AWARD YEAR
2021
CATEGORY
Home
GOALS
Good Health & Well-being, Trust, Tolerance & Empathy
KEYWORDS
furniture , Disability , Empathetic Design, communication, social inclusion
COUNTRY
Sweden
DESIGNED BY
Ella Westlund for Nordic care
WEBSITE
https://ellawestlund.com/projects/be-a-part-of
Be A Part Of
The modular sofa that gives space for wheelchair, perfect for care facilities and personal connexion
The modular sofa BE A PART OF takes shape and idea a real step forward in next-generation care facilities. Build a waiting room environment or an activity room, it has space for a wheelchair to be place.
This is not only been thought for the person on the wheelchair but also for the family. The personal history of the designer, she has a sister has Down’s syndrome, let her know how important it is to be able to exchange experiences with other people. So the sofa creates a space where families of people with functional variations can share their experiences and support each other.
At the moment the sofa is produced by Nordic care. That produces the modules with removable covers, you can choose a washable fabric so you can easily keep good hygiene. BE A PART OF can be obtained as a clear lacquered birch or in black or white stain. In addition, you can get the sofa in any NCS color.