At over 100 years old and requiring renovation, the Stadthaus Switzerland,underwent comprehensive renovation and additional stories were added in 2018/2019. This height extension rises dramatically above the existing building, enabling a new project to rise from the old. The new façade clad with brown aluminum profiles does not project into the foreground, but rather allows
As COVID-19 continues to surge, it really highlights the importance of health and safety measures in our buildings, and more so in aged care buildings. The demand for antimicrobial finishes has never been higher. With resistant bacteria on the rise, we need to protect residents against the threat of infection and one way is with
The importance of adequate lighting and shade cannot be underestimated in aged care settings. With age, the pupil becomes smaller thus reducing the amount of light that can enter the eye, the lens becomes yellowed thereby scattering light, reducing contrast and reducing the ability to focus. All these factors contribute to the special lighting needs
Consideration should be given to the occupants of the facility that one is designing for. This is perhaps even more important when designing for the elderly and furthermore for dementia patients. Conversations at the design table, are often focused on bed numbers and service provision rather than the broader vision or amenity of the residents.
Flexible design in aged care environments should address future trends and changes in patient profile, that is, meeting the increasing demands on space and facilities because of increased patient numbers and in bariatric patients. Allowing for changes to two spaces such as interlocking rooms, for example enabling residents and couples to share spaces, with the
Declining vision may cause the contrast between colours to be less noticeable, which can also impact depth perception. This is why high contrast colours can assist in helping residents to define objects and levels. Colour and depth perception become greater issues when designing spaces pa Colour and pattern should also be carefully considered when exploring
Compax chemical resistant compact laminates are suitable for the most challenging environments such as medical facilities, hospitals, labs, classrooms and even nail salons. Suitable for high traffic areas that need robust solutions to withstand the exposure to acids, solvents, general reagents, oils, stains and various cleaning products. The décor paper is treated with an advanced
Hawa Sliding Solutions convinces architects, installers, sales partners and users with quality products, a variety of possibilities and ease of use. That is why sliding hardware from Mettmenstetten and Sirnach is the first choice throughout the world. Weather protection The facade of the residential and commercial building in Bergamo in northern Italy protects
Operable Walls from Hawa – AVAILABLE NOW! Defining and optimising spaces, solving problems, saving time – our glass/metal hardware carries an impact far beyond its sliding or folding action. HAWA sliding and folding doors combined with architectural hardware has been at the center of the innovative Swiss company ever since 1965. Hawa offer possibilities