All of the agility obstacles teach dogs and owners to have fun, but also push the dogs to be less fearful. Storage
N
Winter Winds
1
1) Lobby 2) Showroom 3) Dog Boutique 4) Grooming 5) DIY Dog Washing 6) Daycare Kennel 7) Cafe 8) Dog Park 9) Dog Run
2
N 3
4
Tunnel - isolation 1
Teeter totter - balance
5
A
1) Library 2) Outdoor terrace 3) Dog break space 4) Occupant’s Break Space 5) Vet Clinic - Check in 6) Patient room 7) Vet’s Office 8) Quarantine 9) Running Space for quarantined dogs 10) Viewing space 2
6
4
Bars - jumping
7
Noise Levels
3 See below
Check up spaces for charged persons and their partned dog
7
8
9
5
Quarantine space is convenient for when dogs come from shelters with kennel cough. This also allows occupants to check in with their partnered dog.
10
9
Weave poles - accuracy
See below
Table - patience
Dog run sloped down to avoid dogs from barking at pedestrians.
Laundry
LINKING LIVES
B
In our society today, the current criminal justice system is in need of reform, mainly because of overcrowding. City officials estimate that over one fifth of Philadelphia’s population has been incarcerated and holds a criminal record(1), 42 percent of these people are affected by recidivism(2). Many sources incident that reform should include therapeutic practices and valuable life lessons in order for inmates to avoid this re-incarceration. There are alternative programs that address this issue and have been proven to decrease recidivism. For example, in Michigan the Paws for a Cause(3) program has the prisoners paired with dogs and train them to become valuable service dogs for people in need. The program teaches responsibility, patience, leadership, and empathy. Linking Lives will not just take on these aspects, but will also address the high number of dogs currently in Philadelphia shelters(4). Of the 8000 dogs threaten by euthanasia, this program will take in around 100 a year. The inmates will train the dogs to be more desirable for adoption and, for the capable dogs, to become service dogs for people with physical disabilities. The population of disabled persons and disabled veterans in the city of Philadelphia is significant based off of the convenience and programs the city provides(6), and though service dogs are valuable to these people they can be expensive with extensive waitlists(8). Further integration between the community, charged persons, and the dogs lies within a dog park, dog daycare, dog grooming, and training classes for basic obedience and agility. Agility is a new program currently not available in center city, where dog owners can work with their dog to complete a timed obstacle course. This is a fun way to address the need for exercise for inner city dogs, and creates a strong bond between owner and dog, which ultimately leads to fewer abandoned dogs. There is a high number of dog owners in center city Philadelphia, who find themselves wanting more outdoor space for their dog(9). Through Linking Lives, charged persons learn valuable life lessons that help them to be reintegrated into society, while also improving the lives of sheltered dogs and the surrounding community of center city, Philadelphia.
6
8 DW
How is this done? “LINKING” Definition of LINK: Noun: “A relationship between two things, where one thing affects the other.” Verb: “Connect or join physically” “Make, form, or suggest a connection with or between.” “Clasp, intertwine”
Ground changes levels and consists of different surface materials to adjust dogs to new textures.
Summer Winds
DW
“A chain is as strong as its weakest link” This chain CANNOT be broken, it must succeed in creating positive connections. This form is the positive connotation of a linking system vs the negative meaning of “prison chains”, and the type of environment these people were surrounded by in prison.
600
1800
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
0
8
Security located by entrances and exits to check people in and out.
Frosted glass is placed on bedrooms to allow the light that is coming in from the exterior mesh facade.
Below ground parking entrance
DW
200
DW
0
Flexible space is designed so spaces can become smaller for private or smaller group lessons.
Ground slopes down towards sidewalks to avoid dogs on same level as pedestrians.
Sun Path
SITE ANALYSIS
Each room has a cage and bed for the dog. Double rooms are for those training to service the disabled.
A -frame - height
24
PUBLIC TRAINING FLOOR PLAN
72
0
8
24
VET/LIBRARY/BREAK SPACE FLOOR PLAN
72
0
8
24
72
RESIDENCE FLOOR PLAN
0
8
24
72
EXTERIOR VIEW FACING SOUTHWEST
Levels of Confinment
Freedom = Integration with public
RESIDENT LINKS
Confinment
-DOUBLE ROOMS -OUTSIDE TERRACING -SECURITY AND CHECK IN LOCATED ON EACH FLOOR
Residential
Terraces allow for immediate outdoor space for dogs.
RESIDENTIAL VIEW CHARGED PERSONS
BREAK SPACE LINKS Services - doc, classrooms, etc.
DOGS
PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES
50ft
SECURITY
THESE SPACES ARE ISOLATED SPACES. THEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR BOTH PERSONS AND DOGS FOR WHEN THERE NEEDS TO BE A SEPERATION BETWEEN OTHERS.
Training Space
50ft
A different grain of mesh is on each link and is chosen based off of the privacy of the program inside.
At least 2 fire escapes are needed for a 300ft tall building. Stairwells are enclosed and lead directly outside.
Light filters through each mesh at different levels depending on private vs public space.
Each terrace includes greenery and materials such as grass for dogs. They can also act as dog runs.
100ft
40ft
At least 2 elevators are needed for this cpacity of people. Three are included for convenience.
SERVICE LINKS Integration
Public space - Outside to inside
Power Structures Residential:
Rooms for Charged persons (200) w/ baths : 47200sf Community lounge space: 1400sf Open break space for dogs: min 6000sf
Charged Persons
Admin - offices: 5750sf
DOC : 300sf PAWS: 300sf Disabled Vets/Peoples: 300sf Dog Trainers: 300sf Nurses + Doc: 600sf Parole: 300sf Partnerships Coordinator: 150sf Security: 600sf Conference Room: 1400sf Counselors: 600sf Veterinarian: 300sf Break room: 900sf
100ft
-COUNCELING -DOCTOR -VETERINARIAN -DOG QUARANTINE -LIBRARY -GYM -KITCHEN/DINING -OFFICES -COMPUTER LAB -AUDITORIUM
PRIVATE TRAINING FLOOR VIEW CHARGED PERSONS
DOGS
PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES
Exposed stairwell for faster access through floors.
SECURITY
Storage for training space to hold furniture and mock houseobjects. These are used to train the dogs on opening doors, turning on and off lights and bringing their owner someonthing.
Dogs Dog run lowers in ground to avoid close contact with passing pedestrians.
COMMUNITY LINKS
Services:
Doctor: 400 Kitchen and Dining: 6000sf Vet Clinic/Quarantine: 3000sf Counseling: 900 Restrooms: 300
Employees
Education:
Training rooms: 13500 Auditorium: 4000 Library: 1050 Computer lab: 900
Community:
Show floor: 1000 Interview Rooms: 500sf Outdoor Space - dog park: 2000 Agiltiy training: 6000 Daycare: 500sf Kennel: 400sf Grooming: 300sf DIY Dog Wash: 200sf Lobby: 500
Community
-PRIVATE TRAINING -OFFICES -PUBLIC TRAINING SPACE -DOG RUN/DOG PARK -GROOMING -DAYCARE -PET BOUTIQUE -DIY DOG WASH -LOBBY
CHARGED PERSONS
DOGS
PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES
NORTH FACING SECTION - A
0
8
24
72
WEST FACING SECTION - B
0
8
24
72
GROUND LEVEL VIEW
1 month
Starts learning basic obedience
Tested for adoption or to service disabled
Formal Arraignment formal charging documents processed. Advised of Linking Lives Program
Arrives at Linking Lives Pre-trial Conference given time to adjust, completes charged person accepts educational intro videos on dogs. plea bargain to attend Linking Lives Program
Introduced to dogs
Starts learning how to teach basic obedience Partnered with dog this is based off of similar traits
Starts 1 year of Service Training will learn how to close and open doors, turn on/off lights, etc. Finds new home
New dog arrives
Adoption
3 months (6months for puppy)
1week
Service Training
Helps to find new parent for dog
1 day
Commits Theft
Underground parking in available for employees and visitors.
CIRCULATION DIAGRAM - FIRE ESCAPES
CHARGED PERSONS Preliminary Arraignment
50ft
*Teal people are public persons.
DOGS
Arrested, brought to jail
Some outdoor spaces include a layer of mesh, protecting from natural elements
SECURITY
Partnered with person.
3-10 days
60ft
Flexible walls to create small to large training space.
Basement includes mechanical fixtures and extra storage space.
Arrives at Linking Lives given time to acclimate to surroundings, and meets people.
1-2 days
Indoor-outdoor space is provided by use of the mesh and glass walls for dogs in quarantine.
Performs test with their dog will determine if they train for basic adoption or service disabled
Service Training Starts 1 Year of Service Training with dog with peer. 2 people are paired with one dog in this stage.
Meets people to find new owner Paired with person trained on basic obedience 3 months Is paired with new dog trains them on basic obedience
2-3 dogs would be adopted per person
Dog is tested for service training or adoption
Works at grooming station, daycare, adoption sector, helps run classes for training dogs basic obedience + agility
Is adopted to new owner
Dog is tested for service training or adoption. Person may need to stay with only teaching basic adoption based on how long they are required to stay Helps to find new owner for dog
Graduates program with training certificate Time can range between 12-18 months Emily Potenza ~ Design 5 ~ Fall 2018