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MAISON BOTANIQUE

The transformation of a living space for an elderly, impaired couple with vital health conditions that has been considered in each aspect of the design (OBC, AODA, and Universal Design Principles applied). An indoor garden stands as the centerpiece of the house, and, viewable from almost all aspects, plays a significant and beneficial role in both the occupants health conditions.

Basement and ground floor plans showing spatial considerations, wheelchair accessible requirements, and surface materials and finishes. Visual impairment considerations include little to almost no sharp corners, u-shape/curved layout of furniture, sufficient light for maximum clarity of hand and mouth movements, and wider walkways, to name a few. Dementia considerations include simple layout, contrasting colors, clutter-free areas, etc.

Second floor plan showing bedroom layouts. The master bedroom will be occupied by the couple until the severity of the wife's dementia increases. She will then relocate to Bedroom 1 and a live-in caregiver will occupy Bedroom 2. A matte tile flooring finish has been chosen for the Bedroom 1 Washroom to allow for easier differentiation of surfaces. All rooms encompass sufficient space for a wheelchair turning radius and thus can be used interchangeably if needed. The indoor garden is also viewable from both the master bedroom and Bedroom 1.