House for a Legally

Blind Person
PROJECT BRIEF
Architects are professionals who can manipulate how people
experience certain environments. It is the goal of an architect to design
structures that can give people comfort and joy. In line with this,
architects must be able to empathize with every user of the building to give
each and every one a better experience.
The client for this project is Mr. Wilson S., who is a brilliant and
successful software engineer and he just got engaged to his fiancé of
years. He was born legally blind but that didn’t stop him from doings
things on his own. He is an exercise buff and swims at least five kilometres a
day. He also likes preparing his own snacks and works at home most of
the time.
mr. Wilson asked that he wanted to move about the house with
the least supervision because he doesn’t want to bother people in guiding
EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE him every time he wants to go somewhere. He wants to be as independent as
possible inside his home.

INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE @ LIVING ROOM,

DINING ROOM, KITCHEN, AND BREAKFAST NOOK INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE @ FAMILY ROOM
 House for a
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
Legally
Blind “BUILDINGS DON’T NEED A
Person COMPLEX FORM JUST TO BE
CALLED A WORK OF ART.”
DESIGN OBJECTIVES
Most of the well known buildings today are complex in
 To design a residence that is able to guide the user through the spaces independently without the form with a lot of protrusion or has a explosive form. On the other
worry of injuries. hand, minimalist designed buildings are usually seen as boring or “basic”.
 To design a residence which can address the needs of a physically disabled person with minimal I believe that minimalist-inspired buildings or forms are pretty N
guidance from others by providing subtle guides for every space. too because they present a clean and organized form. It is also in these
 To design a residence that can make the client feel independent inside his own home. type of buildings that the designer can incorporate intricate designs in
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS the interior, giving the people a small surprise which is contrasting to SITE LOCATION
the exterior. four hundred fifty sqm lot at Celery drive cor.
NAVIGATION NATURAL LIGHT
- so the client can move around - so the building will consume less Radish drive, Valle verde Four, Ortigas
the house with the least amount of energy during the day
DESIGN CONCEPT
supervision
CURVILINEAR FORM ACOUSTICS Curvilinear Lights (Northern Lights / Auroras)
- so the client can encounter little - so the client can navigate better The form, interior, and color scheme of the
to none injuries because of sharp with the help of his sense of hearing project is inspired by NORTHERN LIGHTS which is a
edges phenomena occurring on areas near the South and North
poles. The structure is composed of curves to prevent the
COLOR SELECTION
hazard of sharp edges especially to the client. Auroras may
- so the client can distinguish the
be perceived as directional lights because of its stretched
spaces inside his residence
out curvilinear shape. It gives a sense of direction because it
BRIGHT ACCENT COLORS LARGE WINDOWS can be seen from one point to another. It is also given
- to be able to distinguish the - to let natural light enter the building; that the client can only see well whenever there is light so
parts of the house CURTAIN WALL mostly located on the faces not directly
- to give light to the stairs facing the sun. D S / it is fitting to use linear lights to guide the user through
the dark.
E O
S L D WOOD FLOORING
- to help the client to hear better
LIGHT RAIL
- to serve as the guide for the
I U E whenever there are approaching owner in navigating through the
people house
G T T
N I A WATER FEATURE
METAL PLATE
O I - to alert the client about
- to give off a calming sound
which helps relieve stress and
N L upcoming ramps or stairs.
promote relaxation

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FRONT ELEVATION

CROSS SECTION
LONGTUDINAL SECTION

House for a Legally

Blind Person
POOL AREA