CASACOR SP bathrooms prove that it is possible to combine accessibility and décor

Designing democratic spaces that meet the needs of many people is a major challenge for architects and decorators. Meeting the special mobility needs of individuals with reduced mobility and creating functional and well-decorated spaces has been a growing concern in recent years, that the topic of inclusion has been intensely addressed. Living well and, consequently, living in an environment that facilitates daily life is very important for the quality of life of anyone. For people with reduced mobility, spaces that give autonomy in daily activities, such as eating, sleeping, carrying out personal hygiene and leisure are even more essential. In Brazil, the 2015 standard NBR 9050 determines minimum rules for the implementation of accessible bathrooms. Professionals must consider the area for wheelchair maneuvering, the installation of grab bars, the height of the flush valve and other accessories, the position of the sink for ease of use and the type of flooring. When thinking about affordable housing, architects and interior designers also face difficulties with the size of spaces, which are increasingly reduced in the current real estate market scenario. At CASACOR São Paulo 2018 , Flávia Ranieri presented creative solutions to these issues at the Longevity Studio , a 45 m² space, entirely designed to accommodate the elderly, but which could also be comfortably inhabited by people with different types of mobility limitations. Almost the entire environment is automated, leaving everything at the resident's fingertips. The bathroom has all the necessary accessibility, with grab bars and handles, space for wheelchair access and a folding shower chair. The tones of the ceramics and metals Deca proposes a counterpoint with the soft colors selected by the professional.

Using a dry, steel-frame construction, architect Gabriel de Lucca debuted at CASACOR São Paulo 2018 with a minimalist project inspired by the Scandinavian style. Simple, straight lines blended into a space filled with wood and greenery, intimate atmosphere of Recinto do Bosque . Inside, the U-shaped layout creates a welcoming space, a feeling enhanced by the MDF covering the walls. The accessible shower stall in the public bathroom is fully incorporated into the décor. The professional selected black Deca crockery and metals and included support bars and handles with the same finish to create the functionality and decoration of the space, in contrast with the light carpentry and stone covering the back wall.