This project is located on the corner of Barwon St and Wattle St in Box Hill North and seeks to explore new approaches to residential accommodation for special needs older Australians. The Box Hill North site is highly accessible, with neighbouring facilities such as the Burgess Family Centre, Retirement Village, Preschool, The Box Hill Hospital, Haganeur Reserve, and a public carpark. The focus of this project is to explore the notion of home and replicate that feeling for residents who will spend the reminder of their lives at the residency, whilst also providing them with medical assistance. This project envisions a sanctuary for residents which they can also call their home.
Site Plan
Floor Plans
The floor plan was heavily inspired by what a typical house looks like. The aim of this is to replicate the feeling of home for residents who will spend the reminder of their lives at the residency.
Exterior Render
Kitchen Render
Bedroom Render
Spacious bedrooms at the residency to accommodate for family members who have the option of staying overnight.
Kitchen Cabinet Joinery Detail
The kitchen Cabinets incorporate an electric lifting system which lowers and raises wall cabinets out and down in an arc-shaped motion. It allows wheelchair users to carry out everyday tasks in a easy and safe manner, encouraging increased participation and independence.
Leanne Dawood, Site Plan
Leanne Dawood, Floor Plans
Leanne Dawood, Exterior Render
Leanne Dawood, Kitchen Render
Leanne Dawood, Bedroom Render
Leanne Dawood, Kitchen Cabinet Joinery Detail
In the spirit of reconciliation Monash University acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
