"Lorem Ipsum" Hospice Curve Diagram

We wanted the whole activity space to connect without too many walls to separate one space from another.  However, with the lack of partition, there comes the disadvantage of less privacy, the feeling of being under the constant watch of other people, which goes against the very notion of hospice to create a relaxing space for its residents. The use of curves become a solution to ensure enough privacy while also attaining the feeling of openness and connectivity. 

"Loren Ipsum" Hospice's four main gardens are connected by curvy circulation that also acts as view obstruction. The idea is that life and the future will always remain unknown from our current standpoint view. Therefore every individual must embrace every possibility, including death itself. Only if we dare to walk forward will we find out and see what lies before us.

Curves on the first floor obstruct the view of people coming from the outside to help ensure security within the building. Therefore, the different spaces and activity zones will slowly be visible as visitors walk further inside. In the residential area or also known as "Home", the placement of the curves allow residents to relax, obstructed from public view, yet remain connected. 

On the second floor, the geometry of the curves creates a condition that limits the amount of direct line of sight. Although the residential area’s corridor is seemingly linear, what lies up ahead is concealed due to the physical form of the curve.The residential terrace is opened up to encourage interaction between the neighbours. However, privacy can still be obtained by limiting the field of view through the curved layout of the rooms.

On the third floor, the curves allow the stroll garden on the third floor to be divided into three different zones - smaller private cubicles, large pockets for public and community gathering, and narrow pathways to stroll around the garden. Each zone is nearly concealed from the others due to the curved positioning of green areas and plantations.