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MASTER BATHROOM
Design Goals Met
One vanity has an open space to allow for a wheelchair user in the future, the second vanity panel can also be removed if both users require a wheelchair.
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ADA grab bars are located in the shower, bath tub and toilet area.
Open clearance for the shower allows for a wheelchair to go into the shower.
Shower bench allows for the user to sit while taking a shower but not using medical equipment.
Hand held shower head allows a seated user to be able to wash without standing up.
Design elements allow for the user to be physical helped without adding extra elements to the space.
Kitchen
Design Goals Met
Large walkways allow the users to be able to navigate through even if they are using a mobility device.
Multiple seating areas allow for large groups to be able to gather together.
Walkways exceed the ADA minimum width.
Kitchen bar height allows a wheelchair user to
ADA clearance under the sink allows for a wheelchair user to use the sink.
Limited upper storage allows everyone to access essential areas.
Pantry cabinet has shelves that roll out and upper shelves that pull down for easy access.
Vincennes Demographics
Age of Users: Middle School and High School Students
Gender Ratio of Vincennes: Female - 50.63% (8,654), Male 49.37% (8,437)
Population: 16,427 (2022 estimate)
2020 Median Household Income: $39,994
2020 Median Property Value: $77,400
2020 Poverty Rate: 24.2%
2020 Unemployment Rate: 5.2%
Design Goals
To have a space that can adapt to their changing medical needs. Provide spaces for them to entertain family and other residents of Canterbury Court.
To have clear sight lines in the public areas of the unit so that medical staff can quickly evaluate any situation when they enter.
Meet ADA guidelines through a barrier free environment while not feeling like an institutional environment. Provide a space that the occupants can set out an medication or testing equipment without interference.
Concept Finding Yourself
Teenagers are often expected to act like adults and are treated like children. They are in a place in their lives where they are finding themselves and figuring out their personal boundaries with themselves, their friends, and their families.
This community center aims to give teens a place to be themselves, interact with others their age, and figure out who they are. This center will give them the freedom to have fun in a safe environment and find their own confidence.