GABAY: Dibuhong Umaakay (1 of 2)

The PSID Graduating Batch of 2012 explore the healing properties of the home as they design livable spaces for the visually impaired, the hearing impaired, the orthopedically challenged and the elderly. They were given the challenge to design rooms that will assist these individuals in their habitats, assuring their safety whilst providing function, comfort and style.

GABAY: Dibuhong Ummakay centers on 23 different spaces divided in to four main areas:
TANAW (the visually impaired)
TINDIG (the orthopedically challenged)
DINIG (the hearing impaired)
GALAW (the elderly)

These spaces- living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, lanai and bathrooms- came to life in an ambiance of healing. While the special needs of these specific groups were taken into consideration and corresponding design solutions were applied, the focus of the exhibit is on how interior design can be palliative, therapeutic and restorative solution to make their life and lifestyle one of ease, comfort, style and beauty.

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DINIG
for the hearing impaired


Booth 1: VISU CENTRIC LIVING ROOM

Lovin' that web of wood and mirror extending to the ceiling

Shelves light up when someone's at the door or when the phone's ringing.


Booth 2: MEMOIRS OF AUDREY (dining room)

Booth 3: REMNANTS 

Don't you just love the oversized booth seating?

Different lights turn on for when the timer's up for the different appliances  (oven, toaster, etc.)



Booth 5: IF WALLS COULD SPEAK

The bed vibrates in sync with the alarm clock

Booth 6: FLUID AFFAIR

Lovin the curved counter and the onion chair

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TINDIG 

for the orthopedically challenged

Booth 7: LIMITLESS 






Booth 8: PIOS DE KAINAN (dining room)



Booth 9: TEMPERED TENACITY 




Booth 10: OUTDOOR SERENITY: THE REALM OF LIVING (lanai)




Booth 11: ABOT KAMAY 

love the print of the ethnic print of the headboard

Those shelves behind the wheelchair have panels for photos (serves as an exhibit corner)

Booth 12: BRAVE ART 

The bath tub levels when it's full and tilts to the front again when it's emptied

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