Bone hospital: Medical tourist center in the information society

Have you ever imagined a hospital being a pleasant place to be? This project aims to provide a comprehensive and pleasant healing environment for people with decreased mobility based on the care model of the information society.

Design with (addiction) Care: The role of the urban, architectural and human perspective in designing addiction care in Liège

‘Design with (addiction) Care’ is a reflection on the role of an architect within the humanization of addiction care, primarily the design of the typology of a hostel. It is deeply rooted in the studio theme of the scarred city, where both the vulnerable scarred urban tissue as well as vulnerable people demand careful architectural reasoning....

Upscaling Dementia Architecture: A study about aging in place with dementia

Despite the predicted increase in the number of dementia patients, the Dutch government has opted against building any extra nursing facilities in the future. Individuals, families, healthcare institutions, and society as a whole may suffer as a result of persons with dementia remaining in their homes or neighborhoods that are unsuitable for...

Design for addicted adolescents

Many people with an addiction do not receive the care they need. Addiction carries a negative stigma, admitting to addiction is seen as a sign of weakness. Especially among adolescents, who would benefit the most from early treatment. If they are treated, they end up in outdated facilities isolated from society. Hence the following research...

Multi-generational Co-living for Care: A Socially Inclusive and Caring Environment to Maximize Independence for Elderly

This study and design explores the possibilities and opportunities of multi-generational co-living for elderly in need of care, within an ageing society like The Netherlands. Younger and older generations are proven to have mutual benefits with each other; mentally, socially and therefore physically as well. Co-living of elderly together with...

FOR + TOGETHER: designing towards an inclusive living environment where the elderly can feel at home

Due to this graduation studio I was "Designing FOR + TOGETHER with my hometown an intergenerational neighbourhood in Rheinsheim with focus on autonomy + interaction + authencity for the elderly".