URBAN SENSATION

This project is an assisted living facility for Canterbury Court in uptown Atlanta, Georgia is aimed at promoting wellness and vitality for its senior residents. The community at Canterbury Court is designed to offer a welcoming and supportive environment that fosters genuine fellowship among its residents. Urban sensation is aimed at creating a space that encourages residents to feel as though they are walking around a city and beach-like environment, evoking a sense of nostalgia for their younger selves. By incorporating design elements that draw on the physical features of the city and beach environments, you are creating a space that promotes movement, connection, and a sense of exploration for the seniors who reside there.

The design of the facility was carefully considered to promote wellness and vitality for the residents, incorporating essential elements such as natural light and green spaces.

To ensure that the facility was inclusive to all, it was essential to make it ADA compliant, providing accessibility and ease of use for those with mobility or other physical challenges. Sustainability was also incorporated into the design, with energy-efficient systems and materials that minimize the environmental impact of the facility.

Design Goals

Accessibility

The aim is to acquaint a residential unit that is accessible and comforting for the community.

Examples: Universal design, Implementation of ADA, Ergonomic desks & chairs Indpendent Living

Incorporating amenities that will support the elders physical health as well as their psychological well- being.This can be implemented through the access of different activities. Smart technology innovations can give the elders a feel of independency and accessibility. For example devices that use VR, medical alert systems etc.

Psychological Health

The residential unit will be designed to allow access to nature through the use of natural elements as well as biophilic design throughout the spaces.Views to outdoors through the implementation of glass windows will also be implimented to allow natural lighting.

Social Interaction

Creating spaces that help the elderly have a more active and engaged social life in order to induce a sense of belonging and purpose. Eg. creating a comfortable furniture arrangement with variety seating options, Soft lighting/giving the users the ability to control the lighting.

Demographics

SUSTANABILITY

ADA

Concept Statement

Urban sensation is all about designing and shaping an area that incorporates the physical features of the city. It is about making connections between people and places, movement and urban form.The senior living facility will incorporate an urban/ modern space that is light and refreshing. The overall space of the facility will draw all these elements together with the inclusion of ADA requirements and bring together a space that encourages residents to communicate and eager to wander around this urban sensation.

WELLNESS

The Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency is a non-profit organization that aims to empower individuals who are struggling with homelessness and unemployment. Their mission is to provide job training, career counseling, and supportive services to help individuals achieve selfsufficiency and improve their quality of life.

I designed the workplace for the Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency to promote a feeling of serene adequacy and peace, with the name "Piece by Piece" representing the idea of progress being made one step at a time.

To create a sense of calm and tranquility in the space, I chose warm colors such as earthy greens, soft blues, and warm yellows. The color scheme is meant to evoke feelings of nature, growth, and positivity.I also incorporated natural textures and materials, such as wood and stone, to create a sense of grounding and connection to the earth. The space is designed to be functional and flexible, with ample natural light and plenty of open space to allow for collaboration and movement. I included comfortable seating areas and private workstations to accommodate different work styles and preferences.The spaces promote a sense of peace and progress, helping users feel at ease as they take steps towards self-sufficiency.