CONCEPT: The focus is on magnetic waves connect the two generations: the elderly children. The central great room space is the main force that draws people to it magnetic
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GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: • bridge the gap between two generations through active engagement throughout center • apply prinicipals of universal design; consider needs and disabilities of children and seniors • comply with ADA standards • creatively design to accommodate low budget and sustainability • use of mezzanine to strategically cap enclosed spaces • consider acoustics in various spaces • creation of a central core interactive space: great room PARTI AND ADJACENCY DIAGRAMS CAYLIN MUNN, MALLORY KATEN CHILD SENIOR MENTOR CENTER INTD-202 DESIGN 4 THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY JEFFREY ZARNOCH PRE-DESIGN INVESTIGATION AND CONTEXT: • children and seniors have physiological, psychological, and social needs (instinctive and emotions); also have limitations • anthropometrics and ergonomics help accommodate users of a space • textures, materials, light, and color can affect thought processes • low vision problems are prevalent among senior citizens • historic warehouse facility chosen to be local community mentor center • site is in a low income inner city neighborhood and serves vulnerable populations - youth (5-12), senior citizens (55+) racial/ethnic minorities, and immigrants • senior citizens have experience, love, and time to offer to children EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC NTS1A NARRATIVE:COLOR The palette is centered on the use of three main colors (blue/ green, mustard yellow, and coral) that are slightly muted, and paired with pastel hues of the main colors and neutral grays. INSPIRATION AND DESIGN IDEAS
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FIRST FLOOR PLAN SCALE: 1/4”=1’-0”FP2 MEZZANINE FLOOR PLAN SCALE: 1/4”=1’-0”FP3 NN FURNITURE AND MATERIALS REDUCED SCALE SPACE PLANS COATMEETING ROOM DIRECTOR'SASSISTANT ASSISTANTADMINISTRATIVEAREA AREA (ADA)UNISEX STORAGE CRAFT/PROJECT SPACE GREAT ROOM STATIONSWORK FLEX/MULTI USE SPACE STORAGE OUTDOOR AREA ENTRY/VESTIBULEDIRECTOR'SOFFICE AREA RESTROOMADA TUTOR/HW AREA SMALL GARDEN MECH. CH1 - Haworth Poppy Lounge Chair F1+F2 - Designtex Upholstery Fabrics T2 - Knoll Rockwell Unscripted Easy Table (60” Round) FL1 - Armstrong LVT Flooring FL2 - Mohawk Group Carpet Tile CH2 - Tuhoy Vita Low Back Chair F3 - Designtex Upholstery Fabric T3 - Tuhoy Univers Collection Rectangle Table with Coda Wire base C1 - Coalesse Passerelle Lounge Couch F5 - Designtex Upholstery Fabric CH3 - Knoll Rockwell Unscripted Club Chair F4 - Designtex Upholstery Fabric S6 ENTRY/VESTIBULEWAITING/RECEPTIONCOATCLOSET ELEVATOR RESTROOMUNISEX MEETING ROOM GENERALLIBRARYSHELVING/STORAGE KITCHEN DINING AREA CRAFT ROOM SPACEREADINGSENSORY/QUIET ADA RESTROOM SENIOR LOUNGE MECHANICAL HOUSEKEEPING OFFICEDIRECTOR’S OFFICEDIRECTOR’SASSISTANT ASSISTANTADMINISTRATIVEAREA AREACOPY/MAIL RESTROOMADA GREATINTERACTIVERESTROOMADAROOMTUTOR/STUDYAREA AREACOMPUTER INTERACTIVE WALL PLAY AREA ROCKWALL STORAGE SMALL GARDEN PERGOLA AREA ELEVATOR RESTROOMUNISEX PARTITIONMOVEABLEFLEXMULTI-USE/SPACE PARTITIONWHITEBOARD EXERCISE SPACESTORAGESPACEVIEWINGSCREEN OPEN TO BELOW OPEN TO BELOW KEY NOTES: 1. Central great room is source of attraction and radiation to other spaces. 2. Interactive wall in great room provides area for transgenerational activities. 3. Easy floor transitions; Flooring on first floor acts in a way to create a path from room to 4.room.Bathroom locations near all areas for easy access. 5. ADA restroom accessibility with senior lounge was highly suggested by OT partners. 6. Tile carpet for easy replacement and can be returned to the manufacturer when space needs to be re-renovated/torn down. 7. Luxury vinyl flooring used because it’s highly durable yet isn’t as hard on feet as 8.hardwood.Vinylfabrics incorporated into the design because they can be easily cleaned and 100% 9.recyclable.Colorpalette is appealing to the eye. Pastel colors make the space fun, yet not too 10.overbearing.Furniture selections made for comfort and arms on chairs taken into consideration for the elderly. 123 4 3 4 4 5 6 7 7 8 8 FL1 FL1 FL2 FL2 CH1F2F1 T2 T2 T1 - Round Wood Top Coffee Table T1 T3 T4 T4 T4 CH2 F3 CH3F4C1 F5 CH4CH5F6 F7 F7 C2 F8 F8 O1 F9 F10 S1 CH6 M2 M3 S2 S3 CH7 CH8 CH9F11 F12CH10 CH7 L7 F13
4. ACT is a low cost material used for acoustical purposes and ceiling access (places such as admin area and senior lounge); easily recycled. Craft space has felt baffle light fixtures to provide help has acoutical ceiling canopies that assist with sound absorption; can be returned to Armstrong and decomposed
3. Pendants are used as task lights to allow options to make a space brighter.
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FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN SCALE: 1/4”=1’-0”RCP4 MEZZANINE REFLECTED CEILING PLAN SCALE: 1/4”=1’-0”RCP5 LIGHT FIXTURES AND MATERIALS 26’-1” AFF 13’-6” AFF 12’-0” AFF 13’-6” AFF 13’-6” AFF 13’-6” AFF 13’-6” AFF 13’-6” AFF 13’-6” AFF 13’-6” AFF AFF13’-6” 13’-6” AFF 26’-1” AFF 11’-1” AFF 26’-1” AFF 26’-1” AFF 13’-6” AFF 11’-1” AFF 26’-1”26’-1”AFFAFF 26’-1” AFF 11’-1” AFF 11’-1” AFF 35’-2” AFF L1 - Tech Lighting Gambit 7 Light Chandelier L2 - Luceplan Mesh LED Pendant Light L3 - Lamps Plus Wave Pendant Light L4 - Lamps Plus Pendant Light L5 - Lamps Plus Pendant Light L7 - dweLED Manhanttan LED Pendant Light M1 - Filzfelt Akustika 25 Baffle L6 - Linear Suspension Light KEY NOTES:
1. Large, skylight provides natural light and highlights central great room space.
2. Track lighting used for double height rooms such as the kitchen and waiting to make sure the space is properly lit.
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FURNITURE AND MATERIALS KEY PLAN (NTS) GREAT ROOM PERSPECTIVE8P CH5 - Knoll Rockwell Unscripted High Back Lounge Chair F7 - Designtex Upholstery Fabric CH4 - Coalesse Bindu Chair F6 - Designtex Upholstery Fabric C2 - Coalesse Lounge System F8 - Designtex Upholstery Fabric O1 - Tekinion Studio TK Qui Ottomans F9 - Designtex Upholstery Fabric F10 - Knoll Textiles Upholstery Fabric S1 - QuartzCaesarstoneSurface B1 - Daltile Revalia Tile CH6 - Rounded Back Barstool M2M3VividGlassForms+SurfacesSurface-FormicaWoodLaminate RECEPTION PERSPECTIVE6P MEETING ROOM PERSPECTIVE7P KEY NOTES: 1. Central light fixture to bring element of depth as well as light for the large great room. 2. Shelving for books and games in great room to initiate 2.thinking.Reception desk: 34” counter for ADA accessibility and a 42” transaction counter for others and receptionist 3.privacy.Counter height of 36” in meeting room follows ADA 4.requirements.Counterheight in kitchen 36” with 42” high work 5.space.Low glare surfaces, such as countertops and glass partition behind reception, for people with low vision problems. T4 - Knoll UnscriptedRockwellSideTable INSPIRATION S2 - TerrazzoSurface 6 7 8
FURNITURE AND MATERIALS KEY PLAN (NTS) GREAT ROOM PERSPECTIVEP9 SENSORY SPACE PERSPECTIVE10P CRAFT ROOM PERSPECTIVE11P CH10 - Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair F12 - Designtex Upholstery Fabric CH7 - Rounded ChairPolypropyleneBack W1+W2 - Designtex Wallcoverings S3 - Corian Solid SurfaceCH8 - Teknion Occo Meeting Chair W3 - Koroseal Wallcovering CH9 - Knoll Womb Chair F11 - Designtex Upholstery Fabric L7 - Floor Lamp KEY NOTES: 1. Computer station at 34” high for easier access of all ages. 2. Quiet/Sensory space located behind great room for space to get away such as for those with disabilities like autism or 3.ADHD.Craft space is fun and bright to bring an element of creativity. 4. Easy to clean tables as well as 34” counter height for easy accessibility to mop 5.sinks.Wall space in craft room for vision 6.boards.Senior lounge located in back of facility near quiet/sensory area to create a relaxing getaway space for seniors. LONGITUDINAL SECTION SCALE: 1/4”=1’-0”12S 9 10 11
MATERIALS KEY PLAN (NTS) MEZZANINE PERSPECTIVE13P SCREEN VIEWING SPACE PERSPECTIVE14P FL1 - Armstrong LVT Flooring M4 - Partition Wood Veneer F13 - Designtex Upholstery FabricW4- WallcoveringDesigntex KEY NOTES: 1. Mezzanine level is an overall open concept to allow for multiple functions, but also include moveable partitions for 2.privacy.Whiteboard partition used between exercise space and multi-use area. 3. Moveable acoustical partition used to separate screen viewing space when in 4.use.Mezzanine catwalk overlooks great room to further connect the two spaces. 5. Energy based space with pops of color to attract people to it. 13 13 14INSPIRATIONINSPIRATION
