Diamond for Dementia / Haugen/Zohar Arkitekter

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The project, Diamond for Dementia by Haugen/ Zohar Arkitekter, is a winning entry in a competition for upgrading an outdoor electrical supplier in a healthcare center for people suffering from dementia. The project intention was to transform the supplier’s old concrete walls into a jewel, a diamond, giving a focal point to the space, which the user could relate to as a steady though ever-changing reference. Since dementia is a condition that impacts one’s memory and other sensory related functions that many of us may take for granted, this project can provide a healthy experience for patients suffering from the condition and a rewarding experience for visitors and other users at the center. More images and architects’ description after the break.

Dementia is a general term for a group of brain disorders that involve mental decline and affects (among other things) the abilities of recent memory and visual-spatial function. The ability to learn and recall new information declines, which results in disorientation, especially in new surroundings.

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Cite: Alison Furuto. "Diamond for Dementia / Haugen/Zohar Arkitekter" 30 Dec 2011. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/195420/diamond-for-dementia-haugenzohar-arkitekter> ISSN 0719-8884

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