-AMERICA has an issue of childhood obesity and the lack of healthy food options in low-income urban areas. -It is easier to get a bag of chips and soda from a corner store than affordable fresh produce. -Lower-income children cannot always afford to partake in extracurricular activities, resulting in a decrease in physical activity. In addition, families who struggle to pay bills and make a living often opt for convenience foods, which are higher in calories, fat and sugar. The Urban Wellness Center will create a neighborhood center where children and their families can learn to cook healthy, affordable meals; grow their own produce, achieve a healthy life style and positive self image.
Carol A. Vandiepen
for a Healthy Child Thesis Advisor: Joanne Aitken
SITE ANALYSIS
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The site is located in North Philadelphia. The space consists of 3 city blocks once used as an industrial site. The surrounding area is a mix of residential, commercial, and some industrial.
PROGRAM • • • •
Cooking kitchens (healthy food demonstrations) Donations pantry (access to healthier ingredients) “Sharing” rooms (kids and parents can talk about struggles) Indoor activity rooms (to have group exercise that is fun for children) • Lending Library of healthy cookbooks • Indoor glasshouse (to grow produce and herbs year round)
• Outdoor garden • Outdoor exercise areas • Medical rooms (free initial health testing) • Indoor basketball courts • Indoor rock climbing gym • Farmer’s/Event market
Planning issues Existing berm cutting off residential-how to incorporate, long & narrow site Building Type Single story, changing heights based on functions. Primary spaces Kitchen, Greenhouse, Activity zones Site amenities Community garden, walking trails, Bike lot 3
CASE STUDIES
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RESEARCH AND INSPIRATION
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FALL REVIEW
BUILDING BLOCKS OF EDUCATION 6
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FALL REVIEW
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WINTER TECHNICAL REVIEW BUILDING STRUCTURE
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TECHNICAL REVIEW MECHANICAL DESIGN
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SUSTAINABLE ELEMENTS
BUILDING MATERIALS
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FINAL THESIS REVIEW SITE PLAN
NORTH PATH ENTRANCE
GARDEN PERSPECTIVE
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DEMONSTRATE ACTIVATE COMMUNICATE
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FINAL THESIS REVIEW
SOUTH PERSPECTIVE
NORTH PERSPECTIVE
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WALKING PATH APPROACHING SOUTH ENTRANCE
EAST ENTRANCE PERSPECTIVE
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FINAL THESIS REVIEW
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FINAL THESIS REVIEW INDOOR EXERCISE TRAIL
18 DEMONSTRATION KITCHEN AND GREENHOUSE
19 ROCK CLIMBING GYM
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END THE CYCLE…….