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Loft Design “A Peaceful Enclosure”

My concept for the loft is “peaceful enclosure” and is derived from the location and my love of seclusion and peaceful living. I chose to reside in the city of York in England because of its history and charm with its enclosed narrow streets and open country just a few minutes away. The town is a combination of old Roman and English architecture and the busy metropolitan life. I’m really intrigued by the old world combined with living in the current one. Growing up I lived in Eastern Europe and the cobbled streets were my

Design Objective: To design my ideal living space with a set floor plan and guidelines.

Biggest Challenge and Learning Outcome: Utilizing 3D Studio Max Software

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Loft Design “A Peaceful Enclosure�

Living Room This became the largest area of the house because although I like enclosed spaces, I also need a space that is both secluded and an open one to let the world in.

Biggest Challenge Built all furniture pieces in 3D Studio Max

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Loft Design “A Peaceful Enclosure�

For the kitchen design I wanted to create a space that had the American sensibility of an openess but still be its own entity coming straight from the closed corridor entrance.

Kitchen & Dining

The opening into the dining room helps bring these two spaces togther.

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Loft Design “A Peaceful Enclosure�

Bedroom In the Details: Details of the location of this site was shown through the layout of a closed floor plan and the heating system that utilizes the hot radiators that are placed throughout.

Sleeping & Vanity Small and secluded in the rear of the flat at the end of the hallway, this space was designed for only the purpose that I use my room for, which is sleep and getting ready. The function of the space is to create a peaceful refuge utilizing the principles of harmony with the elements of color in the materials and space.

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GARDEN VIEW HOSTEL

Concept Blending the lush natural beauty of Sarasota with the laid back and friendly community that blossoms when staying at a hostel, the concept for the Sarasota Hostel is Garden Hideaway.

This concept was inspired by the early settlers who came to Sarasota Florida and called it paradise with all of it’s natural beauty.

My hope is to inspire guests to come and experience Sarasota by staying at Garden View Hostel and hideaway in the cool green shades of the lobby, the rays of light at the Conservatory cafe and a reclusive warm bed at the end of an exciting day.

It will embody the principles of rhythm through its orgnaic patterns and design, harmony with a unified color scheme and lighting and through proportion emphasized between the organic forms and space.

Floor Plan- Ground Level

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Main Areas in Lobby: Front Desk Sundries Kiosk Lockers Information Area Lounge Coffee Shop/WiFi

Front Lobby

Front Elevation Lobby The design for the front lobby resembles that of a semi outdoor atrium.

To create this dramatic and airy entrance I incorporated a recessed ceiling in the center with light panels to resemle sunlight filtering into the atrium.

Live trees are also part of the experience,bringing the florida nature into the space through color and form.

Skills/Technique - Universal Design

Behind the Front desk is a green wall that not only adds to the welcome desk but also helps purify the air.

- Combining Digital Media and Hand Rendering Techniques: Sketch Up + Hand. + Psd. - Preliminary Research for Client and End User

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GARDEN VIEW HOSTEL

Conservatory Cafe Melinda Capps Melinda Capps

ID III ID III

Sarasota Hostel Design Sarasota Hostel Design

Block/Stacking Diagram Block/Stacking Diagram

Fall 2011

Fall 2011

Garden View Hostel Garden View Hostel 1st Floor

Olive Bar

1st Floor

Emergency Exit Path Emergency Exit Path

Fire Stairs Fire Stairs

Olive Bar

Recreation Area Recreation Area

Conservatory Cafe Conservatory Cafe

Elevator Elevator

Kitchen Kitchen

Lobby

Lobby

Patio

Patio

Reception Reception

2nd 2ndFloor Floor Offices Offices

Luggage Storage Luggage Storage

BOH

BOH

Janitor Room/Storage Janitor

Computer Room Computer Room

Person Room Room 22Person

4 Person Room

4 Person Room

6 Person Room

6 Person Room

Room/Storage

Mechanical/ Telecom

Mechanical/ Telecom Restrooms

Restrooms

Housekeeping

Housekeeping SPA

SPA Laundry Room

Laundry Room

Stacking This diagram shows the different spaces in the building and the fire saftey exits.

Stacked are the elevators, stairways, Tel/Data.

Bubble Diagram Here I gathered and analyzed the main areas three main areas; the front lobby area, the dining areas and the back of house.

I also knew from the begining stages that I wanted to utilize the back of the buildling for a more quiet and private outside space.

Materials & Finishes

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Outdoor lounge aesthetic

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utilized the form and organic shapes

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All natural paint and warm tones.

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Guest Bedroom 2nd Floor Light and Airy

Spa Digital Library Guest Rooms Laundry Room Vending Machines

The sleeping area utilizes soft colors and intimate details such as the petal shaped light fixture above that is recessed down.

All paint is organic and has no VOCs, Milk Paint provides durable paint that adds character to the space.

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Design flexible bed design for user control

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Functionality of space to meet multiple users

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A- Wood Veneer Wallcovering C- Milk Paint B- Cork Flooring in Bathroom D- Lantern Task Lamp

Floor Plan- Second Floor

Problem Solving

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The rooms are all unique and have bathrooms inside each room, a unique feature that was neccessary for the guests to feel more comfortable and have their own space

The design of the following floors were designed to have a more tranquil. A place for rest, rejuvination, socializing, and learning.

Floor Plan- Second Floor

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CONCEPT Natural Femininity Inspired by the belief that a woman’s most noticeable beauty comes from within. The Sephora brand inspired this retail by embracing ecological and organic cosmology that focuses on the Natural Femininity. This pop up retail will express Sephora’s iconic beauty brand, innovative design, and immersive and interactive technology with the everyday woman Principles of design that will be utilized are rhythm, emphasis, and balance with the elements of organic form, emphasis with light and color balance of black and white and vibrant reds.

Pop Up Retail PAVE Competition This project was submitted for the 2011 PAVE Retail Competition under Store Design.

The main challenges involved in this project: • creating a cohesive new store design that was still apparent of Sephora’s signiture brand • designing a store that had the ability to manufacture itself into any setting for the sake of a temporary store setup • utilizing previous observational research studies and designing for both client and user

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STRUCTURE/ CONSTRUCTION 5’-4” “

29’-0”

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38’-0” “

Rendered/Dimension Floor Plan Not to Scale

Checkout Fragrance Initial inspiration for this structure derived from the temporal and seasonal quality of a pop up store and a flower. This tying into the concept of Natural Femininity, I incorporated organic lines and shapes that define a blossom and the curves of a woman.

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M AT E R I A L S / F I N I S H E S

Sustainable Salvaged Wood Veneer - Beauty Studio Vanity

Paper- Composite Countertop (Richlite Company) -Cash Wrap Counter

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3Form Ecoresin 40% recycled content - Merchandise Shelving

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BEAUTY STUDIO

The Beauty Studio is the heart of the pop up store. In the center, it’s designed to resemble a radial shape with two stations and two Fragrance Finders as you enter.

Designed to disassmeble, the vanity pull out from the shell, the stool pulls in and the panels can be folded as doors to be sent away.

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Concept Statement: The concept for the corporate office of Evernote is Organized Chaos. This idea was inspired by the company’s vision of creating a program to serve as a second brain, keeping thoughts and ideas stored. The environment for the employees of Evernote will be designed to successfully maintain a balance of the left and the right brained individuals. Direction of lines and shapes will bring you through the atmoshere of Evernote.

Unity and rhythm will be shown through the use of colors and textures.

SOFTWARE USED: SKETCH UP

Group project that involved learning about client and company culture in order to create a custom designed environment and workplace that embodied Evernote’s philosophy and it’s team members.

Evernote Corperate Office Project

Melinda Capps & Kelsey McKiernan

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Floor Plan Design: With the driving concept of Organized chaos the Evernote Corporate Office space was developed as separate functions of the brain that were conncected by a common thread.

The areas were grouped as the client requested by departments. As you enter the lobby you have the Business Team that houses the managerical aspects of the company distinguishing those areas in blue seating.

The next area included the Design Team in more energetic colors of orange and purple. In a separate area you have the Engineering Team in green.

All areas are conncected with communal spaces that make this a fun place to work, play and meet. In the center is a kitchen/cafe area with a lounge area called the Game Stop with fun colorful seating and a place for video games.

Adjacent is a quiet coffee space good for meetings and research.

Space Planning- Schematic Design Finished Floor Plan

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Kimball Hum Office System

Davis Sola Office Chair

Example of Engineering Workstations

Departments are grouped into “Teams” and have their own Hub of desks that offer privacy and space as well as the ability to collaborate and interact through the see through panels and at designated “Think Tanks”.

Armstrong Soundscape Blades

Armstrong panels create rhythmn and white noise to the ceiling plane and create interst as well as provide accoustical properties and emphasis with drop down Soundscape Shapes for each department.

Armstrong Soundscape Shapes

Evernote Corperate Office Project

Melinda Capps & Kelsey McKiernan

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FOOD & GAME STOP

LIBRARY AREA/ COLLABORATION SPACES As important as the work areas are, the areas for rest and reprieve are just as important.

In a changing work environment where work doesn’t just happen at the desk, providing great collaboration spaces are important.

HALLWAY- VIEW OF LIBRARY AND OFFICE AREAS

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IRIDESCENT PATHWAYS PROCESS SKETCHES AND IDEAS

INSPIRATION In the process of designing my light fixture it evolved from a complicated design into a more simplistic form.

I played around with different shapes to see how I could manipulate the path of light and keep the versatility for both the ticket agent and the traveler as well.

CONCEPT STATEMENT The concept of my light design was inspired by the experience of traveling. In airports the atmosphere is that of anticipation and stress. Most people are not aware of their environment and just want to reach their destination with as little problems as possible.

This light fixture will bring iridescent light that is soft and warm and inviting but still provide adequate work light.

Since the ticket counter is one of the first steps to the journey, I wanted it to be a place that was inviting and that would infuse the traveler as well as the agent a sense of calm.

The concept for this became Iridescent Pathways because I wanted to utilize not only the idea of lighting up the travelers path and journey but also to manipulate the pathways of light to serve the function and design.

The Robert Bruce Thompson Annual Student Light Fixture Design Competition 2012 Lighting Design- Airport Ticket Counter Lighting

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Experience As the guest approaches the counter they are greeted by the warm and glowing light from the fixture and it’s iridescent and translucent panels.

The pathway of light illuminates both sides of the counter and gives off ambient light as well.

Versatility is key in the design and can be switched on and off manually by the agent to indicate whether or not the counter is open.

Another option given is the ability to rotate the fixtrue to give more task lighting to the agent or more light to the guest.

The exchange between both parties are basked in both an aesthetically pleasing and fully functional light piece that can bring light to the users future pathways.

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DESIGN

LIGHTING SPECIFICATION AND CIRCUIT LAYOUT

CONTROLS Lighting is controlled by an on and off switch that can be controlled by the agent and a photo sensor dimmer inside the casing that utilizes the surrounding light and daylight to flutcuate the amount of light being used when turned on.

OLED

Photo cell

120V

Mounting Detail

Ground Hot

Power on/off 12V

Controller

Neutral Transformer 12V

Dimmer module

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TECHNOLOGY

OLED Light panels

Philips Ledalite Photosensor

Energy efficient technology utilized in the design of the light fixture include OLED light panels and photosensors that detect natural light in the area and dim lights accoringly in order to save energy. A manual control switch is located on the side of the base giving the ticket agent the ability to switch it off when the ticket counter is closed.

MATERIALS AND DETAIL Iridescent pathways are exemplified in the soft multi colored glow of the resin panels that reflect light and emit a subtle glow.

DETAILS The lighitng fixture will incorporate simple linear design and subtle curved edges. Following the shape of this fixture the negative space gives a reprieve of the linear piece. It can rotate at the axis located on the right base corner. There are different angles shjown in the above perspective with the option of having the “task� lighting facing the ticket agent or facing the guest.

This is juxtaposed by the cool metallic sheen of the recycle led aluminum base and the transparent 3 Form panels that serve as task lighting.

The center void will illuminate ambient light to the surrounding area, creating an inviting

Lighting Design- Airport Ticket Counter Lighting

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B LumicorCertified Recycled Resin Panels A Sunny Iridescent B Aqua Iridescent C Brushed Recylced Aluminum

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The concept for the Children’s Medical Center in Ashville, North Carolina is “Storytelling” with heavy influence and inspiration from North Carolina’s natural beauty and the whimsical aesthetic of Art Nouveau. It is our goal to tell the story of North Carolina through storytelling in a way that invokes inspiration and imagination that can only come from nature.

+ MELINDA CAPP

COLTSAMMON

STACKING DIAGRAM

The three main components of North Carolina being portrayed are mountain, forest, and beach, encompassing the wide variety of terrain that the state has to offer. And by adding a touch of whimsy, Art Nouveau captures the wonderful and mysterious aspect of nature that will be brought into this space through curved lines and asymmetry throughout the space.

4TH FLOOR SMOKEY MOUNTAIN

New state of the art technology will be used to provide flexible lighting solutions and affects.

Also incorporated into each room, architectural projections will be illuminated onto the walls that will include interactive systems where children can control their room theme, play games, watch movies, order food and contact the nurse through this central interactive experience.

3RD FLOOR

CHEROKEE FOREST

The principles of design that will be incorporated include form, shape, and emphasis. These will be manifested in the detailing and treatment. The elements of design that will be used will include color, texture, and light that will be represented in our materials and architectural elements and lighting design.

2ND FLOOR OUTER BANKS

Each floor is designated by a different natural landscape feature and color.

This creates a system of wayfinding that is not only cohesive throughout each floor but makes it easier for GROUND FLOOR SUNRISE VALLEY children to identify which floor they are on in case they get lost.

By reiterating the colors into the floor pattern and the roomtags children can easilt identify where they are.

The plan is set up so that you enter into the themed lobby and experience the play areas, the patient room are in a more secluded area with views onto nature as well as 3 outdoor patios.

Preliminary Block Plan

Room Tags

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Staff Garden Patio

Patient Rooms Kids Area Teen Area

Nurse Hub Lobby Garden Patio

Garden Patio

Lobby

Floor Plan Each floor is designated by a different natural landscape and color.

MODROCKER

BY IGLOOPLAY

Exceeds ASTM/ Consumer Product Safety Commision for Childs Safety

As you enter each floor, a dramatic sculptural feature will identify the floor you are on.

FF&E

The example above depicts the Outer Banks Floor, you are greeted by a large water fountain with blue as the central color scheme that identifies with the 2nd floor.

TEA PODS

BY IGLOOPLAY

LIMA BEAN

BY IGLOOPLAY

High Density Foam upholstered in PVC free Vinyl alternative

Exceeds ASTM/ Consumer Product Safety Commision for Childs Safety & Resource efficient ply construction

CHILD AND ADULT BARCELONA

BY KNOLL

GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified® for low-emitting products

THROWING STONES

BY IGLOOPLAY

100% Wool Slipcover, Heavy Metal-Free Dyes, Reduced Emissions, Maunfactured at an ISO 14001 certified facility

SYMPHONY BENCH

BY CAROLINA

Children’s Game Room

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Hallway View-

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Within the halways are nooks for Steelcase Nurture computer carts

COLTSAMMON

-Lighting and floor pattern leads the user through the space.

-Views into patient rooms help nurses do their job without disturbing the patients

1 MED PREP SECURITY Medical supplies are stored and locked for security purposes, with an integrated RFID Fab system imbeded into t he cabinets, each nurse can access medication. T his provides a fast, safe, hygenic, and efficient solution for t he staffs needs.

3 4 ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION This computer system i s an extension of healthcare database, nurses can easily access patient documents, files, xrays, and post bulletins. T his h elps nurses acquire important information a s a quick and go setup, increasing work efficiency.

MOBILE OFFICE Steelcase Nurture carts create efficient and mobile work systems t hat can b e carted anywhere t he nurse needs to be. A nook gives the equipment a place and gives an even flow to the corridor. This helps decrease infection control b y storing t hem out of the patient rooms.

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2 KID FRIENDLY COUNTER

ERGONOMIC

Shorter height allows easy access for patients and provides a more welcoming platform for c hildren. T his custom piece also provides a night light that illuminates t he nurse desk and i s designated b y the floor theme.

Steelcase Cobi Office C hair provides good ergonomic back and body support t hat is important for nurses working for long hours.

NURSE STATION CUSTOM CASEWORK

COBI

BY STEELCASE

POCKET

BY NURTURE

Nurse Hub-

Central Area accesible to both hallways

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Main Challenges: - Building the ENTIRE facility for digital walk through purposes in sketch up.

Pros: Great visual/ experience

Cons: Time consuming Solution: Teamwork/Communication With the implementation of digital screen projections, patients can control their environment like never before.

Colors can be changed and scenery and wall paterns as well. For this reason we left the walls neutral with wood and soft natural tones that are aesthetically pleasing and serve as a good backdrop.

Evidence Based Design: A large part of this project was about implementing evidence based principles and observations into healing spaces.

Nurse Hub-

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Central Area accesible to both hallways LIGHTING DESIGN

1 SINK PROXIMITY A nearby sink provides nessecary hygiene and infection control for both patients and staff. C lose proximity to everyone and convenience increases usage.

HEMNES

BY IKEA SIDE TABLE STORAGE CABINET CUSTOM CASEWORK

COVE

BY WIELAND

4 NURSE WINDOW Window with blinds gives nurse direct vision of patient without having to come into the room and disturb them.

Customizable LED lights will enhance patient experience and sleep patterns and quality. With soft dimmable lighting accenting the walls and above bed, the patient will sleep better and enhance healing process.

3 FAMILY PROXIMITY Children who have a physical support system closby, heal faster and have a better chance of coping with the stress of hospital care which also helps with the healing process. I t is important t o not have a curtain divider s o that the connection b etween family and child is not broken especially at night.

5 POSITIVE VISUAL DISTRACTIONS Projections display wall length imagery that can be controled by the patient and incorporates a variety of themes and scenes of North Carolina.

This gives t he patient a custom room design and theme that will not only enhance the wall space but transform the entire experience with custum mood lighting.

SLEEPERTOO

BY WIELAND

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LEARVIEW ENTER

TRAUMA REHABILITAT ION

CRYSTAL METAMORPHISIS Concept and Concept Statement The concept for Clearview Community Rehabilitation Center is based upon the idea that the process of rehabilitation requires perseverance and time. Although strenuous the end goal is to achieve a new form of balance, clarity and rebirth.

For this reason the concept of the facility is Crystal Metamorphosis, the patient is being reborn and transformed in the same way that minerals and rocks go through intense pressure and heat in time to become unique and vibrant

Entrance Design and focus will be in the Principles of; hierarchy and emphasis through the architectural forms, space planning (busy spaces-more angles, calming spaces- less) and the Elements of Design: Line, shape, color and form through the use of transparency, materials and patterns.

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Lobby Elevation

Stacking Diagram

Reception Desk As you enter from the Gym you are greeted by the receptionist and experience the high ceilings of the entrance way.

This space is the gateway to all other areas and is a central hub where you can access the elevators up to the 2nd floor.

Bubble Diagram

Main Challenge: How to design a project with few parameters and with large scope of a facility and usage?

Solution: Time-Management Tables and goals

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Parti Diagram

Parti Diagram- 2nd Floor

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Floor Plan 2nd Floor

Ceiling Plan 2nd Floor

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Classrooms As part of my research I wanted to implement resaerch and education into this healthcare facility to not only inform and educate new employees but also for constant learning within the staff for new treatment.

In addition, I also wanted to design a place where patients can learn about how to maintain their health and for loved ones to be part of the at home care.

Therefore this space is meant to be for multiple users and to be accomadate different uses.

I designed two separate learning areas, a flexible classroom set up and a presentation-like space that can be divided with movable partitions and opened for larger events.

Materials & Finishes:

Keilhauer Cahoots Side Chair

Keilhauer Cahoots Lounge Chair

Healthcare- Clearview Rehabilitation Center

Steelcase Campfire Desk

-Forbo Florex Flooring -Architex Stain Resistant Upholstery - Keilhauer Seating

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Physical Therapy Area This being the most important functioning space in the facility, I anted it to serve its purpose but still retain the core design concept and bring in dynamic shapes and positive distractions from the outside views.

Ample room was taken into account for large equipment and maneauvering clearnace for wheelchairs.

Based on my interactive research I found that direct supervision is always neccessary for these activity areas so I placed the physical therapists office adjoined to the gym with large clear windows for a clear view into the room.

Materials: -Cool & Calming -Forbo MCT Flooring -Vibrant Armstrong Panels

Davis Site Bench

Armstrong Infusion Panels

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Floor Plan 2nd Floor

Ceiling Plan 2nd Floor

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2nd Floor Areas The 2nd floor is dedicated to the in-patients that need special care and for mental healing. This was an important component for the faciltiy as a whole that it adressed the whole person in a more holistic healing process.

Some areas that are shown are the Art Therapy room and the Meditation room that offer “no judgement� spaces where patients can gain conficence in their bodies and find inner solace.

Architectural Elements: -Skylight brings in natural light and brings postive and clear views.

-Water wall feature brings the healing power of water into the experience.

Main Challenge for 2nd Floor: Art Therapy knowledge- Interviewed 2 local art therapists to better understand user’s needs and what happens in the space.

Patient room Space Planning

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Patient Rooms

Patient Rooms include single and double rooms for in-patient care.

Soft color pallette create soothing experiences for patients dealing with limited physical mobility and experiencing PTSD.

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Family Area

Patient Area

Nurse Area

Designated Areas As you enter the patient room the blue floor pattern designates the nusre/ doctor area where there is overhead cabinet, sink and computer area, away from the patient sleeping zone.

Family sleep sofas are in each room for overnight stays, this is especially important for patients that are dealing with traumatic stress, having a family member close by assists with the healing process.

Krug Amelio Sleep Sofa

View- Most rooms are facing the lake front and provide postive distractions for patients who are bed-ridden.

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