Abstract:
This practicum focuses on end-of-life care for older adults in rural
Canada. Specifically, it addresses links between domesticity and terminal
illness amongst adults within the building typology of hospice.
The objective of the practicum is the creation of a model for hospice
design in rural Manitoba. The hospice will be supported in pre-fabricated
housing. The practicum will address contemporary issues arising from
publicly-funded healthcare, the aging Canadian population, and cultural
issues surrounding dying, death, and grieving.
The main goals to be achieved with this project were the creation of
care facilities that encourage dialogue, education, and wellbeing for all
users. Additionally, the facilities will be designed as multi-sensory
environments where all human senses can be stimulated, expanding
beyond typical visual stimuli.
