In marginalized villages, elderly population become abandoned by the society due less-than-optimal living conditions and poor economic opportunities. Therefore, the project aims to re-activate the villages through houses renovations. To make the environment comfortable and accessible for older people and attract young people to come back. Integrate tourism and vacation rentals into the renovation to provide business opportunities. So as to help older people improve their life quality and health.
School of Design | Graduate Interior Design
Student: Yanyu Yang
Faculty: Yatuka Takiura
Design for Aging Old Village Activation Plan Concept Statement Illustration, Design for Aging Old Village Activation Plan Concept Statement Illustration. Many elderly living in the village have limited income and resources. They suffer from mental and physical conditions. Younger generations move to the cities and don’t come back. Older people and the village become abandoned by society due to bad living conditions and fewer business opportunities. Therefore, the project aims to reactivate the villages through house renovations. To make the environment comfortable and accessible for older people and attract young people to come back. Integrate tourism and vacation rentals into the renovation to provide business opportunities so as to help older people improve their life quality and health.
Graphic elevation of the residential house showing accessibility. The project is a residential house with accessibility features that accommodate the needs of elderly people. The site is an outdated house in a rural village in Inner Mongolia. The design tries to maintain some of the old structure but will increase the use of empty spaces and make circulation easier.
The floor plan shows the proposed and new design based on existing structures of the house. The major point is to design for the special needs. It provides dimensions for people using wheelchairs, such as hallway distance and furniture heights. All pathways have ramps and handrails and increased height by 21 inches. This is often used in Northern houses for drainage, bad climate, and pests. Make sure interior floors are smooth, dry, and warm.
The dining tables and kitchen countertops are based on wheelchair heights. So the residents can perform independently. The materials and lighting remain simple to show contrasts.
Trees are kept, and water ponds are added in the yard to improve aesthetics. So residents can exercise, walk around, and enjoy the views. Large windows are used to maximize sunlight. Overall, it is beneficial for people’s health.
The bathroom design follows the ADA compliance rules. The shower is separated, and handrails are installed. Materials are black and white to show contrast, which is good for vision.
