The Healing power of nature
Senior Thesis 2014
OVERVIEW
Project Details Size: 39,787 sq ft Location: Pine Ridge Indian Reservation Type: Mixed-use Healing Facility
Project Highlights Seeking LEED Certification Chromotherapy Practices Natural Lighting Integrated Landscape Sheltered Courtyards Multipurpose Rooms
Chlorophyll The concept for this mixed-use healing facility is inspired by Chlorophyll, an essential part of survival that provides energy and reflects light. This process emphasizes the importance of visible light and produces many health benefits.
Absorbs red and blue light
Reflects green light
1. Reflects light 2. Produces energy
This development challenges spatial relationships and pushes sustainable standards. Inspired by the natural process, a division of space connects five energy hubs together to stimulate activity and encourage well-being. Throughout the transitional lobby, clinic, exercise area, counseling center and educational spaces, finding new ways to incorporate plants into the interior are explored. Other design aspects are incorporated throughout the space to create a dialogue between the surrounding environment and the interior. Inspired by the native plant community, the landscape visually creates a solution for circulation by the use of way finding. An interactive healing garden is incorporated in the facility to promote environmental characteristic and reinforce the concept. Also to blur the line between health care and hospitably an abstract medicine of Chromotherapy was used in furniture, fixtures and equipment to enhance the overall experience.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
1. Integrate the surrounding elements of the location into the space through the use of sustainable materials and local resources and incorporate natural day lighting into the building
2. Provide interactive resources that advocates the awareness of the diseases and promote environmental & active design through a healing garden
3. Create an abstract medicine within the design through Chromotherapy
3. Create a unique and peaceful experience for both the patient and family
US Indian Reservations
The 1789 Agreement between the tribes and government agreed to provide Native Americans with free healthcare on Reservations. Currently, funding is provided to over 2.5 million Native Americans. However, federal funding is running out and being distributed to other causes. In 2013, funds were cut by two-thirds, leaving the average cost to $1,600 per person which is well under the amount needed for healthcare. Native Americans are: Twice as likely to have diabetes 60% more likely to have a stroke 30% higher blood pressure 20% heart disease The Infant death rate is 40% higher than the average American Run a higher risk of suicide, alcoholism, and depression Causative factors Lack of Federal Funding Geographical Isolation Poverty Poor Nutrition Poor Education Cultural Barriers Inadequate access to sign-up process
pine ridge Indian Reservation A community rich in culture and traditions, but poor in health and well-being The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, located in South Dakota is an ideal situation where the interconnectivity between nature and healing is prevalent. The facility provides energy hubs that improves the needs of patients and brings awareness to one of the most common chronic conditions, diabetes. Also, Chlorophyll directly impacts these health issues which further drives this concept.
The Indian Health Service (IHS) in the Great Plains Area provides services to 18 tribes located in North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa.
The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation is in a “chronic state of crisis� due to oversight and economical issues.
(www.ihs.gov)
Native Dwellings
Numerous architectural shelters were designed across the country. The Great Plains specifically constructed buffalo hide tipi’s provided safe dwellings for tribes. The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation is located in that region.
A watercolor, studying the Pueblo’s of Mesa Verde, displays the connectivity of the community (Right).
Strategic Design
Spatial diagrams Transitional Lobby Counseling Center Clinic Educational Space Exercise Area
Existing Building
Connections
Circulation
Division
Program
Courtyards
Interaction
Views
Programming Type “Energy Hub”
Use
Attributes
Adjacency
Transitional Lobby
To socialize: Fundrasing Events, Art and Craft Shows, Farmer’s Market
Conceptual Experience
Music - Clinic Vertical Gardening - Educational Space
Counseling Center
To confide: Counseling, Private and Open Office Spaces, Staff Lounge
Chromotherapy Practices
Meditation - Exercise Area Interactive Art - Educational Space
Clinic
Educational Space Exercise Area
To examine: Check-ups, Shots and Tests To inform: Classrooms, Art Studio, Meeting Center, Healthcare Sign-up Process To be active: Indoor Trampoline, Yoga Studio, Dance Studio
Music - Transitional Lobby Relaxation - Exercise Area Kinesthetic Learning Promote healthier lifestyle
Vertical Gardening - Lobby Interactive Art - Counseling Center Relaxation - Clinic Meditation- Counseling Center
*The Healing Garden or Pow Wow is accessible from every space
Social Solution A social intervention is prevalent throughout the space. A connection between the architecture and the program or function is prevalent to heal a community rich in culture and tradition but poor in health.
To highlight an intervention, an interaction of color between red and green complement each other to create a dialogue between the architecture and activity of the space.
Architecture | Form Program + Activity | Function
Annotated Plan Scale: 1/32” = 1’0”
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Reception Lobby Interactive Space Healing Garden Waiting Area Bus. Admin. + Check-In Pharmacy Exam + Test Rooms Nurses Station Faculty Lounge Bounce House Dance Studio Yoga Studio Counseling Center Private Offices Open Office Educational Center Computer Area
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Conference Room Classroom Art Studio Women’s Restroom Men’s Restroom Cafe Kitchen Prep Room Storage
(sign-up process)
16 10 The “energy hubs” provide patients with the skills to improve their health and wellness, which are then encouraged to be practiced and applied in the interactive spaces.
Interior Inspiration
Color palette A cool color palette filled with bright and rich earthy tones were used to reflect the surrounding landscape and to reiterate the concept.
Finish PLan Scale: 1/32” = 1’0”
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Finish Schedule Tile Texture
Carpet (con’t.) Manufacturer Product
Armstrong
Luxury Vinly Tile Natural Creations EarthCuts Rock Solid Umber
Armstrong
Biobased Tile Striations Haze
AB Pure
Image Sheets Custom Pantone Color Ultramarine Green
AB Pure
Image Sheets Custom Pantone Color Emerald
AB Pure
Image Sheets Custom Pantone Color Cockatoo
AB Pure
Image Sheets Custom Pantone Color Paradise Green
Texture
Paint
Manufacturer
Product
Flor
Make You Look Iris
Flor
Manufacturer
Product
P1
Pantone Universe
Cloud Dancer
Blue Jay
P2
Pantone Universe
Radiant Orchard
Flor
Make You Look Teal
P3
Pantone Universe
Peacock Blue
Flor
Make You Look Emerald
P4
Pantone Universe
Jasmine Green
Flor
Make You Look Kiwi
Pantone Universe
Poppy Red
Flor
Make You Look Persimmon
P6
Pantone Universe
Nectarine
Flor
Make You Look Tangerine
P7
Pantone Universe
Primrose Yellow
Flor
Make You Look Marigold
Rubber
Carpet
Flor
Flor
Symbol
P5
Texture
Made You Look 6 Triangle Patchwork Kiwi, Granite, Spa, Emerald
Upcycle 5 Cut Design Purple, Magenta, Blue Jay, Teal
Note: P1 all walls to be painted unless otherwise noted
Reflected Ceiling Plan Scale: 1/32” = 1’0”
Lighting Schedule Ceiling Surface Texture
Product
Description
Reclaimed wood
10’ AFF unless otherwise noted
2’x2’ACT System
8’ AFF unless otherwise noted
Gyp. Wall Board
10’ AFF unless otherwise noted
A wood paneling system was used on the ceiling to resemble the tipi structure and bring warmth to the cool material palette.
Fixture Image
Symbol
Manufacturer Philips
Product
Description
Rotaris TBS741
6” Recessed downlight
Philips
Coreview Panel- LED smooth surface light
2’x2’ Recessed troffer energy- efficient
Philips
Coreview Panel- LED smooth surface light
2’x4’ Recessed troffer energy- efficient
Philips
Alcyon LED Vertical Recessed
Alternating red and blue accent lighting
FontanaArte
006 wall lamp- Green
Wall lamp (used in Restrooms)
Elan Fornello
LED 17 3/4” Wide Sand White Pendant Light
Cisco Home
Jug Lamp- Medium; Emerald, Turquoise and Sky
West Elm
Industrial PendantGlass
The interactive greenhouse spaces include skylights to reiterate the connection between the interior and nature.
Jug Lamp hung at varying heights
Furniture PLan Scale: 1/32” = 1’0”
C7
M5 M6
C6 T6
T7 T7 M8 M4
C5 T5 M7
C5
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Furniture Schedule Chair
Clinic
Table
Image
Symbol
C5
Furniture System/ Misc.
Lobby Image
Symbol
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MFR
Description
Coalesse Circa Modular Seating60’ inside wedge bench Tolix
Fabric/ Finish Upholstery- Lime; Frame- Stainless Steel
Marais A Chair
Bronze, Gunmetal grey and Black
Artifort
Pierre Paulin Little globe chair
Upholstery- Novo 68108
Artifort
Bono
Upholstery- Event 60023
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Coalesse Bob Table- 42”x29”
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Coalesse Bob Table- 36”x29”
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Coalesse Bob Table- 24”x29”
Surface- Absolute Clear Frosted Glass; Base- Aluminum Matte Polished Surface- Absolute Clear Frosted Glass; Base- Aluminum Matte Polished Surface- Absolute Clear Frosted Glass; Base- Aluminum Matte Polished
t4
Custom Bar
Surface- White Quartz; Base- White Laminate
m1
Custom Reception Desk
Surface- White Quartz; Base- White Laminate
m2
Custom Casework
Surface- White Quartz; Base- White Laminate
m3 Educate
CQ Booth
Single and Double Restaurant Booth
Upholstery- Lime, Base- Natural Maple
C10
Coalesse Kart Nesting Chair
Seat Back- Milk
t10
Coalesse Akira Table
Surface- White Transsolid Veneer; Base- Aluminum Matte Polished
m11 m11
Haworth 182 Workware/ Reside/ LTB Upholstery- Lime, Chlorophyll; SurfaceLinen Laminate, Base- Natural Maple Haworth 63 Planes/nclose
Surface- Linen Laminate, Base- Natural Maple
MFR
Description
Steelcase Think Chair
Fabric/ Finish Knit Color- Wasabi
C6
Intensa
993:Physician Exam Stool
Vinyl- Super White Polished Aluminum Base
C7
Intensa
Exam Table: Manual
Upholstery- Chameleon
t5
Steelcase Universal Worksurface- 18’
Laminate Surface- White; Polish Chrome Column and X base
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Steelcase Universal Worksurface- 6’
Laminate Surface- White; Polish Chrome Column and X base
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Coalesse
Await Lounge
Upholstery- Lime, Chlorophyll
m5
Custom
Cabinets
Laminate- White
m6
Haworth
188 Workware/ PREMISE/ very
Upholstery- Lime, Chlorophyll; SurfaceLinen Laminate, Base- Natural Maple
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Haworth
191 Compose/ Patterns
Upholstery- Lime, Chlorophyll; SurfaceLinen Laminate, Base- Natural Maple
t7
Coalesse
Denizen Secretary
White Transsolid Veneer
m8
Custom
Casework
Laminate- White
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Kartell
Louis Ghost Chair
Crystal
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Coalesse
Bob Chair- Guest Swivel Chair
Upholstery- Lime Base- Aluminum Matte Polished
t8
FADS
Lulu Table
White Gloss
t9
Coalesse
Bob Table- 36”x29”
Surface- Absolute Clear Frosted Glass; Base- Aluminum Matte Polished
m9
Haworth
40 York/q_bic
Upholstery- White Leather; SurfaceLinen Laminate, Base- Natural Maple
m10
Haworth
161 Compose/ X Series/ Belong
Upholstery- Lime, Chlorophyll; SurfaceLinen Laminate, Base- Natural Maple
Exercise
Counsel
Landscape Scale: 1/32” = 1’0”
Native plants specific to the Mid-West great plains were chosen to reduce the support of chemical fertilizers or pesticides.
Little Bluestem
Sedum
Coneflower
Butterfly Weed
Columbine
Goldenrod
Common Yarrow
Hosta
Healing Garden It is the focal point that interconnects and brings together the energy hubs and interactive spaces. An area of assembly was designed for Pow wows, tribal dances and other traditions to celebrate their culture and revive their energy and spirits.
LOBBY
How does red and blue light affect plant growth?
Scale: 1/8” = 1’0”
Terrarium (Plant Aquariums)
Conceptual Model Terrarium | Succulent Bowl
Too much red light can be fatal to the plants
A combination of red and blue light encourages flowering An indoor Terrarium is incorporated to encourage users to participate within the facility and leave their footprints, but take their memories.
*By taking a few minutes out of my day to put this together, I was able to relax, destress, and enjoy nature. Idealy this interactive healing facility will promote the same attitude of bliss and revelry.
Blue light increases vegetative leaf growth
Mimela The name is dervived from the meaning “circle� in the Lakota language. The circle is symblic for connectivity, unity, a cycle and boundless energy, that further drives this concept. This particular energy hub provides social functions for the community and fundraises for healthcare expenses.
Potential Programs
Farmers Market
Mobile furniture to accommodate diverse events
Soup Kitchen
Adjacent Storage Art Show
The lobby transitions from day to night with artificial lighting to change the mood and reinforce the concept. By using artificial red and blue lighting at night, plant growth increases.
Day
Elevation
Scale: 1/8” = 1’0”
Night
Clinic Flooring Options
The importance of healthcare design goes beyond aesthetics. High-quality design depends on a blend between hospitality and healthcare, FF&E (furniture, fixtures and equipment) that accommodate the needs of all user types, a simple circulation path, and many other aspects that contribute to a functional space. The exam rooms include four different flooring materials and varying decor so that patients receive a new experience every visit. Also, the Chameleon exam table is upholstered an innovative color changing material (ChroMyx artificial leather) that “gives kids something to play with to ease anxiety.� Casework
The cabinets are embedded with a LED lighting that changes color to impact the environment.
Kartell, only me mirror
Exercise Area This “energy hub� focuses on the physical health of the patients. An indoor bounce house, yoga and dance studio are incorporate to encourage healthy and fun activities to address the issue of diabetes.
Precedent
Counseling Center Color has a psychological impact on an individual. Chromotherapy, or color therapy can have healing aspects that lower the heart rate and sooth the mind. By bringing attention to these emotions in the counseling area, patients have the opportunity to choose a pod with their counselor based on how they are feeling. The health effects of color:
Creative
Calming + Relaxing
Healing + Safety
Happiness + freedom
Sociable
Vitality
Art Garden A graffiti plant wall creates a dialogue between art and plants. Patients are able to express themselves after counselling using a combination of paint and plants on this living wall. Other arts and craft activities can include painting rocks found in the healing garden.
Elevation
Scale: 1/4” = 1’0”
Relaxation/ Meditation After exercising, participants have the opportunity to relax and meditate among nature.
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Palette
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Hammock
Vertical Gardening The Tipi Hydroponic system encourage independent healthy eating. Precedent
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Hydroponic System
REHAU Hydroponic Channel
Tipi
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Brittani Anderson brittani@vt.edu Virginia Tech School of Architecture + Urban Studies Interior Design