The Indianapolis Star from Indianapolis, Indiana • Page 104

PAGE 2 SEC. 8 THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 1961 House Of Freedom Is Developed For Elderly Persons 1 COUtT I III III 1 1 I Ml II KITCMVN r2 in 1 i rr rE A A 3 This floor plon has many possible voriationi. The feature of the plon is the central courtyard, which adds spaciousness to the house without adding expensive floor space. The windows around the court-yard allow the owners of the house to completely open Its Interior, if desired. Good traffic flow and convenience governed the layout, which was designed on the basis of a number of surveys.

illusion of size. These wider openings also simplify passage of a wheel chair. Light switches and doorknobs are a convenient 36 inches high, electrical outlets a nonstooping 18 inches, 6 higher than normal Pulldown light fixtures simplify bulb-changing and high, uniform light levels reduce the dangers in moving about the house. Master light switches in the master bedroom and at both entrances make it possible to turn any light on or off without going through darkened rooms. The kitchen has "sit-down" features that appeal to any housewife, and make it possible to sit at the sink or part of the counter area.

Counter-top stove, built-in oven and dishwasher are. arranged for efficiency and all storage space is within reach. i STRATEGICALLY placed grab bars in the bathroom simplify movement in that potentially dangerous room. A seat next to the tub makes dressing convenient The bathroom is vented and lighted through a ceiling skylight that doubles at night as a luminous ceiling. Both bedrooms have deep closets and built-in drawer space and additional shelves are built into the bathroom.

A large linen closet is located 1 ft I I 7 1 1 II Cvfo Lk white House Conference on A new picture of what, mil Aging in January. NEARLY all of the 3,000 lions of Americans in the 60-and-over bracket may want in a home has been developed through a unique co-operative delegates visited the house and the results of a questionnaire distributed to them in: dicated House of Freedom effort that involved govern ment, private industry and non profit organizations with an meets nearly all their require interest in satisfying the needs of the elderly. The most important result of this program has been the development of House of Free Est- Ti yS dom, a compact home that has won the approval of the re tired persons for whom it was designed and of the home living area and master bedroom. Kitchen is located behind the wall divider at right) the dining area behind its far end. The spacious feeling of House of Freedom's design is apparent in this view, taken from a corner of the living room across the courtyard between House of Freedom is adaptable to a wide variety of architectural treatments without changing the basic nature of the house.

Here are three possibilities. From top to bottom: Modern, using Texture 1-11, vertically grooved fir plywood, and medium density resin-fiber overlaid panels, the same as were used for the demonstration house. The beamed roof support system It an alteration. The contemporary model at center has board and batten siding with full-size panels of medium density overlaid plywood and a flagstone accent area under the kitchen windows. The traditional version at bottom has horizontal beveled siding, also of medium density overlaid panels that deliver the same rigidity required of all models and provided only by single-layer plywood sheathing siding.

building industry, which will produce it. ments for retirement living. House of Freedom will be widely available in 1961 through builders. Study plans may be obtained for 25 cents from Douglas Fir Plywood Association, Ta-coma 2, Wash. The central court is the key element in the home's design.

It separates the master bedroom and living room, with the dining area on its third side. Placement of the windows permits a view of the court which can be planted or used as a patio, from any of the rooms. In addition to adding ap HOUSE OF FREEDOM is a cent a small garden-type one story apartment. in the hall, a guest closet at the entrance. One complete garage wall is storage cabinets, with more in the hobby room.

All surfaces in the house housing where they now live. House of Freedom's design leans more toward the modern than traditional but an ef to be the conservative tastes of senior citizens. As a result, none of those questioned thought the design was Door and 81 Der cent ONLY 20 per cent wanted to move to the South, but 81 per cent said there was no reasonable priced retirement fort was made to avoid clash ing with what is considered I thought it was "very good." are designed tor minimum maintenance and none of the windows are higher than 6 feet, 8 inches from the floor, ONE LARGE survey showed parent size to all the rooms, the court prevents an ill or bedridden member of the family from being isolated. that 66 per cent of senior citi zens would like to move to a fresh, middle-income approach to retirement housing. It has two bedrooms, lavish storage and an efficient floor plan geared for comfort and easy maintenance.

Cathedral ceilings add spaciousness and a central court breaks up the rectangular shape found in most small houses. Robert B. Waring, staff architect for the Douglas Fir Plywood Association, used the results of a number of surveys to design the house. Confidence in the design was reinforced when the plywood association and the American Association of Retired Persons built the First House of Freedom as a demonstration project for the! house, but except for tracts in THE HOUSE IS built on one the sun belt, this housing does level, minimizing the danger not exist. And only 10 per of falls.

Floors are nonskid. cent are interested in leaving with a roughened ceramic tile familiar surroundings. in the bathroom. The kitchen-living wing has The plywood association has tabulated questionnaires received from White House con high cathedral ceilings that ference delegates. Here are heighten the effect of size, and doors and hallways are six inches wider than usual, an other element that adds to the Tbe BRENDON RANCH features 3 large bedrooms, family room and full basement.

Milium twi liynint $1981 a some of the answers: House of Freedom was designed to sell for about That price is "about right," according to 85 per cent of those who answered. Only 15 per cent wanted a one-bedroom home; 78 per cent thought two were needed. Given four choices on the kind of housing they'd like best, 62 per cent preferred a single family unit like House of Freedom and another 18 per Pi 1 irz if ri Extra Bath No room for an extra bath? Consider utilizing two "back The BRENDON L-SHAPE features roofed porch, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, family room. MiiiMia fan wnut $2401. 422,900 to back" closets with the partition removed.

Recent development of lightweight copper tube for drainage, makes possible construction of second bathrooms in areas as small as 3x5 feet. "y.n!t'.'iitj";"wi-.i.m.iii i a Starch Cleans Silver Common lump starch is an The small courtyard bordered by dining area, living room and master bedroom is the most distinctive design feature. It can be planted In a variety of ways, surfaced as a patio or enclosed as a sun porch. It adds to the sense of spaciousness of the small house and floods most of the interior with sunlight. 1 ii 11 excellent agent for cleaning silver.

Rub it on with a damp cloth, allow it to stand for a few minutes, then rub dry with i i cheesecloth. The BRENDON TWO-STORY features 4 bedrooms, IVi baths, dining room and family room. Miaiaua fawi iiymait $2500 V.fl. Chaplin Styline $495 iflQfiQ AU-DncK ttancn I yMOjOH a 'a. i Vg Calarlc Celar-CaoriiHted 5 I I Kltclin I The BRENDON TRI-LEVEL features 3 bedrooms, formal dining area, family room and 2 full baths.

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