Emerging Minds Thesis Presentation

Jessica Dubois

Thesis II

Professor Bischoff

Spring 2020

R ES E A R C H F I N DI N G S PROPOSED QUESTION

ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES (ACE’S)

Could a supportive communal space with a nature-integrated environment lead to a decrease in mental health issues in young adults caused by adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)?

70% 80% 6 10

of those who had moderately severe to severe depression were never diagnosed by their healthcare provider

Events that a person is exposed to in their childhood that can have negative effects on them in adulthood including neglect, abuse and family dysfunction.

THE PROBLEM

DOCTOR’S WON’T DIAGNOSE KIDS DUE TO ‘TURBULENT’ YEARS Protective factors are necessary in

Brief increases in heart rate, mild elevations in stress hormone levels.

of youth that are suffering from mental health issues do not receive treatment at this time

Or more ACEs predicted a 20-year shorter life expectancy

allowing the child to form resilience

Serious, temporary stress responses, buffered by supportive relationships.

Prolonged activation of stress response systems in the absence of protective relationships.

TEENS ARE NOT FEELING SUPPORTED IN THEIR COMMUNITY TRADITIONAL MEASURES ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO TEENS

years between when symptoms of mental health illnesses begin until the individual receives treatment

THE SOLUTION - COMMUNITY SUPPORT Adults report higher levels of happiness with a supportive social network A community can promote a sense of belonging Having something to tend to or be a part of can give an individual a reason to live

TEENS DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN THEIR ENVIRONMENTS

NATURE + MENTAL HEALTH nature can decrease stress and anxiety nature can provide time for reflection and restoration nature can increase capacity to pay attention nature can promote community and decrease social isolation

U S E R P RO F I LES THESIS STATEMENT

The Emerging Minds Community Center will focus on designing a supportive space for those affected by depression and mental health issues. The space will support healthy living and eating as well as be informative for those struggling with health issues. This can also serve as a resource for anyone that wants to help their loved ones struggling with depression. The lower level will focus on the community and creating unique spaces that focus on different areas of life that can be improved. The upper levels will be co-housing suites that allow for a transition into adulthood before college as well as after college. The multi-level housing units will help those that are struggling with independence by focusing on supporting each other through community living.

COMMUNITY & FAMILY

TEENS & YOUNG ADULTS AGES 18-25 Population for the co-housing units upstairs. Target clients for most spaces and ideal user for the whole building.

INDEPENDENT

SELF-DIRECTED

CONFIDENT

Support system for young adults.

May also learn more to help better their community and themselves.

25%

of the population is Generation Z GENERATION OF THE INTERNET + SMARTPHONES

70%

want their hobbies to become their jobs

60%

want to change t h e wo r l d

STAFF MEMBERS Employees working in the space that will influence those attending classes and living within the building.

C O N C E PT E MERG ENCE

SENSE OF PLACE

The act or process of coming into being, or of becoming important or prominent.

INDIVIDUALITY

ORGANIC

E X P LO R AT IO N S K ET C H ES GROWTH JOURNEY

SUPPORT

2 D PA RT I

3 D MO D E L

P RO J E CT LO C AT IO N O N E N O RT H

N Fremont St, Portland, OR

OV ERV IEW

Holst Architecture, 2015

E X I ST I N G C O N DI T I O N S

This site is located in the hear t of Por tland, Oregon and consists of two 4 & 5 story buildings that surround a 14,000 sqft cour tyard. The community surrounding this building is busy and compact. There are several restaurants, schools, healthcare facilities and several parks. There are currently over 600,000 residents in Por tland with 27% under the age of 25. The suicide rate is 3x that of the national rate and 1 in 3 children suffer from severe emotional disturbances.

Total In Scope: 40,011 sf West Building (In Scope): 12,282 sf East Building (In Scope): 13,729 sf Exterior Courtyard: 14,000 sf

We s t F r o n t

F I R ST F L O O R

East Front

East Side

WEST

EAST

A XO N V IE W

We s t S i d e

ST AC K I N G DI A G R A M KEY: In Contract Ver tical Connections N.I.C.

FOURTH FLOOR (N.I.C.)

THIRD FLOOR (N.I.C.)

SECOND FLOOR

WEST FIRST FLOOR

EAST

T H E F I V E Q U AD R A NT S

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N EIG H B O R H O O D C H A R ACT E R I ST I C S A N D N A M ES North Portland - Mix of Food & Housing

Resident Gym & Smoothie

“Arbor Lodge”

Northwest Portland - Forest Park

Community Garden

“Pearl Garden”

Southwest Portland - “Urban Park”

Educational Building

“Willamette Plaza”

Northeast Portland - Theater District

Resident Game & Theater

“The Roseway”

Southeast Portland - Eclectic Art & Shops

Café and Shopping

“3-Creeks Marketplace”

B U B B L E A N D B L O C K DI AG R A M S

SECOND FLOOR

SECOND FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

KEY:

community areas

resident areas

green space

suppor t areas

daylight

circulation

spark points

acoustics

B UI LDI N G S E LE V AT IO N

ACTIVITY

WEST BUILDING

COMMUNITY

INNOVATION

EAST BUILDING

P R O G R A M MI N G WEST BUILDING Welcome Area Yoga Studios Meditation Classrooms Spark Points Resident Entry Open to Below Gym Locker Rooms Smoothie Bar Bathrooms Stairs Elevators Janitorial/Storage Circulation

EAST BUILDING

Total:

1,200 sf 1,000 sf 250 sf 1,200 sf 400 sf 800 sf 1,000 sf 1,000 sf 330 sf 700 sf 430 sf 450 sf 180 sf 175 sf 3,167 sf 12,282 sf

Total:

14,000 sf

Café 1,500 sf Kitchen 460 sf Spark Points 450 sf Pop-Up Shops 1,000 sf Resident Entry 700 sf Lobby 500 sf Open to Below 530 sf Laundry 450 sf Game Area 1,500 sf Central Connection 600 sf Theater 975 sf Bathrooms 405 sf Stairs 470 sf Elevators 180 sf Janitorial/Storage 270 sf Circulation 3,739 sf Total: 13,729 sf

COURTYARD

TOTAL: 40,011 sf

TERMS OF CRITICISM 1. This space will provide the support needed for young adults to cope with their mental health illnesses.

2. The community will be well integrated in the space and be a major source of support.

3. This space will help to inform the community on mental health illnesses and push research into depression services for young adults.

4. Alternative support services will be easily accessible to teenagers and young adults through inclusive design.

5. Nature will influence the design and promote health and wellbeing in all of the users.

6. Communication and creating meaningful relationships will be influenced through the design of this space.

7. Residents and community members will be able to explore hobbies and have adequate space to promote themselves and their products.

8. This space will be calming and inclusive to all through the use of color and materials.

D ESIG N I C O N S ACTIVITY

COMMUNICATION

Allowing the users of the space to keep their mind and their body active through physical activities and mindfulness practices in order to promote wellbeing.

Creating accidental interaction points for users in order to create relationships with their peers as well as community members.

BIOPHILIA

INNOVATION

Designing a space with the healing and restorative qualities of nature in mind in order to promote these feelings within the users.

Allowing the users of the space to create products and promote their hobbies in order to increase their interactions with the community as well as influence self-worth.

WAYFINDING AND COLOR THEORY

COMMUNITY

Utilizing color as well as wayfinding in order to create positive emotions and to allow for ease when moving through the space.

Creating a space that allows for community members to be integrated into the lives of the young adults utilizing the space in order for support systems to be created.

PLACE ATTACHMENT

INCLUSIVE DESIGN

Creating home-like features throughout the design in order to promote attachments between the users and the environment.

Allowing all users to feel welcome in the space by not excluding anyone based on gender, race, religion or physical differences.

S K ET C H ES suspended ceiling with greenery

natural accents

architectural elements to create calmness

motivational wall graphics garage divider walls for home-like feel

semi-private walls

communal seating

space for participation

Cooking Classroom

Yoga Studio

dividers create privacy

influences interactions

connection to environment through use of glass

comfortable materials for dining

exterior elements for privacy structural support

Restaurant Seating

Connecting Bridge

F I R ST F LO O R

KEY: 1.

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NOT TO SCALE

Welcome Center Cooking Room Dining Room Elevator Stairs Bathroom Storage Yoga Studio Classroom Meditation Resident Entry 3-Creeks CafĂŠ Kitchen Marketplace Lobby Pearl Garden Spark Points Sections Perspectives

E M E RG I N G MI N D S E NT R A N C E

TILE

SI DI N G

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SI D E W A L K

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M ET A L F R A MI N G

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STO N E

SI D E W A L K

S PA R K P OI NT S P A R K P OI NT V IG N ET T E

W O O D DI V I D E R S

ACCIDENTAL INTERACTION POINTS

W A L LC O V E R I N G

IG NI T I N G C O N V E R S AT I O N AND COMMUNIT Y U P H O L ST E RY

FLOORING

H E A R T C E NT E R - 3 C R E E K S M A R K ET P L A C E

M ES H D ET AI L

BRICK WALLS

F LO O R I N G

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KEY PLAN

3 C R E E K S M A R K E T P L AC E S E CT IO N V IE W

WOOD

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F LO O R I N G KEY PLAN

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ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN

ENLARGED CEILING PLAN

NOT TO SCALE

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PLAN KEY:

LIGHTING LEGEND:

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RETAIL BOOTH

SPARK POINT

LED DOWNLIGHT

2.

ARTWORK DISPLAY

SECTION VIEW

6” LED STRIP LIGHT

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DIGITAL WALL

PERSPECTIVE

4” LED STRIP LIGHT

C U STO M B O OT H D ET AI L wood support

C U STO M H A R D W A R E wooden box

LCD screen

mesh panel

plastic

wood shelf

glass box

metal peg

wood tray

shelf w/ storage

SIDE ELEVATION NOT TO SCALE

BACK ELEVATION

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FLOOR PLAN NOT TO SCALE

DIG I T A L W A L L

12’ - 5 3/4”

8’ - 0”

12’ - 0” 2’ - 0”

FLOOR PLAN NOT TO SCALE

F R OST E D G L A S S

PA I NT

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WOOD

L A MI N AT E

T I LE

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KEY PLAN

C O O K I N G C L AS S RO O M S

W O O D C EI LI N G

W A L LC O V E R I N G

A C C E NT S

F LO O R I N G

KEY PLAN

M E DI T AT IO N M E DI T AT IO N V IG N E T T E

W O O D PA N E LI N G

U P H O L ST E RY ACTIVITY FOR THE MIND

AREA RUG

FLOORING KEY PLAN

S E C O N D F LO O R

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Smoothie Bar Locker Room Resident Gym Bathroom Elevator Stairs Storage Game Area Laundry Alameda Theater Central Connection Bridge Spark Points Sections Perspectives

C E NT R A L C O N N E CT IO N

F RO ST E D G L AS S

W O O D D ET AI L

F LO O R I N G

F LO O R I N G

KEY PLAN

W EST B UI LDI N G S E CT IO N

KEY PLAN

R ES I N

W A L L T I LE

D ES K F RO NT

BRIDGE B R I D G E V IG N E T T E

PA I NT

KEEPING ALL USERS CONNECTED

T I LE

G LASS

FLOORING KEY PLAN

A XO N O M ET R I C ACTIVITY

WEST

EAST

COMMUNITY

INNOVATION

M AT E R I A L S FLOORING

F LO O R I N G

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