PSID Design Exhibits for PWDs and Elderly

Sponsored by Boysen, Ivan Acuña, APO Flooring, and Mity Mike, "Gabay" also aims to raise the exhibit audience's awareness on the daily challenges of people with disabilities and encourage them to think of solutions for a more barrier-free society. 

 

Showcased in the Dinig area for the hearing-impaired are: "Visu-Centric Living Room" which features a curved layout so the client can see everything in the room;  "Memoirs of Audrey," a contemporary rococo dining room designed that features mirrors to be able to see the entire space, and wood for that easily conveys vibrations for the users to feel; "Remnants", a rustic contemporary kitchen designed specifically for a retired soldier who lost his hearing in service, features high-technology appliances and gadgets including a set of lights that serve as timer device for the gas range and coffee maker; "Tinig" is a lanai area where stones are used as material for acoustics purposes, with a doorbell system that sends vibrations through the floor for the client to feel; "If Walls Could Speak" is a pop art bedroom that has a traffic light alarm system where red lights up for the doorbell and yellow for the phone; and "Fluid Affair," a toilet and bath that maximizes sight lines and a visual alarm system that lights up.

In the Tindig area for those in wheelchairs are: "Limitless", a minimalist, barrier-free living room that has multi-functional pieces such as a side table with wheels; "Pios de Kainan" is a Filipino-inspired dining area designed for a family whose father is wheelchair-bound; "Tempered Tenacity" has a rounded kitchen island for easy maneuverability on a wheelchair;  "Outdoor Serenity: The Realm of Lanai Living" features a cantilevered floating seat reflecting the artistic side of the client; "Abot Kamay" is a bedroom designed for former Pinoy Big Brother housemate Naprey Almario that features a pull out king-sized bed for ease in changing sheets and a Tinalak-inspired headboard to reflect the client's roots in Davao; and "Brave Art" is a pop art inspired bathroom that features a bathtub with a seesaw mechanism for easy transfer from a wheelchair. 

For the visually-impaired, Tanaw booths include: "Beyond Sight" a living room where heavy furniture is used so the blind client could easily memorize their location, with a feature wall that bears a quote from the book "The Little Prince" in Braille; "Beyond the Naked Eye" is a dining room space for those with low vision featuring a custom-made table with grooves for easy table setting; "Phosphorescence" is a kitchen design that has multidirectional layout, textural materials, and angular proportions;  "SENsored" is a lanai where a skylight is added to improve lighting in the space; "Midnight Rhapsody" has various textures on the floor also provide the user with a tactile landmark across the room; "IndustrialEYEzed" is a modern Maranao-inspired bathroom featuring a rounded layout for an easier orientation and bold colors set against a dark background for contrast. The toilet and bath areas are also equipped with audio guides to orient the visually-impaired client.