Focus on welfare technology in a new residential core
A new apartment center at Hafnarstræti 16 in Akureyri was dedicated yesterday. Five out of six people who will live there now start independent residence for the first time.
This is stated on the website Akureyri town.
The housing is designed with the aim of residents and staff, according to Hlyn Más Erlingsson, director of residential services for the disabled. Emphasis is also placed on the utilization of welfare technology, residents and staff.
« Emphasis will be placed on individualized services, so that each resident will have the opportunity to utilize their talents fully and flourish as an active participant in the community, » Hlyni said.
Five out of six residents now start independent residence for the first time. They are well equipped in spacious and bright apartments.
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Much laid in the design of the apartments
The apartment core is 587m² in size and there are six individual apartments in the house, as well as employee space. In part, the house is based on the foundation of older buildings, from 1993, but a new extension connects the building components and houses two apartments and staff facilities.
Much has been put into the design of the apartments with a focus on bright and pleasant space and good light and acoustics, according to Ævar Guðmundsson, project manager of new construction at Akureyri town.
Hlynur Már Erlingsson, director of residence services for the disabled, and Guðríður Friðriksdóttir.
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« Part of the material from the excavation of the building was utilized in the type of audio that separates the playground south of the building from the Queen's track, and in a playground within the playground that creates a fun environment for the area users, » says Ævar.
Form advice took care of the design of the house along with Efla, electronic symbol and safe.
Woodwork handled the final finishing and other contractors were the light source, the Northern Largers, Blink and the Technology Service, the Painting Company and Garður and Design. Then came the interiors from Hyrna's house.
The residential staff and representatives of Akureyri town and a number of relatives.
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