DESIGN PROBLEM:

HOME OF THE ELDERLY CITIZENS

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM:

The character of the problem will call extensive study on the part of both public and private
homes to caring for persons who are, on the average, older and more feeble in body or health and
more disabled than had been the case. These persons in their needs for dare being distinct from
those who must have it in general hospitals or in hospitals for the chronically sick. Also while
homes remain essential, they can have no satisfactory place in the whole range of social services
unless they are motivated by and operated with the enlightenment of our twentieth century
philosophy about the people and their future state of welfare.

DESIGN CRITERIA:
Architects working on buildings of this general category will be called upon to absorb new
methods of scientific treatment and care of older people, design and plan new types of buildings
to suit the programs. In this respect, the following would suffice, namely:
1. The building should be planned with facilities for health and activity as well as
retirement.
2. Ambulant elderly people Should have the feeling as like in their own house/ home.
3. Extension services would make homecare feasible.
4. The nursing home should be medically-oriented quarters and housing for staff should
be accessibly near.
5. Rehabilitation facilities for chronically sick are also necessary.
6. Recreational facilities are also required and necessary.
7. A medical center, both for operational and chronic have vital roles in the care of the
aged.
8. Gardening id an occupation that can be carried on at all homes. Opportunities for
handicraft should be met by the provision of workshop facilities.
9. Reading centers and receiving areas for visiting families.
10. For both companionship and easier nursing care, the aged should be grouped in small
units of four per apartment.

PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN:
Special consideration on the following principles should be content/ part of the building design,
namely:
1. Aesthetics
2. Locations
3. Safety
4. Lighting
5. Heating
6. Communication
7. Privacy
8. Circulation
9. Orientation
10. Administration and supervision
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY:
“INTEGRATED BY NOT SEPARATED IN SOCIETY”
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS:

1. ADMINISTRATION
A. Representative of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
B. Director’s office and staff
C. Asst. director’s office and staff
D. Head, extension services office
E. Head, nursing homes
F. Head, workshop facilities
G. Supervisor, general amenities
H. Librarian
I. Supervisor, recreational services
J. Conference room with AUDIO VISUAL ROOM (AVR)
K. Security officer’s office and personnel
L. Business office
M. Admission and records officeds
N. Information/ reception counter
O. Lobby
P. Lounging area
Q. Public comfort room
R. Janitorial services

2. READING CENTER
A. Office and staff
B. Receiving
C. Sorting
D. Stock room and cataloging area
E. Lounge and locker room
F. Reading area
G. Projection room
H. Computer room
I. Comfort room
J. Storage

3. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
A. Gym for light physical exercises
B. Music and dance area
C. Social hall
D. Indoor games for elderly
E. Dressing room
F. Equipment room
G. Nurse station and aides
H. Hobby shop
 I. Kiosk nook
J. Television/ entertainment room
K. Lounging area
L. Comfort room

4. MEDICAL CENTER
A. Doctor’s office and staff
B. Records and admission
C. Diagnostics
D. Examination
E. Treatment
F. Nurses room
G. Recovery
H. Observation room
I. Sterilizing room
J. Medical equipment room
K. Operating room
L. Pharmacy
M. X-ray with technician
N. Dressing room
O. Public comfort room

5. EXTENSION SERVICES
A. Family/ visitors reception area
B. Gov’t agencies and NGO’s reception
C. Interview area
D. Promotion office
E. Productivity and research area
F. Staff and personnel
G. Utility room
H. Public comfort room

6. NURSING HOMES
A. Nurse’s station
B. Nursing aide lounge and locker room
C. Dietary services
D. Pantry area
E. Dining hall
F. Kitchen services
G. Laundry and housekeeping
H. Clean linens
I. Apartment units (4 occupants per unit with CR)
J. Waiting area

7. WORKSHOP FACILITIES
A. Gardening area
 B. Handicraft
C. Studio
D. Sewing and hosiery
E. Hobby shop
F. Tools and equipment storage
G. Locker with CR
H. Assistance center
I. Safety and first aid
J. Open spaces

8. EXHIBIT AREA
A. Supervisor’s office
B. Caretaker’s room
C. Utility room
D. Reception and information
E. Display area
F. Public comfort room
G. Lounge and waiting area
H. Personnel area
I. Maintenance shop

9. GENERAL AMENITIES
A. Parking area for administration personnel, visitors and government agencies, and
public
B. Motorpool and garage shuttle service for elderly
C. Security guard house and stations
D. Building maintenance services
E. Yard and ground personnel
F. Power house
G. Water and supply facilities
H. Waste disposal system