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Architecture for Health

The Architecture for Heath student award competition started back in 2007 and is sponsored by the leading architectural practices in the design for health care facilities ADP, Ryder, HKS,STW and P+HS architects.

This year, it saw Newcastle University students from the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape studying for their Undergraduate Degree in Architecture, scoop all the awards in the ‘Undergraduate project’ category. Against 11 universities in the competition, with 42 submitted entries, the students studying in the ‘House of Memories’ graduation studio presented impressive architectural and urban ideas for a Dementia ward and a village for mid to advanced stage people with Dementia.

National Winner: Colin Elkington GROVE GARDENS

The judges commented, “A highly considered and beautifully executed presentation.”

“Sensitive and thoughtful approach to development and scalar increase from personal and version of spaces and care for detail - all very good.”

Colin Elkington, Winner

A highly considered and beautifully executed presentation.

Judges' comments on National Winner Colin's project
Lewis Baylin
Matteo Hunt-Cafarelli

Highest commendation: Lewis Baylin AN ECOLOGICAL APPROACH TO DEMENTIA CARE

The judges commented, “A beautiful and well thought out design proposal. The sheltered courtyard with grass ramp is truly innovative and worthy of being realised on a live architectural project.”

“Sophisticated and well-developed project - well done! The work shows a high degree of care and attention in the proposal.”

 

Second CommendationMatteo Hunt-Caferelli ARTHURS HILL: ‘Active - Aging Centre’

The judges commented, “This project combined real life practicality with a lovely innovative architectural feature of the library.”

“The design highlights and successfully delivers an important aspect of dementia care, the design solution is innovative and provides a perfect setting of contemplative and stimulating reading.”

 

 

The studio tutors are Dr.Neveen Hamza, a Reader in Architecture, Energy and Wellbeing and Mr.Stuart Franklin, an Associate Director at JDDK Architects. The site is a live project in the University’s Campus for ageing and vitality, and is supported by the medical NHS teams in the region led by Dr. Jonathan Richardson, a medical consultant in Old Age Psychiatry, Group Medical Director.