A carefully planned, extensively researched and masterfully executed exhibit for the physically impaired and the elderly done by the Philippine School of Interior Design graduating batch 2011-2012. For decades, the Philippine School of Interior Design has been known to produce groundbreaking exhibits that become the benchmark of interior design exhibits in the academe. Now on its 45th year, this e
steemed institution aims to raise the bar higher by exploring the healing properties of the home as this year’s graduating students design livable spaces for the blind, deaf and mute, lame and crippled, and the elderly. GABAY: Dibuhong Umaakay centers on 20 different spaces divided into four main areas in the exhibit:
Tanaw (The Visually Impaired) Tindig (The Handicapped)
Dinig (The Hearing Impaired) Galaw (The Elderly)
These spaces – living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, lanai and bathrooms – come to life in an ambiance of healing. While the special needs of these specific groups were taken into consideration, the focus of the exhibit is on how interior design can be a palliative, therapeutic and restorative solution to make their life and lifestyle one of ease, comfort, style and beauty.
