No shadows. Interview by Terry Philpot.
The Iris Murdoch Building in Stirling has been designed to meet the needs of people with dementia, and attracts health and social care staff to conferences and education programmes. Everything in the centre is obvious for what it is--nothing is hidden. Non-reflective paint and acoustic tiles eliminate shadows and echoes. Colour and texture are used to identify different areas in the building. The design minimises confusion and reduces reliance on memory.
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D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000288:Administrative Personnel; D003704:Dementia / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D004779:Environment Design; D006801:Humans; D007253:Information Centers / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007374:Interior Design and Furnishings; D012606:Scotland