LIVE WORK THRIVE ARCHITECTURE FOR AUTISM
TOWARD INDEPENDENT AND MEANINGFUL LIVING
Lyee Chong
Master of Architecture Thesis 2015 Portland State University College of the Arts, School of Architecture
Project Introduction
Concept
Most buildings today do not take autistic sensory needs into consideration, therefore, autistic individuals not only face problems in their external environment but in their internal environment as well, such as their home. The current model is problematic because it does not cater to their needs and my proposal presents a new typology that will help enrich their lives through a live, work, and thrive environment. It combines the positive aspects of the predictability of home, contributing aspect of the workplace and a place to be their whole selves without having to conform to the norms of society.
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thrive
Mediated learning and living support
The high costs Of ASD education
Being among peers and supportive community
Access to medical care and clinical services
Respite services To cater to sensory needs
A place to comfortably thrive as themselves
Supportive living environment
Skill appropriate job allocation and Supportive workplaces
Raising public Awareness of ASD
Site Identification
Sunnyside Neighborhood
3450 SE Alder St.
The Sunnyside neighborhood is known for its accessibility to public transportation and affordable housing options featuring young, liberal residents and pedestrian-friendly high density mixed-use development. The neighborhood also features plenty of locally owned shops that keep the neighborhood creative and vibrant.
The building was chosen for its size and proximity to Belmont Street, a main road running through South-East Portland. It features a rich history and lived its former life as the Standard Dairy building, an automobile repair garage, the workshop of Vanilla Bikes and finally became a 4 loft apartment building. Developed by Kevin Cavanaugh and designed by Brett Schulz, the building retains as much of its original materials such as its exposed brick walls and wide-span wood trusses. The old trusses also span across a new shared courtyard garden located at the southwest corner of the building. The interior finishes feature clear fir mill-work, polished concrete floors and gypsum walls.
SITE
site photo
Belmont St. sote map
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Parti Development The building is divided into 4 main groups. The residential area is needed because the building is catered towards autistic adults with special care needs. It is also wellness center that requires professional care, and as such, residential assistants are required to live on site. The sensory needs of the residents are taken into consideration with various programs dedicated to their development and growth. Lastly, shared programs such as the work space and community kitchen are necessary for the shared living and working conditions.
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RESIDENTIAL ASSISTANTS • dwelling units • office space • conference room • reception
type B units 756 sf
1344 sf sauna 100 sf changing 100 sf storage 50 sf
RA units
512 sf
kitchen
625 sf
gym 288 sf
544 sf
music room
464 sf
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laundry
625 sf
storage
625 sf
LIVE
pantry
483sf
office 94 sf reception 126 sf conference 252 sf work
640 sf
W ORK
dining 625 sf
social area
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RESIDENTS • dwelling units • social area
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SENSORY NEEDS • sensory garden • bonsai garden • transition spaces • escape space • media room • music room • rec room
roof terrace
bonsai garden 468sf lobby garden 386sf
resident units
dining room
residential assistant units
learning kitchen
bonsai garden
sensory garden
administration
community entrance
work space laundry room
1250sf
private resident entrance
roof terrace
SHARED NEEDS • community entrance • work space • learning kitchen • dining room • laundry room • storage • roof terrace • gym
1215 sf
escape 100sf space
THRIVE
rec room
storage
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lounge 342sf
media room 400 sf
social area
gym
escape space
rec room
media room
music room
TRANSITION
type A units
Parti Development 6’
living
bedroom
9’
foyer
bathroom
18’
18’
256 sf
foyer
bathroom
living
Type A Resident
7’
7’
9’
living
bedroom
9’
foyer
bathroom
30’ foyer
bathroom
30’
Type B Resident 378 sf
10’
14’
bedroom
TYPE B
bedroom
18’
192 sf
TYPE A
bathroom
living
bedroom
10’
bathroom
RA
14’
TYPE A
TYPE A
TYPE A 6’
30’
14’
TYPE A
14’
10’
living
18’
TYPE B
TYPE A
TYPE A
RA
SENSO RY LOBBY GARDE N 6’
PUBLIC BATHROOM
W ORK
9’
bedroom
6’ 14’
CORE
living
9’
18’
KITCHEN/DINING
Residential Assistant Unit
9’
14’
BONSAI GARDEN
18’
6’
14’
6’
14’
Tabula Rasa
Excavate
Extrude Garden Space
Building Code Boundaries
Erase existing building on site
Create space for basement
Provide natural lighting and view to basement spaces
Build off site parameters and grid lines defined by residential units
Apply Multifamily Housing Topology Establish as a beacon for autism live-work-thrive
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Conceptual sketches
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Floor Plan
n Basement 7
Floor Plan
Ground 8
Floor Plan
n Roof 9
Rendering
Facade Perspective
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Rendering
Lobby
Social Area 11
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Experiential Section 13
Elevations
East Elevation
North Elevation 14
Sections
North-South Section
East-West Section 15
Interior Finishes
gypsum interior wall
gypsum interior wall
gypsum interior wall
rough exterior concrete wall
exposed concrete wall
polished concrete floor
wood flooring
wood flooring
concrete floor
concrete floor
Admin Window
Resident Window
Residential Assistant Window
Basement Window
Hallway Skylight
Operable high windows provide residents with a sense of privacy by featuring a single window located higher than eye level to deter unwanted gazes
Long and high windows allow residential assistants to be vigilant and aware of surrounding activities outside
Clerestory windows bring light into the basement through the elevated garden spaces. They are purposefully set higher assuring a sense of security to the residents
Skylights above transition zones allow residents to be mesmerized by passing clouds and changes in natural lighting conditions
Large viewing windows are located in the work area and lobby to provide views of the surrounding neighborhood
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pine door
Interior Collages
Kitchen Collage
Work Space Collage
Transition Space Collage
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Scale Model
n 1/8” = 1’-0” Scale Model
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Scale Model
Close up 1/32” = 1’-0” Site Model
Side View of Model
Basement Lounge and Lobby Garden
Kitchen Space and Bonsai Garden
Dining Room to Entrance Relationship
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