BETTER TOGETHER Lydia Leytze Capstone Project DAAP Interior Design 2019
CONTENTS
PART 1: RESEARCH
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INTRODUCTION
TRENDS & PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION PRECEDENTS ANALYSIS
SITE & CONTEXT
KEY PROJECT PROPERTIES
PART 2: BUILDING DESIGN CONCEPT & INSPIRATION
BUILDING VOLUME
DESIGN PRINCIPLES
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MATERIALS
FINAL VIEWS
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
RESEARCH
PART 1 INTRODUCTION TRENDS & PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION PRECEDENT ANALYSIS SITE & CONTEXT KEY PROJECT PROPERTIES
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TRODUCTION BACKGROUND & RATIONALE SCOPE & SIGNIFICANCE
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My background with this topic started when I watched the trailer for the Present Perfect documentary that was being created for the Mount’s Intergenerational Learning Center. This video went viral a couple years ago and it seemed like everyone was amazed at how a simple concept made such a huge impact. Around this same time I was watching my grandma struggle with a form of dementia. She was fortunate enough to have personal care at home which made a huge impact on her health. I just could not stop imagining how different the last couple years of her life could have been if she had been put in a standard nursing home, away from her friends, family, and everything she had ever known. It made me wish there was a better option. These experiences led me to become interested in the idea of intergenerational connection and the average nursing home. While researching some of these topics, my mother informed me that my younger sister, who my parents adopted from Vietnam when she was less than a year old, had a similar experience. The orphanage that she stayed in worked the exact same way. My mom said that this Vietnamese orphanage also doubled as a nursing home for older women. She said that she believes the way this orphanage was set up is one of the reasons that my sister did not suffer from any of the issues many babies face living in underdeveloped orphanages where there are few people caring for them. Because of this communal environment, my sister and the other babies in the orphanage were constantly adored and doted on by the elderly women.. So much so that when my parents left to take her home each of the elderly women had to say goodbye to my sister, even more emphasizing the bond and connection made between children and the elderly.
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SCOPE & SIGNIFICANCE This project is being done to encourage and further develop an already successful concept. The idea of merging nursing homes and day cares is not a new idea. But it is one that has gained popularity in the past few years and though there are multiple programs with this concept already in place, as far as I can find there are not any facilities that have been built and designed specifically for this purpose. Through this project I am hoping to better understand human connection and how it can benefit health. And I would like to understand the differences and similarities between generations and how we can harness these to benefit all. The scope of this project is a facility that will combine a nursing home and an early education center. This facility will be where elderly adults live when they are no longer able to care for themselves and where parents will be able to take young children to grow and learn. This facility will not only provide the individual needs of the generations, but also will have them interacting as often as possible. The significance of this project is that it will help people better understand the importance of human connection and that multigenerational interaction can be beneficial for everyone involved. This project will also re-imagine what a typical nursing home and day care look like and consist of and it will challenge the standards we have set for them in society. Nursing home staff and residents will benefit from this project as well as children and parents.
INTRODUCTION
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TRENDS HISTORICAL BACKGROUND FUTURE TRENDS PROJECT DRIVERS THEMES & INSIGHTS PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION
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Merging the Young & Old
BACKGROUND
In current society there are not many chances for multigenerational interaction, especially between the elderly generation and young children. But many recent studies have show positive effects of merging 1 the two together. There are many ways the young and old generations benefit and compliment each other. Young children are in need of almost constant attention and many elderly residents in nursing homes suffer from boredom and isolation. Young children are constantly on the go and moving around is beneficial to elderly patients suffering from dementia. Both children and elderly adults in wheel chairs benefit from ADA accessible counter heights. And so many more ways that both generations can bring energy and insight into each other’s lives. Multiple studies done in Australia and the UK have proven that when elderly adults and children interact it increases the dignity and self confidence of the elderly, it made them feel more connected to their community, and was beneficial to their overall health and well-being. Children who interact with the elderly at a young age gain increased social skills, helps them feel more comfortable around people with disabilities, and they generally are less likely to grow 2 up viewing the elderly generation as incompetent.
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BENEFITS FROM MULTIGENERATIONAL INTERACTION
The elderly experience increased self confidence
Children experience increased social skills
The elderly feel more connected to their community
Benefits overall health and well-being of elderly
Children feel more comfortable around people with disabilities
Children are less likely to view the elderly as incompetent
“Around children, the focus is no longer on letting the time pass, but living in the moment� -Catrin Hedd Jones 1 TRENDS & PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION
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Hospitality
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Hospitals have long been considered cold and unfriendly places where people do not enjoy spending their time, current healthcare designers are trying to change that to increase their client base. Healthcare design looking more like hospitality/residential is not a new concept. What is new is not just applying hospitality furnishings, but actually including hospitality operations and amenities to achieve a more enjoyable overall patient experience. 3
COLD ENVIRONMENT
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COMFORTABLE RETREAT
Spaces are being designed to keep the patient comfortable, but to still provide the best possible care. This is accomplished by bringing in residential and hospitality warmth. Allowing for personalization, helping to reduce patient anxiety and stress.
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MANIFESTATIONS The Nucleus Hospital in Dubai (left) have been specifically designed to give the feeling of a hotel. There are warm tones used and lots of daylighting to create a warm, comfortable environment. The architects were told to design a hotel and then add in the elements of a hospital. 4
The Prince Court Medical Center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (top right & bottom right) is ranked as one of the MTQUA’s top ten tourist hospitals. The hospital includes a concierge desk, an international business lounge, and their rooms are specially designed to look like hotel rooms. In the patient rooms there are warm tones to keep the patient at ease and to mimic a more residential space. Many of the rooms were designed to have a nice view and the main focus of this space is comfort and less about cleanability.
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Generational Shift
TRENDS from
Historically healthcare design tended to focus more on younger generations due to the fact that they made up a majority of the population. But due to scientific advancements, people are living longer and longer and now that the baby boomer generation is needing more medical attention, designers are starting to pay more attention to the senior demographic and their particular needs. 6
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INITIAL CONSIDERATION
Seniors account for the largest percentage of acute care patients and the senior demographic is projected to account for close to 20% of the population by 2030 6
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MANIFESTATIONS
The Oakbend Medical Center (above) does a great job of empowering their patients and allowing them to not feel like they are missing out. This ACE Unit has an open floor plan so that families can interact with the patient during physical therapy. There is a dining hall where patients can have meals with their friends or families and the nurses stations are lower so there is not as much of a disconnect between nurse and patient. 7
The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s ACE Unit (above & right) is a great example of a hospital that has focused their time on making sure the elderly patients are safe and well cared for. This unit is designed with matte woodgrain flooring because too shiny of floors can be hard on older eyes. Door jams are a different color so entrances and exits are easily visible and gait belts are in every room for when 8 patients need help walking and getting around. TRENDS & PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION
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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
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The original purpose of day care was solely a place for parents to bring their kids while they were at work. But there is more and more research being done that proves that early childhood education leads to later life success. Because of this many day cares no longer just focus on playtime, but also on learning and growing. They are no longer a baby sitter, but a growing environment. 9
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The first few years of the brain’s development can be some of the most important, taking advantage of this in the design of day cares can help children achieve higher success later in life. 9
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MANIFESTATIONS UCLA’s Child Care Center is an example of an environment that was specifically designed to help children learn and develop their skills at an early age, but without taking away their most basic need: to play and have fun. This facility can hold 160 children and has nine different classrooms for those students. AB Design Studio knew that a child’s most critical development happens between ages 0-5 and that used that knowledge to create an early childhood education center that would help them develop early cognitive skills. 10
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Steep Analysis
PROJECT DRIVERS
A STEEP Analysis is a tool used to evaluate and analyze the social, technological, economic, environmental, and political external factors that impact an organization.
Social Factors There is a social stigma surrounding the elderly generation and therefore they usually are not able to spend time with other generations unless it is family. Many children grow up feeling uncomfortable around elderly adults, other than their own grandparents, because they do not come in contact with them often. There is a large turnover in the number of nursing home employees because they are unhappy with the quality of care and the difficult work hours and conditions.
Technological Factors Advances in health and science are allowing people to live longer than ever, therefore there are more people entering nursing homes than ever before. Advances in medical technology are allowing for elderly people with physical or mental disabilities to live a more normal life. Children are currently growing up in a world overloaded with technology, this comes with advantages and disadvantages.
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Economic Factors Being able to afford adequate nursing home care is a big issue for average and lower income households. Many nursing home employees and teachers feel as if they are not being adequately compensated for the amount of work they put in.
Environmental Factors A more social living environment has been proven to increase nursing home residents’ 1 happiness and health. Growing up in a safe and loving environment can have an impact on a child’s future wellbeing, especially if they may not come from a great home life.
Political Factors Many average income families do not have enough money to afford a nice nursing home with quality care and this should be available to everyone. Just like with nursing homes many families are not able to afford to send their children to an advanced early education program and this should also be available to everyone at any income level.
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THEMES & INSIGHTS Body, Heart, & Soul Exercise
Body:
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The largest circle with the least important aspects
Heart:
The middle circle with aspects of average importance
Soul:
Smallest circle with only the most important aspects
Theme: Health and Well-being Insights: 1. Being around children has been proven to increase elderly overall health. 2. Being around elderly adults can provide young children with a role model and has been proven to help their language skills. 3. Seeing happier and healthier patients increases job satisfaction and lowers turnover rate in nursing home caregivers. 2
Theme: Connection Insights: 1. Human connection is a basic need just like food, shelter, and water. We need it to survive. 2. Though we are constantly connected through phones and computers, scientists have found that humans are feeling more alone than ever. 3. Loneliness has been proven to cause depression and even some physical pains.
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Theme: Multigenerational Insights: 1. We currently live in a society where the old and the young generations are more segregated than ever before. 2. Different generations can bring new energy and knowledge to each other’s lives. 3. It is a very natural thing for generations to live together, it used to happen all the time though it has been lost in current society.
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PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION
When coming up with new ideas nowadays everyone seems to be asking “What would the Millennial want?” Everything is focused on the teenage to early fifties age range, leaving out the older and younger generations.
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The Baby Boomer generation is such a large generation and because of advances in health and science they are living longer than any generation that came before them. Because of this there is an increase in the elderly visiting hospitals and entering nursing homes, but the facilities are not being properly designed to support the older patient’s needs. 6 Recent studies have proven that there is a correlation between children who start developing their learning skills at a younger age and students who do better in school as they grow older. 11 Because of this there is an increase in early childhood education centers but many of these learning centers often forget that play and socialization are just as important in a child’s development. 9 Along with old age and entering nursing homes comes the problem of isolation and loneliness, and young children need almost constant socialization and attention. Children and the elderly often have very little interaction but could greatly benefit from being around one another. Both generations have many commonalities and could flourish from growing and learning together in the same space. 1
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How might we design an
INTERGENERATIONAL learning and residential environment?
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Trends & Problem Identification
INFORMATION SOURCES
1. Jones, Catrin Hedd. “Combining Daycare for Children and Elderly People Benefits All Generations.” The Conversation, The Conversation, 23 July 2018, theconversation.com/ combining-daycare-for-children-and-elderly-people-benefits-all-generations-70724. 2. Skropeta, C M, et al. “An Evaluative Study of the Benefits of Participating in Intergenerational Playgroups in Aged Care for Older People.” Advances in Pediatrics., U.S. National Library of Medicine, 8 Oct. 2014, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25292218. 3. “Hospitality Meets Healthcare.” HCD Magazine, 1 Nov. 2010, www . healthcaredesignmagazine.com/architecture/hospitality-meets-healthcare/?hilite=%27hos pitality%27. 4. Townsend, Sarah. “Dubai’s ‘First Luxury Hospital’ to Break Ground This Year.” ArabianBusiness.com,www. arabianbusiness.com/dubai-s-first-luxury-hospital--break- ground-this-year-623834.html. 5. Munro, Julie. “What Makes Prince Court Medical Center Great?” Medical Travel Quality AllianceMTQUA,14 June 2013, mtqua.org/top-10-worlds-best-hospitals-for-medical-tourists -list/prince-court-medical-center-great/. 6. “Designing For The Generational Shift.” HCD Magazine, 8 June 2017, www. healthcaredesignmagazine.com/trends/interior-design/generational-shift/.
7. “Learn More About Our Elderly Care Facility.” OakBend Medical Center, www. oakbendmedcenter.org/service/ace-unit/.
8. Chancey, Caleb. “Special Treatment.” Proto Magazine, 24 Jan. 2018, protomag.com/articles/ special-treatment. 9. “The Short- And Long-Term Benefits Of Investing In Early Childhood Education.” First Five Years Fund, ffyf.org/resources/short-long-term-benefits-investing-early-childhood- education/. 10. “UCLA Child Care Center.” AB Design Studio, 23 Apr. 2018, www.abdesignstudioinc.com/ work/institutional/ucla-child-care-center.
11 “The Importance of Social Connection.” Screening for Mental Health, 2017, mentalhealthscreening.org/blog/the-importance-of-social-connection.
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IMAGE SOURCES
Pg. 13. Superhero by Gan Khoon Lay from the Noun Project
Community by Oksana Latysheva from the Noun Project
Health by Rediffusion from the Noun Project
chat by mikicon from the Noun Project
disabled by Musmellow from the Noun Project
Grandfather with Grandson by Adrien Coquet from the Noun Project
Pg. 14. http://news.bswhealth.com/channels/locations-mckinney/photos/patient-room-2-baylor- medical-center-at-mckinney
Pg. 15. https://www.arabianbusiness.com/dubai-s-first-luxury-hospital--break-ground-this-year-623834 https://www.carolehyder.com/can-a-healthcare-facility-help-patients-find-their-happy-place/
https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/slideshow/slideshow-mtqua-2013-worlds-best- hospitals-medical-tourists
Pg. 16. https://www.naturalnews.com/2017-12-27-baby-boomers-found-to-be-more-active-healthier- than-earlier-generations.html
Pg. 17. https://www.oakbendmedcenter.org/service/ace-unit/ https://www.uab.edu/newsarchive/73823-new-uab-women-infants-center-opens-to-patients- sunday-feb-21
http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20160806/MAGAZINE/308069983 Pg. 18. https://post.edu/academics/associate-degree-in-early-childhood-education
Pg. 19. https://ruiz.house.gov/issues/senior-citizens
Pg. 22. Photo by author
Pg. 25. Family by Chunk Icons from the Noun Project
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PRECEDENTS LITERATURE REVIEW TYPOLOGICAL CASE STUDIES STYLISTIC CASE STUDIES TECHNICAL CASE STUDIES
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HUMAN CONNECTION:
LITERATURE REVIEW
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“The Importance of Social Connection.” Screening for Mental Health, 2017, mentalhealthscreening.org/blog/the-importance-of-social-connection.
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- About the many benefits of human social connection “Connect To Thrive.” Psychology Today, Sussex Publishers, 2012, www. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/feeling-it/201208/connect-thrive.
- About the benefits of human connection and how social connection
seems to be dropping, people nowadays feel as if they are more alone
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MULTIGENERATIONAL INTERACTION: •
Jones, Catrin Hedd. “Combining Daycare for Children and Elderly People Benefits All Generations.” The Conversation, The Conversation, 23 July 2018, theconversation.com/combining-daycare-for-children-and-elderly-peoplebenefits-all-generations-70724.
- About the benefits of young and old generations interacting
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Jansen, Tiffany R. “When Preschool Is in a Nursing Home.” The Atlantic, Atlantic Media Company, 20 Jan. 2016, www.theatlantic.com/education/ archive/2016/01/the-preschool-inside-a-nursing-home/424827/.
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- About the benefits of young and old generations interacting and about
how a particular nursing home benefited from bringing in children
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MODERN NURSING HOMES: •
“Modern Nursing Homes Offer More Home-like Setting - The Rural Monitor.” Defining Health Promotion and Disease Prevention - RHIhub Toolkit, 20 Mar. 2018, www.ruralhealthinfo.org/ rural-monitor/modern-nursing-homes-home-like/.
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- About modern nursing homes with resident directed care Semuels, Alana. “A Better Nursing Home Exists-Why Isn’t It Everywhere?” The Atlantic, Atlantic Media Company, 3 Dec. 2015, www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/04/a-betternursing-home-exists/390936/.
- About nursing homes that are in actual homes and make the residents feel more normal
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: •
“The Short- And Long-Term Benefits Of Investing In Early Childhood Education.” First Five Years Fund, ffyf.org/resources/short-long-term-benefits-investing-early-childhood-education/.
- About the benefits of early childhood education in the short term and the long term
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Mount’s Intergenerational Learning Center
TYPOLOGICAL
The Intergenerational Learning Center, or ILC as it is better known, is located in Providence Mount St. Vincent in Seattle. This award-winning facility was established in 1991 and is a 300,000 square-foot facility with 125 children and over 400 residents. The children range from ages 0-5 and the average age of the residents is 92. The program was designed to help solve the problems of loneliness and boredom that are often characteristics of a normal nursing home. Six days a week teachers will bring the children to the residential floors to visit the elderly for various amounts of time depending on the age of the child. They interact with both planned activities and spontaneous ones and since they are all located in the same building, spontaneous interaction is common. Some of the activities include music, dancing, art, lunch, storytelling, and visiting. There will often be local musicians that come in and play for the children and elderly. Not only are potential nursing home residents very interested in this program, but parents of young children are as well. The parents are largely interested due to the program’s outstanding reputation. The teachers are all required to have 15 college credit hours in early childhood education and complete the annual senior care training. According to Marie Hoover, the director of the ILC, the last time she checked there were more than 400 families on the ILC’s wait list. This program is so successful that a documentary was published in 2017 exploring the facility and the intergenerational engagement. 1
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TAKEAWAYS Planned Activities
Combined Space
Qualifications
Art, dancing, music, storytelling, and lunch
Both generations located in the same facility increase spontaneous interaction
Teachers are required to have the necessary qualifications to care for both generations
“We wanted a living, vibrant community; to make sure that this was a place where people came to live, not die,� - Charlene Boyd PRECEDENT ANALYSIS
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St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care
TYPOLOGICAL
St. Ann’s Center for Intergenerational Care is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This award-winning facility was established in 1983 by Sr. Edna Lonergan in the basement of a health center and has grown to be a 60,000 square-foot facility with 138 children and 155 residents. The program does not have a specified age range so the users ages range from 6 weeks to over 100 years old. Creating a caring community, showing compassion, reverencing all creation, and making peace are the main goal’s of the program at St. Ann’s and come from traditional Franciscan values. One thing that sets St. Ann’s apart is their community involvement. They created services in the community that pay for the program, so that way anyone can attend regardless of their financial situation. Some of these community services include: All ages beauty salon, aquatic center, art studio, music therapy, outpatient therapy, medical center, Java bar and cafe, counseling, massage, and a gift shop. The program also has a specialized Alzheimer’s unit and a program called Benevolent Touch. The Benevolent Touch program teaches caregivers how to enhance the quality of life for people with Alzheimer’s, forms of dementia, or sensory loss due to aging. 2
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TAKEAWAYS Community
Alzheimer’s Unit
Financial Help
Community services help to pay for the program
Incorporating specialized Alzheimer’s unit and Benevolent Touch programs
Money from community services allow for people from any financial situation to attend
“Together we can make sure no one has to be alone” - St. Ann’s Center for Intergenerational Care 2 PRECEDENT ANALYSIS
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Nightingale House
TYPOLOGICAL
The Nightingale House is located in London and is an intergenerational care facility. This facility is the first of it’s kind in the UK and has so far been a huge success. One of the more successful aspects of the program are all of the communal activities held for the children and elderly residents to participate in together. These activities include baking, gardening, art, and exercise. The nursery is located in a separate part of the building which encourages the elderly residents to leave their rooms to visit the children. Nurses also say that they are more willing to go outside and participate in activities when the children are around. According to the staff, the residents will often forget their own physical limitations when children enter the room, they will lean forward, reach out a hand, and try to engage in conversation more than they normally would. Improvements in the residents that have been documented at the facility include reduced depression, increased mobility, better communication, and lower levels of dementia and memory loss.
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Movement
Nursery
Baking, gardening, exercise, and art activities for the children and elderly
Because of the layout of the building, the elderly are encouraged to move around more
The Nightingale House also includes a nursery so elderly adults can interact with young babies as well.
“You can’t help but feel the infection. It’s like someone comes in and turns a 3 light on” - Fay Garcia PRECEDENT ANALYSIS
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Green House Project
STYLISTIC
The Green House Project is a nationwide elderly care program where instead of residents living in a typical nursing home facility, they share a smaller communal home with anywhere from 5-12 other residents. Each resident has their own private bedroom and bathroom and they share a communal living room and kitchen with the other residents of the house. In each home there are primary caregivers who help handle some of the cooking and cleaning as well as their typical nursing duties. Studies have shown that residents, family members, and staff are all happier with the Green House Project than with traditional nursing homes. The homes in the program even cost anywhere from $1,300 to $2,300 less than traditional nursing homes. In 2010 the Leonard Florence Center for Living opened which was a facility that took the aspect of the Green House Project to a high rise apartment style building. This building has a large, welcoming lobby with a coffee shop, a deli, a chapel, and a spa, all for the residents. Each living pod has an entrance that looks like the front of a home, even including a mailbox and porch light. The purpose for the Green House Project and the Leonard Florence Center for Living was to make sure that the nursing home would be a place that people wanted to spend time at, not just somewhere they had to be. 4
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TAKEAWAYS Privacy
Residential Feel
Amenities
Each resident has their own personal bedroom and bathroom
The entire building has a residential feel to make the resident feel at home
The building includes a coffee shop, deli, chapel, and spa for residents
“This is not a nursing home with residential trappings. It is my home that happens to provide skilled nursing services� - Steve Sailing 4 PRECEDENT ANALYSIS
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Mother Duck Childcare Center
STYLISTIC
The Mother Duck Childcare center in Australia is an early childhood education center that has been rated one of the best examples of childcare design in the country. This school was designed by New Zealand’s Context Architects in 2017 and it was designed around a child-centric approach but with materials that were welcoming to both children and parents. The space was designed with safety in mind as there is not much visibility inside from the exterior, but the interior is very open allowing surveillance from anywhere. There is an internal play space with themed streets that represent homes and adapt to the children’s needs. These “homes” each have a mailbox and a street lamp and there are places for children to nap and relax. At the end of this street there is a playground with a water park and mini-amphitheater.
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Safe Surveillance
Play Comes First
Designed from children’s perspective but is also welcoming to adults
Views are blocked from outside to keep children safe, but open and visible on the inside
Space includes areas designed to look like homes, an outdoor water park, and amphitheater
“The centre is outstanding and I’ve visited several hundred. This is going to be a very successful and special place.” - Susan Ley 5 PRECEDENT ANALYSIS
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Maple Street School
STYLISTIC
The Maple Street School in Brooklyn, New York is a preschool that was designed to make the children feel at home. The school was designed by Barker Freeman Design Office and 4|Mativ Design Studio in 2017 and uses light woods and soft pastel tones to give the feeling that the school is an extension of the home. The space was designed to fit both the teacher’s and the student’s needs and has an emphasis on both learning and play. The walls of the space are able to slide away, offering the potential to have an entirely open floor plan including three classrooms and a kitchen. The reasoning behind this is to promote social engagement. The bathrooms are semi-open and are placed between spaces. Because of safety reasons and potty-training purposes, the semi-open bathrooms provide the teachers with needed visibility and they have large cutouts in the walls to allow teachers to observe the children in two places at once. The kitchen was modeled after a food truck with a service window and fold out counters. The flooring and furniture are maple wood to give the space a feeling of unity and touches of color are brought in at the trim around the doorway and a peg wall near the entrance. The doors have irregularly shaped cutouts that are at varying heights to give children and adults a different perspective of the space.
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TAKEAWAYS Extension of Home
Semi-Open Bathroom
Open Floor Plan
Warm tones and spacial layout make the preschoolers feel as if they are at home
The semi-open bathroom is a safety precaution for the children and became a spacial focal point
All of the walls can slide away opening into one large space and allowing for more interaction
“The preschool sees itself as an extension of home, where each child is nurtured in a warm and caring atmosphere, and where curiosity and play are central to learning� - 4|MATIV Design Team 6 PRECEDENT ANALYSIS
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Plunchke Daycare
TECHNICAL
The Pluchke Daycare in Belgium is a daycare that was designed with the size of a child in mind instead of the size of an adult. It was designed in 2014 by ZAmpone Architecturr and it is able to school 75 children. There is a main staircase that includes a wooden slide and a fort-shaped landing along with cubby holes for children to nap in. The designers wanted the children to feel secure and protected so everything is designed to fit their small scale. There are six different areas for children and they all open up to a communal landing. The goal was for all of the spaces to relate to one another so that no space would feel isolated. The palette consists of basic materials like wood, steel, and ceramic. The purpose of this was for the interior to have a warm and comfortable feeling which was accentuated by the abundance of natural light.
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TAKEAWAYS Child Scale
No Isolation
Activities
Every aspect of the space was designed for the scale of a child, not an adult
One of the goals of the day care was that no one space felt isolated from the rest
The space was build with children’s activities in mind including a slide and sleeping nooks
“Architecture where furniture, sleeping nooks, and even the staircase are all 7 designed to be accessible for little occupants” - Alyn Griffiths PRECEDENT ANALYSIS
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OakBend Medical Center’s ACE Unit
TECHNICAL
The OakBend Medical Center’s ACE Unit in Richmond, Texas is a facility that was specifically designed with the elderly generation in mind. This unit is specifically for elderly care but has many different disciplines including a Geriatrician, Dietitian, Physical Therapist, Pharmacist, and more. This is so specialized care can be provided. This facility’s main goals are to promote a home-like feel, encourage family involvement, and decrease length of stay. The space was designed with non-glare wood-look flooring because glare can be hard on older eyes. The modern furnishings give the space an updated and homey feel. Handrails and indirect lighting were installed for patient’s safety. And a warm color palette helps the patients feel more like they are at home and less like they are in a hospital. There is an open floor plan so families can interact with the patient at all times and a lower nurses station allows for better communication between nurses and patients. There is also a communal dining room where patients are able to eat with their families and interact with other patients.
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TAKEAWAYS Family Involvement
Accessibility
The open floor plan encourages families to interact during all aspects of the day
Lower nurses stations help make sure patients and nurses interact on the same level
Safety
Flooring with no glare and safety bars help increase the safety of the patients
“Every time I come now, I ask about a room on the ACE Unit. The ACE Unit is like a family. They treat you good and it’s like a big home here” - Patient 8
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The Lantern
TECHNICAL
The Lantern in Madison, Ohio is an assisted living center catering to patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s. The facility was specially designed to engage the resident’s senses, therefore triggering their memories. Research on aromatherapy, sound therapy, and what can be done to help patients with memory problems was done to create a space that feels familiar and safe to the residents. The front facades of each of the rooms were designed to look like the exterior of homes from the 1930s and 1940s, The ceiling in the hallway is a fiber optics ceiling that mimics the sky, changing from day to night at the appropriate times. There is turf for carpet that mimics grass and there are even front porches outside each room for residents to sit at and talk with one another. Aromatherapy is used when specific scents are pumped throughout the space to evoke certain emotions from the residents. There will be certain appetizing smells right before lunch or dinner, or the smell of frankincense to help elevate a patient’s mood. Sound therapy is used as well through a PA system. During the day the sound of birds chirping can be heard and sometimes music will play to relax the residents. This idea came about after learning that controlled environments help reduce anxiety, anger, and depression among patients with memory problems. 9
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TAKEAWAYS Engaging Senses
Basic Classes
Familiar Setting
Aromatherapy and sound therapy are used to help the patients with memory
All of the residents attend daily classes to help them remember basic functions
The entire space is supposed to mimic the 1940s & 1950s to mimic their youth
“I want to take them back to their early childhood days. I really wanted to show 9 people that environment does matter� - Jean Makesh PRECEDENT ANALYSIS
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INFORMATION SOURCES
1. Jansen, Tiffany R. “When Preschool Is in a Nursing Home.” The Atlantic, Atlantic Media Company,20 Jan. 2016, www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2016/01/the-preschool -inside-a-nursing-home/424827/. 2. “Intergenerational Care Services | Adult Care | Child Care.” St. Ann Center, stanncenter.org/. 3. Senthilingam, Meera. “How 3-Year-Olds Are Helping These People Live Longer.” CNN, Cable NewsNetwork, 18 Feb. 2018, www.cnn.com/2018/02/16/health/longevity-intergenerational- care-elderly-children-intl/index.html. 4. Semuels, Alana. “A Better Nursing Home Exists-Why Isn’t It Everywhere?” The Atlantic, Atlantic Media Company,3 Dec. 2015, www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/04/a- better-nursing-home-exists/390936/. 5. Architects, Context. “Propagating Brand Success.” Context, contextarchitects.com/ portfolio/ propagating-brand-success.
6. “Maple Street School.” Barker Freeman, 17 Dec. 2016, barkerfreeman.com/portfolio/maple- street-school/. 7. Griffiths, Alyn. “ZAmpone Architectuur’s Daycare Centre Features Wooden Walls.” Dezeen, Dezeen,5 Apr. 2015,www.dezeen.com/2015/04/05/pluchke-daycare-centre-brussels- zampone-architectuur- wooden-walls-furniture/. 8. “Learn More About Our Elderly Care Facility.” OakBend Medical Center, www. oakbendmedcenter.org/service/ace-unit/.
9. TodayShow. “Home for People with Alzheimer’s Takes Them Back to ‘Childhood Days’.” TODAY.com,Msnbc.com Contributor, www.today.com/home/lantern-assisted- living-t102373.
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IMAGE SOURCES
Pg. 33. Art by Dominik Minet from the Noun Project- art icon
education by AlePio from the Noun Project- education icon
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/06/24/intergenerational-learning-center-_n_7639362
Pg. 35. Community by Gregor Cresnar from the Noun Project- community icon
Brain by Tomas Knopp from the Noun Project- brain icon
finance by Creative Stall from the Noun Project- finance icon
https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2017/02/13/scott-walker-proposes-5-million-st- ann-intergenerational-care-center/97845902/
Pg. 37. gardening by alvianwijaya from the Noun Project
Enter by leo-graph.com from the Noun Project
Baby by Ralf Schmitzer from the Noun Project
http://www.richmondandtwickenhamtimes.co.uk/news/12952643.Care_home_residents_rally_ after_CQC_questions_safety/
Pg. 39. individual by Nithinan Tatah from the Noun Project- privacy icon Home by Sarah from the Noun Project- residential icon
spa by lastspark from the Noun Project- amenities icon
http://www.dimellashaffer.com/projects/leonard-florence-center-for-living/
Pg. 41. generation by Creative Mahira from the Noun Project
safe by Gregor Cresnar from the Noun Project
Ball by Danil Polshin from the Noun Project
https://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/child-care-centre-designed-from-kid-s- perspective
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IMAGE SOURCES
Pg. 43. Toilet by maria cordova from the Noun Project
Home by Sarah from the Noun Project- residential icon
Door by Edwin Prayogi M from the Noun Project https://www.dezeen.com/2017/08/08/maple-street-school-brooklyn-features- warm-wood-interiors-bfdo-4mativ/
Pg. 45. smaller by Gentry Griffin from the Noun Project- smaller icon
connected by Travis Avery from the Noun Project- connection icon
Children by Lee Mette from the Noun Project- playing icon
https://www.dezeen.com/2015/04/05/pluchke-daycare-centre-brussels-zampone- architectuur-wooden-walls-furniture/
Pg. 47. Family by Fabio Rinaldi from the Noun Project
slip by Adrien Coquet from the Noun Project
disabled by Musmellow from the Noun Project
https://www.oakbendmedcenter.org/service/ace-unit/
Pg. 49. Ear by stephanie kadam from the Noun Project
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Dress and Undress by Demograph™ from the Noun Project
family house by b farias from the Noun Project
https://www.today.com/home/lantern-assisted-living-t102373
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E & CONTEXT CRITERIA FOR SITE EVALUATION POTENTIAL SITES SITE EVALUATION SWOT ANALYSIS MACRO SCALE CONTEXT ANALYSIS MICRO SCALE CONTEXT ANALYSIS
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SITE REQUIREMENTS
Natural Light There needs to be enough daylight in the space to help with energy costs by getting rid of the need for constant electrical lighting. Plenty of daylight also allows for a more even and natural light quality that is can have a calming effect.
No/Few Stairs Too many stairs can be difficult for both children and the elderly and having a single story building or very few stairs can decrease the risk of accidents and make circulation easier.
Surrounding Area The surrounding area should include nearby parks or areas to take the occupants to visit. Shopping centers and restaurants could also be beneficial. Also not having the facility be completely isolated from the rest of society.
Parking There does not need to be an enormous amount of parking but there should be enough available for the faculty and any visitors.
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Outdoor Space It would be beneficial to have a decent amount of outdoor space for an outdoor sitting area for the elderly or the ability to build a playground for the children.
Large Facility There needs to be a large enough facility to accommodate a space for the elderly patients to live, a space for the children to be separately learning and playing, a communal space for the two to learn and spend time together, and a space for faculty.
Nearby Competition A large consideration is how many nursing homes and day cares are located in the nearby vicinity because that will determine the number of users and how beneficial this type of facility will be in this neighborhood.
Safe Area The area that this facility will be built in should be a very safe area because no parents are going to bring their children to a daycare in an unsafe neighborhood and no kids are going to bring their elderly parents to a nursing home in an unsafe neighborhood.
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MidPointe Public Library
POTENTIAL SITE OPTION 1 58
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The MidPointe Public Library is located at the corner of Union Centre Boulevard and West Chester Road in West Chester, Ohio. The facility was built in 2009 and is located on 8.2 acres of land with a lake to the west of the building. There are new retail buildings and a park adjacent to the site, creating a “walkable town center� for the community. and it is located across the street from the Lakota West High School. 1
SWOT ANALYSIS STRENGTH
WEAKNESS
The size and shape of the building is ideal for creating spaces where the generations can be separate and also come together.
The site is in the middle of a suburban area and could potentially isolate occupants from the more popular areas of the city.
OPPORTUNITIES
THREATS
There is extra land on the site that could be used to create a park for the occupants to go to or a playground for the children.
There are a few local nursing homes and day cares already set up in the area. These could provide competition.
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Avondale Public Library
POTENTIAL SITE OPTION 2 60
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The Avondale Public Library is located at the corner of Reading Road and Mann Place in Avondale, Ohio. The facility was built in 1913 and is a Spanish Colonial style structure with a domed ceiling. There were renovations to the building in May of 2014 making the building handicap accessible and adding two more restrooms The library is located in a suburban area with multiple surrounding churches and the Avondale Town Center
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SWOT ANALYSIS STRENGTH
WEAKNESS
This site is large and has a decent amount of space. There is also a good amount of outdoor space.
The area is not ideal for a preschool and nursing home. There are not many nearby locations for users to visit and the area is not as safe as it should be.
OPPORTUNITIES
THREATS
There is a parking lot by the church next door that could potentially be shared with this facility.
There are many nearby nursing homes in the area that could be competition for this facility.
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Chapter Restaurant
POTENTIAL SITE OPTION 3 62
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Chapter restaurant and bar is located at the corner of Pavilion Street and St. Gregory Street in Mount Adams, Ohio. It is a two story building with an outdoor deck and balcony. The restaurant is located near many other bars and restaurants and near multiple churches.
SWOT ANALYSIS STRENGTH
WEAKNESS
There are many local restaurants in the nearby area within walking distance and it is a very safe neighborhood.
The building is not quite large enough for the amount of space this kind of facility requires.
OPPORTUNITIES
THREATS
This site is right in the middle of a very popular neighborhood with a young demographic. This could be a way to make sure the elderly is not isolated from society.
Since the area has more of a younger demographic there are many bars nearby which stay open very late and could be disruptive for the elderly residents.
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Ranked 1-5 with 5 being the best
SITE EVALUATION
Based on personal observations and research
SITE CRITERIA
Site 1
Site 2
Site 3
Availability of natural light
4
3
2
No/very little stairs
5
2
2
Surrounding area
3
1
3
Parking
5
1
2
Outdoor space
5
3
1
Large enough facility
5
3
2
Not completely isolated
3
3
5
Few competitors nearby
3
2
3
Safe area
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1
5
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25
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MIDPOINTE PUBLIC LIBRARY Total Points= 37
The MidPointe Public Library is overall the best location for a combined nursing home and daycare facility. It is only one floor which makes circulation easier for both elderly residents and children. The area is a safe neighborhood with a park within walking distance and it is right next to the town square where many local events are held. The building is large enough to house the facility and there is plenty of outdoor space available for a park and or playground to be built.
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West Chester, Ohio
MACRO SCALE ANALYSIS 66
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The town of West Chester, Ohio was founded in 1823 as Liberty Township and was eventually renamed to West Chester in 2000. West Chester is the largest township in the state of Ohio with a residency of around 61,000 people in the 2010 census. In 2014 TIME Magazine named West Chester, Ohio one of the “Best Places To Live� and it was the only city in Ohio that placed in the top 50. West Chester has been a large business location in the greater Cincinnati area with more than $3.5 billion in new investment and 40,000 new jobs since 1997. The local high schools rank among the top in the country for academic excellence and the unemployment rate is 2.6%. West Chester Square is a great socialization area for residents with concerts, farmers markets, and a food truck rally as some of the activities.
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REGIONAL & CLIMATE Area West Chester Average Rainfall
4
35 Sq. Miles
41 in.
US Average Rainfall 39 in. West Chester Average Snowfall 13 in. US Average Snowfall 26 in. Summer High 87 degrees Winter Low 23 degrees
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Demographics 3
MACRO SCALE ANALYSIS
Total Population 64,237 19 years or younger 17,650 20-44 years 19,626 45-59 years 14,061 60 and older 12,900 Median Age
38.6 years
Total Households Households with Children
24,397 8,684
Average Household Income 2010 US Census $92,565 White 49,068 Black 6,169 American Indian 156 Asian 5,359 Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 156 Other 1,779 Two or More Races
1,550
Female 32,461 Male 31,776
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Zoning
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Commercial Planned Development Business Residential Planned Development Single Family Residential Limited Industrial
Right next to the library is a pond and the town square where many events like farmers markets, concerts, and food truck rallies are held. There are a few shopping centers nearby, many churches in the area, and a park within walking distance.
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INFORMATION SOURCES 72
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1. “West Chester Library » Glaserworks Architecture Urban Design.” Glaserworks Architecture Urban Design,glaserworks.com/portfolio-item/west-chester-library/. 2. “Branches · Avondale.” About the Author - Khaled Hosseini, www.cincinnatilibrary.org/ branches/avondale.html. 3. “Community Demographics.” Growth & Projects | West Chester Township, OH, www. westchesteroh.org/departments/community-development/economic-development/ community-demographics. 4. “West Chester, Ohio Climate.” Coldwater, Ohio People, www.bestplaces.net/climate/city/ ohio/west_chester.
Site & Context
IMAGE SOURCES
Pg. 59. www.google.com/maps
http://glaserworks.com/portfolio-item/west-chester-library/
Pg. 61. www.google.com/maps
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Avondale_branch_library.jpg
Pg. 63. www.google.com/maps Pg. 65. http://glaserworks.com/portfolio-item/west-chester-library/ Pg. 66. http://realestate-ink.com/2014/09/24/time-magazine-ranks-west-chester-in-the-top-50-best- placesPg. 67. www.google.com/maps Pg. 69. http://www.cityrating.com/crime-statistics/ Pg. 70. https://www.westchesteroh.org/departments/community-development/check-your-zoning Pg. 71. Photos taken by author
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FACILITY DESCRIPTION
This facility is a combined nursing home and early childhood education center. It will act as the home of elderly residents who can no longer take care of themselves, and as a learning and play space for young children.
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This facility will take in any and all elderly patients, no matter what stage they are at, and the early childhood education program will be for children ages 0-5. The facility will allow interaction between the generations as well as individual time. There will be activities that both age groups can do together including music, art, cooking, and exercise. The goal of this facility will be to bring different generations together to learn and benefit from one another.
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BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS Ohio Building Code- Basic building regulations for any commercial buildings in the state of Ohio
1
Ohio Plumbing Code- Basic plumbing regulations for any commercial buildings in the state of Ohio
1
Ohio Mechanical Code- Basic building mechanical regulations for any commercial buildings in the state of Ohio
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NFPA Fire Code- National fire code for references and standards determined by the state fire marshal
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International Existing Building Code- Standards and requirements to follow for alterations or additions to an existing building
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101 Life Safety Code- Any necessary features necessary to minimize the danger to life
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NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code- Criteria for health care facilities to follow
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ADA- Americans with Disabilities Act- ensures access to the built environment for people with disabilities
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ELDERLY RESIDENT
USER PROFILES & VALUES
The elderly resident is someone who for some reason can no longer fully take care of themselves or their family can no longer help take care of them. This person wants to feel as normal as possible in their new home and would like to participate in many activities.
FAMILY OF RESIDENT A family member of a resident is someone who is not able to care for their elderly relative themselves and decided to put them in a nursing home. This person wants to make sure their family member is adequately cared for and happy in their new home. They would like to easily be able to visit and feel comfortable when they do
CHILD AGE 0-5 The child attending this learning center is ready to learn and have fun. For children this age everything revolves around playing and making new friends. They will be excited to create and explore and to meet new people.
PARENT OF CHILD The parent of a child attending this learning center cares most about their child’s development. They want their child to have a good time and to enjoy themselves, but also to learn and grow. This parent demands a safe environment where they do not have to constantly worry about their child.
NURSE/TEACHER The nurses and teachers taking care of the residents and children care very much about them. Just like the parents and family members, they want the residents to feel happy and comfortable and the children to learn and stay safe. They care about keeping the parents and family members happy, but they also have their own lives and would like to have an enjoyable work-life balance.
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This facility offers residents their own suite including a private bedroom and bathroom. There is a communal living area that they will share with ten other residents and there will be custom meals and activities provided. They will also have the opportunity to spend time with the children.
For family members of the residents there will be plenty of space for visiting. The resident’s rooms offer privacy while the communal living room offers socialization. The nurses on staff are specially trained in elderly care and family members can be happy knowing there is plenty of care and socialization.
The children’s area of the facility is full of games, crafts, and activities for the children to play with. There will never be a dull moment in this learning center and the children will be able to make many new friends, young and old.
Parents of the children attending the learning center will be happy to know that their children will not only have a chance to play but they will also be learning and developing at the same time. The facility is safe and secure and there are many teachers, nurses, and even friendly elderly residents to watch after the children.
Nurses and teachers can feel happy about their job knowing that the children and residents are thriving in the facility. The nurses and teachers on staff will both be fully qualified to work with both age groups and therefore they will not have to work as hard as they will have many people there to help.
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USER ACTIVITY LOG Elderly Resident
Family of Resident
Child
Parent of Child
Nurse
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Wakes up in bedroom
Enters lobby
Enters Lobby
Goes to communal kitchen to eat with friends
Walks to nursery to spend time with babies
Visits resident in communal living room
Eats lunch with resident in communal kitchen
Attends classes in classroom
Plays outside on playground
Enters Lobby
Brings child to classroom
Enters Lobby
Helps residents make breakfast
Leaves for work
Spends time with residents
Attends exercise class with children
Attends cooking class with children
Eats dinner in communal kitchen
Talks to nurse about resident
Plays games with resident
Says goodbye and goes home
Attends exercise class with resident
Attends cooking class with resident
Says goodbye to friends and goes home
Enters Lobby
Talks to teacher about child
Takes child home
Brings residents to exercise class
Brings residents to cooking class
Helps residents make dinner
Spends alone time in bedroom
Says goodbye and goes home
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SPACE REQUIREMENTS PROGRAM MATRIX
ROOM
1 LOBBY 2 RESIDENT ROOMS (25)
900 15,000
3 RESIDENT LIVING ROOMS (5)
3,000
4 RESIDENT KITCHENS (5)
6,000 4,000
7 PLAY AREA
2,000
8 COMMUNAL AREA
2,000
9 TEACHER OFFICES (5)
500
10 STORAGE
500
11 PUBLIC RESTROOMS (6)
600
12 BAKING AREA
2,000
13 EXERCISE/STAGE AREA
2,000
14 NURSERY
1,000
- IMMEDIATE ADJACENT - IMPORTANT ADJACENCY - REASONABLY CONVENIENT - UNIMPORTANT - REMOTE
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250
5 NURSE STATIONS (5) 6 CLASSROOMS (4)
LEGEND
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SQ. FOOTAGE NEEDS
ESTIMATED SF. TOTAL: 40,750 CIRCULATION 30%: 12,225
ADJACENCIES
7, 8, 11
PUBLIC ACCESS
DAYLIGHT/ VIEW
H L
Y
3, 4 2, 4, 5, 8
M
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M
3, 4
Y P
PRIVACY
PLUMBING
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
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N Y N
N Y N
Y
Y
Y
L
P N
N
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M
Y
Y
Y Y
Y N
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H
Y N
L
N H
Y N
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Y P N
N
N
L
N
Y
N
N
1, 6, 7, 8
H
N
N
Y
N
7, 8, 13
H
P
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Y
Y
7, 8, 12
H
P
N
Y
Y
5, 9
L
Y
H
N
N LEGEND H - HIGH M - MEDIUM L - LOW Y - YES N - NO P - IF POSSIBLE
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DESIGN
PART 2 CONCEPT & INSPIRATION BUILDING VOLUME DESIGN PRINCIPLES MATERIALS FINAL VIEWS CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
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CONCEPT HOW MIGHT WE & CONCEPT STATEMENT INSPIRATION MOOD
BUILDING DESIGN
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HOW MIGHT WE . . .
How might we design an INTERGENERATIONAL learning and residential environment?
By using SYNERGY to merge an elderly care facility and an early childhood education center.
Synergy is the concept of two things working BET TER TOGETHER than separately
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MOOD IMAGES 92
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Concept
IMAGE SOURCES
Pg. 90. https://www.urdesignmag.com/architecture/2016/04/22/emil-dervish-creates- subway-inspired-interior-for-underhub-language-school/ https://www.archdaily.com/79913/educational-centre-in-el-chaparral-alejandro- munoz https://www.archilovers.com/projects/139088/polo-per-l-infanzia-firmian.html Pg. 91. https://www.archdaily.com/129662/kindergarten-8units-velez-rubio-losdeldesierto https://www.archdaily.com/300134/leimond-shonaka-nursery-school-archivision- hirotani-studio https://www.archdaily.com/589918/ekya-early-years-kanakapura-road- collectiveproject /54bf12d1e58ece5637000175_ekya-early-years-kanakapura-road- collectiveproject_ekya_indoor_passage-jpg https://www.archdaily.com/557911/family-box-in-beijing-sako-architects Pg. 92. https://shop.ohhappyday.com/collections/confetti https://www.theprintedpeanut.co.uk/dog-vinyl-sticker-pack/ https://www.ellahoy.es/mama/fotos/juguetes-de-carton-para-ninos-fotos-ideas- diy_18105 https://titalaunica.tumblr.com/post/9877955075/the-art-of-hands https://www.designtex.com/aksel-wall-4.html Pg. 93. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2012/05/30/154002344/old-people-smell- different-not-worse https://studiodiy.com/diy-sprinkle-balloon-stickers/ https://www.marthastewart.com/1122206/animal-masks https://i.pinimg.com/originals/47/10/02/471002de165c6195bff9c4fc72238b22.jpg
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BUILDI
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EXISTING CONDITIONS
The MidPointe Public Library in West Chester, Ohio was built in 2009. This modern building has organic curvatures in it’s architecture and a unique overall design. The almost 50,000 square-foot building is extremely large and even though it is only one floor the various ceiling heights allow the building to attract more natural light than a typical one-story building. There are plenty of windows to let in that natural light and give occupants a beautiful view of the lake and neighborhood park right outside. It would be preferable to keep these unique features in the renovations as this building is currently a very important part of the culture of West Chester. Township officials describe this building as “the focal point of West Chester’s Downtown district and a central gathering place for the entire community.”
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Existing Exterior Elevation
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Existing Floor Plan
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West Chester Public Library
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The existing site is a perfect location for this facility. It is close to the town center with lots of land and a water element nearby. There is enough space to have parking, drop-off, outdoor playgrounds and other outdoor activities.
VOLUME
Circular geometries are a common theme in the existing landscape and building structure of this location. The diagrams above illustrate how the existing geometries informed the overall planning and building design of the new facility. Two of the main circles created in the lake were reflected over to become the communal and staffing areas. Connections were then drawn from the new geometries to the existing creating the zoning for the rest of the building.
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ZONING PLAN 102
The residences and classrooms are placed along the perimeter of the building but are spread out and mixed together to encourage spontaneous interaction between the age groups in the corridors. The small circle that was reflected over into the floor plan became the staff area, located near the center with views into the open communal space, the lobby, and the nursery for safety. The larger circle became an open, communal space for activities the old and young can do together.
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Toddler Classroom
Residences
Staff
Pre-K Classroom
Nursery
Communal
BUILDING PLAN
BUILDING VOLUME
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Building Volume
INFORMATION SOURCES 104
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1. Library, MidPointe. “MidPointe Milestones: The Last 10 Years.” The Pointe, The Pointe, 30 Dec. 2019, www.midpointelibraryblog.org/blog/2019/12/30/midpointe-milestones-the-last- 10-years.
Building Volume
IMAGE SOURCES
Pg. 98. www.google.com/maps
http://glaserworks.com/portfolio-item/west-chester-library/
Pg. 99. http://glaserworks.com/portfolio-item/west-chester-library/
Photos by Author
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DESIGN
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N PRINCIPLES SCALE PRONOUNCED WAYFINDING EMBRACING THE CURVE VIEWS & SIGHTLINES
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DESIGN PRINCIPLES 108
Even though the ages between the two groups targeted in this project are as opposite as they can be, there are many unexpected areas of overlap when it comes to basic design needs for the elderly and for children. This project revolves around the idea of synergy and the two age groups overlapping and working together. These places of overlap became the key design principles used in the design of this building.
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SCALE
EMBRACING THE CURVE
Views & Sightlines
Pronounced Wayfinding
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Design Principles
SCALE
The concept of scale and proportion is an important aspect to keep in mind when designing for children and the elderly as both of these demographics have specific needs that differ from the general public. •
There will most likely be more occupants in need of ADA accommodations than in a normal building.
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Children feel more confident and comfortable when the building and furniture is scaled to their size.
The communal cooking area was designed to feel fun and safe while also allowing the child and adult to interact on the same level. To accomplish this the counters were designed with a concave step up for the child to stand, allowing them to view everything and help out, all the while keeping the step in line with the counter as to not become a tripping hazard. There are also lower ADA accessible stations for those in need. 110
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The sink in the art area has a bowl that dips down lower going from standard adult height to child height, allowing both age groups to use it together. There are handrails along the entire corridor to help with balance and walking that are placed at two different heights: adult height and child height. DESIGN PRINCIPLES
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Design Principles
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Sharp edges and corners on walls and furniture can be dangerous for both age groups and incorporating a slight curve can make a huge difference when it comes to safety. In this design the concept of organic curvatures was taken to the extreme with almost every aspect of the design having a curved or circular shape to it.
The existing geometry of the building already had a major curve feature to it which was kept and emphasized in the new design. There were also many circles in the existing landscape that were incorporated into the design of the building. The idea of circular and curved geometry not only encourages safety but is also a way of combing the old and the new design referencing back to the project concept of synergy.
Everything in the entire space from the walls, to the casework, to the cutouts, to the lines on the floor are all curved or circular to emphasize the idea of “embracing the curve�
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Views and sightlines are very important when it comes to the safety and comfort of the intended building occupants Having views in and out of spaces is not only important for residents and children, but also for the staff as well. •
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Visual access from teachers to children and from nurses to residents will help with overall safety and comfort.
There are circular cut outs in many of the walls that allow views in and out of spaces and the floor plan is set up in such a way that allows the communal area to be viewed from most every area in the building. The staff area was designed with views to the lobby and corridor and into the nursery for supervision and safety.
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The final key design principle that was incorporated in this building was the idea of very direct and obvious wayfinding. Both demographics, at these ages, can often be forgetful and they often need help getting where they need to go. This wayfinding makes it very simple and easy to know where to go. •
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There are color designated rooms and lines on the floors, walls, and ceilings to lead the occupants to their destination. This allows both ages to be more independent and doubles as a fun way for the children to maneuver the building.
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Pg. 108. Curve 3409 from the Noun Project
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Materials are another important aspect of design that can have a large impact on the inhabitants of a space. As we get older and our eyes change, colors start to appear more grey and subtle. This makes more muted colors much more difficult to see than bright and vibrant colors. 1At the same time, bright colors are also useful for young children to help them distinguish and understand objects. A child’s eyes are not fully developed and therefore more muted colors are harder for them to see as well. 2 The color palette for this project was selected with the idea that both demographics have an easier time seeing and understanding more bright and vibrant colors.
3form Shapes Sails is a resin ceiling solution that comes in a variety of configuration options to allow for almost any design to be created. This acoustical fixture is used in the corridors of this facility to help with wayfinding, help with the acoustics in the space, and to add an interesting ceiling feature.
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The pattern used on a material is just as important as the colors used. Since this space is designed for both young children and elderly residents, the patterns have been selected to cater to both demographics. The materials used have mostly solid colors with a few basic playful textures to them. The few upholsteries that do have patterns are just the right amount of playful and excitement, without being too childish. The Designtex polyurethane upholstery, Beguiled By The Wild, is a part of the Charley Harper collection based on his 1994 artwork. Charley Harper was a 3 Cincinnati based artist known for his stylized wildlife art. Because this upholstery is significant to the history of Cincinnati and it has a very playful and childlike feel, it is a perfect pattern to integrate both children and the elderly. All of the materials used in this facility are very easily cleanable. Both demographics are prone to spillage and accidents, and it is important that many of the areas are able to be sterilized and that the materials are bleach cleanable. MATERIALS
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1. “Color and the Elderly.” Sherwin, www.sherwin-williams.com/architects-specifiers- designers/inspiration/styles-and-techniques/sw-art-stir-color-elder. 2. Pancare, Rachel. “How Do Bright Colors Appeal to Kids?” Sciencing, 2 Mar. 2019, sciencing. com/do-bright-colors-appeal-kids-5476948.html. 3. “About Us.” Contemporary Arts Center Cincinnati :: Charley Harper :: Cincinnati-Based, Nationally Known, Internationally Beloved, web.archive.org/web/20081202173916/www. contemporaryartscenter.org/harper.
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Pg. 122. https://carnegiefabrics.com/moto-608410-upholstery https://www.knoll.com/knolltextileproductdetail/Brigadoon https://www.designtex.com/angle.html https://www.designtex.com/beguiled-by-the-wild.html https://www.designtex.com/little-dot.html Pg. 123. https://www.3-form.com/products/shapes-sails https://www.amazon.com/Charley-Harper-Beguiled-1000-Piece-Jigsaw/dp/0764982125 https://www.designtex.com/beguiled-by-the-wild.html
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LOBBY
RENDERING The lobby is the first thing everyone sees when they walk in the doors. This space was designed to feel warm and welcoming with the bright colors and warm wood tones. The lines on the floor and lights on the ceiling start right at the front door and help lead the inhabitants to their destinations. There are views directly into the communal area and into some of the classrooms to allow new coming children to feel more comfortable and confident when they walk in the doors.
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COMMUNAL SPACE
SECTION The communal space is the heart of this multigenerational facility and takes up almost 10,000 square feet. This area is where both the children and the elderly come together to learn new life skills, make friends, and have fun. The communal space is located in the center of the building in a large circle that is almost completely open to the rest of the building. This space has 28 foot ceilings with large windows covering the entire top half of the walls to let in natural light. The communal area is split up into five different activity sections: Reading, Cooking, Art, Performance/Exercise, and Gardening
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READING NOOK
RENDERING The Reading Nook is one of the circular sections in the communal area. This space is designed to be more of a quiet zone encouraging the children and the residents to read together or separately. The furniture is soft and comfortable with a large built out bookshelf and built in seating and storage along the perimeter.
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ART ZONE
RENDERING The Art Zone is in one of the longer, oval-shaped sections of the communal area. This space is designed to be an area for fun and creativity. The walls are tackable to create a kind of giant easel to paint on and the tables offer seating for other projects. The large millwork piece in the center has four sinks at multiple heights to allow for standing, child-size, and ADA accessibility. The center millwork also contains open storage to house all of the art materials for easy access.
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COOKING CENTER
RENDERING The Cooking Center is located in the other oval-shaped area of the communal space. This center was designed to help both demographics learn cooking basics. There will be classes held here with instructors walking around making sure everyone is safe and properly following instructions. The millwork pieces were designed to accommodate both adults and children by incorporating a concave section of steps for children to stand up in and help with basic cooking.
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CENTER GARDEN
RENDERING The Garden is located in the center of the communal area. This space was designed so that the children and the residents could learn how to grow and harvest their own food. There will be instructors around at all times to make sure this is done properly and safely. Once the food is harvested, it is brought over to the cooking center so that the children and residents can learn how to cook meals with food they grew themselves
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MULTI-USE STAGE
RENDERING The Multi-Use Stage is located in the other circle section of the communal area. This space was designed to be used as a performance space and an exercise space. There is a built out stage for the instructor or performer to stand on and there is built in seating and storage along the sides to store musical instruments and exercise equipment. There are chairs that can be removed and placed in storage. This space is meant to help both demographics learn how to play music and to keep themselves healthy.
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