FREEDOM HOUSE C ON C EPT STATE ME NT
Freedom House focuses on helping young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) achieve their long-term goals. By creating an inclusive environment individuals with ASD can assess their individual growth and enhance their skill set. Like the logo the butterfly symbolizes freedom and growth; giving them the key to freedom and the freedom to exercise their own way of communication. Evidence based design is essential in understanding the needs of individuals with ASD and other cognitive disabilities. Through research, we have incorporated three design methods that are beneficial to the well-being of individuals with ASD. These methods include biophilia (connection to nature), sensory design, and zoning. Each method assists to ease the discomfort felt by these individuals and that cause heightened senses such as sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. Freedom House uses simple circulation, open/closed spaces, and repetitive wayfinding as a means for individuals to navigate through the space freely.
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L O C AT I O N A NA LYSI S
ZONING MAP
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, USA The reason our team chose Princeton University is because of its renowned research facilities and it is located within the largest population of individuals with Autism; with every 1 in 34 people (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2014). This will allow for
close observation and will aid in the long-term success of Freedom House and its users. The facility is located near the department of psychology an d South Dr. This area replicates the site description on the brief.
RECEPTION AREA
CIRCULATION MAP LIGHITING MAP
Creating a “one-way circulation” path helps with way-finding by keeping the path consistent; it creates a sequence of spaces and it reduces confusion for the users. It also helps the users be more efficient getting to and from other spaces (M., Magda, p.205, 2014).
WORK TRAINING ROOM
REFERENCES 1. Prevalence. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.autismnj.org/understanding-autism/prevalance-rates/ 2. Mostafa, M. (2014). Architecture for Autism: Autism ASPECTSS™ in School Design. International Journal of Architectural Research: ArchNet-IJAR, 8(1), 143-158.
Natural Light-30%
LED Light-60% On-Center Linear Lighting Acoustical Ceiling Integration. By Armstrong Ceiling Solutions
Sensory Space Lighting10%
ESCAPE SPACES
LEARNING SPACES
PRIVATE AREAS
GREEN SPACES
EMPLOYEE SPACES
PUBLIC AREAS
MULTI-PURPOSE TRAINING ROOM
FREEDOM HOUSE
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F R EED O M H OU S E S E CTION - A
F RE E DOM H O US E FLO O R P L A N
SCALE: 1/8” = 1’-0”
SCALE: 1/8” = 1’-0”
M ATE R IAL & FIN IS HE S
Outdoor Courtyard BENCH
CONCRETE PLANTERS
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FURNITURE,FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT PIN UP WALL
SENSORY INTEGRATION SPACE
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FLEXIBLE USE RM
5 MIRROR WALL
6 WALL OVEN
BUILT IN GREEN WALL
MULTI PURPOSE TRAINING RM
BUILT IN SEATING
D/W
WHITEBOARD WALL
Furniture pieces such as, the hangin egg chair (7), multitask chair (3), public office landscape (4), and bean bags (6) were chosen because of their curvilinear forms; resembling a meditation pod. Each chair has curved edges to create a barrier or division for times when the users need solitude from the work/learning environment.
HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE WORK TABLES
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PIN UP WALLS
TRAINING KITCHEN
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Herman Miller 1 Everywhere Table; movable
Steelcase 2 VerbWhiteboard; movable
FRIDGE
Forbo International
Mannington Commercial
Type of Product: Floor covering Product & Collection name: 5230 white washMarmoleum Striato Original Description: Floor covering based on a binder composed of vegetable drying oil and natural rosin, mixed with wood flour and limestone, pressed on a jute backing. Lacquered with a waterborne UV cured urethane acrylate hybrid dispersion Material content: Wood Flour, limestone, vegetable drying oil Recycled content: Not stated- but Product is biodegradable and can be composted.
Type of Product: Modular carpet tile Product & Collection name: Margin 34837- Divergent Carpet collection Description: Current is part of the Divergent Collection. Standard in 18” x 36” plank tile on Infinity Modular backing. Features include ColorSafe and XGUARD. Material content: ECONYL (100% regenerated Type 6 Nylon) -tufted yarn loop, 100% synthetic backing Recycled content: Contains pre-consumer recycled content
AlphaSorb Acoustic Panel
Armstrong Ceiling SolutionsAcoustical Tectum® Shapes and Clouds Ceilings
4 BUILT IN SEATING
BUILT IN GREEN WALL
D/W
WALL OVEN
FOLDING DOORS
WR
TRAINER OFFICE
WR
MOCK APARTMENT
WR
CLOSET
WORK TRAINING RM
W/D
Herman Miller Saiba Multitask Chair 3 Used throughout the facility
GREEN WALL
8 TRAINER OFFICE
PET CARE STATION
RECEPTION
Herman Miller 4 Public Office Landscape
Vestibular Swing- helps 5 users with posture, balance and co-ordination
JOINT LIVING AND DINING SPACE
DIRECTOR OFFICE
Type of Product: Acoustic wall panel Product & Collection Name: Grey Mix- Fabric Wrapped panel Description: These panels are used for sound reduction and reverberation control. Material content: Polyester Recycled content: 100% post-consumer recycled polyester
MAIN ENTRANCE
6 Bean Bag
7 Hanging Egg Chair
Steelcase- Alight Ottomans 8 Chair and Table; movable furniture
Type of Product: Cementitious Wood Fiber Ceilings Description: Cementitious wood fiber plank acoustical ceiling system Material Content: Aspen wood fibers bonded with inorganic hydraulic cement Panal Size: Custom 2’-3’ radius; thickness 2” Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC): Upto 0.41 Sabins S/F Sustainable: EDP and HDP Light: Axis Click 4” Linear LED Fixture