So when looking at the design ideals for this concept i decided to get inspired by FLW and a developement he explored in the thirties. As per most of the concepts i have been apart of - Words can never do justice to the visuals themselves. The brief from my client was detailed and taking all things into account - Coming up with an assisted living environment for our planets experienced folk was an absolute pleasure. 4 x living units in 2 square. Havent included the plans.
This project has led me closer to a concept i keep close to my heart and hope to start at some stage. The concept of lostinformation.com -
You see when one of our older fellow passengers leaves our midst - They take an entire lifetime of experience with them. A wealth of accumulated knowledge. - To gain these pearls of wisdom from these folk and full circle it back to the youth will cut out the same lessons and experiences having to be redone each generation. Starting with the living environment i hope to take this concept further and gain invaluable insights of the folk in the third age of their life.
Old age living centers should be an accessable branch of teaching school going youth. Every child should be encouraged to spend some time conversing with societies elderly. Those with no empathy must be encouraged rather to stay away. However those who value human interaction, learning and experiencing a life lived, mistakes made, joys and sadness. Will gain immeasurable insight. Some of the best memories in life are the ones filled with interacting with people. At present we live disjointed lives, isolated from each other. Thats by design more than by chance. Justcas someone becpmes of value they are retired. The system does not put back into itself. Each knew human satelite learns the same human lessons generation after generation. Why are we pressured into being in such a hurry? We are distracted through life mostly with imposed stresses. Perhaps we need to learn to communicate with our older people more. Not retired but put into good use teaching back skills only a lifetime can give you.That's what a retirement village should do. Have the old teach the young about life. We surely wouldnt have the socio issies we have now. We all distracted until we die. Why? Makes no sense really.
