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Interior design and architectural firms welcomed the implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) because of the new challenges and commissions it would bring. ADA provisions require all public accommodations including theaters, restaurants and malls to be accessible to disabled individuals. The same provisions applied to new constructions and remodelling work in office buildings, warehouses and factories. It may be helpful for design clients to prepare an ADA compliance plan to clarify the elements and features which fall under the regulations.
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The Highbridge-Woodycrest Center, aresidential and healthcare facility for AIDS patients located in South Bronx was designed by the Housing & Services Inc to accomodate the special health care requirements of these patients. The housing development has ample provisions for the innovative health care programs of the institution which allow patients to live independently. In addition, the complex also achieved the right atmosphere for holistic healing with the adaption of a homey atmosphere with the use of residential lighting and light oak furniture.
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Perkins and Will Inc has greatly expanded its interior design business and has successfully integrated the operations of its two design studios in Chicago, IL, and New York, NY, despite geographic differences. Neil Frankel is the company's interior design principal credited with establishing the New York office and increasing the interiors share of revenues from 10% in 1989 to 28% in 1993. Perkins and Will markets itself to clients by emphasizing the importance of design in strategic planning for the client's business.
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