PHASE 2 30 JUNE 2023
“Living beautifully doesn’t stop at how things look; it’s how they feel, what they are made of, where they come from, and ultimately, how they cohesively work together.”
MAIN LEVEL
Overall floor plan denoting areas of presentation focus
Review of the Circulation Plan
Overall Concept & the application of three core ideas
Main architectural finishes for the main level
AREAS
Intake
Family Coordinator's Office
Volunteer Coordinator's Office
Program Room
Business Center
Quiet Room
Playroom Update
This presentation will focus on the secondary areas on the main floor The materials and color schemes will follow the previously presented concept Areas covered in the presentation:
Intake
Family Coordinator's Office
Volunteer Coordinator's Office
Program Room
Business Center
Quiet Room
Games Room at the Lower Level
Playroom Update
We begin our design process by studying the plan to carve out different zones and circulation paths within the floor plan This allows us to find a logical commonality between different areas which we will reinforce with our selections and color palettes
In this situation we have divided the main front of house areas into three zones:
Functional Areas
Transition
Active Passive
Circulation
Primary circulation
Secondary circulation
Located in the center of the Halifax Peninsula, "the Commons" dates back to the settlement of the city and has been at the center of civic life ever since
It has continuously evolved to fit the needs and changing lifestyle of the community It's home to open, recreational and sporting facilities, providing versatility, vibrancy and a richly layered city center
Just like "the Commons", the Ronald McDonald House is in the heart of Halifax, open and welcome to everyone within the Atlantic provinces It is a home, away from home a place where each family can engage in daily life in a supportive and inclusive environment surrounded by natural elements
We draw inspiration from the Commons not just for the natural color palette it provides, but for what it represents
Building from the general concept of the Halifax Commons, we propose taking the public spaces and breaking them into zones that celebrate one of the three core ideas of the RMDH: nurturing, united, and expansive The above images also help create a color pallete for the different spaces
In this stage of the design process we merge the zoning and circulation plan with our three core ideas that have emerged from our design concept: the Halifax Commons Within the plan there are areas for people to come together in different ways: from the initial area of feeling united, to areas that are more nurturing, to those that allow for more active, expansive activity
Architectural Materials
Timber slatted Ceiling @ Parlour, K tchen and L ving room General Paint
WDP1- general WD f nish
LVT @ General Floor
CPT-3 inset carpet t le @ Parlour
CPT-2- carpet tile @ Intake & Off ces (note this is a plank and not a square t le)
CNT3 2-Corian at recept on countertop, bathrooms
CNT3 1- Corian at built-in "hospitality counter" and Kitchen Counters
LVT2- P ay Kitchen Flooring
CPT-4 inset carpet tile @ Living Room & Quiet Room
Using FLOR carpet t les at the Parlour Living Room and Quiet Room in more residential patterns and co ours allows these two key spaces to feel warm and welcoming Both these carpet tiles are 100% solution dyed nylon with an antimicrobial treatment
PT-1 General Paint
CPT-2 Plank carpet tile @ flooring
A gentle colour palette has been selected for use throughout the passive areas, creating a restful and peaceful environment
PT-1 General Paint
CPT-4 Carpet ti e @ floor ng Acoustic Wall Paneling
Furniture Upholstery
BuzziPuzzle Fabric
Fabric @ Built-in Bench and Cushions
The
Acoustic artwork- provides fun pops of red color as well as sound absorption
Creating a bench where there was previously a ong bank of millwork allows for people to hang out while others are playing High cab nets on either side of the bench offer up additional storage for the RMH team
Dining height table by the window with two ottomans offers space for play ng cards or board games The ottomans are small and easy to move so they can be pulled over to the TV to watch or play a game
Gaming area- the TV has been located along this wa laway from the window and door so that it feels a bit more private A ledge has been built to hold any gaming consoles and a bench to the right offers more storage
Elevation 1- Storage cabinets and a built- in bench
PT-1 General Paint
CPT-2 Plank carpet tile @ flooring
Finish on Milwork
Porgram Room Mater a s 1 2 3 4 5
Buzzi Felt Flowers for Acoustic
Upholstery fabrics
Drawing from nature and the views outside into the courtyard organic shapes and colours to provide inspiration for the flexible pebble seating groups A simple play structure along one wall of the room features portals into the playroom as well as the adjacent living room
Natural timber tones accented with fresh shades of blues and greens help bring nature inside in this space that allows children to play, explore and read
A series of different sized soft "pebbles" provide both seating and places to climb and explore As the pebbles are easy to move the RMH team can adjust the floorplan to meet their needs
A soft blue acoustic wall panel with a precision cut design mimics the movement of the ocean
Sketch rendering of the playhouse structure
Pebble seating groupsAs each piece moves th s s fun f exible seating
Hang ng Nest Rest pod
Pegboard area/ flexible hang ng space for nstruments or toys
Cross Section of Inter orLower f oor: 48"H
Upper f oor: 60"
NOTE Upper f oor w ll have less headroom once the floor thickness requ rements (ie space for sprinklers) have been determ ned
Top view showing "skyl ght"
Perspective of structure with proposed color palette
We aim to provide you with the guidance and tools to create a functional space that reflects your preferences and lifestyle. -
