INTERGENERATIONAL CENTER The Connection between Elderly and Youth Issue E l derl y P opul at ion Increasi ng
Expensi ve Mortgage
Unst able Financial St at us
Programming Q ualif icat ion The aim of Intergenerational center is to allow more affordable accomodation for retired elderly and in the meantime promote preservation of heritage in Penang through social inclusion and bridge the generational gap between the elderly and the youth which enable both of these age group of people to achieve their life satisfaction, moral, happiness and phycological well-being. State of Penang is particularly rich in various types and genres of intangible cultural heritage that require protection and preservation. Awareness should be created and appreciation to the elderly who have maintained, promoted and developed hte cultural heritage of Penang should be given greater appreciation. Young people sometimes have difficulty navigating the path of early life and adolescence. The challenges they face are often exacerbated by factors outside of their control such as difficult family situations, poverty, and troubled communities. Older adults are sometimes challenged by loneliness and isolation from their families and communities. Both young and old seek meaningful relationships and positive interactions to address challenges and improve feelings of self-worth. Together young and old are assets to the community and can offer support to one another through meaningful interaction. Mentoring is one forum for such interaction.
Target User
Ideal Youth
Elderly Age Group
60 years and above
Characteristic 1. Generous to share their values, knowledge and life experience 2. Active in community affairs 3. Participation in center to give back 4. Traditional craftsmen, living heritage Role 1. To support healthy development of youth 2. To provide educational and emotional support for youth 3. To understand youth issues better
Age Group
16 - 25 years
Characteristic 1. Willing to learn any traditional craft and skills Role 1. To be able to commit and spend time with the elderly 2. To better understand issues of aging 3. Documentation of the process as well as publicity for artisan skills and crafts Need 1. Guidance in life development stages 2. Seek for advice regarding to emotional and educational support
El derl y havi ng a sense of m ent or ing and f eel appreci ated w here youth b enef it s f r om dif f er ent aspect for thei r grow t h developm ent .
Characteristic 1. Generous to share their values, knowledge and life experience 2. Active in community affairs 3. Participation in center to give back
Accom odat ion Free Accomodation 1.
Volunteer 20 hours per week to run the intergenerational center for free accomdation
Owned A Unit of Room 1. 2.
Low rental is provided based on the service given Accomodation period unlimited
Resident s Mentor-Mentee Programme
Site Analysis S t at is t i c o f P e n a n g Po p u l a ti o n 1 .7 6 7 mi l lion
A ge Di s tri b u ti o n 2 0 -29 ye ar s 6 0 a n d a bove
287,407 155,780
1. Each individual is paired with an elderly as mentor throughout the staying period
S i te A ddress :
Public
32, J al an Sul tan Ahm ad Shah, Geor ge Tow n, 10050 Geor ge Tow n, Pul au Pi nang,M al ay s i a.
Craft and Skills Workshop
Locati on : 5° 25'25.2" N 100° 19'57.9" E
1. Craft and skill learning will be carry out daily in order to transmit to the future generation
Activities
Isometric Projection TYPE OF SPACE BASED ON PERCENTAGE OF INTERACTION
Leisure Traditional board games Congkak Table Tennis Chess Gardening
60%
COLLABORATION Collaboration Area - Study Area - Music Area - Discussion Area Digital Hub Media Recording Room
40%
GENERATION GAP Library Break Zone - Juice Bar Exercise Area
20%
LIFESTYLE Dining Area Pantry/Kitchen Laundry Area
10%
ACCOMODATION Youth - Private Room - Twin Sharing Room Elderly - Private Single Room - Private Couple Room
Skills and Craft Rattan weaing Shoe Beading Wood Carving Daily Activities Dining Studying Workout/Exercise Laundry Cleaning
Leisur e
Wor kshop
M ent or ing Session Discussion
B oost B ar - N utri ti on boo st bar
Br eakout Zone - Encour age Socializat ion
Wor king Space
Accom odat ion wit h seaview
G aller y - Her it age Pr eser vat ion
Design Solution Seating Different type of seating provide different type of possibility for communication, engagement and interaction. Type of Seating Formal -Studying Area -Collaboration Area Semi-Formal - Dining Area - Workshop Non-formal -Breakout Zone -Leisure Activities -Laundry Area
G a lle r y
Colour Scheme & Materiality
Special Studies
Manual mechanism Incorporate manual functioning mechanism in the furniture allows both the elderly and youth to exercise unconditionally.
Pulley To lift the storage above the seating and table.
Table Top The table top is foldable and can be locked on the side of the roller rack.
Metal Bridging To hold the pulley and also support the rack.
Type of Mechanism
Storage A small compartment to store personal belongings and books temporarily.
Pulley System - Gardening above allows the people to interact when watering plants. Space Saving R attan
Paddle The paddle is connected to the ceiling fan where user can paddle to rotate the fan on top.
Paddle The paddle is connected to the ceiling fan where user can paddle to rotate the fan on top.
N atural W o od Fl oori ng Ti l es
Paddle Fan -Manual paddle fan is installed on the multipurpose table to encourage people to exercise while doing their work.
Sit e Det ails
S it e S el e c ti o n C ri te ri a
To t a l a re a : 1 0 , 9 3 0 . 4 1 f t ² S i t e P a ra me t e r : 4 1 9 . 7 8 f t
Cost Of Living
The low cost of living index at that area, the better for the elderly to retire. The more elderly could afford to Seed Intergenerational Center after retirement. Public Transport Level of convinience for the elderly to come and leave.
Space Planning
N
60% Site
Collaboration Room 1500 sq ft - Study Area - Music Area - Discussion Area Digital Hub 1500 sq ft Skype Pods 100 sq ft Media Recording Pods 100 sq ft
Sun Path
Proximity to healthcare Shorter duration for the elderly to seek for medical help during emergency. Safety Personal and environment safety is important because elderly might travel alone to site. Environment More greens around the area is good for the environment and people. The higher the mark, the lesser pollution of air around that area based on air quality index.
TOTAL AREA NEEEDED COLLABORATION
N
TOTAL
3200 sq ft
Education Center/ School Medical Center
N oi s e Z one
Within 1km radius from site
Qui et Z one
Within 2km radius from site
2n
r loo F d
Site Analysis
40% TOTAL AREA NEEEDED GENERATION GAP
S it e S e l e c ti o n C ri te ri a
B ui l di ng D etai l s :
Tran sp o rtation A cce ss to M edical Suppor t E d u ca ti on Center / School
Total ar ea : 10,930.41 ft² Si te Par am eter : 419.78 ft
1
Library Voice Tunnel Break Zone - Juice Bar - Karaoke Exercise Area
1000 sq ft 600 sq ft 1000 sq ft
TOTAL
3100 sq ft
500 sq ft
oor l F st
E x is t ing S i te P l a n :
20%
B uilding D e ta i l s : un o r G
JA
Site Building
ISE O N Second Floor
A HM A AN ULT S N LA
or
Dining Area Pantry/Kitchen Laundry Area
700 sq ft 300 sq ft 300 sq ft
TOTAL
1300 sq ft
H HA S D
10%
ZO T IE U Q
TOTAL AREA NEEEDED ACOMODATION
Youth - Private Room x4 - Twin Sharing Room x4 - Dormitory Room x2 Elderly - Private Single Room x10 - Private Couple Room x5
NE
First Floor
Ground Floor
lo dF
TOTAL AREA NEEEDED LIFESTYLE
E S I NO
TOTAL A SE
520 sq ft 800 sq ft 600 sq ft 2500 sq ft 2000 sq ft 6420 sq ft
Layout Plan
Br eak Z one
C ol l abor ati on A re a
S ec t ion Y- Y
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