unfold

The search for emotional well-being requires you to open yourself to new understanding, finding the gift inside. The concept for this project is grounded in the idea of unfolding or unwrapping to find healing inside. Movement, shifts in scale, and subtly angled walls create a sense of discovery and unfolding for each patient. An outpatient behavioral health clinic that specializes in services for substance abuse patients, and those with mood and anxiety disorders ranging in ages 2-18 years.

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INVESTIGATION OF SPACE + ERGONOMICS

In the beginning steps of the design process, a thorough investigation of space provides an informative starting point for evidence-based design. The process includes the study of human factors as well as the creation of various diagrams to represent qualitative and quantitative elements.

Anthropometrics Of Users

Adjacencies

As a step in schematic design + programming, adjacency diagrams are utilized in space planning, these preliminary design techniques inform decisions and are referenced later in the design process. Square footage and number of adjacencies are calculated in columns.

seat height

8-10 11-14

2-4 5-6 6-7 15-18 user accessibility wheelchair width: 25”

26 cm 31 cm 35 cm 38 cm 43 cm 46 cm table height 46 cm 53 cm 59 cm 64 cm 71 cm 76 cm height: 48”-53” length: 30”-36” range (front): 35° from vertical range (side): 6” range (vertical): 27” standing height

Space Allocation

five in ten children with behavior disorders receive treatment

SITE ANALYSIS at least one in six children and young people have a diagnosable mental health condition drinking water promotion anti-ligature drinking fountains are located surrounding the core for accessibility and promote water drinking daylight design strategies wide corridors and subtle angled walls maximize interior daylight in each space supporting well-being outdoor access to nature civic engagement public space a healing garden located on the north side of the building is open to the public at no cost and accessible for individuals of all abilities parking lots surround the site of the clinic, immediate views from the top floor consist of these lots

Healing Garden

Nature as an emotional well-being tool has become increasingly more popular. Located on the north side of unfold behavioral health clinic a healing garden is available for patients, guests, employees and the public to promote engagement in nature.

LEGEND vitals clean utility visitor lockers staff lockers utility reception 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 copy room visitor restroom administrative workroom clinicians workroom staff lounge managers office research consult small group therapy office consult

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Design Features

Movement is encouraged throughout the design with the implementation of wayfinding features such as floor changes in the arrival space. Angled flooring changes direct users to the first point of contact in the space.

Distractive play including in the waiting area provides visitors of all ages with activities while waiting for appointments. Interactive blocks represent a shift in scale as materials used in adjacent spaces that new patients are most likely to visit prior to check-in are used in the interactive elements to familiarize them with spaces that can be frightening for someone beginning their healing journey. Colored blocks are covered with frequently used hues and allow patients to create a visual connection from the point of arrival.

Subtle angled walls support each space as angles reflect the act of unfolding as patients reveal parts of themselves throughout their healing journey. Built-in seating is provided in patient spaces throughout design while also providing a comfortable environment for visitors. Angles on built-ins reflect subtle angled ceilings.

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The creases revealed when unfolding paper expose paths along the journey, much like experience throughout a healing journey. Inspired by the creases made from paper folders, an origami crease pattern was used to create wall art and tile patterns used throughout the design. Various scaled shapes represent the ability to open yourself up as you experience the space.

Muted complementary colors with various hues create depth and are correlative to material choices.

Various shades of this color provide a range complementing various materials as muted colors provide a warm tone for the lounge space.

Split complementary colors with various hues create depth throughout the pattern used as wall art that compliments material choices.

Various shades of this color provide a range complementing various materials while contrasting others. The muted colors provide a warm tone in the staff space while providing a different environment than treatment rooms.

A design maximizing openness creates an environment that emphasizes employee and visitor engagement. Through innovative design details, harmonious + balanced materiality, and changing functionalities, the openness of the design creates a space welcoming a diversity of individuals to achieve success. An imaginative versatile community is achieved through innovation, unique characteristics, and a consideration of sustainability. The intertwining of departmental work creates the necessity for a vibrant environment.