OVERVIEW A

Project Overview

Problem Statement

The spinal rehabilitation hospital is an eight-story, 60,000-square-foot building located in Brooklyn, New York. Brooklyn is one of the five boroughs of New York City. New York City is the United State’s most populous city with a current population estimated at over 8.8 million people. Brooklyn in particular is the most populous borough of New York and occupies 81 square miles. The developer has placed this rehabilitation center in the heart of Sunset Park, which over 200,000 New Yorkers call home. The appeal of Sunset Park is the accessibility to entertainment, parks, shopping, healthcare, hotels, and dining. The proposed clientele for this rehabilitation center is 14+ year-old patients with a variety of medical conditions, primarily, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, stroke survivors, amputees, etc. The rehabilitation center will focus on physical and cognitive rehabilitation services in collaboration with a series of amenity spaces to create an environment that promotes healing and improves the overall quality of life when learning to overcome a disability.

Thesis Statement

The mission of this Spinal Rehabilitation center is to improve the overall quality of life and healing of the patients by introducing amenity spaces with access to nature, not commonly found in healthcare to improve overall healing whilst simultaneously offering physical and cognitive rehabilitation services.

The Clients

The Staff

The Patient’s Family

The Patient

GOAL: Create hospitality inspired private patient rooms

OBJECTIVE: Use various FF+E finishes to create warmth in the space not commonly found in healthcare spaces

GOAL: Design state-of-the-art therapy gyms

OBJECTIVE: Use the newest technology available to populate the designated therapy gym spaces

GOAL: Design training spaces for the development of realworld skills

OBJECTIVE: Use specific non-ADA areas to teach patients how to maneuver in the real world

GOAL: Create amenity based therapy spaces

OBJECTIVE: Provide a variety of different therapy spaces such as music, art and gardening

GOAL: Access to nature for healing benefits

OBJECTIVE: Place patient rooms and amenity spaces next to outdoor access zones or windows

825 39th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232

Over 200,000 New Yorkers call Sunset Park home. The site is just steps away from myriad subway stations, bus stops, banks, restaurants, entertainment, gyms, and retail shops.

Accessible Transportation

Subway Car

D D R N

One-minute walk to 9th Ave.

10-minute walk to 36th St. Station

Building Analysis

Easy and convenient access to BQE/I278, less than 20 minutes to downtown Manhattan

Amenities:

95 space on-site parking garage, bright sunlight-filled interiors, 24-hour security, oversized elevators, and 24-hour security.

Accessibility:

Oversized elevators and wheelchair ramps provide easy access for all visitors. Multiple restrooms on each floor.

Sustainability:

Fully energy efficient. High-speed elevator. Full-glass facade provides luminous natural sunlight and gorgeous views of Manhattan skyline.