Resthaven memory garden
This Cambridge garden area was in need of an inviting landscape to connect and stimulate the senses of residents living with dementia. The solution is a vibrant, engaging sensory garden for a 12m x 8m internal courtyard overlooked by a lounge and bedrooms.
The courtyard is primarily a stimulating yet relaxing area for the newly developed Memory Enhancement Unit (MEU). Resthaven is keen to move away from the traditional institutional models of care preferring instead areas that will trigger old memories and feelings, adding value to the resident’s life.
The MEU sensory garden stimulates all the senses:
Concrete horse troughs were used for the raised planters and pond ensuring they are at easily accessible heights for the residents. A loop path provides a ‘way finding’ link through the gardens and pond. Artificial turf was used in place of grass due to the difficulty of accessing the courtyard with a lawnmower.
The walls are finished in Resene X-200 weathertight membrane tinted to Resene Pavlova (strong neutral cream) over a Rockcote Integra system. The troughs were painted in five different colours – Resene Wicked (deep indigo), Resene Hero (knocked back orange), Resene Pohutukawa (spicy rich red), Resene Spinnaker (maritime blue) and Resene Spirulina (natural green) – that relate to the plants, water and other elements in the surrounds. These colours also brighten the courtyard through all seasons. Resene Lumbersider low sheen waterborne paint was specified for these for its ease of application and coverage over the concrete and its durability in an outdoor situation.
Residents may participate in gardening or seating is provided for those who just wish to sit quietly. Shade is provided by an overhead shade cloth and an adjacent veranda area allows for appreciation of the garden in all weather.
Architectural Specifier: Glen Brownlee, Environs Ltd
Building Contractor: Livingstone Building Ltd
Colour Selection: Sheryn Brownlee, Environs Ltd
Landscape Design: Environs Ltd
Landscape Contractor: Form Landscaping
Painting Contractor: Kevin Wanless, Form Landscaping
Photographer: Tania Samuels, Intec Design
Photographer: Geoff Ambler
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