Middlesex University
Specialisms: Interior Design
Location: London, United Kingdom
First Name: Beauty
Last Name: Ahmed
Specialisms: Interior Design
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My Location: London, United Kingdom
University / College: Middlesex University
Course / Program Title: Bachelor of Arts in Design
Design an inclusive Nike Pop-up store which will be situated in London. Your customer (topic) are: 1) Hearing impairment; 2) Visual impairement; 3) Reduce mobility. With this project, you will look at the reasons people can be excluded from retail spaces and find ways to make the experience more inclusive. The concept is “ Function over Form”. It is an honest, transparent and simple inclusive design whose priority is to make you feel safe and understood.
BRIEF: Convert the Waterloo Fire Station (Waterloo Rd, London SE1 8SB) into the B.S.L.Community Headquarters where all employees are fluent in BSL and Braille. The purpose of this space is to facilitate the social experience of those affected by loss of senses: deaf, hard hearing, or use BSL to communicate/ Aphesia disorder (being comfortable interacting with other people). SCHEME: Situated on the three lower floors of the Fire Station in Waterloo, the scheme uses soundproofed and sustainable materials to help block all the vibrations from the outside (traffic, houses) that could be painful for those that use hearing aids (10/20% deaf). Different spaces are connected by floating/ detailed walnut and gold steel panels, creating a homely/ safe design.