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Creating elder-friendly spaces: Couple installed continuous handrail, home lift in three-storey house
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Architect Luke Lim at the handrail that leads up to the staircase on March 31, 2020.
ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM
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SINGAPORE - When it comes to elder-friendly designs, it is all about the details.
A continuous handrail, for instance, is one of the key features of a recently renovated three-storey terrace house off Jalan Tua Kong in Bedok. Besides being a sturdy navigation tool to prevent falls, it is a stylish accent in the building's revamp.
