Design Studio III Stage II Report Group 14

CO-LIVING FOR THOSE LIVING WITH AUTISM

EVERY AUTISTIC PERSON IS DIFFERENT TO EVER OTHER. THIS IS WHY AUTISM IS DESCRIBED AS A 'SPECTURM'

CO-LIVING FOR THOSE LIVING WITH AUTISM

Design Studio III Co-Living Space Group 14 Ivy Bui Sarina Ferguson Ebony HarveyDouglas Jiaao Ni Jonathan Tu Yuyucheng Zhu

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families

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individuals

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couples

60 residents;

25 adults

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young adults parents adults with older with autism with autism autism

Single parent One parent with two children with one child

70% of the community will have autism or 42 of the 60 residents

Two parents with one child

Two parents with two children

Couples

Individuals

THE SITE

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SUNRISE

SUNSET

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WATER

ROADS/PATHS

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VEGETATION

THE SITE

THE SITE

THE SITE

THE SITE

THE SITE

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EXISTING BUILDINGS

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SUN PATH

4m contours

Public/Communal Areas

Educational/Career Areas

Private Areas

Semi-Private Areas

Sensory Areas

Quiet Areas

Quiet Areas (Hyper-sensitive)

Sensory Areas (Hypo-sesitive)

Private Areas

Semi-Private Areas

Educational/Career Areas

Public/Communal Areas

SPATIAL ANALYSIS

PRECEDENT 01 | LIVING CLOSER GIANCARLO GASTALDIN & GAIA CELLA Location: Denver, Colorado, USA

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The building is a combination of blocks which are layered and levelled up. The team implemented a modular system that can easily respond to climate conditions and site specificity. The zig-zac pattern creates and enhances different views from the building.

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PRECEDENT 02 | ST. ANDREWS BEACH HOUSE | AUSTIN MAYNARD ARCHITECTS

Location: Victoria, Australia

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This is a two-bedroom beach house. The shape of the house grew from a response to the views and the simplification of the interior spaces.

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3D VIEWS

Private areas Elevated areas

East view

Public/Communal areas

South East view The proposed building is a combination of stackable blocks with split levels to better adapt to the site topography and avoid blocking view or natural light of neighbouring houses.

Semi-private areas

Room separation

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FLOOR PLAN

Cafe/Shop

SITE PLAN

Car park 02 Kitchen/Dining areas

Courtyard Work area

Exercise room

Classrooms Car park 01 Playground

Meditation

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Library

Therapy

Teaching kitchen

Private areas

Calm room Hydrotherapy pool

Sensory garden

Lift

1 bedroom apartment 36 m

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18 rooms

2 bedroom apartment 65 m

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8 rooms

3 bedroom apartment 74 m

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8 rooms

Quiet areas and sensory garden are located in the North-Western areas with comfortable noise level and direct ocean views for relaxation. This area will be elevated using columns to avoid the flooding risk when sea level gets to 30m. The private and semi-private areas are also slightly elevated to reduce impacts to vegetation on the ground.

Since the sun rises from East to West and wind flows from South West in the winter, the idea is to avoid the southern and western side for the private areas. The semi-private and quiet areas will face North to get the winter sun. Private areas, sensory areas, calm room and library will get the most nature views for stress relief.

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FLOORPLAN | 1:200 CIRCULATION Reception Educationareas Publicareas Semi-privateareas Privateareas RL-6.0m

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SECTIONPERSPECTIVE 2

Totalbuildingareas: 2931 m Educationareas

205m2

Privateareas

1458m2

Publicareas

589m2

Quietareas

254m2

Semi-privateareas

126m2

Sensoryareas

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SUMMER HOUSING

HOUSING FEATURES

LOCATIONS

EXAMPLE FLOOR PLANS

Not to scale

Today in Australia there are over 6000 people under 65 forced to live in nursing homes with people in their 80's, because there is simply no alternative housing for them

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DEVELOPED FACILITIES AND SPATIAL ARRANGEMENT AREAS Actual: 20.0m ² Stage 1: 50m ²

GROUND FLOOR +0

Reception, Carpark, Private Rooms, Courtyard, Exercise Room, Relaxation Area

Actual: 97.8m ² Stage 1: 60m ² Actual: 910.7m ² Stage 1: 1050m ²

Quiet Areas - Calm Rooms Sensory Areas - Sensory Garden/Butter��� den Private Areas - Bedroom, Bathrooms, Living Space

Actual: 222.0m ² Stage 1: 80m ²

Semi-Private - Hydrotherapy Pool - Exercise/Therapy Room

Classroom with Calm Rooms, Carparks

Actual: 98m ² Stage 1: 120m ²

Educational - Classroom - Teaching Kitchen

UNDERGROUND

Actual: 930m ² Stage 1: 950m ²

Public - Kitchen/Dining/Outdoor Dining - Reception - Courtyard - Pool and Carparks

LOWER GROUND -1600

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Kitchen/Dining, Outdoor Dining, Hydrotherapy and Pool Access

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PRIVATE AREAS

COUPLE INDIVIDUAL INDIVIDUAL

PLANTER BOXES COUPLE

MUSICAL ROAD

COUPLE

15.5m

SENSORY AREA SHADED SANDPIT

2 ADULTS 1 CHILD 2 ADULTS 1 CHILD INDIVIDUAL

2 INDIVIDUALS

1 ADULT 2 CHILDREN 1 ADULT 1 CHILD TREE SEAT

OBSTACLE & TYRE SET

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INDIVIDUAL 53.2m

18 x Individual Rooms 6 x Couple Rooms 2 x 1 Adult 1 Child 3 x 1 Adult 2 Children 3 x 2 Adults 1 Child 2 x 2 Adults 2 Children

PRIVATE AREAS

SEMI-PRIVATE

GRASS GREEN ROOF AREA

STAGE 1 DEMOGRAPHICS

2 ADULTS 1 CHILD 1 ADULT 2 CHILDREN

PUBLIC

HANG OUT SPACE

15.2m

GROUND LEVEL +3200 1:150

PUBLIC

RECEPTION AND ENTRANCE

INDIVIDUAL COUPLE

LOWER GROUND -1600 1:150

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PUBLIC

EDUCATIONAL

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5 CARPARKS

CLASSROOM

QUIET AREAS 2 CALM ROOMS

FRIDGE/ FREEZER

PUBLIC OUTDOOR DINING

EDUCATIONAL

SEMI-PRIVATE

TEACHING KITCHENS

HYDROTHERAPY POOL AND CHANGE ROOMS

PUBLIC

KITCHEN AND DINING

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UNDERGROUND -3200 1:150

PUBLIC

POOL (-4800)

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Entrance

View from the ocean

Outdoor area

Outdoor dining and pool

V HOUSE MAZZANTI ARCHITECTURE ||

The V house explores a housing that is built on steep cliff sides. The inspiration took place with tree branches that sit on top and scape the land while still being connected to the earth. The structure was created to take advantage of the lake view while not obstructing other peoples views of the surrounding land scape. Forming “branches” allows the more space in the structure and allows multiple levels without obstructing views or scaling the land for the structure to fit.

MEDITERRANI 32 BY DANIEL ISERN ASSOCIATES, SANT POL DE MAR, SPAIN ||

Ariel view

South Section

Due to the vast amount of needs for family size and autism requirements, I have added ������������������������ rooms take advantage of the sun and views and others take advantage of the lack of views.

As autism is quite a broad disability, there is 1 a36 a need for dark spaces where they can feel safe during a panic attack and a need to not feel disconnected and be able to see outside.

There are a range of open spaces that can be used as learning spaces or family recreation as well as a designated quiet space that will also have access to therapists for autistic and nonautistic people to use.

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1 3 Bedroom 20 m²

12 Hallway 5 m²

11 Bedroom 8 m²

13 Toilet 1 m²

17 Bedroom 5 m²

15 Halllway 5 m² 14 Comunal Shower 8 m²

23 Hallway 35 m²

19 Hallway 5 m²

21 Bedroom 7 m²

20 Toilet 1 m²

22 Bedroom 7 m²

10 Bedroom 8 m²

11 Bedroom 8 m²

12 Hallway 5 m²

13 Toilet 1 m²

14 Comunal Shower 8 m²

23 Hallway 35 m²

23 Pool 16 m²

9 kitchen dining 137 m²

9 kitchen dining 137 m²

6 Eunsuite 3 m² 8 Eunsuite 3 m²

5 Bedroom 21 m²

7 Bedroom 21 m²

24 Sensery Garden+ 214 m²

6 Eunsuite 3 m² 8 Eunsuite 3 m²

5 Bedroom 21 m²

7 Bedroom 21 m²

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27 Bedroom 15 m²

41 Room 4 m²

26 Family area 22 m²

42 Bedroom 12 m²

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34 Bedroom 18 m²

33 Bedroom 13 m²

45 Room 2 m²

37 Bedroom 22 m²

43 Room 4 m²

30 Family area 23 m²

34 Bedroom 18 m²

42 Bedroom 12 m²

26 Family area 22 m²

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1 open class rooms 223 m²

27 Bedroom 15 m²

41 Room 4 m²

1 open class rooms 223 m²

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25 Shared Kitchen 34 m²

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16 Toilet 2 m²

23 Pool 16 m²

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15 Halllway 5 m²

2 Eunsuite

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2 Eunsuite 4 3 m²

Eunsuite 3 m²

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16 Toilet 2 m²

3 Bedroom 20 m²

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1 Bedroom 21 m²

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43 Room 4 m²

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PRECEDENT 01 | THE STATOIL OFFICE | A-LAB | FORNEBU, NORWAY

The Statoil office was constructed by Norwegian energy producer Statoil to be built in Fornedu Noway to act as an office building for 2500 employees The modules of the building is oriented for optimal daylight and also to connect social functions through the centre plaza, which improves circulation

Minimal Footprint

Centre Communal Area

Orientation

Centre Circulation

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PRECEDENT 02 | THE LOTUS HOUSE | MW ARCH | HUE CITY, VIETNAM

The Lotus House, located in Hue City, Vietnam, is a duplex apartment designed to suit an elderly couple with poor health conditions as well as their 60 years old daughter who requires a wheelchair.

Lowered microwave, oven and cabinet provide easy access occupants on wheelchair, as well as a electric cooking stove plate.

An intricate ramp system replaces all stairs in the apartment. Running from the front gate to the ground floor and then the second floor. The ramps also ran through the front garden and common living areas, this allows smooth access for the occupants and I think it's a system worth implementing into my group's co-living project.

Ramp running through the kitchen area and also the outside garden, trees and ornaments blocks outside views for more privacy

Small common area located on the second floor, through the hallway is the sleeping area

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Concept 1 North east section1 Facilities

Concept 2

Private Area - 1/2/3 Bedrooms - Bathroom - Living space

Quiet Area - Meditation - Therapy - Calm Rooms

Final Design

Public/Communal Area - Courtyard - Kitchen/Dining - Carpark

Educational/Career Areas - Classrooms - Teaching Kitchen - Work Area

Semi-Private Area - Hydrotherapy pool - Indoor Gym

Sensory Area - Sensory Garden - Butterfly Room - Playroom

The Spectrum of Light co-living focuses on providing autistic individuals or families with autismfriendly living spaces that not only caters to their daily needs, but also empowers them socialise, grow, and enable them to be independent. This project is designed for a total of 12 children and 48 adults residents. Out of the 60 total residents, 42 of them are born with some form of autism.

For our design, we want to provide our autistic residents with the therapeutic facilities they need to improve their condition, and also ensuring their mental well-being. This project will act as combination of nursing home, rehabilitation centre and mostly importantly a leisure complex for those with autism, also allowing them to live with their loved-ones.

One bedroom design fitted with a wardrobe, ensuite and a small storage room.

Rooms that does not have a window is fitted with linear skylight

Two bedroom apartment fitted with a bathroom, laundry, a small kitchen and a small living area.

Three bedroom apartment fitted with two bedroom with ensuite and a master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and bath.

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LOT 24

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SITE OUTLINE

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BASEMENT FLOOR -3200

BASEMENT BALCONY -4700

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UNITS MM

TERRAIN CUT

SUPPORT COLUMNS

ROAD ACCESS

POV-WEST CLIFF COURT

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NORTH-SOUTH ELEVTAION

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WEST-EAST ELEVTAION

Semi-private Area

Education Area

Public Area

5000mm SPATIAL ARRANGEMENT

Private Area 900m^2 - 1/2/3 Bedrooms - Bathroom - Living space BASEMENT BALCONY

BASEMENT FLOOR 1:2000

ONE BEDROOM DESIGN

TWO BEDROOM Parking

Public/Communal Area - Courtyard 220m^2 - Kitchen/Dining 300m^2 - Carpark 300m^2 Educational/Career Areas - Classrooms108m^2 - Teaching Kitchen 200m^2

DESIGN

Quiet Area - Meditation 130m^2 - Therapy 150m^2 - Calm Rooms 100m^2 2500mm

Semi-Private Area - Hydrotherapy pool 86m^2 - Indoor Gym 135m^2 - Change Room 108m^2 - Infirmary 100m^2

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3000mm THREE BEDROOM DESIGN

GROUND FLOOR 1:2000

Sensory Area - Sensory Garden 93m^2 - Playground 84m^2

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Education Area

Public Area

Garden

SECOND FLOOR 600m^2 - Private living area

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FIRST FLOOR 750m^2 3300mm

- Private living area - Therapy room

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- Sensory garden - Playground

GROUND FLOOR 650m^2 - Private living area

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- Reception area

FIRST FLOOR 1:2000

- Courtyard

Carpark 300m^2

3000mm

BASEMENT FLOOR 520m^2 - Private living area - Semi public area

Pool 86m^2 1100mm

SECOND FLOOR 1:2000

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ENTRANCE

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WILSON SECONDARY SCHOOL

By BJARKE INGELS GROUP

The Building that was built in 2019 houses two existing secondary schools: the H-B Woodlawn Program, a self independence school and the Stratford program which is a school for those with special needs.

Wilsons secondary school was designed by Bjarke Ingels group and built a design planned to seek to maintain feeling of a one-story building whilst still having the vertical organization and the effiencies afforded by it. There are 5 stories, each story locating classrooms. It is designed in a rotating formation along a single hinge point. This idea creates cascading green terraces leading from educational spaces of the school to the athletic fields.

Beneath the rotated bars, the ground floor opens up to general space, connecting the school with its dense urban context.

Design Inspiration: Rotating building slabs allows a full glimpse of the surroundings Minimalistic approach to materials explored. Glass windows enhances the modern nature of the building. vegetation surrounding buildings helps emphasize a sense of naturalism. sensible use of space allowing enough space for students to move around within the space.

Large outdoor area allowing students to interact with the outdoors.

SWEETWATER SPECTRUM

By LEDDY MAYTUM STACY

Autism is one of the fastest growing developmental disability in the world. In the coming decade children with autism will reach adulthood, yet few residential options exist for them.

In 2009, a group of families, crowds with autism and group leaders founded the non-profit organization Sweetwater Spectrum to create appropriate, highly efficient, long-term housing for adults with autism in a way that could be recognised and replicated nationwide.

The Sweetwater Spectrum community is designed to meet the specific needs of those with autism.

It is based on co-living/co-housing, which offers: -Individual/customized/flexible life skills training.

-Education -Gardening -Art/music training -Exercise -Healthy lifestyles Safety and security are paramount in the design, and healthy durable materials are used throughout to provide a natural, clean environment.

Located a few blocks away from the Sonoma town square for recreational purposes, close to public transit, and bicycle trails.

Simple design strategies are incorporated to allow generous accommodation for equal access for all ages and abilities. `

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SEMI PRIVATE (Third Floor) This area is where strictly adults can come together and socialise. There are various activities for all adults and social mixes. This floor also includes gyms for adults and young adults as well as Hydrotherapy rooms This floor also leads out into the rooftop garden which is located on the roof of the second floor COMMUNAL AREA (Second Floor) This area is a communal for children and young adults.

Similarly to the third floor communal area, there are different activities adjusted to those within the space. this floor also contains bedrooms for specific individuals and contains a communal kitchen for all ages.

CARPARK/INFIRMARY AREA (Ground Floor) This ground floor is designed to locate the carpark, infirmary, and workers quarters. For those who need specific help or have severe autism may visit this floor quite often

QUIET AREA (Second Floor) This Area is an area for those who want some times for themselves in in a quiet space. This area includes a library for those who want to read or study and a sensory room for those who want to meditate or relax.

EDUCATIONAL AREA (First Floor) This area are individuals of all ages and mental capabilities to come and learn. It includes life lessons, cooking classes and many lessons teaching subjects that are seen in schools outside the spectrum.

PRIVATE AREA (First Floor) This area is the most important area in the facility. It includes bedrooms for all ages, bathrooms and toilets for both female and male.

Next to the bedrooms is the educational area where individuals can go to learn and practice life lessons.

Northern Section 1:500 ` Spatial Bubble Diagram ` BEDROOMS PRIVATE KITCHEN

Floor Plan ` KITCHEN

TOILET

VEGGIE GARDEN

ENTERTAINMENT BATHROOM

LIVING SPACE

PRIVATE

SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES

LEARNING

COMMUNUAL AREA

SPECTRUM OF LIGTH

LIBRARY BUTTERFLY GARDEN

QUIET AREA

COOKING CLASSES LIFE LESSONS

THIRD FLOOR

SEMI PRIVATE

GYM

SECOND FLOOR

SENSORY ROOMS ADULT ROOM

FIRST FLOOR

STUDY SPACE

Quiet/Sensory Area 421 m2 `

Private Area 1654 m2 `

Entertainment Area 228 m2 `

Educational Area 162.5 m2 `

Communal Area 923 m2 `

Semi Private Area 162.5 m2 `

GROUND FLOOR

This Design is inspired by Bjarke's Wilsons Secondary School. It follows the same principles of rotating slabs placed on top of each other. This building was designed in approach to house those living with autism, and with many fascinating surrounding feature such as the ocean front, creates such a awe inspiring location to live. This facility plans to house 60 residents ranging from children of the age of 5 up to adults of the age 65. There are many facilities in which help cater each individuals special needs. The building is broken up into sections such as private area, public communal space, semi private, sensory area, quiet area, entertainment areas and more in which accompanies all people of age and social mix.

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SITE PLAN

ENHANCED SPATIAL ARRANGMENTS

PERSPECTIVE SECTION

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SLOPE MANIPULATION

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The elimination of cantilevers and columns, gave rise to the ‘cut and fill’ strategy allowing a large flat concrete slab to be placed on top.

This was done to act as a foundation for the construction of the project building. This is an easy way to create a stronger base for the building as well cost efficient strategy.

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STAGE 2 PRECEDENTS TEO TIMO ARCHITECTS - SPAIN

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Teo Timo architects located in Spain are a great manipulation of minimalistic architecture and they explore to great lengths the true capacity minimalistic architecture can go. The way they design the large white concrete slabs sandwiching the wide curtain walls creates a sense of purity and a heavenly feeling.

It is so simple in exterior design yet so beautiful to the human eye. As Ludwig van de rohe once stated “less is more!” this is a great quote that manipulates the world of modernism and minimalism which is a great influence in architecture today in creating forms and structures for buildings.

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Spectrum of light caters a nurtuing housing environment for those living with autism with the main design goal to explore natural sunlight and wide landscape views. The design is inspired by minimalistic architecture in particularly through the adaption of large concrete slabs and wide window openings which is accompanied by a large infinity pool that spans across the whole building.

PRECEDENT 1.Modular cross-laminated timber housing The Urban Village Project is presented as part of this year's Democratic Design Days, IKEA's annual conference, which takes place at the company's headquarters in Älmhult, Sweden.

This modular system could be pre-fabricated, mass-produced and flat-packed, to reduce costs and environmental impact, by reducing the amount of carbon dioxide emitted during construction.

This would also allow building materials to be disassembled and reconfigured with ease.

Housing for the project would be built from cross-laminated timber – "a wood that comes with huge environmental advantages and outperforms steel and concrete on multiple levels" – in standardised modular units.

PRECEDENT 2

Residents could simply rearrange the accommodation as required, replacing any elements of the module that need repair. This allows for flexible and adaptable living, and moves towards a circular approach to living space and management of buildings.

Besides, the modular system of houses is suitable for the terrain of the chosen site because it is hard to make construction on a steep cliff, while modular houses are much easier for us to build and assemble

Modular houses are interlocking assembled to fit the sloping terrain.

Using long ramps to connect buildings at different heights to ensure the accessibility.

DESIGN BRIEF SENSORY AREAS (HYPER-SENSITIVE)

QUIET AREAS (HYPER-SENSITIVE)

● SENSORY GARDEN ● BUTTERFLY GARDEN ● PLAYROOM

● MEDIATION ● THERAPY ● CALM ROOMS

SEMI-PRIVATE AREAS

PRIVATE AREAS

● HYDROTHERAPY POOL

● BEDROOM

● BATHROOM ● LIVING SPACE

● EXERCISE ROOM

EDUCATIONAL/CAREER AREAS

PUBLIC AREAS

● COURTYARDS ● KITCHEN/DINING ● CARPARK

● CLASSROOMS ● TEACHING KITCHENS ● WORK AREA

SITE PLAN

SPATIAL PROGRAM CLASSROOM

PRIVATE AREAS

TEACHING KITCHENS

MEDIATION

THERAPY

CALM ROOMS

PLAYROOM

CAR PARK

WORKING AREA

CARPARK

SENSORY GARDEN

BUTTERFLY GARDEN

HYDROTHERAPY EXERCISE POOL ROOM

BEDROOM BATHROOM

SENSORY GARDEN

KITCHEN /DINNING

LIVING SPACE

COURTYARD

SECTION EDUCATIONAL AREAS

BUTTERFLY GARDEN

QUIET AREAS

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20M

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FAMILY UNIT 8M x 7M 10M x 9M

WORKING AREA 12M x 10M

LIBRARY 24M x 10M

14 two-story townhouses are set as private area. Considering the steep cliff, these townhouses are arrayed in a stepped form to fit the terrain. The roofs on the ground floor are used as courtyards.

THE FIRST FLOOR

6 INDIVIDUALS UNIT 8M x 7M 12M x 13M CLASSROOM 10M x 8M

TEACHING KITCHEN 20M x 8M

THE GROUND FLOOR

SIDE VIEW 1

SIDE VIEW 2

EDUCATIONAL AREAS

OFFICE 10M x 8M

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3

1 CHILDREN + 1 PARENT

1 CHILDREN + 2 PARENT

3

2 CHILDREN + 1 PARENT

2

2 CHILDREN + 2 PARENT

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18

FACILITIES COUPLES

INDIVIDUALS

QUIET AREAS (HYPER-SENSITIVE)

SENSORY AREAS (HYPER-SENSITIVE)

PRIVATE AREAS

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SEMI-PRIVATE AREAS

1142

● BEDROOM

12 CHILDREN (1-18)

EDUCATIONAL/CAREER AREAS

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92

● CLASSROOMS ● TEACHING KITCHENS ● WORK AREA TOTAL AREA

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2094

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90

● HYDROTHERAPY POOL

● BATHROOM ● LIVING SPACE ● LAUNDRY

24 ADULTS (18-65)

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30

● SENSORY GARDEN ● PLAYGROUND

● MEDITATION ● THERAPY ● CALM ROOMS

AUTISTIC PATIENTS

2 PARENTS (25-50)

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70

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COMMUNITY PROFILE

● EXERCISE ROOM PUBLIC AREAS

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670

● COURTYARDS ● KITCHEN/DINING ● CARPARK ● CAFE ● LIBRARY

2 CHILDREN + 2 PARENT X 2

WESTCLIFF CT 1 CHILDREN + 1 PARENT X 2

INDIVIDUALS X 6

LEVEL2

INDIVIDUALS X 6

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1 CHILDREN + 2 PARENT X 3

LEVEL1

2 CHILDREN + 1 PARENT X 3 INDIVIDUALS X 6

COUPLES X 6

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10

15

20

25M

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FLOOR PLAN

LEVEL5

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LEVEL4

LEVEL3

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5

10

15

20

25M

ROOF

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5

10

15

20

25M

According to research findings, autistic patients prefer cool colour and cannot accept height differences.So I chose white concrete as the building material and green glass for the curtain wall. Since the steep slope is not conducive to their wandering, I designed a circular walkway on each floor and designed a green roof for them as their activity area.

In order to align with the contour lines, my floors do not overlap. And I made the roof of each floor into the upper walkway to provide residents with a flat, closed and safe hanging out space, so that the autistic patients can have a sense of security.

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WESTCLIFF CT

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SITE PLAN

THE COVE RD

SOUTH SECTION

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RENDER

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CO-LIVING FOR THOSE LIVING WITH AUTISM

ARCHITECTURE CREATES OUR ENVIRONMENT. DESIGN LIKE IT WILL CHANGE LIVES - BECAUSE IT DOES.