University of Calgary | School of Architecture Planning and Landscape Fall 2020
Neural UnMasking Arch 606 | Intermediate Studio Final Portfolio Compilation
Project Pages 04 Entanglement 12 Immersonus 20 Sensory Sync 29 Fractal 37 Collide 46 (re)Active Route(s) 54 Circadia 6 3 S t r e s s L e s s To g e t h e r 71 Getting the Feels 79 “U” 88 Place of Sense 96 Place Unseen 104 Mnemonic Blend
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Sensory Perception Judy Yee Wah Liu Daniel Howard Rhea Jenkins
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Entanglement Liu Judy
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S U M M A R Y 01 Project Area
Design Elements
5000 m2
Morphology Proxemics
Function
Wellness/ Art Hub
The project Entanglement aims to promote cognitive well-being by integrating and connecting the natural and built environment, through organized morphological complexities and dynamic architecture. It uses a sensory pathway to connect the Art and Wellness Center, while also stimulating and refreshing one’s senses by using design techniques to bring more awareness to the surrounding environment. Iteration I focused on bringing in morphological complexities and stimulate multiple senses through circulation, exterior haptic façade, green roof and a sensory playground. Critiques of complexity was not fully achieved along with the complete integration of the natural and built environment was not emphasized.
Focus Area
Hence, in iteration II the built environment was further divided into parts and integrated with natural greenspaces for rest along with sensory spots. This provided for an entangled complex circulation for the formation of the sensory pathway. In addition, a sensory roof, sensory façade, sensory canopy, and sensory structures were added to provide for more complexity to generate a multi-sensory environment for wellness.
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9th Avenue Entrance
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Intertwining of Two Systems
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Sensory Playground Wellness Lounge Garden Atrium / Rest Area Counselling Area Change Room Administrative Suite Hydrotherapy Sound Therapy Restroom Salt Therapy Breathing Meditaiton Mindfulness Meditation Visualization Meditation Aromatherapy Napping Room Massage Therapy Tai Chi Studio Yoga Studio Physical Therapy Kitchen Cafeteria Arts Lounge Gallery Creative Writing Studio Music Studio Crafting Studio Drawing Studio Sculpting Studio Painting Studio
Iteration I responded to bring about cognitive wellbeing through a covered public sensory playground between the Art and Wellness Center. The playground included unique organic structures, where the visitors can explore and interact with as there is no specifically defined use. The architecture also consisted of a green roof to provide land back to the birds and insects to attract more natural complexity to the area. As well, the building contained a haptic façade to stimulate the sense of the visitors that are within the space.
Foorplan
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Exterior Walkway
Sensory Playground
Yoga Studio
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Focus Area
Floorplan
Program Diagrams
1. Sensory Pathway 2. Sensory Spots/ Rest Areas 3. Wellness Lounge 4. Counselling Area 5. Change Room 6. Administrative Suite
7. Sense Therapy 8. Hyrdrotherapy 9. Salt Therapy 10. Aromatherapy 11. Sound Therapy 12. Physical Therapy 13. Yoga 14. Tai Chi
15. Relaxation Area 16. Massage 17. Nap Room 18. Meditation Area 19. Breathing Meditation 20. Mind Meditation 21. Kitchen
22. Cafeteria 23. Arts Lounge 24. Drawing Studio 25. Creative Writing 26. Sculpting Studio 27. Painting Studio 28. Music Studio 29. Crafting Studio
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F O C U S
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PROGRAM SUMMARY
Interior Interior Intermediate Exterior
Intermediate Exterior
Space
M2
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Wellness Center
2500
42.7
Art Center
1400
23.3
Gallery Cafeteria
500 200
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Kitchen
200
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Administrative Suite
200
3.3
Sensory Pathway
200
3.3
Sensory Spots
500
8.3
Greenspace/Rest Area 300
5.0
Total Area
Section CC
6000 M2
Section BB
Focus Area
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1. PANELIZED INVERTED GRIDSHELL SENSORY ROOF 2. SENSORY INSTALLATIONS 3. SENSORY CANOPY 4. SENSORY WALL 5. FLOORING 6. VEGETATION 7. GLAZING 8. CROSSLAMINATED TIMBER WALL 9. WOODEN GRIDSHELL
FRAME 10. PTFE PANELIZED ROOF
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Sensory Illumination
South Entrance
Major Intersection
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Immersonus HOWARD DANIEL
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S U M M A R Y 01 Project Area
Design Elements
4200 m2
Noise Spatial Height
Function
Wellness Center Focus Area
Immersonus seeks to explore how the sensation of sound can be used to facilitate place-making. Utilizing both biophilic and acoustic design techniques, the goal is to create a place to explore the creative and healing aspects of sound and nature. The first phase of this project focused on the juxtaposition of program and implicating the building in the creation of sound. Moving into the second phase, the goal was to give more consideration to the site, its public use, and how to integrate with its existing sense of place.
Sound
Placemaking
Wellness & Creativity
Sound Library
Sound Pool
Acoustic Hot Spring
Biophilia
Green Roof Main Entrance
Early parti exploring radial organization.
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Site Plan
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The first phase of the project, titled Sonus Natura, was designed as an instrument making school and cochlear implant clinic. The juxtaposition in program was navigated by an architecture that allowed them to co-exist while also participating in the production of sound. 10 14
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Over the water.
Glass walkway.
Interior hallway.
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6. Program diagram. 7. Form making diagram. 8. Ground plan.
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PROGRAM SUMMARY Sapce
M2
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Sound Pool
915
21.8
Hot Spring Pools x5
500
11.9
Change Rooms Pool Filtration
400 100
9.5 2.4
Mech/Storage
160
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Railing Around Void
Relaxation Atrium
750
17.8
Sound Exp. Rooms
650
15.4
Green Roof
Research Studio
500
11.9
Quiet Pods x 12
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1.9
Amenity Space
150
3.6
Study Atrium
Reverb Chamber
Quiet Pod Regeneration Pond
Total Area
Windows Reflect Sound Sloped Pool Bottom
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Focus Area Section: Viewing the pond.
4200M2
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Focus Area
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1. BRICK MASONRY WALLS 2. CLT FLOOR SLAB 3. CLT FRAME 4. INT. GREEN SPACE 5. ACOUSTIC KINETIC WALKWAY 6. TILED POOL BOTTOM 7. NATURAL GRASS ISLAND 8. REVERB CHAMBER 9. SWIM BELOW DECK
10. HOT SPRING POOL 11. ACOUSTICALLY REFLECTIVE MATERIALS 12. LOOSE PEBBLE WALKWAY 13. RAISED GRAVEL BED 14. CORK-WRAPPED QUIET PODS 15. BIOPHILIC ACOUSTIC ATTENUATION 16. HYDROBOTANIC REGENERATION POND
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The Sound Pool.
Study Atrium.
Reverb Pool.
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Sensory Sync JENK INS RHEA
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S U M M A R Y 01 Project Area
Design Elements
6504 m2
Morphology
Function
Wellness + Art Centre
Focus Area
In iteration 1 the project was named Exoculo, meaning, blind or to deprive of sight. The project intended to create an architecture that relied on non-visual cues to create an experience that is equally enriching to the visually impaired, blind, and normal sensory ranged individuals. The architecture questioned and explored the variance in the replication of nature in biophilic design to emulate its benefits without visual cues and tested the degree of mimicry required to produce these benefits. The conceptual approach was limiting to the exteriority expression of space, leading to the second iteration’s expansion of concept and variables. BEND IN THE BOW
Sensory Sync, iteration 2, the programmatic spaces remained the same but were altered so each primary space (thermal baths, immersive sensory art exhibit, and darkroom restaurant) became catered to two specific senses to create an artificial experience of space. The architecture created a gradient of artificial to natural environments and explored the degree of replication in biophilic design while simultaneously creating unique catered experiences in the most artificial spaces.
Pearce Estate Park The Corridor Inglewood Bird Sanctuary Inglewood Wildlands
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Calgary was founded by a detachment of North West Mounted Police (NWMP)
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Native Americans - The Tsuu T’ina Nation occupied Calgary and the surrounding Plains
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Colonel James Walker settled in the land that is now known as the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
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The Colonel Walker House, then called Inglewood, was built
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The City of Calgary purchased the land and began managing the land as a natural reserve
Walker’s son Selby applied for the land to be designated as a Federal Migratory Bird Sanctuary
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The Nature Centre was built and grassland restoration began
Exhibit Restaurant
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Site Plan
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COPY
CONFER.
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WELLNESS
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LOUNGE
MASSAGE
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FLOWER POOL
FLOWER POOL
CHANGE
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FLOWER POOL
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WATER MOVEMENT
1. Greeting 2. Restaurant 3. BOH 4. Exhibit 5. Massage Rooms 6. Change Rooms 7. Hammam 8. Warm Pool 9. Sanarium 10. Plunge Pool 11. Flower Pool 12. Hot Pool
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TACTILE QUALITIES
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AUDITORY QUALITIES
Parti + Site Diagrams
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Exoculo’s architecture was submerged into the ground, to minimalize the visual impact on the site. All of the public spaces were in darkness to reduce visitors’ ability to rely on visual cues, thus, creating a unique and impactful experience in which the individual must utilize their other senses, such as touch and sound to navigate the architecture. Section 22
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Exoculo Entry
Aerial View
Immersive Sensory Art Exhibit
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Relationship Between Focus Area + Adjacent Spaces; Relationship Between Site + Programme IMMERSIVE SENSORY EXHIBIT
THERMAL BATHS
GARDEN - ALL SENSES
TOUCH + SOUND
BASE BUILDING
DARK ROOM RESTAURANT
NEUTRAL
TASTE + SMELL
SIGHT + TOUCH
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Art Exhibit Restaurant WC BOH Office
6. Staff Room 7. Storage 8. Meeting Room 9. Copy Room 10. Security Room
11. Loading Dock 12. Change Room 13. Massage Rooms 14. Lounge 15. Warm Pool
16. Flower Pool 17. Hot Pool 18. Plunge Pool 19. Hammam 20. Sanarium
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PROGRAM SUMMARY
Elevator Shaft Perforated Anodized Aluminum Panels
Massage Room Change Room Lockers
Green wall Dark Dining
M2
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Restaurant
169.7
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Restaurant Support
131.9
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Exhibit Exhibit Support
922.6 24 300.6 8
Thermal Baths
1738.2 45
Change Rooms
178.8
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Massage Rooms
61.2
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Lounge
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Baths Support
136.4
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Base Building
103
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Total Area
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Restaurant Section
Sapce
3831.4 M2
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Thermal Baths Section
Focus Area
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Axon Section - Thermal Baths
IMMERSIVE 1. WATERFALLING SENSORY ART POOL 2. ANODIZED EXHIBITS ALUMINUM ROOF 10. GRADIENT FLOORING 3. PATH GRADIENT 11. NEW 4. THERMAL BATH 5. LOUNGE + BAR CONSTRUCTION BRIDGE FOR 6. DARK DINING EXISTING 7. EXISTING PATH PATHWAY SYSTEM 8. PERFORATED ANODIZED ALUMINUM PANEL WITH GLAZING INTERIOR 9. TEMPORAL
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Project Iteration 2: Renders
Thermal Baths
Project Iteration 2: Renders
Immersive Sensory Art Exhibit
Project Iteration 2: Renders
Exterior Facade
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Learning & Memory Swet a Shah Raye Liu
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Fractal SHAH SWETA
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S U M M A R Y 01 Project Area
Design Elements
4200 m2
Spatial Heights Outside Views Natural Light
Function
Art & Wellness
‘Fractal’ aims at exploring the extent that design of physical learning spaces be enhanced with biophilic design that can contribute to the reduction of student stress and therefore lead to an improvement in learning outcomes.
Central Area Focus Area
Research findings have shown that, Attention Restoration Theory, or ART, popularized by Stephen and Rachel Kaplan, suggests that mental fatigue and concentration can be improved by time spend in, or looking at nature. The capacity of the brain to focus on a specific stimulus or task is limited and results in ‘directed attention fatigue’. ART proposed that exposure to natural environments encourages more effortless brain function, thereby allowing it to recover and replenish its directed attention capacity. Thus, ‘Fractal’ looks at transcending boundaries by fostering productive and positive environments to stimulate cognitive growth and reduce stress through biophilia, with a secondary focus on views and natural light. With regards to formal strategy, both Iteration 1 & 2 focused on blurring the boundaries between exterior and interior, as well within the interior programs. Although, Iteration 1 lacked this idea; the use of wooden slats were incorporated in Iteration 2 to further strengthen the concept.
Initial model exploration with spatial heights
Rooftop Garden
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The concept of a ‘Botanical Garden’ was to strengthen the blurring between the exterior and interior boundaries. However, the connection amongst the wellness and art areas were lacking. They were rather disjointed from that central area and were acting as separate entities. There was a need of a connection to occur amongst all spaces in order to achieve the overall goals of this project. This was further refined in Iteration 2. Exploration of blurring boundaries
Level 2
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Exterior View
Central Area
Public Cafe
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Program breakdown: highlighting focus area 4
Floorplan
Explorations of form and focus area
1. Central Area 2. Ind. Pods 3. Team Pods
4. Art Workshop 5. Art Gallery 6. Cafe
7. Public Seating 8. Reading Area 9. Library Area
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PROGRAM SUMMARY Space
M2
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Central Area
1100
26.2
Exterior Seating
250
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Individual Pods Team Pods
300 500
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Art Workshop
600
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Railing Rooftop Garden
Art Gallery
300
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Railing Rooftop Garden
Cafe
300
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Reading Area
250
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Public Cafe
Central Area
Library
500
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Wooden Slats
Wooden Slats
Washroom
100
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Total Area
4200 M2
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Section D: Central Area & Art Workshop
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Focus Area
Section A
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WOODEN SLATS ART WORKSHOP SAFETY RAILING ROOFTOP GARDEN EXTERIOR SEATING [POD] SUPPORT BEAMS READING AREA FOUNDATION SUPPORTS SAFETY RAILING ROOFTOP GARDEN ART GALLERY [ENTRANCE] CENTRAL AREA CAFE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS EXTERIOR LANDSCAPING POD
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Central Area
Art Workshop
Library - Reading Area
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Collide LIU RAY E
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S U M M A R Y 01 Project Area
Design Elements
6156 m2
Spatial Height
Function
Cultural, Recreation
The aim of “Collide“ is to serve and intervene human non-consciousness by colliding supramodal programs through various spatial heights and elevations, and visual connections, so as to re-calibrate and enrich the users’ spatial and mental experience. Supramodal programs include social, emotional, motorical, semantic activities. Formal strategy wise, both of the iterations rely on linearity to condition this unavoidable supramodal journey. Iteration 2 is more intentional in terms of seeking the spatial and healing quality that can be achieved through spatial heights and collision of programs, which is lacked in Iteration 1. Iteration 2 presented so through the rock climbing space, as well as the ascension of the archtiecture toward the meditation spaces. As a statement itself, Collide also attempts to challenge several supramodal concepts related to archtiectural design - to de-categorize archtiectural typology, and the user types, to blend and even collide programs, and make archtiecture less efficient so as to condition the mental journey of the users.
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Existing Conditions • BIA, riparian health assessment, HCR, site visits
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Balsam poplar forest 14.8 ha Grassland 12.3 ha Wetlands/gravel bar 5.8 ha Shrubland 3.3 ha Early seral 1.1 ha
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Linear Architecture Interacting with Spatial Heights
Movement of ascending and descending
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The development of Iteration 1 mainly relied on a conditioning of movement on the site and through the building. Therefore it is designed and presented with more of a planar gesture and form. More exploration will be developed to enhance the “colliding“ intention that can be achieved through vertical and sectional relationship.
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PROGRAM SUMMARY %
Mind-body Workout
300
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Kick-boxing
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Counselling Meditation
400 500
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Art Education
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Performance Art
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Art & Design Studios
210
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Music Studios
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Breakout Rooms
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Cafe
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Rock Climbing
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GLAZING WHITE ROCK CENTRAL GARDEN EXTERIOR CONCRETE PANELS INTERIOR POLISHED CONCRETE EXPOSED STEEL STRUCTURE INTERIOR WOOD FINISH EXTERIOR STONE PAVEMENT EXISTING TRAIL BALSAM POPLAR GRASS EDGE PROTECTION
13. CONCRETE ROOF 14. CONCRETE FLOOR SLAB 15. SOIL BOARD 16. EXPOSED STEEL STRUCTURE 17. GLAZING SYSTEM 18. SKYLIGHT 19. GRASS 20. SOIL 21. STRUCTURE STEEL 22. SHOT CONCRETE 23. BACKFILLING SOIL 24. EMBEDDED FOOTAGE
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Ascension Corridor
Relationship Between The Existing Trail, Landscape And The Interior
Meditation Room
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Routes Alexander Neumann Fait h Ly nch
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(re)Active Route(s) NEUMANN ALEXANDER
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S U M M A R Y 01 Project Area
Design Elements
4985 m2
Outside Views Chronobiology
Function
Wellness Centre
Project Statement: “A carefully considered walking experience – one exposing users to a variety of freely accessible environments – can draw out desires for learning and creativity and inspire users to (re)act by having them weave through stimulating spaces specifically placed to enable reactive-to-active interaction.” Focus Area
(re)ACTIVE ROUTE(s) is designed to be a place that would adress the monotony of routine traversal, providing spaces that could and would host a variety of learning and creative opportunities. As users walk about the site, they would take in the site and surrounding area, then be presented with spaces where they could channel what they took into themselves into creative activities, such as gardening, art, music, or social interaction.
Public Space
Iteration 1 was a much more guided, linear experience, but proved to heavy on the site, and limited freedom in user experience. Iteration 2 allowed much more user freedom and exploration, allowing users to pursue their what ‘spoke’ to them most.
Main Entrance
Project Iteration 1: Concept Sketchs
Project Iteration 1: Concept Sketchs Site Plan 1:750
First Iteration Parti Model
A main form stretched over the site, with smaller, disparate elements organized around it.
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Sub Level 3 - Contemplative Cistern
Iteration 1 provided a more guided/linear progression through the architecture, exposing users to curated gardens and aviary, then a reflective, quiet underground cavern, before coming out into the studio spaces. The intention was to stimulate users through a closeness to nature, have them reflect on their experience, then convert that into creative activities, which they could then display and discuss with other users in the lower social space. Parti Sketches and Developed Diagrams 48
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Approaching the Site
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GRAM
I T STUDIO E R A T I OPROGRAM N 2BREAKDOWN 04 STUDIO
(GARDENING)
(COOKING)
STUDIO
(PAINTING)
STUDIO (MUSIC)
WALKING PATHS SEATING SEATING SEATING SEATING SEATING SEATING CAFE (JAPANESE) GARDEN
GALLERIES SEATING SEATING SEATING GALLERIES
AUDITORIUM
STUDIOS Woodcarving Drawing/Painting Gardening Community Garden Cooking Kitchen Storage
1783m 511m 255m 511m 200m 511m 50m 50m
Street Access WELLNESS Circulation Pathways 2180m 2000m Japanese Garden Wellness Gardens Contemplative Seating 180m Multi-Purpose Studios Education Space 1692m SOCIAL Cafe 192m Cafe/Recreational Seating Washroom Staff Room Cafe Kitchen Galleries
14m 15m 20m 1500m
CIRCULATION
???
EDUCATION/LEARNING Library Washroom(s) Staff/Admin Auditorium Storage
Bubble Diagram STORAGE
12
STUDIO
(GARDENING)
ENTRANCE (STREET)
9 KITCHEN
COMMUNITY GARDEN
STUDIO
(COOKING) STORAGE
KITCHEN
ENTRANCE (FROM SANCTUARY)
11
8
CIRCULATION
STAFF
STUDIO
GALLERIES
WASHROOM(S)
12
(MUSIC)
CAFE
SEATING
10
CIRCULATION
12
(JAPANESE) GARDEN
SEATING
GALLERIES AUDITORIUM
STORAGE
STORAGE
SEATING
1022m 511m 7m 30m 511m 25m
10
11
STUDIO
WASHROOM
(PAINTING)
GALLERIES
12
LIBRARY
Focus Area Focus Area Sructure Whole Structure Water Feature Boundary
CIRCULATION
ENTRANCE (FROM SANCTUARY)
Main Level
0
10
20
40
60
100
LIBRARY
3D Program Diagram PROGRAM RESHUFFLE
1 14 3
4
5 6
2
7
15
13
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Street Access Education Space Cafe Patios Circulation Path
6. Studios 7. Wellness Garden 8. Main Entrance 9. Cafe/Admin 10. Inner Path
11. Outer Path 12. Mezzanine Patio 13. Auditorium 14. North Studio 15. East Studio
16. South Studio 16
Focus Area Sub-Level 1
50
F O C U S
PROGRAM SUMMARY
A R E A 05
1783m 511m 255m 511m 200m 511m 50m 50m
Focus Section AA
2180m 2000m 180m
Focus Section CC
1692m 192m 14m 15m 20m 1500m 1022m 511m 7m 30m 511m 25m
Auditorium Patio
Section BB
North Studio
Cafe
Cafe
North Studio Patio [Community Garden]
Focus Area
51
D E T A I L S 06 6
7 8 9
2
1 3
4
North Studio Section
11
5 10
13
South Studio Section
12
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
OUTER GARDEN PATH GARDEN ENCLOSURE RING PATH MEZZANINE PATIO INNER GARDEN MULTI-PURPOSE STUDIO
6. SKYLIGHT WINDOWS 7. MEZZANINE PATIO [CONFIGURED FOR COMMUNITY GARDEN] 8. OUTER GARDEN PATH 9. MULTI-PURPOSE STUDIO 10. CAFE COMMON SPACE 11. STAFF SPACES 12. OUTER GARDEN PATH 13. MAIN INTERSECTION
Cafe and Main Entrance Section 52
V I S U A L I Z A T I O N 07
North Studio Interior
North Studio Interior
Cafe Interior with View Into Site
53
Circadia Ii n s e a r t a f ro n t p a g e i m age / render of your project here.
LY NCH FAITH
Image Reference: 54
S U M M A R Y 01 Project Area
Design Elements
4500 m2
Circadian Rhythms Noise
Function
Music & Wellness
9th
“Manifesting a relationship between the mental and physical mapping of spatial interaction through ever-changing external stimuli.” Circadia emerged out of research conducted on brain function and structure, translating into a concept that sought to mimic these biological notions within architecture. As the brain utilizes acquired stimuli present in the surrounding environment in order to foster the creation of habits and actions that become engrained within our minds, it creates a mental mapping of space and contributes to the strengthening and weakening of certain neural connections. In relation to the theme of routes, Circadia seeks to use this idea in order to create circulation within the built environment and site that through natural conditions provided by the surrounding area creates constantly changing levels of stimuli that control one’s ability to navigate space. In this way, the architecture takes full control over the users experience. Iteration one was primarily focused on an experimentation with research findings, while Iteration two concerned itself with the manifestation of a form that could better address this ever-changing stimulation of paths.
Sanctuary Rd SE
Inglewood Wildlands
Focus Area Av
e
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
Site Context
Pond Patio Seating
Performance Garden Playground
Model experimentation with light quality
Manifesting a relationship between the mental and physical remapping of space through ever-changing external stimuli. m
Site Plan
15
55
I T E R A T I O N
1
02
5
1 2
3
4
Project Iteration 1: Program / Parti Diagram
6
Level 1
9
7
8
Neural Pathways defined by an ever-changing presence of light & sound 10
Project Iteration 1: Program / Parti Diagram
Project Iteration 1: Axon Diagrams
Project Iteration 1: Program / Parti Diagram
1. Multi-Faith Prayer 2. Neural Pathways 3. Indoor Garden 4. Performance Space A 5. Meditation 6. Sensory Rooms 7. Performance Space B 8. Recording Studios 9. Choral Practice Room 10. Band Practice Room 11. Collaboration Room 12. Washroom
m
11 12
Level 2
15
Section
As the days and seasons progress, the pathways within the building are completely altered, as they require the stimulation of natural light and of sound in order to activate them. This in turn connects them to areas within the architecture, also known as the white matter, which are supported by the buildings structure, or grey matter.
Experimentation with changing stimuli through modelling
Section 56
V I S U A L I Z A T I O N 03
Project Iteration 1: Renders
Light stimulation defined by pathways
Project Iteration 1: Renders
Natural light acting on the building
Exterior approach through the trees
57
I T E R A T I O N
2
04
4
5 1
STORAGE 50M2
2 6
SEATING 50M2
SEATING 50M2
SEATING 50M2
SEATING 50M2
OUTDOOR PERFORMANCE 200M2
STORAGE 100M2
SILENT ROOM 100M2
W/C 50M2
MEDITATION ROOM 100M2
STORAGE 100M2
GARDENS
PRACTICE/ RECORDING 50M2
PRACTICE/ RECORDING 50M2
PRACTICE/ RECORDING 50M2
PRACTICE/ RECORDING 50M2
CONCERT HALL 400M2
7
3
W/C 50M2
Level 1
1,000M2
MUSIC INTENSITY ROOM 200M2
MULTI-FAITH PRAYER 200M2
STORAGE 200M2
BAND PRACTICE ROOM 200M2
CHORAL PRACTICE ROOM 200M2
12 8 NEURAL PATHWAYS 1,250M2
13 9
OUTDOOR PERFORMANCE 200M2
14
Program Synopsis
10 15
Grey matter, white matter & neural paths, respectively.
16
11
STORAGE 100M2
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Focus Area Location
Level 2
W/C 50M2
MEDITATION SILENT ROOM 6. Practice Room 10. Indoor Garden A ROOM 15. Indoor Garden C 27. Multi-Faith Prayer 11. Indoor Garden B 2 16. Multi-Faith Prayer 100M 100M A 12. Performance A B
Sound Meditation Bathrooms Entry Performance A Yoga
8. Collaboration 9. Recording Studios
13. Performance B 14. Writing Room
STORAGE 100M2 Section
PRACTICE/ RECORDING 50M2
PRACTICE/ RECORDING 50M2
PRACTICE/ RECORDING 50M2
PRACTICE/ RECORDING 50M2 58
F O C U S
A R E A 05
PROGRAM SUMMARY Space
M2
%
Neural Pathways
1125
25
Performance Space
1035
23
Recording Studios Writing Rooms
225 135
5 3
Indoor Gardens
540
12 .
Collaboration Rooms 135
3
Multi-Faith Prayer
270
6
Meditation
315
7
Sound Rooms
270
6
Storage/Support
450
10
Total Area Main Entry
Performance Stage
Entry
Performance Stage
m
Section of Outdoor Performance Space
4500M2
2
Section of Indoor Performance Space
Focus Area
Focus Area
Performance Space Section 59
D E T A I L S 06 1
15 16 17 2
18 8
19
3
20
9
21 10 22 4
5
11 12
6
Sectional entry to Outdoor Performance Space
13
14
7
Building Axos
Axo showing movement of light and sound between spaces
1. SITTING POND 2. REFLECTIVE METAL VORONOI SURFACING 3. PLAYGROUND 4. REFLECTIVE METAL CLADDING 5. MAIN ENTRY 6. PATIO AREA 7. OUTDOOR PATHS 8. REFLECTIVE METAL CLADDING 9. NEURAL PATH WHITE MATTER CHANNEL
10. INDOOR GARDEN LIGHT CHANNELS 11. POROUS STONE 12. MAIN ENTRY 13. NEURAL PATH 14. POROUS STONE
60
V I S U A L I Z A T I O N 07
Project Iteration 2: Renders
Outdoor amenity spaces and pathways of the project
Project Iteration 2: Renders
Neural pathways experiencing a change in stimulation throughout the day due to light quality
Interior of Performance Space B, providing sound activation to the rest of the building
61
Emotions Ashley Hu Anna Tran Adam Majer
62
Stress Less To g e t h e r HU ASHLEY
Iteration 2 - Lobby 63
S U M M A R Y 01 Project Area
Design Elements
7350 m2
Proxemics Biophilia
Function
Stress Relief Centre
Cities can be a stressful place, with their traffic, construction, crowds, and crime. With global population growth, more people will be moving to the cities, which means that more people will be susceptible to stress. Many stressed individuals could benefit from professional counselling to manage this emotion; however, they hesitate to go due to its stigma. Simultaneously, there are members of the public who are unaware of the benefits of mental wellbeing. Stress Less Together addresses this issue by encouraging stress management and mental well-being through proxemics and biophilia. Using these two neuroarchitectural design elements, the project helps stressed individuals feel more comfortable to access mental health services and demonstrates the benefits of mental well-being to the public. The approach is to protect the identity of the stressed individual, while still allowing for the presence of both groups to be felt so that they could encourage each other to continue along this journey of mental well-being.
10 Min Drive/ 35 Min Transit from Downtown
Focus Area
Pearce Estate Park
Road Access Raised Unwinding Path From City
Inglewood Migratory Bird Sanctuary Inglewood Wildlands
Future Path to Pearce Estate Park
Nature Centre
9 th
S
Ave
Stormwater to Be Cleansed
Industrial Buildings
NE
W
Garden Existing Path Connection to Existing Path Cleansed Stormwater Water Body m
Iteration 1 Parti Model - Organic Tree Form
Concept Sketches - Stressful City vs Calming Park, Inconspicuous Paths, and Mutual Support Beyond Translucent Walls
10
Iteration 2 - Site Plan
64
I T E R A T I O N
1
02 1
Parti - Identity Protection & Mutual Support
Underground Level
2 8
3 4 5
9
Program & Single Entry Organization
6
6
Inviting Public
Building Trust through Small Groups
Bubble Diagram - Views into Diverse Activities to Provide Mutual Support & Demonstrate Benefits of Mental Well-Being 1. Changerooms 2. Yoga 3. Lobby 4. Cafe 5. Healing Path & Art Gallery 6. Non-Formal Gathering 7. Garden 8. Kick-Boxing 9. Dance 10. Art Therapy 11. Meditation 12. Group Counselling 13. Individual Counselling 14. Short-Term Retreat Kitchen, Balancing Privacy & Privacy Living, & Meeting Calming Organic Forms through Views & Materials 15. Short-Term Retreat Bedrooms Iteration 1 highlights a single entry organization, where all calming activities are accessed through one of the single person elevators in the lobby. This decreases the feeling of being watched, as from the lobby, people would not be able to determine another person’s destination, i.e. counselling or other. Additional lessons learned include inviting the public, fostering trust through non-formal gathering, designing views and materials to control privacy and presence, and using a calming organic form. Iteration 2 builds upon this by emphasizing privacy and presence through ribbons of translucent materials, and by creating a transition from the stressful city to a calming biophilic environment.
10
7
11
Level 1
12 13
13
6
14 6
13 6
15 6
Level 2 m
15
65
V I S U A L I Z A T I O N 03
Lobby and Cafe
View from Cafe into Plaza (Healing Path)
View from Short-term Retreat Living/Meeting Room into Plaza
66
I T E R A T I O N
2
04
1
Parti - Identity Protection & Mutual Support
Underground Level
7 2
Program Bubble Diagram - Views into Diverse Activities to Provide Mutual Support & Demonstrate Benefits of Mental Well-Being
3
8
4
9
5
3
6 10
Level 1
Single Entry Organization 11
Ribbons of Translucent Materials to Balance Privacy and Presence
Inviting Public
1. Changerooms 2. Yoga 3. Non-Formal Gathering 4. Lobby 5. Meditation 6. Cafe
7. Kick-Boxing 8. Dance 9. Art Gallery 10. Art Therapy 11. Short-Term Retreat Bedrooms
12
Unwinding from City Stress 12. Short-Term Retreat Kitchen, Living, & Meeting 13. Individual Counselling 14. Group Counselling
3
14
12
3
13
11
Level 2 m
15
67
F O C U S
A R E A 05
PROGRAM SUMMARY Overflowing Biophilia from Counselling Area
Single Person Elevator
Space
M2
%
Short Term Retreat
690
9
Individual Counselling
Individual Counselling
110
2
Group Counselling
240
3
Meshed Privacy
Non-Formal Gathering
145
2
Meditation
390
5
Yoga
370
5
Dance
470
6
Kick-Boxing
430
6
Gardening
540
7
Art Therapy
500
7
Healing Path
1100
15
Cafe
370
5
Art Gallery
70
1
Lobby
225
3
Support
1700
23
Short Term Retreat Group Therapy Lobby/Cafe
Meditation Lobby/Cafe
Stormwater Filtration Pool
Water Feature at Elevator
Underground Path to Calming Activities
Total Area
7350 M2
m
Mutual Support Through Visual Connection
30
Focus Area
City to Wellness - NW-SE Section 68
D E T A I L S 06
6
1 7
8
2 9 10
11
12
3 13
4
Relaxing Entry with Layered Presence 14
15
16
5 17
Flowing Mesh as a Non-Rythmic Sensory Stimuli (A Biophilic Pattern)
1. DAYLIGHT & WATER PATH LEADING TO COUNSELLING 2. METAL MESH 3. INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING 4. TRANSLUCENT GLASS FLOOR 5. PUBLIC HEALING PATH BELOW 6. GROUP THERAPY 7. METAL MESH 8. RAISED UNWINDING PATH FROM CITY
9. TRANSLUCENT FLOOR 10. STORMWATER TO BE CLEANSED 11. GLASS FLOOR 12. CAFE 13. LOBBY 14. SINGLE PERSON ELEVATORS 15. WALKWAY 16. OVERFLOWING BIOPHILIA 17. LOBBY/CAFE
Calming Biophilic Materials 69
V I S U A L I Z A T I O N 07
Unwinding Entry Sequence
Lobby
Individual Counselling Room
70
Getting the Feels T RAN ANNA
Image Reference: Anna Tran 71
S U M M A R Y 01 Project Area
Design Elements
5000 m2
Spatial Heights Outside Views Noise
Function
Bird Sactuary Expansion
Biophilic architecture and design can spark multiple emotions in relation to the user and the space. Although these emotional connections can vary from each individual, there are no guarantees that every user will feel the same connection that the creator intended the space to achieve.
inglewood bird sanctuary
site
inglewood wildlands
focus area visual sensory pod
Focusing on the emotion of “excitement”, the development of emotional connection and the relationship between user and space is explored within this project. Through the careful consideration of visual design aspects such as materiality, texture, and color, the focus on sensory components such as sound and touch can contribute to the intended result in this desired connection between user and space.
tallest observatory pod
medium observatory pod
The focus of the project is directed towards the interaction between the natural environment and the site as it is an opportunity that is not always there or available for many individuals. Because of this, the existing bird sanctuary and the site space are combined with the natural environment to further enhance and bring new perspectives to visitors that the sanctuary does not already provide.
shortest observatory pod
N
touch & sound sensory pod
m
150
Site Plan
Walking on Eggshells
Playing with spatial heights for new views and perspectives.
72
I T E R A T I O N
1
02 1
5
6 NW
6
11
2
3 4 6 1
Level 1
N
10
6
9
7 8 7
1
7
11 1
360 Observatory Viewer
8 6
1. washroom 2. bird feeding area 3. middle path extension 4. bird exhibition 5. lobby 6. indoor observatory area 7. restaurant dining area 8. host desk 9. kitchen 10. staff area/storage 11. outdoor observatory m
6
Level 2
N
350
The idea was to incorporate a 360 degree viewer of the outdoor sanctuary within the existing structure. However, the excitement component could still be stronger, and elements such as mystery or exploration were lacking.
Emotional Connection
Section 73
V I S U A L I Z A T I O N 03
Rooftop View
Bird Exhbitions
Dining Rooms
74
I T E R A T I O N
2
04 N
N
3 NW
7
1 4
5
1
2
2 4 7
4
Level 1
N
1
Program Caption
N
4
9
2 1 4
A-Maze Bird Walk Journey
6
2
3
8
Level 2
N
N
N
N
4
4 2 10
2
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. User + Space
washroom spiral ramp lobby seating cafe
6. gift shop 7. visual sensory exhibit 8. touch sensory exhibit 9. sound sensory exhibit 10. viewing deck
4
4
Level 3 75
F O C U S
A R E A 05
PROGRAM SUMMARY
Suspension Cables Suspension Cables
Support Arm
Space
M²
%
Ramp + Sensory Exhibits
500
10
Ramp + Observatory Pod
630
12.6
Seating Area Lobby
300 100
6 2
Washrooms
300
6 .
Cafe
75
1.5
Gift Shop
75
1.5
Viewing Deck
675
13.5
Outdoor Nature Expansion 2345 Total Area
N
46.9
5000 M²
Spiral Ramp & Viewing Deck of Observatory Pod
Spiral Ramp in Visual Sensory Pod
m
150
Focus Area
Visual Sensory Pod Section 76
D E T A I L S 06 1 1
6
6
6
1
2
1
1
2 6
2
1
3
3 1
4 6
3
4
4
5
5 NE
Observatory Pod Axon Section
5 5 5
1
2
2
4
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
1
3 4
EXTERIOR WOOD PLASTER WALL POLISHED ELM FLOOR WOOD GLASS PARAMETRIC WOOD WALL ANODIZED ALUMINUM FRAME BARS
SE
Visual Sensory Pod Axon Section
Sensory Pod Render
77
V I S U A L I Z A T I O N 07
A "Moment"
Sensory Pods in Action
Winter Paths
78
“U” MAJER ADAM
Image Reference: 79
S U M M A R Y 01 Project Area
Design Elements
5000 m2
Proximetrics Privacy Noise
Function
Wellness Center
Site Entry
“U” sets the mind free of stress and anxiety through proximetric design and a reduction of unwanted noise. Calgary holds many sources of noise and disturbances, such as the sprawling industrial area. Currently, 17th Avenue holds volumous traffic, at around 58,000 daily vehicles. This becomes disbursed over the heavy residential area near the bird sancuary, which acts as a net for noise pollution. Non-locals, who are interested in visiting commercial buildings, don’t necessarily travel as far as the bird sancuary area. As a result, the bird sancuary serves as the perfect getaway for individuals who suffer from stress and anxiety.
Focus Area
Proximetrics
Sounds of Nature Overpower City “Noise” m
15
Landscape Plan
80
I T E R A T I O N
1
02 WC
Reflection & Meditation
Yoga & Yoga
Library & Lounge
Noise Nature & Relaxing
Entry [Art] Tea House
Noise and Exposure Privacy
1. 2. 3. 4.
1
3
2
4
Human Interaction Divide Mind: Low Exposure Views Green Space
m
15
Level 1
Proximetrics
The initial intervention touched on concepts of noise, privacy and proximetrics. All of which were further developed and used in the final phase of the project.
Front Section 81
V I S U A L I Z A T I O N 03
Central Garden
Meditation Space
Yoga Space
82
2
04 1
I T E R A T I O N
3
Entry
Library
2
2
Garden
Parti Diagram
Yoga & Yoga
Lounge & Art Space
Nature & Relaxing
Level 1 Meditation
1
3
1
Tea House
Parti Diagram
3
Program & Mind
1
2
2
2 none
Exposure to Noise
3
low medium
-
4
Library Yoga Space Tea House Meditation Space
3
Level 2
1
1. 2. 3. 4. Noise Mitigation
83
F O C U S
A R E A 05
PROGRAM SUMMARY Space
M2
%
Library
1542
30
Green Space (ext.)
958
30
Yoga
427
11
Garden Tea House Meditation Lounge
425 415 147 143
5 4 4 4
4060 KM2
3 3
1
Total Area
2
2
1
3
Tea House/Yoga Section Detail
Meditation Section Detail
3 m
30
Focus Area
Section 3 84
D E T A I L S 06 1
8
2 6
9
Main Axon Diagram
use annotation bubbles to anotate legend
10
7
3
Connection: Yoga & Tea House
4
13
11
5 12 14
Program
Meditation Space
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
ROOF PRIVACY WALL YOGA SPACE TEA HOUSE MEDITATION EXTERNAL PATH TEA HOUSE WOOD SLATS PLANT WALL YOGA SPACES WOOD SLATS INT. STREAM STONE WALL BOW RIVER INLET
85
V I S U A L I Z A T I O N 07
Meditation Space
Garden
Yoga Space
86
Space & Place Nat asha Lo uie Car ter M c Hugh Dania Shahab
87
Place of Sense LOUIE NATASHA
88
S U M M A R Y 01 INGLEWOOD BIRD SANCTUARY & NATURE CENTRE
Project Area
Design Elements
4600 m2
Biophilia Visual Rhythm
Function
STEELE’S TRANSPORTATION GROUP
P
spring & summer
Wellness Center
wind wi
nte r
Place of Sense creates a sense of place by connecting the mind, body and environment, providing a place for mental health and wellness. Through design, this idea will be implemented through the use volumes and voids and of positive and negative space.
wi
fall wind
nd
SITE
T
Site Location
S C
summer sun
Place of Sense creates environmental contact and exposure to senses through sensory modalities and hapticity. Sight, touch, sound and smell are the senses I choose to incorporate into Place of Sense. Intensification of these senses provide higher cognitive abilities, stronger emotional and social abilities, and better environmental appreciation.
Focus Area A
winter sun
A
In project iteration one, there was a larger program which was more isolated from each component. Moving forward, I simplified and condensed my program and united the components together into one conceive building.
B
A
Pause Space / Public Outdoor Area
T
B
Outdoor Art Therapy Space
Gardens
C
Outdoor Yoga space
Main Entrance
Focus Area
P Parking S
m
Parti Model Iteration 1
Massing Concepts Iteration 1
Bio Swale / Pond
Service and Deliveries
12
Site Plan
89
I T E R A T I O N
1
02 psychiatrists (150m2)
psychologists
rental group (360m2)
10
(150m2)
spaces (720m2) studios
7
support &
(2000m2)
healing
single
4 4
8
therapy
(1250m2)
(150m2)
(360m2)
9 9
classes (800m )
11
2
mediation space
wellness &
art therapy
(250m2)
resources
(750m2)
(1250m2)
gallery
Level 1
trails
stimulation
(750m2)
space group space (150m2)
pause space
yoga studio
(150m2)
(250m2)
(250m2)
5
rest space
1
(150m2)
4 1
4
Program Break Down 7
form
second and third floors
gallery platforms
gallery trails
site & ground floor
1. Lobby 2. Exhibition Space 3. Admin Offices 4. Washrooms 5. Staff Rooms 6. Consultation Rooms 7. Rentable Studios 8. Seminar Space 9. Class Rooms 10. Services 11. Yoga Studio 12. Art Therapy
3.
2
6 6
6
Level 2
12 12
Project Iteration 1: Program / Parti Diagram
m
12
When developing my parti sketches I concentrated on highlighting how the main elements of the program would connect and interact- which is through the existing trails which I am turning into the ‘gallery trails’. The outlined shapes are the three main program components: wellness, art, and public space. Parti Diagram Development
Level 3 90
V I S U A L I Z A T I O N 03
Section
Project Iteration 1: Renders
Section Looking East 1:200
Rentable Studio Render
Gallery Trail Renders 91
I T E R A T I O N
2
04 psychiatrists
Floor plan 1
psychologists
wellness &
staff/ admin/
1
resources
services 900m
8
therapy
900m2
2
7
2 6 yoga studio gallery
interior voids
3
(450m2)
pause space
1000m2
(200m ) 2
5
4 art therapy
rental studios
900m2
900m2
Floor plan 2
Level 1
Program Break Down
m
12
m
8
1 8
8
13
11
11
12 10
13 13
12
9
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Parti Models & Diagrams
Reception Gallery Art Therapy Rentable Studios Yoga Studio
6. Consultation Rooms 7. Admin / Staff / Services 8. Washrooms
9. Art Therapy Sight 10. Art Therapy Touch 11. Flexible Gallery
12. Contained Gallery 13. Positive Voids
10 9
Focus Area
92
F O C U S
A R E A 05
FOCUS AREA PROGRAM SUMMARY
Sight Art Therapy
Sapce
M2
%
Reception
50
3
Washrooms
50
3
Flexible Gallery Contained Gallery
910 30
48 2
Connection to Site
Sight Art Therapy
660
35 .
Touch Art Therapy
100
5
Organic Rhythmic Structure
Positive Voids
100
5
Positive Void
Green Roof
Contained Gallery Space
Total Area
Sight Art Therapy
Gallery
1900 M2
Touch Art Therapy
Art Therapy & Positive Void Section
m
3
Art Therapy Section
m
3
Focus Area
Section AA
m
2 93
D E T A I L S 06 COMPONENTS 1
2
focus area
SIGHT
TOUCH
SOUND
SMELL
ART WELLNESS PUBLIC SPACE
3
4
5
6
7
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
GREEN ROOF CONNECTION TO OTHER SECTORS FLEXIBLE GALLERY SPACE SEATING AREAS GLULAM COLUMNS POSITIVE VOID ENHANCING BIOPHILIA 7. CONCRETE GROUND
Gallery Sectional Model
A. coloured glazing
B. rhythmic structure
A
B
C. biophilia
D. natural materials
C
D
Axon Section Gallery Sectional Model
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Consultation Rooms Render
Art Therapy Render
Positive Void Render
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Place Unseen M C HUGH CARTER
Furniture Plan 96
S U M M A R Y 01 Project Area
Design Elements
5310 m2
Spatial Heights Outside Views
Function
Centre for Natural Art, Nordic Spa, Public Space
Neighbourhood Entrance
A liminal intervention forming a place within a place. Exploring the possibility of an architecture that adds meaning to space without replacing or displacing any that was already there. Place Unseen recognizes the rarity of its site as a biophilic haven in an otherwise urban landscape and asks three critical questions about the relationship such sites have to the collective consciousness of the city:
Forest Entrance
Liminal Intervention - Is it possible to build at the edge of perception so that the presence of a building can sometimes be overlooked entirely while still fulfilling its functions, a polite building that doesn’t demand attention? Biophilic Subterraria - If the desire to maintain a pristine site pushes the program underground can neuro-architecture lead not only to desirable places but even wellness enhancing places in this notoriously undesirable and unhealthy stratum?
Focus Area
Integrative Placemaking - When a site already has a successful sense of place is it possible to make a large scale intervention that doesn’t override that existing success but instead amplifies it, to reMake without rePlacing? River Entrance
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Surface Similarity
Strategies for minimizing disruption of the existing sense of place
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Iteration 2 Site Plan
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I T E R A T I O N
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Blue Wellness 1.Reception desk 2.Waiting area 3.Office 4.Locker Room 5.Changing Stalls 6.Shower Stalls 7.Enclosed Baths 8.Open Air Bath 9.Massage and Physiotherapy 10.Hot stones 11.Steam Room 12.Dry Sauna
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Yellow Art 1.Admissions desk 2.Featured artwork 3.Office 4.Bag/Coat check 5.Rallying point 6.Versatile Gallery Space 7.Archives and Storage 8.Special Exhibits room 9.Artist in Residence 10.Supplies Room 11.Children’s Studio 12.Studio and Workshop 13.Equipment Storage 14.Classroom 15.Darkroomivv
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Green Common 1.Public Art 2.Main Entrance 3.Café 4.Universal water closets (some individual, some grouped) 5.Janitorial closet 6.Mechanical room 7.Staff common area 8.Sanctum 9.Storage for outdoor programming Program 10.Rest area (seating & fountain) 11.Open multipurpose space / outdoor classroom
Maintaining Sense of Place
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Blue 1. Reception 2. Waiting 3. Office 4. Locker Rm 5. Change Rm 6. Showers 7. Int. Baths 8. Ext. Baths 9. Physio 10. Hot Stones 11. Sauna 12. Steam Rm
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Sanctum Storage Community Shelter
Yellow 1. Admissions 2. Feature Art 3. Office 4. Coat Check 5. Rallying Pt 6. Gallery 7. Archives 8. Exhibits 9. Artist Res. Green 10. Supplies 1. Public Art 2. Main Entry 11. Kids Studio 12. Studio 3. Café 4. Washrooms 13. Equipment 14. Classroom 5. Mech Rm 6. Janitors Rm 15. Darkroom 7. Staff Rm
The first iteration of Place Unseen developed strategies for minimizing the impact of the building on the site while maximizing the biophilic potential that is so integral to the existing sense of place. These strategies were drawn from a review of neuroscience research and lessons from nature with specific attention paid to unpacking the natural laws that lend the site its specific character and its appeal to all those who experience it. These goals were further developed in iteration 2 integrating even more layers of complexity that enabled greater consideration for spatial heights and outside views to achieve the idea of a place within a place. 98
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Iteration 1 Baths
Iteration 1 Entrance
Iteration 1 Community Room
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Program Caption
Program
1m 2.5m
Caption
Blue - Wellness B1. Waiting area B2. Reception desk B3. Office B4. Locker Room B5. Changing Stalls B6. Shower Stalls B7. Enclosed Baths B8. Open Air Bath
B9. Physiotherapy B10. Hot stones B11. Steam Room B12. Dry Sauna B13. Dark Baths Green - Common G1.Public Art G2.Main Entrance
G3.Café G4.Water closets G5.Janitorial closet G6.Mech room G7.Staff Area G8.Sanctum G9.Storage G10.Rest area G11.Community Rm
Yellow - Art Y1.Feature artwork Y2.Admissions Y3.Office Y4.Bag/Coat check Y5.Rallying point Y6.Gallery Space Y7.Archives Y8.Exhibits room
Y9.Artist Y10.Supplies Room Y11.Kids Studio Y12.Studio and Workshop Y13.Equipment Storage Y14.Classroom Y15.Darkroom 100
F O C U S
A R E A 05
Artificial Hill
PROGRAM SUMMARY Space
M2
%
Geodesic Canopy
Nordic Spa
1510
36
Public / Common
975
23
Sanctum
Centre for Natural Art 1760 Total Area
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5310 M2
Ramping Corridor
Section C
A
Geodesic Canopy
B
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Sanctum Community Room River Entrance m
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Section B
Focus Area
Section A 101
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Exploded Axo
Axon Section
1. WOOD GEODESIC CANOPIES WITH VINES 2. SANCTUM 3. WOOD GRIDSHELL AND GREEN ROOF 4. THIN SHELL CONCRETE STRUCTURE 5. COMMUNITY ROOM 6. EXISTING GRASSLANDS 7. EXISTING POND 8. LARGE CANOPY
9. THIN SHELL CONCRETE 10. SMALL CANOPY 11. GRID SHELL AND GREEN ROOF 12. REFLECTING POOL 13. TEXTURED CONCRETE WALLS 14. RAMMED EARTH WALL 15. BUILT IN WOOD FURNITURE
Front Entrance 102
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Iteration 2 Sanctuary
Iteration 2 Baths
Iteration 2 Studio
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MNEMONIC BLEND SHAHAB DANIA
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S U M M A R Y 01 Project Area
Design Element
3755 m2
Chronobiology Outside Views
Function
Research Facility
Space can become place through experiential qualities, but these are limited for populations suffering from dementia or memory loss. Transitions between programs scatter memory and the initial parti of the project is to create associations and connections in this threshold space using programs that invigorate the senses. The Mnemonic Blend connects users to their space through an ongoing therapy using alternative nature-based stimulating activities as transition spaces. The main programs include short term memory recovery care facility, a greenhouse focused on herbal remedies,and an art therapy that deals with memory recall in the form of art. The first iteration addressed circadian rhythms by orienting therapy programs towards the sunrise while programs dealing with recovery are oriented towards a view of the sunset. The large footprint of the first iteration revealed certain barriers for patients struggling with memory. The second iteration addressed the needs of the user to form a simple organization, accessibility, and wayfinding for this specific user group. Additionally, transition programs were also changed to create a space for stimulation of senses such as smell and vision by incorporating an aquaponics, butterfly conservatory and aromatherapy space.
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Figure/ground Figure/ground Spatial Spatial structure structure
Flows and Networks
Flows and Networks
Environmental Environmental Forces Forces
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Bird-watching Pavilion
WIND DIRECTION
Figure/ground Spatial structure
Focus Area
Flows and Networks
Environmental Forces
Site Plan Blending spaces to form transition spaces
Concept Sketches
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02 1. WELLNESS PROGRAM 1044.46 m SHORT TERM MEMORY RECOVERY CARE
AQUAPONICS STATION THRESHOLD:
INDIVIDUAL MEDICAL THERAPY ROOMS
GREENHOUSE HERBAL HERBAL MEDICINE LAB
145.26 m
RESEARCH LAB
141.26 m
RESEARCH LAB
141.26 m
ACTIVITY
445 m
SCENT OF PLANTS/HERBS COFFEE SCENT GREENHOUSE BIRDS
COFFEE SHOP 227.55 m
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89.57 m
TRANSITORY SPACES
DINING/
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DINING/ OPEN LIVING OPEN LIVING
STO OR RA AG GEE
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AQUAPONICS AQUAPONICS STATION STATION 555 m 555 m
3. 725.52 m m 3.ART ARTPROGRAM PROGRAM 725.52
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SCENT OF PLANTS/HERBS COFFEE SCENT GREENHOUSE BIRDS
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1. Bed/bath 2. Shared dining/living 3. Medical therapy 4. Research lab 5. Activity room 6. Aquaponics station 7. Coffee shop 8. Herbal Medicine lab 9. Greenhouse 10. Birdwatching Lobby 11. Birdwatching Deck 12. Painting Area 13. Gallery 14. Astronomy/Meditation
Each space plays a role in stimulating the minds of patients, and this design brings the entire treatment back full circle. The diagram above shows the relationship between previous and following spaces within the transition spaces so there is constant feedback to memory as an ongoing subconcious therapy. The focus area is between the therapy and herbal greenhouse, where the aquaponics mediates between. 5 10
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MEDITATION /ASTRONOMY Y OGA 318.81 m TELESCOPE, STARS
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MEDITATION /ASTRONOMY 318.81 m
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Project Iteration 1: Program / Parti Diagram
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ROOM ACTIVITY ROOM
445 m
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MEDICINE LAB
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PLANTS ELLOW WATER
2. GREENHOUSE
BED/BATH MEDICAL 291.30 m INDIVIDUAL 145.26 m THERAPY ROOMS
INDOOR PLANTS WATER YELLOW HERB SCENT OFFEE SCENT
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PAINTI NG A REA G AL LERY
SHORT TERM MEMORY 291.30 RECOVERY m CARE BED/BATH
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2. PUBLIC PROGRAM 1161.65 m GREEN HOUSE 376. 7 m GREENHOUSE
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1. WELLNESS PROGRAM 1044.46 m
GALL
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Historical evolution Industrial contamination to natural wildlife
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PAINTI N
I T E R A T I O N
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GROUND LEVEL
14 1. BED/BATH 2. SHARED DINING/ LIVING 6. AQUAPONICS AREA 7. COFFEE SHOP 13 10. BIRDWATCHING LOBBY 11. BIRDWATCHING AREA 15. ASTRONOMY12 AREA 16. MEDITATION AREA
3. MEDICAL TH 7. HERBAL MED 12. PAINTING A
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Birdwatching Deck
Wellness center
Greenhouse
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I T E R A T I O N
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MAIN PROGRAM
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TRANSPARENT GEOMETRIC ROOF
TRANSITIONS
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Level 1
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2. PUBLIC PROGRAM 600 m2 Program/Landscape SHORT TERM MEMORY RECOVERY CARE 1. WELLNESS PROGRAM 700 m2
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GREEN HOUSE
INDIVIDUAL MEDICAL THERAPY ROOMS
RESEARCH LAB
GREENHOUSE
300.26 m2
SCAN ROOM
89.57 m2
DINING/ ACTIVITY
200 m2
376. 7 m2
7 1.5
BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORY 582.07 m2
TRANSITION PROGRAMS 100.26 m2
2. PUBLIC PROGRAM GREEN HOUSE
a AQUAPONICS STATION 555 m2
3. ART PROGRAM 500 m2
TRANSPARENT GEOMETRIC ROOF
NATURE ART THERAPY
BATHROOM
310.2 m2
PAINTING AREA
5
240.84 m2
UTILITIES /CIRCULATION: 612 m2
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AQUAPONICS STATION 555 m2
MEDITATION 318.81 m2 5
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BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORY 582.07 m2
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1. WELLNESS PROGRAM GALLERY
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100 m2
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3. ART PROGRAM 725.52 m2 b
BED/BATH
TRANSITIONS
1.
1.4
COFFEE SHOP 227.55 m2
100.26 m2
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3.
FOCUS AREA 3.1
AROMATHERAPY/ STARGAZING 318.81 m2
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TOTAL: 3755 m2
TRANSPARENT GEOMETRIC ROOF
1.1 Individual therapy 1.2 Scan room 1.3 Research lab 1.4 Dining/Activity room 1.5 Patient bed/bath 2. Aquaponics
3.1 Cafe/Coffee shop 3.2 Gardening area 4. Butterfly consrvatory 5.1 Gallery Space 5.2 Gallery
5.3 Bathrooms 6. Meditation space 7. Lost center 8. Birdwatching pavilions 9. Outdoor Gardens
Floor plan 1 Floor plan 3
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Program Organization 108
F O C U S
A R E A 05 PROGRAM SUMMARY
Focus area section
ground level
ground level
M2
%
Therapy Rooms
300
7
Research Lab
100
2.5
Scan room Activity
90 200
2 5
Bed/Bath
100
2.5 .
Greenhouse
376
10
Coffee shop
227
6
Painting area
310
8
Gallery Aquaponics Conservatory Aromatherapy Public Bathrooms
240 555 580 318 100
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Total Area
13 15 8 2.5
3755 M2
underground
underground
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Sapce
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3 Key reference plan
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Focus Area
Full building section
Section AA
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Art Therapy Entrace
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Axon Section Focus Area Axon Section
Meditation Space Axo
1. GREEN HOUSE ENTRANCE 2. RAMP 3. LOST CENTER 4. UNDERGROUND STONE WALLS 5. AQUAPONICS AREA 6. STONETEXTURED GROUND 7. BOARDWALK 8. BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORY 9. GARDEN 10. EXISTING PATH 11. BIRDWATCHING PAVILION
12. MEDITATION AREA 13. PRIVACY SLATES 14. PUBLIC PATHWAY
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Wellness Center
Lost/found Space
Meditation Space
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