Consequently, these buildings create a contrast to the more traditional style of the living units. In between the buildings we have put a lot of weight on the parks and courtyards. The green courtyards connect all the buildings on the different layers with pathways and small squares to further emphasis the village concept. But additionally, the green areas are seen as essential for health promotion and well-being. So, they are designed for variety and different kinds of stimulation for the senses. There are for example active spaces for gardening or boule, as well as quiet spaces for meditation or to just enjoy the view. Whoever the residents of this dementia village are, or wherever they come from, our intention is that they will feel at home, safe, and part of a lively and inclusive community.
- PostEMBRACE Health - People - Context(2023) Emini, Zemir; Stahre, Kerstin; Wallén, Beatrice; Chalmers tekniska högskola // Institutionen för arkitektur och samhällsbyggndsteknik; Chalmers University of Technology / Department of Architecture and Civil EngineeringThe task The region of Östergötland, is planning a new primary care center, located in Birgitta hospital area in Vadstena, as the current primary care center is not suitable for modern standards. The brief includes primary care, specialist outpatient clinic, public dental care, a child- and family center within the range of 3000-3500 m2. One pre-condition is to preserve and transform one of the two buildings in the plot and respect the municipality’s regulations for the area. The site Vadstena is a small town, and the municipality has around 7500 inhabitants. Currently, the population is growing, and the share of elderly is increasing. The history and local heritage is strongly represented in Vadstena, and has many well-preserved historical buildings, originated as early as from the medevial age. The site, in the previous Birgitta hospital area, is located in a calm area characterized by 2-3 storey”buildings in park”, from the 1940- 1960’s, a short walk from the city center. It includes two heritage buildings from the 1960’s, whereas the building facing the Birgitta square must be preserved. Currently, the Birgitta square lacks a program and typical features Vision and aim Apart from a proposal of one new health care building that include all the required functions under the same roof, the aim is to re-connect to the history of the area associated with health and care, by transforming the building facing the Birgitta square to an assisted living for elderly. A clear physical link between the old and new buildings, will include the Birgitta square and strengthen the contextual relationship. The ambition of the proposal is to support social, economic and ecologic sustainability. Both outdoor and indoor environment is based on by both evidence-based design and other research.
- PostFUTURE VISIONS FOR HEALTHCARE, HOUSING AND WORK 1: RESIDENTIAL HEALTHCARE - HOUSING FOR SENIORS(2023) Dahlberg, Ida; Wäli, Karolina; Chen, Biao; Chalmers tekniska högskola // Institutionen för arkitektur och samhällsbyggndsteknik; Chalmers University of Technology / Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering; Andersson, Morgan; Axelsson, JensThis project is located in the villa suburb Utby, northeast of Gothenburg. The site consists of 25 000 square meters of unspoiled nature and closely connected with residential buildings, a pre-school and a church. There is however few shopping opportunities, gyms or other recreational facilities nearby. The following pages will present a proposal for a dementia village. The site is suitable for residential healthcare due to the closeness to a bigger hospital and the quiet yet approachable location close to, but not facing, a main road. The village concept will manifest as divers outdoor spaces and several urban services, for the residents but also the neighbourhood. For a healthy and engaging dementia village and workplace, the project will be designed according to relevant resurge findings in the field of geriatric and somatic aging and in line with the clients, Göteborgs Stads, framework for designing an assisted living facility. The project will therefore include access to outside spaces and the outside world, cognitive support (corridor design), normalness, safety, physical support, comfort, privacy, personalisation, social spaces, choice and control for residents and a connection to the community. The main concepts for this project will however be connections to the nature and divers social interactions based on choice and preferences.
- PostHALLONBACKEN A dementia village in Utby(2023) DIMITRIADOU, CHRISTINA; PALMQVIST, EBBA; NYLIN, LUDWIG; Chalmers tekniska högskola // Institutionen för arkitektur och samhällsbyggndsteknik; Chalmers University of Technology / Department of Architecture and Civil EngineeringTHE SITE, UTBY NEARBY FUNCTIONS SECTIO N THROUGH THE AREA T h e p r o j e c t s i t e i s l o c a t e d i n U t b y, a n a r e a 6 k m e a s t o f t h e c i t y c e n t r e o f G o t h e n b u r g . T h e a r e a h a s g o o d connections to the city centre. T h e p l o t i s l o c a t e d i n t h e m i d d l e o f a r e s i d e n t i a l a r e a that is characterized by single-family houses and two s t o r e y b u i l d i n g s . I t i s a b e a u t i f u l p l a c e s u r r o u n d e d b y a l o t o f n a t u r e . I n t h e v i c i n i t y o f t h e p l o t t h e r e i s , a m o n g o t h e r t h i n g s , a l o c a l s h o p , s c h o o l , p r e s c h o o l , c h u r c h e s a n d p l a y g r o u n d s . T h e p l o t h a s a c h a l l e n g i n g t o p o g r a p h y w i t h h e i g h t d i f f e r e n c e s o f u p t o 2 0 m e t e r s . T h i s a l s o m e a n s t h a t t h e r e a r e n i c e v a n t a g e p o i n t s t h a t s t r e n g t h e n t h e c o n n e c t i o n w i t h n a t u r e . O n t h e p l o t t h e r e i s a l s o c u r r e n t l y a n a l l o t m e n t g a r d e n , w h i c h a c t a s a g a t h e r i n g point for the residents in the local community. T h e p u r p o s e o f t h e d e m e n t i a v i l l a g e i s t o c r e a t e a l i v i n g s i t u a t i o n w h e r e t h e r e s i d e n t f e e l s t h e i n d e p e n d e n c e o f h a v i n g t h e i r o w n h o m e a n d b e i n g a b l e t o m o v e f r e e l y w i t h i n t h e v i l l a g e , b u t a t t h e s a m e t i m e r e c e i v e t h e d a i l y help that’s needed. T h e m a i n g o a l o f t h e p r o j e c t i s t o d e s i g n a n a s s i s t e d l i v i n g f a c i l i t y i n U t b y. T h e f o c u s i s o n h e a l t h c a r e a r c h i t e c t u r e f o r e l d e r l y p e o p l e w i t h d e m e n t i a . T h e p r o g r a m p r o p o s e s a s t r u c t u r e f o r a p p r o x i m a t e l y 8 0 r e s i d e n t s w i t h a r e a s f o r s t a f f , t e c h n o l o g y a n d e s s e n t i a l functions.
- PostHEALTH HEART: VADSTENA FUTURE HEALTHCARE CENTRE(2023) KADRIU, KELI; HONG, CHAEWON; GJØS, ELI-ANNE; Chalmers tekniska högskola // Institutionen för arkitektur och samhällsbyggndsteknik; Chalmers University of Technology / Department of Architecture and Civil EngineeringINTRODUCTION STRATEGIES SUSTAINABILITY GOALS DESIGN STRATEGIES CONCEPT DESIGN SITE & ANALYSIS WIDER CONTEXT EXISTING BUILDINGS AND SITE SITE PLAN PROGRAMME CHALLENGING THE BRIEF FLOOR PLAN CONCEPT PROPOSAL PLANS DEPARTMENT VIEW OF HEART SECTIONS ELEVATIONS STRUCTURE DETAIL SUSTAINABILITY PERSPECTIVE
- PostINBY- VILLAGE IN(2023) Högberg, Anna; Tjus, Gunnar; Li, Yirong; Chalmers tekniska högskola // Institutionen för arkitektur och samhällsbyggndsteknik; Chalmers University of Technology / Department of Architecture and Civil EngineeringConsider the site's potential: Engaging with the community: It is important to involve the community in the planning and development process to ensure that their needs and concerns are taken into account. This could be done through community meetings, surveys, or other forms of engagement. Utilizing the site's strengths: Leveraging the strong local economy, rich history, and strong sense of community can help to create a vibrant and livable community that meets the needs of residents. Addressing challenges: Consider ways to address the challenges of the site, such as creating more public spaces or adapting landscaping and development plans to the soil and climate conditions. Eco-positive design is a design philosophy that aims to create structures and systems that not only have a neutral or minimal impact on the environment, but actively contribute to the restoration and enhancement of the natural environment. It is a proactive approach to design that seeks to create positive environmental, social, and economic benefits. Universal accessibility refers to the design of spaces and buildings that can be easily accessed and used by people of all ages and abilities. This includes features such as ramps, elevators, and wider doorways to accommodate mobility devices, as well as visual and auditory aids for individuals with sensory impairments. Layout that allows for easy movement throughout the project, with no areas that are difficult to access or get stuck in. This is achieved through the use of interconnected paths, open spaces, and well-placed exits and entrances. Project aims to take advantage of the height of the site, it is possible to create views that look out over the surrounding area. This can be achieved through the use of balconies, terraces, and other features that allow residents to enjoy the scenery. Increasing the natural light that enters the building can help create a more comfortable and energy-efficient living environment. This can is achieved through the use of windows, skylights, and other openings that allow sunlight to enter the spaces. The project is located near a preschool, beneficial to design it in a way that allows for easy access and connectivity. This includes shared outdoor spaces, amenities and even the inclusion of shared facilities within the project itself. By designing the project to have slopes of 1 to 20 or less, it is possible to reduce the need for ramps and railings, making the project more accessible for people with mobility impairments. Through the use of grading, terracing, and other techniques it creates a gentle slope throughout the topography. Using the flat as a module can help create a sense of rhythm and massing within the project. This can be achieved through the repetition of similar unit types or the use of similar materials and colors throughout the project. Shared courtyard and indoor amenity area creates village square that serves as a central gathering place within the project, tying all of the volumes together and creating a sense of community.
- PostJambi Women(2020) Geber, Rebecka; Hansson, Moa; Karnblad, Ellen; Reynolds, Miranda; Wallin, Emma; Chalmers tekniska högskola // Institutionen för arkitektur och samhällsbyggndsteknik; Brandao, EmelioThis report is produced as a result from the course Reality Studio at Chalmers University of Technology. The project process and investigate a way of empower a group of craftswomen in the area Dunga Beach, in Kisumu, Kenya. Half of the paper concerns the outcome from a short field study performed in the concerned area, where data was collected through observations, interviews and workshops. Moreover, relationships between individuals and organizations in Dunga Beach as well as the infrastructural elements of the area was mapped out. The other part of the project was performed by the students in Sweden and Switzerland through different ideation and evaluation methods. The project resulted in a design concept consistenting of three main parts: a service design, space design and product design. The products are divided into two categories: the products and dyeing processes of local material. The result of these four areas, the service, space, products and dyeing processes, have been compiled in four manuals directed to the stakeholders. This concept offers a new approach of how to empower the craftswomen in Dunga Beach with a vision that it will strengthen the women’s role in society.
- PostLövträdgården(2023) Gopalakrishnan, Akshaya; Rahmani, Lisa; Parot, Nina; Chalmers tekniska högskola // Institutionen för arkitektur och samhällsbyggndsteknik; Chalmers University of Technology / Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering; Andersson, Morgan; Axelsson, Jens; Clase, SusanneAs the population in Sweden is aging, age related diseases are on the rise. The environment that we are commonly surrounded by is more often than not unsuitable, or in some cases hostile, to older people. In this project, the focus is set upon people with advanced symptoms of dementia. For them, the way the environment is designed can make a real difference. It could be a source of stress, dizziness and fear if not accommodating to their condition. Dead ends, reflections, inaccessible paths and the lack of contrast, are sources of confusion and could get in the way of understanding their surroundings. However if done correctly, the environment can also be a source of comfort and stimulation. The goal of this design is to create assisted living facilities in Utby, Gothenburg, that can be considered as a home. It needs to transpire a sense of safety and bring comfort to its inhabitants. Three concepts are applied throughout the site: to create a neighborhood, to build a diverse and complex environment, to design with the local natural qualities. These guidelines will support a dementia village design enabling choice, flexibility, but also bring a sense of calm to its inhabitants.
- PostNATURE’S CORNER(2023) Larsen, Ellinor; Kando, Yuko; Algasra, Mussa; Chalmers tekniska högskola // Institutionen för arkitektur och samhällsbyggndsteknik; Chalmers University of Technology / Department of Architecture and Civil EngineeringCollaboration Sufficient spaces for collaboration work on different scales. These spaces should be placed near the examination rooms for quick access and increased usage. Sound privacy The workspaces should have sound privacy in order for the staff to concentrate. Sound privacy is also needed when discussing a patient or having a phone call. Equality Today the majority of staff in healthcare environments are women but in the future it might be a more equal division.The spaces for staff should be designed gender neutral in order to futureproof the building. Nature The project should supply the surrounding neighborhood with nature that promotes people to be outside. Nature has shown to have a great impact on mental and physical wellbeing. Exercise The environment accessible for the public should promote physical activity. This could be outside of the building to reach the entire neighborhood and not only the listed patients. Education The environment should provide learning about health and how to improve your own wellbeing. Easy orientation The space should be easy to navigate. The patients should not have to walk through long corridors with a lot of turns alone in order to find their way around. Participation Involving the patients as much as possible in their treatment and health status. “Person centered care means close involvement around and with the patient. This means the need to work with information and documentation within the patient room. Privacy The person should always have the option to sit more secluded and should not feel watched or unsafe in the examination room. Anxiety and stress relief The environment should strive to have a calming effect on the nervous system.
- PostNEW BREATH IN THE VILLAGE a dementia village for utby(2023) Law-Bo-Kang, Emma; Sjöström Fransson, Linus; Tayebi, Afsaneh; Chalmers tekniska högskola // Institutionen för arkitektur och samhällsbyggndsteknik; Chalmers University of Technology / Department of Architecture and Civil EngineeringPROGRAM The project site is located in Utby, Gothenburg, in a residential area of small villas. The program requires to design a dementia village of 80-100 apartments split into units with common areas. Moreover, good connections with outdoors is an important part of this kind of project. The particularity of such a program is that it is not only residential that must be designed, but also a whole organization for the staff to be able to work in good conditions. This project requires good housing qualities while being efficient and practical from a healthcare point of view. Another part of the program was to think of public functions that the neighbourhood could also benefit from. SITE The site in Utby is quite enclosed since no road is directly reaching it. Moreover, it is a sloping terrain, around twenty meters height difference from one side to the other. It is currently used as a public wood with paths. Everyone can pass by and have a walk. All of the vegetation might be worth saving. On the eastern part of the site stands an allotment garden, which is also the flattest part of the terrain. SURROUNDINGS AND CONNECTIONS The area is mainly residential with few stores. We can find a lot of pre-schools and schools with some playgrounds. Several sport facilities (indoor and outdoor) are located quite close and a big forest borders the north side. However, there are no cultural buildings in the area except churches. To reach the site of the village, several bus stops are between 5-10 minutes away by walking and several small roads also surrounds the site.
- PostPad project period(2020) Widdgård, Thea; Ljungberg, Elin; Sköld, Sandra; Karlsson, Fredrik; Chalmers tekniska högskola // Institutionen för arkitektur och samhällsbyggndsteknik; Brandao, EmelioEven though almost half of the world population are women, menstruation is seen as a taboo in many countries around the world. In Kenya, the attendance among adolescent girls in school is decreasing, girls even drop out of school due to the limited access to sanitary products such as menstruation pads. During Reality Studio, many projects involving the sanitary pad, ZingiPad have been performed. This year the Pad Project Period was executed, the vision of the project is to make a difference for young girls in Kenya and also for the organization Zingira. Zingira is a community based organization that coordinates with local artisans to produce products from recycled and locally sourced materials. One of their products is the ZingiPad, which is sold to local schools and aims to help girls and women who can not afford to buy sanitary products. If the production would increase it would result in more girls getting access to sanitary pads. If the production of sanitary pads at Zingira would improve the income will increase, which will help the organization develop to be more impactful. To reach the aim, the project was divided into four themes, Production, Business, Material, and Education. Each theme has a different aim, which is important for reaching the main aim and purpose of the project.
- PostRemembering nature | A dementia village in Utby(2023) Bensköld, Ellen; Bruns, Paula; Pettersson, Johanna; Chalmers tekniska högskola // Institutionen för arkitektur och samhällsbyggndsteknik; Chalmers University of Technology / Department of Architecture and Civil EngineeringThe analysis provided an essential overview of the area surrounding the plot. Especially important to highlight is the existing nature, including the trees as well as the highest point on the property. These aspects are very relevant when working with the existing topography and could provide natural boundaries for the plot and project, especially towards adjacent houses and roads. Additionally existing functions were mapped that could be incorporated into the project. These include for example the kindergarten and currently existing allotment gardens. Also important was taking a look at the street network to further understand access points to the plot.
- PostTHE LINK INBETWEEN(2023) Carlsson, Myrra; Deng, Xiaofei; Kristensson, Gustav; Kannappan, Vikram; Chalmers tekniska högskola // Institutionen för arkitektur och samhällsbyggndsteknik; Chalmers University of Technology / Department of Architecture and Civil EngineeringThis project entails transforming and designing a new primary care center in Vadstena. The task includes a dental care centre (500m2), inpatient ward (500m2), and other primary healthcare facilities, totaling at 3500m2. The proposal also needs to consider the possibility of future proofing and sustainable development. The site has two existing buildings, one which has to be preserved and one that can be transformed or demolished. The site area is divided into two plots. Plot 1: Largest building area 1000m2/Maximum building height 11m. Plot 2: Largest building area 1750m2/Maximum building height 8m. The connection with the site´s surroundings also needs to be considered in our design.