The scope of work was to develop specialist disability accommodation (SDA) that delivers assisted living for individuals with significant disability. DesignLife proposed a design which enables individuals to stay independently with complex and high supportive structures in the accommodation. The overall landscape included 3 large sized 750 sq.m blocks. The main idea was to structure 3 individual brick face houses which blend into the local suburbs. The houses are designed in a complete manner for robust living.
The floor plan utilizes Spatial Rationalism to provide an environment that is both navigable and supportive. The design employs “straight circulation spaces” where corridors link directly from one space to another, a core tenet of Barrier-Free Design that reduces cognitive load and physical exertion. Each unit features bespoke accommodation including multiple ensuites, facilitating independence for participants with “significant disability”. The layout incorporates a “Sleepover” unit for “overnight onsite support,” ensuring a 24/7 care presence is integrated into the domestic architecture without being intrusive.
Service
Architecture
Sector
NDIS Housing
Budget
AUD 7M
Land Area
3 × 750 sq. m
Built Area
3 × 420 sq. m
UNITS
3
Bedrooms
3 per unit
OOA rooms
1 per unit
Parking
2 per unit