| dc.description.abstract | Our senses can be some of the most powerful tools we have. Sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste are five simple things that can help make a person’s fictional world come to life. Not only do they help us narrate the environments we use, but they also can play a big role in the development of children. Architecture can be utilized in such a way that by unifying it with the continuous thought of sensory adaptation, they together can create an incredible experience for guests. This mixed-use recreational and wellness center will be designed specifically for individuals who have Cerebral Palsy and sensory specific needs such as Hypersensitivity. This process will be conducted using research, utilizing specifically the qualitative strategy. This includes interviews, observation, case studies and factual information. The research will be focused on how individuals with certain disabilities perceive and react to their surroundings versus individuals without. Using this information, the process of identifying how to design a space suitable for these individuals with disabilities will result in an example project and manual intended for designing facilities for Cerebral Palsy and Hypersensitivity. In the future, architects can use this along with the ADA handbook to design their own projects to further better the field. | en_US |
