EDUCATIONAL DIABETES FACILITY DIABETES CANADA Bachelor of Interior Design Thesis 2020 Megan Martin
INTRODUCTION
WHO I AM
Hello!
MY MISSION
My name is Megan Martin, I am a
Research suggests that diabetes is a
fourth year Interior Design student at
disease that affects many young
Humber College. The inspiration for my
Canadians and is one of the leading
thesis topic came from my passion for
causes of death in the country
healthcare design. Within the
(Statistics Canada). My mission for
healthcare sector of Interior Design,
my thesis is to design a new early
every design decision is strategically
education model for young Type 1
thought out to beneďŹ t the users in the
and 2 diabetics. I believe it is
space. I enjoy researching and
important to prepare young
supporting my design decisions with
diabetics with the proper education,
evidence based design to showcase
skills and resources to be able to
why and how Interior Design is a tool
manage their health independently
that can treat and enhance the quality
while also reducing the risk of
of human experience.
lifelong health complications.
THE IDEA
FRAMEWORK
GOALS
RESEARCH QUESTION How can the built environment support the needs of young teens and adults, living with diabetes, by providing educational experiences to help gain skills to become independent managers of their health?
RESEARCH METHODS
MENTAL WELLBEING PHYSICAL WELLBEING
Escape niches
Access to outdoors
Professional support
Public Transit Universal Design
Biophilic Design PROBLEM “An estimated 3 million Canadians are affected in total and 2.3 million
Ethnographic Studies
people from that population report
Observed two Diabetes centers in the city
being diagnosed with diabetes above the age of 12” (Statistics
Interviews
Canada)
Interviewed two nurses and an Interior Designer who specializes in healthcare design
SOCIAL WELLBEING Social spaces Active learning &
Field Notes Took detailed notes focusing on physical, social and mental wellbeing in the built environment
self-management education
SUSTAINABILITY Materials Natural daylight Flexibility
CLIENT PROGRAMS
DIABETES CANADA Non-profit organization that helps Canadians of all ages living with diabetes through the use of “... helpful resources, education, research, and more,” (Diabetes Canada). Offers a lot of helpful information on their website, while also organizing learning opportunities, social events, and support programs. The organization works alongside specialists to research a cure for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. They have locations across Canada, however, their office spaces are not conducive for an educational environment.
Education: -
Cooking, diet & nutrition
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Health and fitness
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Diabetes Prevention
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Self-management
USERS
TYPE 1 & 2 DIABETICS (16-24 years)
DOCTORS & NURSES
FAMILY MEMBERS
DIETITIAN
LOCAL COMMUNITY
PSYCHOLOGISTS
Community: -
Fundraisers
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Conferences
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Volunteer opportunities
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Meetings & support groups
LOCATION
THE SITE Sustainable Transportation -
The site is accessible through public transportation such as buses, streetcars and bike paths
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Walking distance to close community and healthcare amenities
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Short car ride from Go Train or subway stations 3120 lAKESHORE BLVD. W. ETOBICOKE
Connection to Nature -
Adjacent to Samuel Smith Park,
RESIDENTIAL
OUTDOOR SPACE/PARK
RETAIL
TRANSIT ROUTE
promoting physical activity for users and views to nature -
Opportunity for client to host their outdoor fundraising events, physical activity exercises and connect with local community
SITE
THE CONCEPT ESCAPE NICHES Escape niches are inhabitable structures or forms that allow users to escape the public and surrounding elements to enjoy time alone. Research showcases that young diabetics and their caregivers frequently experience negative emotions within diabetic care facilities. Having escape niches can help reduce negative emotions that may be experienced when present in the space and enhance users’ overall well being. Depending on each individual's unique deďŹ nition of escape, the structure can vary in different levels of scale, form and privacy. Escape niches can be as simple as a park bench, which takes the user away from the public and provides a space that is their own for the time being.
SCALE informs the human body and allows for different postures
PRIVACY informs the amount of visual and audio privacy
FORM informs the shape, length and width of an enclosure for the human body to inhabit
CONCEPTUAL APPROACH
INSTALLATION ART Installation artworks are described as constructions or assemblies that are created from mixed-media. These installations can be temporary or permanent ďŹ xtures that may or may not serve a purpose. The purpose and engagement with the artwork is dependent on the user, making every experience unique. Inspiration can be drawn from installation art due to its conceptual approach and openness to interpretation. Conceptual diagrams were created based on case studies and their varying levels of privacy, scale and form.
EXPERIENCE PLAN
ZONING
LEARNING ZONE
COMMUNITY ZONE
HEALTHCARE ZONE
NICHE/ESCAPE ZONE
STORAGE
FLOOR PLAN
CIRCULATION The organic and curvilinear design of the circulation path acts as wayďŹ nding throughout the space
HEALTH
B
SOCIAL
EDUCATION
A
SECTION A
ESCAPE NICHES
COMMON AREA / EVENT SPACE
GREENHOUSE
EDUCATIONAL KITCHEN
Intimate escape niche to help
Flexible space that can be easily
Hands-on educational space for users to
Hands-on educational space to teach users
reduce negative emotions such as
arranged to host clients
independently learn how to grow and care for
about nutrition, diet and how to independently
community programs
plants. Dome skylight above to maximize
cook a meal based on their dietary restrictions.
sunlight for plants
All sinks and prep counters are accessible.
stress, anger, fear and anxiety
B
SECTION B
ESCAPE NICHE
CAFETERIA
Drop ceiling reducing the scale of
Social space for users to share
the space and acoustical materials
meals, connect with other users
provide an intimate level of privacy
and can easily be arranged to host events
A
COMMON AREA / EVENT SPACE Social space for users to connect and build relationships. Operable windows allow for natural ventilation
ENTRANCE The escape niche concept is experienced as users ďŹ rst enter the building by moving from a small scale, intimate space to a gradually larger scale and open space
RENDER OF COMMON AREA
Flexible social space that can be reconfigured to host community events
POLYFLOR Slientflor- Luxury Vinyl
TECH NATURE Acoustic Wall Panel- Microperf
STEELCASE Vinyl Leather
STEELCASE Vinyl Leather
STEELCASE Vinyl Leather
RENDER OF GREENHOUSE
Interactive nutrition education that teaches users how to grow and care for plants
POLYFLOR Slientflor- Luxury Vinyl
TECH NATURE Acoustic Ceiling & Refurbished wood for millwork
CEASERSTONE Quartz Countertop
RENDER OF KITCHEN
Inclusive educational kitchen allowing users to develop skills on how to cook healthy diabetic meals. Large windows provide views to adjacent park.
POLYFLOR Slientflor- Luxury Vinyl
POLYFLOR Slientflor- Luxury Vinyl
TECH NATURE Acoustic Ceiling Panels
CEASERSTONE Quartz Countertop
OLYMPIA TILE Porcelain Tile
RENDER OF ESCAPE NICHES
Escape niches varying in scale, form and privacy to help reduce negative emotions
POLYFLOR Slientflor- Luxury Vinyl
POLYFLOR Slientflor- Luxury Vinyl
TECH NATURE Acoustic Ceiling Panels
STEELCASE Vinyl Leather
STEELCASE Vinyl Leather
RENDER OF ESCAPE NICHES
Escape niche where users can rejuvenate and escape surrounding environment
POLYFLOR Slientflor- Luxury Vinyl
POLYFLOR Slientflor- Luxury Vinyl
TECH NATURE Acoustic Ceiling Panels
STEELCASE Vinyl Leather
STEELCASE Vinyl Leather
DETAILS GREENHOUSE & KITCHEN MILLWORK
THANK YOU!
CONTACT: meganmar77@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/megan-martin-designs m.m.designs m.m_interiordesign