Eve Doherty (She/Her)
As a designer I aspire to create change, through enhancing the life of a user. Whether it be through functionality, comfortability or familiarity.
My proposal is a Wellness Retreat catered for people suffering with Alzheimer’s Disease – a degenerative disease affecting the brain, creating difficulties with memory, orientation and judgment. This retreat provides sanctuary, a safe space for those who need help with maintaining a daily routine, and fitness, both mental and physical. This retreat aims to provide and return a sense of normality to the users within their daily lives.
Site
The site is located at the edge of Pollok Park, at 82 Dumbreck Road. It is surrounded by trees and nature, perfect for a relaxing retreat. The design is enclosed to create a safe space for the users. It has a central greenhouse located in the main courtyard, and another enclosing the pool in the leisure building. The design and layout are aided to the users, with a simple layout stemming from both two greenhouses, eye-catching doors and signage to minimise any confusion for orientation.
