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AR CHI TEC TURE DESIGN STUDIO 1B

E M I L I A G RAC E T UD O R D E S I G N I NG A H O US E FO R A P R OFES S I O NAL GR O UP 1A S A RA BI S C AYA

DESIGN BRIEF DEVELOPMENT: PSYCHIATRIST -A Psychiatrist studies a branch of medicine devoted to the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of mental disorders -Mental diorders are conditions that affect your thinking, feelings, mood and behavior, they can affect your ability to relate to others and to function each day.

-Psychiatrists may perscribe medicine or reccommend other treatments such as councelling or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) -This focuses on challanging automatic negative thoughts that contribute to emotional difficulties such as depression and anxiety.

Therefore, for my client i intend on designing a relatable space that is in aid of treating or preventing the likes of mental disorders, it will demonstrate a safe space with a positive atmosphere.

How Does Architecture affect Mental Illness?

-Environmantal quality: pleanty of natural light, ventilation and outdoor access can help give health a boost -Solar Powered Models and Safe Furniture: Impact wellness and reduce stress in occupants -Physical Activity- gets people moving and improves well being- outdoor access and cluter free spaces -Sensory Environments- Tactile touch, visual lighting, shapes and sounds of surroundings, smells etc Social connection- open spaces and sense of community can help people relate and feel more involved

ARCHITECTURE INSPIRED BY MENTAL WELL-BEING:

This is a Study by Architect and Designer, Federico Babina, it is an abstract take on architectural froms to show the affect architecture can have on mental health and vise versa.

The Idea with this study is that it shows me, as an architect, they types of things to take into consideration when designing for someon whos job is to prevent these feelings and emotions. For example, not to make the rooms too small and cramped, make sure there is enough natural light, make sure there is a strong connection between the space and the outside world/it’s surroundings.

To the left are some images created by Photographer, Valentin Rizvan. They are inspired by the concept of the Rorschach Inkblot Testmirrored and symmetrical psychological representations.

THE CLIENT’S BRIEF: -Pleanty of Natural Lighting within the space (large windows, skylights, positioned in a way that maximises sun hours).

-A room or space dedicated to mindfulness and well being with good ventilation and a minimalist design- perhaps a space he can see his clients?

-Lots of access to outdoor space, large garden or perhaps a terrace/balcony spaces if the site limits the garden idea -Perhaps add an element of sustainibility? Solar panels etc.

-Inclue some bright colours, plants (green) and different textures and sensory aspects to the space.

-Have some sort of way of connecting to the outside surroundings whilst remaining a private space.

CONSEPTUAL IDEAS-Perhaps use the idea of the Inkblot Test and bring in some sort of symmetry to the design.

-Use different shaped windows to mimic and influence the movement of light and shadows throughout the space.

-Be sure to reflect the type of person the client is and what their whole job is about- allow the space to show this.

DIAGRAMMING: SITE 1

I started to map out my ideas for the design using diagramming and visual thinking. My design developed into a symmetrical plan to mimic the symmetry within the inkblot test. I knew that i wanted to place the psychiatrist’s office with a view of the water and in an area that gets the maximum amout of sunlight, hence the sunpath on the diagram to the left. I wanted the interior courtyard to act as the heart of the design and for the other rooms to work around them. i found that the corridors would be too space taking so i developed my idea to the one to the right.

When thinking about the heart of my design, the interior courtyard/porch area, i had to make the decision of whether my client would want to use it as a seated space, or whether it was for pure decoration and acted as a spectacle. I decided to use it as a way of bringing life and greenery into the house, having plants and perhaps even a tree growing inside of it. I also explored the idea of having a tube/circular shape for my indoor courtyard, but decided to go for the square.

I think that this idea really brings an aspect of zen and mindfulness to my design, which is really important when dealing with a client such as a psychiatrist who’s soul purpouse is to utilise and practise the idea of good mental health and well-being. I also think that if the psychiatrist every has patients of their own clients round to their office, this spectacle can act as a way of calming or reassuring the patient.

I could also include aspects such as water features or stones within the tank, calming statues etc. I intend for my clients house to have quite high ceillings with only one story, so the heart of the house, the interior courtyard, would reach the roof and act as a skylight, letting more light flow through.

FLOOR PLAN: I decided to hand draw my floorplan so that i was able to be abit more free with my design. I wasnt too sure on the placement of the rooms so i did a little experimenting before coming up with this final plan. I decided my client would have a one story house, but with a unique shape.

As you can see by the floorplan, the house shape is based off the idea of the inkblot test used by psychiatrists and other mental-health experts.

There is a complete line of symmetry running through the centre of the building, with the interior courthyard right in the middle. The shape also resembles the shape of an inkblot.

The glass of the tank in the centre is used as a way of breaking up the large kitchen/dining area and the lounge area without actually placing a wall or barrier there. The fact that the tank is also glass all the way around allows light to flow through the centre of the house, the spaces are still connected as you can see through.

MODEL TO SCALE:

I created a scale model at the scale 1:100 with some cardboard. i decided to keep my first model simple as i knew what the floor plan would look like (from plan view), however i wasnt too sure what the sections or facades were going to look like.

With my next model, i plan on perhaps trying out the idea of different ceiling heights, especially around the interior courtyard (making that the highest point in the house), and maybe experimenting with having a terrace/grass area on the roof of the house.

DEVELOPING INTERIOR COURTYARD: Precedent Study: Interior Courtyard of Host House The Host House sits within a residential neighbourhood in Utah’s capital, along the western front of the Wasatch Mountains and was designed by American Architects, Kipp Edick and Joe Sadoski for a ski coach. They aimed to “create a spatial expression to help and encourage room for students to grow”. This is similar to the outcome I want for my design as I intend to create a space for a psychiatrist that promotes health, well being and growth (mentally and physically with vegetation).

Facades that are visible from the street are mostly opaque, thus concealing the home’s size and interior activities. The entrance facade, which looks west, features a solid black door and no windows. The client was a very private individual who supported a design approach that located the glazing in specific zones of the house to provide ample daylight and privacy.

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GROUND FLOOR PLAN

Sky light connecting the interior courtyard to the outside world and maximising natural light

Two large triangular Skylights

Solar Panneled roof though about in relation to sunpath.

Terrace on roof

ROOF PLAN

WORKING MODEL 2: For my next model at the scale 1:100, i began to look at how the facades would look in relationship to the roof and roof plan. I wanted pleanty of natural light in my design, so i have included 3 sky lights to maximise the connection with the outside world, whilst still being a brivate property.

I took some photos of my model to show how the symmetry came into play throughout the house. As you look through it, you can see all the way down the centre of the house, this emphasises the idea of the house remsembling an ink blot test.

I also added two large triangular skylights on either side of the house which will light up the kitchen and living area with natural light as well as creating interesting shadows as the sun path goes over head.

Because the house is only a one storey house, i wanted the ceilings be be quite high. They are around 4m tall.

As i looked at how Architecture can effect mental health earlier, i learned that having things in your home such as good ventilation and natural light can help in boosting both your physical and mental health. Another thing was having sustainable appliances in your home, so i have included 2 large solar panneled roofs on either side of the property. These are specifically angled to face the suns path to maximise their use.

ELEVATIONS:

Front View When doing my elevations on Autocad at the scale 1:100, I was able to build up my ideas for the different facades and see what my design is actually going to look like. I also intend to develop these elevations further using photoshop etc to bring the design to life.

I like the way that even the facades look symmetrical when faced with front on.

Back View

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Office windows are facing the water, calming and relaxing view.