MEMORY CARE FACILITIES

DESIGN OBJECTIVE:
Design and develop an innovative Dementia Day Care facility using Augmented Reality (AR) technology.
The aim is to create a supportive environment that caters to the needs of seniors with mild to moderate
dementia.

Students are tasked with creating a Daycare facilities design for a versatile space with the following dimensions: 

1. ARx: Approximately 80sqm (8x10m and 2.7 ceiling height)
2. Physical booth: 20 sqm. (8m L x 2.5m D/W x 3m H)
3. Develop a concept for a Dementia Day Care facility
4. Incorporate elements that enhance memory care and provide a supportive environment for seniors
5. The facility design must be fully accessible to individuals with special needs, including those who use wheelchairs and persons with disabilities (PWDs).
6. Incorporate convertible spaces that can be adapted for different uses, such as a living area that can transform into a recreational or therapy space.
7. The facility design must incorporate color schemes conducive to the well-being of dementia patients.
8. The facility must ensure all aspects of the design prioritize the safety of the patients.
9. Students must provide realistic renders of their designs, avoiding cartoonish or overly stylized representations.

The top 3 finalists will further develop their designs into an AR platform to provide an immersive and interactive experience of their Dementia Day Care facility concepts. The AR platform must accurately represent 80 sqm space, with precise dimensions and layout fidelity. It should include all critical elements of the design, such as furniture, fixtures, materials, lighting, textures, and finishes to provide a realistic and comprehensive view of the facility.

The AR experience will be evaluated based on innovation and creativity, functionality, accuracy in representing the 80sqm Dementia Day Care facility, user experience, and technical execution including graphics and interactivity.

Each of the top 3 finalists will construct a 20sqm physical booth representing a section of their Dementia Day Care facility. Part of their AR design will be built within a shell scheme, providing a tangible experience of their concept. The booth must utilize materials and finishes that reflect the actual design, ensuring a realistic and immersive experience. It should incorporate elements that highlight the key features of the facility, making these stand out to visitors. Additionally, each booth should include a material wall showcasing all the materials used in the design of the Dementia Day Care facility, offering visitors a comprehensive understanding of the design choices and their
applications.

Submission Mechanics

• All participants must be a bonafide student at their respective schools and must be 3rd and 4th year Interior Design students during the period of the competition (August to November 2024). Certificates of enrollment from the Registrar’s Office or other proof of enrolment must be submitted together with the selected entries.
• All interested participants are allowed to use any 3D rendering or software material
• Students must source most of their materials, especially those featured on the material wall, from our major sponsors (a final list of sponsors will be provided soon). Given the specific requirement of this competition, when deemed necessary, participants may source from other more relevant furniture suppliers.
• Participants are encouraged to be creative and innovative in integrating these elements into their AR designs. Elements, furniture, and fixtures used in the AR projects are exempt from sponsorship requirements.
• Entries are to be submitted by the participant digitally on or before September 20, 2024 (Friday) 6 PM. From there, the judges will select the TOP 10 entries.

• The Top 10 will be required to submit a Tiktok Reel of their design process. The video should be a maximum of 1 minute in length and should contain a student’s explanation of his/her design, behind the scenes footage, and the final output (3D walkthrough).
• Final entries will then be uploaded onto the EDV website, linking from the social media pages.
• Only three (3) individual winners and their respective schools will be chosen to advance and compete for the finals. This year, the competition will feature a new Augmented Reality experience in addition to the actual execution and construction of the drawings, providing a unique and immersive way to showcase their designs.

Top 3 Mechanics

The TOP 3 entries will be executed in the following manner:

• Actual build-up and display during PHILCONSTRUCT
• Basic expenses to be shouldered by the Philippine Constructors Association, Inc. (PCA)
• Furniture, fixtures and other accessories to be purchased from sponsors/partner establishments using the budget of Php 200,000.00 per student.
• For the AR projects, participants can use elements, furniture, and fixtures without sponsorship requirements, enabling flexibility in design.
• The following support will be provided by PCA for the winning students:
  • POTENTIAL SPONSORS
  • BASIC ALLOWANCE
  • LABOR FOR CONSTRUCTION
  • POWER SUPPLY
• PCA will exert its best efforts to look for potential sponsors / suppliers of furniture, fixtures, appliances and other needed materials that may be used by the student finalists. All participating students will be given a list of sponsors who are willing to lend their products, furniture, and accessories to the winning entries during the actual build-up. CONTESTANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO INCORPORATE PRODUCTS FROM THESE SUPPLIERS IN THEIR DESIGNS. THIS WAY, IF THEIR ENTRY WINS, THE FEATURED PRODUCTS WILL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR SOURCING. Should the contestants decide to use products from suppliers not included in the list and their entry wins, the students will have to source these products by themselves.
• PCA will make every effort to secure potential sponsors for travel and accommodation if necessary.
• PCA will advance Php 5,000.00 to each winner in support of their basic expenses in the preparation of the actual exhibit.
• Each winning participant is entitled to a VIP Pass which will be used when purchasing materials or products from our sponsors.
• Professional help must not be obtained during the contest proper.
• Any damage caused by the contestant/s to the products of sponsors, other exhibitors, common property, or to other parties shall be the liability of the contestant/s.
• The contestants must comply with rules concerning the use of the exhibition hall as prescribed by the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.
• The Organizers shall take all security precautions in the interest of the contestants. However, the Organizers shall not be held responsible for any loss or theft of the exhibit items at the exhibition halls during the build-up, exhibition, and dismantling period. The Organizers shall
  also not be held liable for any loss or damage to any articles belonging to the contestants.
• Anyone caught violating any of the above-mentioned rules and regulations will automatically be disqualified from the competition.