921 S Beacon Street: Supportive Housing for Previously Incarcerated Women

921 S BEACON ST Sarah Hill || Iarch 488 || Kelsey Buzzell || Winter 2020

Supportive Housing for Previously Incarcerated Women

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921 S Beacon Street Supportive Housing for Previously Incarcerated Women San Pedro, California September 2020-June 2021 Sarah Jean Hill

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Thank you To my professors, Linda Zimmer and Kelsey Buzzell, for their guidance and support throughout the rigorous research and design process for this yearlong comprehensive project. Thank you for helping me grow as a student throughout the past five years of my undergraduate education in the Interior Architecture Program at the University of Oregon.

To my Mom and to my Dad for their continuous support. Thank you both for always believing in me and encouraging me to follow my dreams and pursue my passions.

To my friends, peers, and mentors in the College of Design who have helped me overcome challenges and celebrate successes throughout this five-year long journey. I could not have done it without them.

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921 S BEACON STREET

Supportive Housing for Previously Incarcerated Women Sarah Jean Hill COMPREHENSIVE PROJECT Department of Interior Architecture College of Design University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon SUBMITTED FOR COMPLETION OF A BACHELOR OF INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE DEGREE, JUNE 2021

Sarah Jean Hill COMPREHENSIVE PROJECT PREPARATION AND PLANNING, FALL 2020 Kelsey Buzzell COMPREHENSIVE DESIGN STUDIO, WINTER + SPRING 2021 Kelsey Buzzell 5

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Final Project Abstract + Project Proposal Concept Statement + Guiding Principles Final Design Presentation

Design Process 10-23 24-31

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Programming and Site Analysis Short Program + Long Program Program Hierarchy + Adjacency Diagram Site Selection + Existing

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First Quarter Review Milestone Review Second Quarter Review Third Quarter Review

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Project Research First Person Research Precedents and Case Studies Bibliography

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Technical Design Codes Analysis Building System Approach + Construction Strategy FF&E Specifications Wayfinding Strategies

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CHAPTER 01 FINAL PROJECT

CHAPTER ONE:

FINAL PROJECT

Abstract, Project Proposal, Guiding Principles, and Final Project.

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CHAPTER 01 FINAL PROJECT

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ABSTRACT The significant lack of supportive housing facilities for previously incarcerated individuals plays a powerful role in fueling the continuously high rates of incarceration throughout the U.S. This thesis seeks to analyze the reasoning for this lacking typology, evaluate the failures of existing supportive housing facilities, and suggest an improved, effective, and replicable model for this missing element that is essential to the process of successful reentry. While this project proposal will be focused on serving previously incarcerated women and their children, this model can also be replicated to serve a male population. This facility will act as a prototype, as it will explore how supportive housing facilities can be improved by placing an emphasis on residential design, access to nature, and a fostering a sense of community. This will be accomplished by providing users with individual units, communal living spaces, adequate supportive facilities, spaces to support visits from family members, shared areas to connect with the public, and plenty of access to the outdoors. The facility will not have a name, as it will be referred to only by its given address, in order to resemble the ways in which one would refer to a private residence. In addition to the residents (women that were convicted for non-violent crimes and occasionally their children), the building will also be occupied by employees and by the public during operating hours. By being located in California, a state with some of the highest incarceration rates, but also some of the most proactive cities in regards to reforming the criminal justice system, this prototypical design is given a promising platform to succeed upon. As these kinds of new and improved facilities are replicated throughout the country, a significant decline in recidivism

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PROJECT PROPOSAL I. A.

Statement of Intention Introduction/Problem Statement

The high rates of incarceration in the United States is not a new topic of discussion.

Every year, nearly 2.3 million people are incarcerated in the U.S. (Gilna). To put this into perspective, the U.S. incarceration rate today is “nine times higher than Germany, eight times higher than Italy, five times higher than the U.K. , and 15 times higher than Japan” (Cullen). What’s more, the population of prisoners in America is greater than that of China, despite China’s overall population being nearly four times greater than America’s. Whenever these facts are shared with the public, the number one question that arises is, of course, “why?” This question is extremely difficult to answer, as the high rates of incarceration in the U.S. are a result of many failing systems. While underfunded education systems, the war on drugs, and a one-size-fits-all solution to crime strategy, all contribute to the high rates of incarceration in the U.S. , the revolving doors of state prisons are arguably the biggest contributor to these staggering statistics.

Today, America’s prison systems serve as an example of what-not-to-do. Sociologists, anthropologists, designers, and researchers from all around the world come to America to learn about why the penitentiary systems are failing. It is important to understand, however, that America’s incarceration rates were not always so staggeringly high. As shown in the following graphic, the incarceration rates did not begin to climb until the 1970’s. This was a result of President Nixon’s and President Reagan’s declaration of the “War on Drugs” and new laws, such as the 1994 Crime Bill (Cullen).

Politicians, from both parties, decided to

be tough on crime through fear and racial rhetoric. It can be concluded that today’s high rates of incarceration in the U.S. are a result of political and federal policies. Fortunately, incarceration rates have recently begun to decline, as identified in the graph above.

This is due largely to increased activism behind criminal justice policy. While it took more than four decades for the rates of incarceration to reach levels of such extremity, the heightened activism behind police reform, alternative justice programs, and improved public education programs, may be able to bring these numbers back down, at a faster rate than which they climbed. The improvement of secondary programs, which contribute greatly to today’s high rates of recidivism and subsequent high incarceration rates, can and will have a significant impact in reducing these high prison populations.

Before exploring what can be done to prevent recidivism, it is crucial to have a concrete understanding of its causes and effects.

America’s courtrooms have a tendency to use a jail or prison sentence as the solution to any and all crimes. “In 2016, the Brennan Center found that 39%, or 576,000 people, were in prison without any public safety reason and could have been punished in a less costly and damaging way” (Cullen). This kind of improper treatment often leaves a permanent negative impact on an individual’s future. A criminal history significantly impacts an individual’s ability to obtain a well-paying job, obtain approval on a lease agreement, etc. This often leads to individuals making poor choices, such as shoplifting and drug use, to help them get by. As one may expect, this risky behavior likely results in an individual returning to jail or prison and the cycle continues. According to a report by the Bureau of Justice Statistics in 2014, “67.8% of offenders return to prison within three years after release and 76.6% return within five years” (Gilna). When it is taken into consideration that other countries, like Norway, have recidivism rates as low as 20% after two years and 25% after five years (“How Norway”), it becomes clear that the U.S. is doing something wrong.

These outrageous numbers have caught the attention of numerous American citizens, organizations, and companies over the last few decades. One of the most notable advocates for addressing the issues of recidivism is architect Deanna Van Buren of 13

those who are returning to society after serving time. While Van Buren is well-known for building effective restorative justice centers that provide support systems and job opportunities for previously convicted people, she has not specifically addressed the issue of housing. As an inmate in one of Van Buren’s interviews pointed out, access to housing is one of the largest issues to those finishing up a prison sentence. Access to safe, secure, and properly functioning housing is a critical aspect to preventing any potential occurrences of recidivism.

Building on Van Buren’s work, Patricia McKernan has researched and dissected the connection between the lack of stable housing for ex-convicts and the high rates of recidivism. First, she identifies that “10% of those coming in and out of prisons and jails are homeless in the months preceding and following their incarceration” (McKernan).

Additionally, those who are incarcerated often come from broken families before entering the system or end up experiencing a fallingout with family members as a result of their incarceration. It is also important to recognize that those who do have a place to return to upon release will need to find a job in order to keep their home, but with a fresh red flag on their resume, this may be nearly impossible to achieve. With a tarnished resume and a criminal history, many landlords tend to deny applicants, even if they can afford to find a place to live. What has become an unfortunate common occurrence is that individuals who are ready to be released from prison end up fighting the same affordable-housing battle that the general public is fighting. This often leads to inmates spending anywhere from one to one hundred extra nights in prison due to this lack of affordable housing.

Currently, the only solution to the lack of housing for individuals completing a prison sentence is being sent to a halfway home.

While the goal of a halfway house is to “act as the first line of defense against recidivism,” (Gilna), these facilities tend to fail at achieving their mission. Most halfway homes are operated by private for-profit companies, nonprofit organizations, or federal Residential Re-entry Centers (RRC). As Daniel and Sawyer explain, there is not a lot of public data on these facilities, since most states do not require them to release public statements of their policies. As a result, the only insider 14

information the public has about these facilities is usually from journalism reports investigating the questionable conditions through word-of-mouth.

The results of these investigations are upsetting, to say the least. In most halfway homes, residents live in group environments and are required to follow a strict set of rules including program attendance, curfew compliance, and employment maintenance.

In other words, the individuals in a halfway home still feel institutionalized. A New York Times study conducted interviews with over 200 people associated with halfway houses in New Jersey and found that “the interviewees described over 5,000 escapes since 2005 and cited drug use, gang activity and violence occurring in the facilities” (Daniel and Sawyer).

These facilities are often pushed to bad parts of town, since wealthier and more prosperous areas have a “not-in-my-backyard” mindset.

As a result, halfway houses fuel recidivism in the U.S. , as they put residents in harm’s way, by being located in dangerous areas with lowopportunities, providing little to no access at all to autonomous environments, and through restricting privacy and individualism by retaining high rates of surveillance.

The current design of halfway homes prevents individuals from focusing on selfimprovement and development, as all of their energy and attention is dedicated to surviving through the night. Catherine, a resident at a successful transitional housing community for homeless people in Eugene, puts it simply: “When you get in here, it gives you a chance to take a breather and say, O.K. , so now I’m somewhere safe and I can start worrying about next week, next month, and next year, instead of ‘am I going to make it through the night?’”

Although halfway homes often provide residents with beds, the overwhelming sense of danger from drug activity, gang violence, and lack of security often leads to residents asking this same question. Troy Young, an inmate who was released from a San Francisco prison after serving a thirty-year sentence in February of 2020, was required to live in a halfway home for one year as part of his parole. In an interview with Ear Hustle’s Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods, Troy admitted that, “with fools up in the middle of the night doing drugs and getting high, I tried to stay gone as much as I could. I was working two jobs so I could stay out of there” (Poor). The takeaway

There is a strong need for a housing community that restores a sense of individualism, ownership, and responsibility for people just being released from prison. High surveillance, group-centered living, and poorly located facilities have all proven to be improper attempts to prevent recidivism. A housing community must be implemented for recently released inmates that will foster and restore a sense of ownership, individualism, accountability, responsibility, and compassion in these individuals.

This new facility must have numerous protected access points and offer easy access to public transportation. It must be located near a city or suburban area that holds plentiful opportunities to find work. It should also have access to greenery and the outdoors in order to enhance and encourage a healthy state of mind. Overall, a new supportive housing development must upend the current state of barely functioning halfway homes and pave the way for what an effective, safe, and prosperous “halfway home” should look like.

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Proposal Description

The definition of the word “home,” is often arbitrary and ambiguous. For some, “home” may bring back memories of warmth and happiness, while for others it may bring back past traumas and fears. In this context, a newly designed supportive home will serve to reunite some residents with the concepts of home that they have long yearned for while behind bars. For others, who once despised their homes, it will serve to re-establish what the concept of home can mean. In this context, the word “home” will be referred to as a place that provides a sense of safety, autonomy, individualism, identity, ownership, support, and most importantly, community and belonging. In addition to functioning as a home, this new design will also function as a miniature neighborhood of its own, reminding and re-training residents how to properly act in society, before allowing them to return to the real world in full. A key aspect to ensuring that this community will act as a neighborhood of its own, will be to avoid calling it “transitional housing” or a “halfway home.”

Instead, it should be referred to with the name of the area in which it was constructed, which in this project proposal, will be 921 S Beacon Street. This way, when residents are asked where they live, they can provide a real address,

and say with confidence and pride, “my address is…”

Users and Stakeholders While many factors, including location, architectural design, operation, and much more, will all play significant roles in the success of this project, it is likely that the driving factor will be the users of the space.

Prison populations are often divided into two groups of individuals; non-violent offenders and violent offenders. Largely due to overcrowding, there is usually no segregation between these two classifications of offenders.

“Without segregation, a non-violent offender could become a victim of a crime by another inmate… a non-violent offender could be forced to turn to violence in order to keep himself safe” (Klamar). While halfway homes are supposed to provide relief from this harsh prison environment, these same issues actually trickle over from prisons to halfway homes, as well. “Stays of six months or longer in the [halfway home’s] crowded and aging dorms can lead to growing tensions and increased bad behavior when people of different criminal backgrounds mix” (George). In order to foster a sense of safety, belonging, and well-being for both the residents and the employees, this halfway home facility will cater to those who have served time for committing non-violent crimes.

In prioritizing a certain classification of individuals over others (who all have been equally affected by the U.S. prison system), critics may say that this defined user group distinction is exclusionary. However, this is not the case. Interestingly enough, people convicted of violent offenses have the lowest rates of recidivism. A study from the Bureau of Justice found that, “while re-arrest rates are high for all people released from prison, people convicted of violent offenses are less likely to be re-arrested within 3 years for any offense than those convicted for non-violent offenses” (Jones).

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The line between non-violent and violent crimes can be a blurry one, but non-violent crimes can largely be defined as those which do not inflict injury to another person (drug and alcohol-related crimes, theft, traffic offenses, etc.) and violent crimes can be defined as those which do injure a victim (assault, homicides, sexual assault, etc.) (Rivera). Crimes related to drug and alcohol abuse, prostitution, gambling, etc. are often habitual and stem from addictive behaviors. It is no surprise, then, that individuals who are locked up for these crimes have the highest tendencies to end up back in prison. This is the population that will benefit substantially from an effectively designed and operated supportive housing facility.

mother, their likelihood of dropping out of school, contending with poor mental and physical health, and dealing with anxiety and depression sky rockets. This usually results in these children engaging in criminal or drugrelated behaviors, which in turn, feeds into the continuous loop of mass incarceration.

In addition to serving non-violent offenders, the user group of this facility will also be defined by gender. While again, this guiding factor may seem like an initially exclusionary approach, it is an imperative principle in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of this kind of supportive housing typology. For the purposes of this project proposal, the project will focus on catering to previously incarcerated women and their children.

While all genders would greatly benefit from this kind of improved supportive housing, the current lack of this kind of facility for re-uniting women with their children has powerful subsequent effects that are often overlooked. “60% of women in prison have a child under the age of 18” (The Sentencing Project) while “45% of men [with children under the age of 18] in prison are fathers” (A Shared Sentence, 2). Put another way, “80% of women in prison are mothers and most of them are the primary caretakers of their children” (Kajstura). As a report from the Annie Casey Foundation stated that, “children with incarcerated mothers are more likely than those with incarcerated fathers to end up living with grandparents or in foster careand, as a result, tend to experience greater disruption and instability” (A Shared Sentence, 2). Furthermore, the important bond between a child and their parent is “weakened, or sometimes never formed. . . The loss of that bond is especially devastating for children with incarcerated mothers… . Kids of incarcerated mothers, in particular, are at greater risk of dropping out of school” (A Shared Sentence, 3).

The implications of this, of course, are what is referred to as “the domino effect of burdens.”

When these children have an incarcerated

Many women coming out of incarceration have been victims of domestic violence and tend to suffer from PTSD, so separating a men’s and women’s facility is an important design factor (Paul Solomon, interview). Paul Solomon, the executive director at Sponsors Transitional Housing in Eugene, Oregon, explains that it is extremely difficult for women to get fulltime employment that pays more than a basic living wage. At Sponsors, most of the work the women residents secure is in the service industry, which are almost exclusively living wage jobs. “It’s one thing for a man, who had a meth addiction and a couple of missing teeth, to go get a job at a mill. It’s another thing for a woman with those same experiences, because there is a lot more discrimination against a woman, in terms of how they look, their criminal histories, etc. , that men do not face” (Solomon). As a result, it takes women a much longer time to save up money for a house, a savings fund, etc. , because of their limited earning potential.

While this facility will focus on mothers and their children largely because of the increased impact it will have on deterring future incarceration rates of this at-risk youth population, it will also focus on mothers and children because of the disproportionate struggles women face when finding safety and employment after incarceration.

Focusing on rehabilitating women and children is an essential and imperative design response, if this supportive housing project is to have a significant effect on slowing and reversing the climbing rates of incarceration in the U.S. This is especially notable, as the rates of incarcerated women continue to climb as a response to new crime policies, with a 700% increase in incarcerated women from 1980 and 2019 (from 26,378 to 222,455) (“The Sentencing Project”, 1). It must be noted, however, that while this project proposal will focus on serving mothers and their children, the design decisions that will be made can and should be duplicated in a similar facility

kind of support system will consist of drug addiction specialists, financial advisors, legal strategists, mental health professionals, family therapists, and administerial services, who will all serve a role in preventing recidivist behaviors among residents. By establishing this facility as a home for non-violent offenders who have a consistent record of good behavior during their time served, this facility will feel safer for both the residents and employees who use the space.

One of the biggest critiques of halfway homes is their inability to support visits from family members. The facilities are too dangerous and a space for familial activities is simply not provided. This is problematic, as many people identify “home” as being where their family is. Design elements, such as individual units, communal outdoor spaces, and recreational rooms, can provide residents with the opportunity to spend longer periods of time with their loved ones. Additionally, some residents may return to live with family members after they complete their stay at the supportive facility. Being provided with the opportunity to spend time with family members, mend broken relationships, and re-establish bonds during this interim period will certainly help smooth the transition back to living with family members upon leaving the facility.

The fluctuation of employees, family members, visitors and residents all contribute to establishing the diverse usage and active occupancy patterns of this facility. Residents must be employed or actively looking for employment in order to live at this facility, which means that they will be coming and going on a daily basis, as will the employees of the facility. There also may be occasional job fairs, training or certificate programs, educational classes, or even events with collaborative community organizations that will take place at this facility. The facility will also be run by a local non-profit (rather than a government funded or for-profit organization) and board members of this non-profit will pay occasional visits to the facility. At regular full capacity, when all residents are home, the public spaces are open, and all employees are on site, the occupancy of this facility can be estimated to be around 200 occupants. This number can rise to be between 250 and 350, if numerous family members are visiting or

if an event is taking place. This number can also decline to as low as 50 occupants during working hours, as many residents will be at work themselves. Security will be monitored through cameras and staff, but there will not be any officers on-site. Emergency call buttons and phones will be located throughout the site.

Scope Inmates who are ready for release have served their time. Their punishment was the withdrawal of their freedom. The next step is rehabilitation, not further neglect or dehumanizing treatment. Officers at Halden Prison, an exemplary prison in Norway with some of the lowest recidivism rates in the world, understand that “it is not easy to have your freedom taken away. The punishment is to take away someone’s liberty. The other rights stay… because inmates are human beings. They have done wrong, they must be punished, but they are still human beings.” (“How Norway”).

With more and more humane prisons popping up throughout Norway, the country has seen a drop in recidivism rates from 50% to 20% in just two years (“How Norway”). Successful projects, like Halden Prison, have found that the foundational characteristics behind the design of a humane penitentiary include minimizing residents’ sense of incarceration, easing psychological stress, being harmonious with surrounding nature, and mimicking an airy university campus rather than a jail (“How Norway”). At Halden, every inmate has his own cell, with a private toilet and shower room, a fridge, a desk, a TV, and forest views.

Communal spaces have kitchenettes and comfortable sofas. If inmates pass necessary safeguarding tests, family members can spend a couple of nights with their loved ones in a cozy on-site “chalet.” The prison provides a lot of toys, children’s books, and even a play structure in the yard to promote and support family time. Furthermore, the prison fosters a dynamic security model, in which guards and prisoners are together all of the time. They eat meals together, play yard games together, and act as friends, rather than enemies. It will be interesting to see if a supportive housing facility that mimics and reproduces these successful and intriguing design aspects will be successful in the United States. If so, this prototypical design may kickstart an entirely new movement of what supportive and transitional housing can, and should, look like.

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sense of well-being there, than if you have open access to hang out with your peers, or if you have access to space, view, nature, and natural light. You feel differently, which ultimately makes you do things differently” (Quirindongo). Quirindongo has dedicated much of his career to improving the traditional “oversized Lego block” design of apartment units. In describing the success of one of his projects, Quirindongo explains that, “with a shared space, people have a shared experience, which provides them a shared community, co-mingling, and the ability to get to know their neighbors. And so, we created a sense of home. When built spaces ignore community, the cost is high” (Quirindongo). The overall program and scope of work for this new transitional housing development will respond to, integrate, and expand upon these lessons learned.

In order to foster this much needed sense of community and belonging, a successful supportive housing facility must avoid feeling institutional. What this program needs instead, is a humbler approach to housing. The interplay between outdoor space and interior space will be critical. Community green space will offer space for residents to interact with one another, as well as play and spend leisure time with visiting families and community members. A community garden can help promote a sense of care and responsibility, while encouraging spending time outdoors.

Each unit should also have its own green space or connection to the outdoors, in order to create a relationship with the land. The landscaping of this project will be crucial in order to serve as a protective, yet penetrable, boundary between this oasis and the rest of the surrounding community. It will also be an integral element in providing residents with views to outdoor spaces and greenery.

In addition to views and access to greenery, the units and communal spaces of this program must also have substantial access to daylight and sunlight. This can be done through integrating sky lights, adding sun rooms or sun porches, and promoting outdoor circulation.

Access to daylight is imperative for all program spaces, including the offices of the employees, the units of the residents, and the communal cooking, eating, and gathering spaces.

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population of residents, this place must be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of each new user that comes through the door.

It must be malleable and have the ability to be manipulated by users, in order offer a sense of identity for each new user. These qualities make this kind of facility more fit to inhabit a low-road building, rather than a high-road one. In the book, “How Buildings Learn,” Jane Jacobs is quoted: “Only operations that are well-established, standardized, or highly subsidized can afford to carry out the costs of new construction” (Brand, 28). With this facility being run primarily by non-profit organizations, new construction is not very realistic. Jacobs continues to explain that low-road buildings have a deeper connection to the existing community, as they have been there for longer and can affordably house “neighborhood bars, foreign restaurants, good bookstores, antique dealers, studios, galleries… new ideas,” she says, “must come from old buildings.” If this prototype were to be placed in a high road building, such as a bank or church, it would likely fail, as residents would still be lacking the comfortable, lax, and casual characteristics that low-road buildings offer.

Location and Site Site location and the exterior design of this facility will become very important factors in carrying out the element of community within this project. Additionally, if this facility were to be located in an area in which residents could not thrive own their own upon finishing their stay, it would not be fulfilling its purpose as acting essentially as training wheels to the bigger society. The location of this project must be in a city or town where job opportunities are plentiful, public transit is accessible, housing supply is plentiful, access to outdoor space is provided, and neighborhood safety is a priority. All of these boxes must be checked, while also finding a balance between the needs and demands of existing community residents and those of this new facility.

While high incarceration rates are an issue that every state in the U.S. faces, some stick out more than others. One of these states, is California. “California has an incarceration rate of 581 per 100,000 people, meaning that it locks up a higher percentage of its people than many wealthy democracies” (Jones). In the graphic provided, states in the U.S. were

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Ironically, out of the other leading states with the highest rates of incarceration, California is also one of the most progressive and proactive states in establishing criminal justice reform. For example, the U.S. prison population has lessened by nearly 113,000 (6%) from 2009 through 2016 and the state of California, alone, was responsible for 36% of the overall population decline (Schrantz et. al.). Furthermore, the new California state budget has allocated five million dollars to fund an experimental restorative justice reform initiative (Goldman). The counties of Los Angeles, Alameda, San Francisco, and Contra Costa have all opted to implement this pilot program and “offer restorative justice as a sanctioned diversion program” (Goldman).

With Los Angeles and San Francisco being not only two of the largest cities in the country, but also two of the most progressive and aggressive in terms of criminal justice reform, it seems plausible that by locating this new kind of transitional housing prototype in one of these two cities, it will have high potential to succeed and subsequently become a replicable model for other cities to follow. The “not-in-my-backyard” mindsets that usually provide road-blocks to these kinds of projects seem to lessen in these cities, and, of course, 285 days of sunshine is an added bonus.

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Program and Research Investigations

I will need to truly understand the relationship this kind of facility will have with its surrounding community and what a successful operative structure looks like between residents, employees, and other stakeholders, in order to design it effectively. I will need to identify the stigmas around transitional and supportive housing and debunk which are myths and which are justifiable concerns. Points of interest that I need to research include: • What are the most successful strategies for ensuring that the managerial systems, the operational structures, the elements of

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security, and the architectural designs of transitional housing work together to create a safe environment?

What elements of currently flawed transitional housing facilities are responsible for their failures?

How can safety of both residents, employees, and surrounding communities become a top priority of this facility without creating an overbearing sense of surveillance?

Does access to mental health professionals, career development specialists, family therapists, addiction counsellors, on-site legal teams, and financial planners provide the proper level of care and support that residents of this facility require? Are these services deficient or superfluous?

How will a resident access specific care that is not able to be addressed through the services listed above?

How often do residents take advantage of services like these?

How can these services be provided to and effectively used by residents, without forcefully requiring commitment or attendance to such programs?

What elements of this place will make it a desirable place to work?

How do the needs of the employees differ from the needs of the residents?

In what ways do the desires and expectations of the residents, the employees, and the surrounding community for this kind of facility differ? In what ways do they align?

What are the specific aspects behind transitional housing developments that fuel the stigma behind them? Can these negative elements be turned into positives?

What are the common worries and concerns around transitional housing developments from communities?

Design Investigations

These questions will pertain to the ways in which the specific elements of design are responsible for fostering an environment that promotes healing and rehabilitation, while balancing safety and inclusion. The questions that will need to be researched further include: •

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In what ways can the architecture and design of a supportive housing development define the balance between preventing recidivous behaviors and avoiding a sense of overbearing/ underwhelming surveillance and an excess amount or loss of freedom?

What are the specific elements and materials of design that make a building feel institutional? How can this project be careful to avoid those elements?

To what degree does circulation contribute to creating a sense of institutionalization?

What kinds of circulation (outdoor, indoor, straight forward, curvy, simple, complex, light, dark) patterns will best resemble a residential setting?

How will the entrance to this facility play a role in creating or preventing a degree of surveillance and freedom?

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Which kinds of materials will best foster a sense of “home,” healing, and safety, while appropriately mixing with the preservation of existing historic materials and building elements?

What are the colors and materials that trigger negative psychological reactions?

What are the colors and materials that promote calm, peaceful, and joyful psychological reactions?

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How can a supportive housing development become a desirable and alluring place for both recently incarcerated individuals to live and professionals to work?

What kinds of safety and security measures must be implemented in order to ensure the comfort of both residents and employees?

How can this kind of housing facility support the integration of effective programs and services to suppress any potential causes of recidivism, while maintaining low rents for residents?

Will a location in a mixed-use suburb offer more opportunity and a higher quality of life for residents than an urban city center? Or will it be the other way around?

In what ways will the layout, landscaping, operational structure, and overall architectural design be responsible for and play a role in avoiding the outset of gentrification or a decline in surrounding property values?

How can the exterior design and landscaping of the site gain community acceptance without creating a sense of ostracization or social isolation of the residents?

How can interaction with other local community efforts, volunteer groups, non-profit organizations, etc. allow this development to be welcomed into a community?

How will the design of individual units foster a sense of identity without creating a sense of isolation?

What are the pro’s and con’s behind shared walls between units? Can this kind of design trigger memories of prison, past traumas, or a lack of autonomy?

Aside from serving as an adaptive re-use project, in what other ways can this project be considered sustainable?

To what extent can sustainable design strategies contribute to the overall construction costs and affordability of this project?

What are the psychological and physical benefits from living in a sustainable and energy efficient facility as opposed to

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Schematic Program

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Short Program

The net square footage of the program for this project is 57,744 square feet. The minimum required outdoor space is 19,750 square feet.

Together, these figures add up to a total of 77,494 square feet.

Please continue to Chapter 02, where a detailed explanation of the program elements is provided.

B.

Long Program

C.

User Scenarios

Archie Williams Baton Rouge, Louisiana- Featured on America’s Got Talent “I was just incarcerated for thirty-seven years for somebody else’s crime. In 1982, I was twenty-two years old and was walking home to my ma’s place. The police rolled up on me and told me I was under arrest for attempted murder, attempted rape, and aggravated battery of a woman who I’d never seen before.

I became a victim of a mistaken eyewitness identification. Although DNA should have proven me innocent, the police needed someone to lock up. Years later, improved DNA technology found that the real offender of that crime, a man named Forbes, died in prison in 1996 for committing similar crimes.

With the help of the Innocence Project, I am looking forward to being released this March.”

“The bad news is that my ma passed away while I was locked up. I was living with her before getting arrested. I don’t have enough money to get my own place, because I don’t even make minimum wage behind bars. I’ve got nowhere to go and I know I’ll have a hard time getting a job since I am so out of touch with technology.”

I am thankful that a place like 921 S Beacon Street exists, because I will be able to move into my own place. After thirty-seven years of sharing a cell, I cannot wait to sleep through a full night, knowing that my door is locked and nobody is going to wake me up. I was worried that after being released, I would continue to be treated as though I was a criminal to the

rest of society. I am hopeful that by having my own apartment and address, and assistance with my finances and job-search, I will blend in seamlessly with the rest of the community.”

Michelle Garcia Ventura California- Featured on RadioTopia’s Ear Hustle “I knew for about a week that I had to turn myself in. My younger ones were six and eight, so how do you explain something like that to them, you know? I was holding on to this hope that I was going to come home and that it was going to be OK. I never imagined getting a tenyear sentence.”

“While I was in jail for a year, waiting for my sentencing, my family would come to visit.

My son would press so hard against the glass barrier between us, that his fingertips would turn white, just trying to touch me. There’s nothing worse than not being able to touch or comfort your kids.

While I was in prison, my husband filed for divorce. To make matters worse, the restitution I had to pay my old company put us into debt and we lost our house. I always imagined my children being college-bound students, but I cannot pay for that any longer.”

“My children had to live with my mom while I was serving time and my oldest son moved out when he turned eighteen. He now has a child, who I have yet to meet. I had a house, in a neighborhood, with a happy family, before I was incarcerated. I desperately want to return to that and 921 S Beacon Street will help me feel as though I am re-gaining my old life, since it is in a neighborhood, it is private, and I will have my own safe and secure place. I am hoping to live in one of the one bedroom + loft or two bedroom units, so that my youngest son will still want to live with me- even if it means only staying for a few nights a week. A sense of normalcy and the chance to make up for lost time is what I’m looking forward to the most about living at 921 S Beacon Street.

“I am hopeful that the ways in which the facility welcomes children will encourage my oldest son to visit me and bring his daughter along with him. I am excited to take advantage of the family services that can hopefully help me rebuild my relationships with my children.”

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abuse and I was quickly discovering that the likelihood of landing a job before being was released was slim to none. No one would hire me, far less train me. I started to worry that I was going to be homeless upon being released. Based on what I had heard from other inmates though, being homeless might be better than being in a halfway home. I had decided to stay at San Quentin for the rest of my parole, since I had nowhere to go, but then I heard about 921 South Beacon Street.”

“My parole officer contacted the facility and within a couple of days, they told me I had a unit secured in my name. My apartment came furnished, so I didn’t have to worry about spending money that I really didn’t have. I ended up finding a passion for cooking and would spend hours in the communal kitchen. Many times, I would make meals for all of the other residents- we began to feel like a big family of sisters and neighbors. I took advantage of the training programs, specifically the cooking classes, and my career development counsellor helped me explore my entrepreneurial interests in opening up my own bakery.”

“Two-years later, I no longer live at 921 S Beacon Street. I have my own apartment nearby in Long Beach. The skills I learned at 921 S Beacon Street led me to be hired as a trainee at The Doe Fund. I became a full-time employee and the organization’s youngest Culinary Instructor by age 27. Today, I am the founder of Fresh Taste, a thriving, innovative bakery and catering start-up. I would not have been able to make it this far, if it weren’t for the housing, training, and entrepreneurial support I received from 921 S Beacon Street.”

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CONCEPT STATEMENT

921 S Beacon Street will serve as a prototypical model as to what supportive housing can and should look like. The majority of actively operating transitional and supportive housing facilities fail in their ability to reconnect residents with their loved ones, the surrounding community, and the soil beneath their feet. This project will strive to create opportunities for residents to reconnect with these elements, which are essential to successful re-entry and seemless re-integration. To achieve the concept of reconnecting with family, all units will have pull-out couches or additional bedrooms, access to communal spaces, and the facility will have an on-site day care. To achieve reconnection with the community, the front of the building will include a leasable tenant space and large classroom, which will be open for mixed public use. Lastly, to reconnect with the earth, the offices that is exist in the building’s current state on the ground floor will be demolished and restored to their original design as a courtyard. The existing rooftops will become accessible to the residents and the concrete structure of the building will be covered in niche spaces, such as resident lounges and private units, with dropped ceilings and faux wood beams. In the areas of the building that are historic, such as the main lobby and leasable spaces, the original structure is to remain exposed and preserved. In order to avoid creating an institutional setting, chandeliers, track lighting, recessed cans, and floor lighting will be employed, as opposed to fluorescent or halogen lighting. Most of these fixtures will use warm LED bulbs in order to strive for sustainability while still achieving the look of incandescent lighting. In order to succeed and overcome life’s challenges, one needs a “rock” in their life to serve as their support system. The central connecting piece of this building (where communal gathering will occur on a regular basis with both residents, staff, family members, and the surrounding community) acts as a rock that many of the residents in this facility are missing in their lives. The varying neighborhoods throughout the building are tied together by the communal centerpiece. This allows the building to function almost as a miniature city itself, slowly and gently creating a sense of community and familiarity to the outside world. For many residents, this will be the key to their successful re-entry story.

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GUIDING PRINCIPLES The four main guiding principles listed on the following pages serve, not only as the foundation of my design process for this project, but also as the foundation for achieving the goal of how this facility will operate successfully in reality. In other words,these guiding principles are key players in ensuring that the design of this facility reflects its purpose.

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ESTABLISH A SENSE OF “HOME” Bring the term “resitutional” into action by exploring the ways in which an institutional building typology can be disguised by a residential environment. This can be achieved by:

- Separating voluminous spaces with lower details, such as wainscoting - Incorporating open shelving to support the display of treasured objects - Introducing nooks and smaller spaces connected to larger spaces - Utilizing glass doors to provide a degree of privacy without sacrificing connection - Prioritizing careful acoustic design by avoiding hard surfaces, utilizing doors at pass-throughs, and applying absorbent surfaces in areas with high ceilings - Designing communal kitchens to be at a residential scale rather than a commercial scale - Using butcher block surfaces and wood shelving/cabinetry in communal kitchens - Adding home-like touches to the kitchen, such as hanging baskets of onions or garlic, hanging pot racks, fun tile backsplashes - Offsetting the large great rooms with smaller scale, cozier sitting areas (stepping down, integrating sun rooms, window seats,

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- Including posting areas with attractive borders in highly trafficked areas (visually disconnected from main gathering spaces) - Integrating elements that draw people into common areas during slow hours (a coffee bar, a live feed television stream, a fireplace, etc.)

- Choosing wood flooring over vinyl tile or carpeted flooring - Using wood details for wainscoting and trim on ceilings and windows - Ensuring that the overall layout resembles home (i.e. opening a main stair directly to a hallway) - Avoiding mixing and matching sofas, chairs, and tables.

- Emphasizing outdoor living by incorporating outdoor rooms, gathering places, wood trellises, large steps to sit on, etc.

- Offering opportunities for personalization and character wherever possible (wainscot

PRIORITIZE TRAUMA-INFORMED DESIGN Ensure that each space in the supportive housing facility plays a significant role in supporting the healing process of the residents. This requires prioritizing the resident experience over budget constraints, zoning requirements, etc. Various spaces will contribute to creating a sense of calmness, safety, dignity, empowerment, and well-being for all occupants by: - Providing seamless access to outdoor space and biophilia (views of nature through windows, doors, or art and indoor plants) - Incorporating light-filled interior spaces that invite the outdoors in - Offering areas of prospect and refuge - Avoiding us vs. them power dynamics (AKA traditional check-in counters or guards) - Connecting each department to a central space to make residents feel close to people who care - Building connections to staff to increase feelings of safety for residents - Creating spatial availability (clear sight lines, short and wide corridors, high ceilings, minimal barriers) - Integrating clear and consistent signage to create a sense of familiarity and empowerment - Including dedicated spaces for somatic/ body therapies (yoga and meditation rooms) - Selecting communicative furniture rather than authoritative furniture (corner to

corner rather than face to face, “cocooning,” designated privacy areas, facing out from sheltering walls) - Limiting visual complexity with distracting wallcoverings or carpeting - Emphasizing symmetry and soft patterning - Minimizing unnecessary and overwhelming ambient noises (in this particular case, ambient noises may want to be emphasized rather than minimized because silence is overwhelming for those coming out of prison) - Playing music that incorporates natural sounds - Ensuring lighting can be manipulated by those with sensitivities or impairments and that lighting does not buzz or flicker - Avoiding deep hued warm colors (reds, oranges, yellows) - Applying cool colors (blues, greens, purples) - Avoiding stark white walls - Optimizing windows and natural light wherever possible

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OPERATE AS A SIMULATION TO THE WORLD OUTSIDE By operating as a city within a city, individuals graduating from this supportive housing facility will be able to re-enter society confidently and with the proper tools to avoid recidivist habits at all costs. This kind of “Russian nesting doll” approach can be achieved by:

- Laying out private units near other private units with shared amenities (this resembles private homes within a neighborhood) - Locating neighborhoods near access to the central community hub and other essential services (this resembles the proximity of neighborhoods to urban centers) - Tying in interaction with the public wherever possible (designating spaces shared between residents, employees, and the public) - Utilizing as much of the site as possible - Offering outdoor circulation to encourage residents to walk outside to their daily commitments of school/work/therapy, as they would in the world outside - Avoiding large signage that labels the outward presentation of the facility as a halfway house - Breaking down the large scale of the building to be comprehensible by new residents (shared spaces lessen between the first and fifth floors) - Providing each unit with its own entry alcove and unit number - Including posting boards for residents and staff to post information about community 30

events, concerns, opportunities, etc.

- Providing on-site designated parking spots for residents - Offering a variety of apartment sizes to increase diversity and interaction with individuals of different backgrounds - Incorporating a garden that produces fruits and vegetables that are harvested and made available to the residents (this mimics a kind of market) - Placing an emphasis on making mundane tasks enjoyable (i.e. opportunities to do laundry with one’s children, continuously playing music through overhead speakers in communal spaces, etc.)

- Offering a multifaith space for those who incorporate faith practice into their daily routines - Activating Eastern facade to encourage maximum engagement with the community from San Pedro Plaza Park - Allowing internal white noise and exterior noise to travel through the building (operable windows, thin insulation, glazing, etc.)

- Establishing a layered scale of interaction (areas for solitude, two-person private

CHALLENGE EXISTING SUPPORTIVE HOUSING DESIGNS The current highly surveillanced, group-centered, and poorly located model for designing supportive housing in the U.S. contributes to the high rates of recidivism. A supportive housing facility must put the needs of the individual first, not the potential profits. A supportive housing community must be implemented for recently released inmates that will foster and restore a sense of ownership, individualism, accountability, responsibility, and compassion in these individuals. This can be achieved by: - Establishing dynamic security (employees and residents are equals and can eat meals together, play games together, etc. Security cameras are limited) - Blurring the line between staff-only and resident-only spaces - Providing the required space for family members to comfortably stay for multiple nights - Providing the necessary tools for a successful family visit (play structure, gaming systems, toys, sports equipment, crafting supplies, books, etc.)

- Increasing opportunities for autonomy (private units, call rooms, window seats) - Avoiding shared bathing facilities - Selecting materials that symbolically resemble rehabilitation and growth (such as larch wood) - Avoiding materials that represent detention (stainless steel wall panels and appliances, metal bed frames, etc.)

- Selecting durable but not tamper-proof

furniture - Providing access to therapists and help at the pace of the resident (on-site) - Avoiding fences or barbed wire on the property - Emphasizing access to technology (computer labs, rentable equipment, accessible computers throughout the building, etc.)

- Offering opportunities to explore new hobbies or passions (crafting and reading rooms, yoga studio, numerous kitchens, recording studio, gardens, etc.)

- Avoiding coin-operated machines, such as laundry and vending machines - Creating pet-friendly environments (designated off-leash and on-leash play areas, pet wash stations, relief areas, pet safe artificial turf, complimentary dog treats and dog bags, low windows) - Locating numerous telephones throughout the building and not putting a limit on how often they may be used

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Diagrams The following diagrams express how the program for this project is manifested into the form of the building itself. The community hub acts as the “rock” of the building, as it has a kind of gravitational pull that holds everything else together. This is metaphorical in regards to how the building will play a role in it’s users lives; it will act as their rock. In these diagrams, it will also become apparent how the concept takes on a kind of “russian nesting doll” nature, which allows it’s users to slowly and seemlessly re-integrate into society.

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FINAL STAGE INTEGRATION

DEVELOPMENTAL STAGE TRANSITIONAL

FINAL STAGE INTEGRATION

PRIMARY PUBLIC CIRCULATION

PUBLIC

PRIMARY EMPLOYEE CIRCULATION

SEMI-PUBLIC

PRIMARY RESIDENT CIRCULATION

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PRIVATE VERTICAL RESIDENT CIRCULATION PRIMARY PUBLIC CIRCULATION

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PRIMARY EMPLOYEE CIRCULATION

FINAL STAGE INTEGRATION

PRIMARY RESIDENT CIRCULATION ADA ENTRANCES

VERTICAL RESIDENT CIRCULATION

LEVEL 5 14,635 SQ. FT. OUTDOOR SPACE

1 BEDROOM UNITS (7)

NEIGHBORHOOD KITCHEN

2 BEDROOM UNITS (3)

LAUNDRY

Neighborhood Concept Sketch

LEVEL 4 15,226 SQ. FT. OUTDOOR SPACE

LAUNDRY

NEIGHBORHOOD KITCHEN

ADA UNITS (2)

CRAFT ROOM

1 BEDROOM UNITS (6)

MUSIC ROOM

2 BEDROOM UNITS (2)

YOGA MEZZANINE

LEVEL 3 17,272 SQ. FT.

Russian Nesting Doll Concept

OUTDOOR SPACE

ADA UNITS (2)

NEIGHBORHOOD KITCHEN

STUDIO UNITS (10)

READING ROOM

1 BEDROOM UNITS (1)

MULTI-FAITH ROOM

2 BEDROOM UNITS (1)

LAUNDRY

LEVEL 1 SQUARE FEET HEALTH DEPARTMENT HOUSING DEPARTMENT CAFE GYM

LEVEL 2 17,370 SQ. FT. OUTDOOR SPACE

ADA UNITS (2)

NEIGHBORHOOD KITCHEN

STUDIO UNITS (6)

GYM

1 BEDROOM UNITS (4)

UPPER LOBBY FLEX SPACE LAUNDRY

LEVEL 1 26,270 SQ. FT.

Program Diagram

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RESIDENT LOBBY

GYM

CAFE

COMPUTER LAB

LEASABLE CLASSROOM

FUTURE PLANNING DEPARTMENT

RESTROOMS

COMMUNAL KITCHEN/ DINING/ LIVING

HEALTH DEPARTMENT

DAY CARE

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Ground Floor Plan The ground floor consists of the lobby, cafe, leasable classroom space, future planning department, health care department, day care, computer lab, communal kitchen + dining, mail room, and the historic gym. The notable plethora of outdoor spaces also come to life in this ground floor plan. A ramp was added to the side of the building to make the cafe accessible without disrupting the historic facade. The North, South, and West entrances are on-grade and are accessible, as well.

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LAUNDRY

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COMMUNITY ROOM

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The following ceiling plans are technical drawings, but still show the design intent for the ground floor and for the units in this design project. On the ground floor, historic stenciled concrete beams are to be preserved. In the circulation corridors, the concrete beams that make up the floor structure above will be painted white. In the units, faux wood beams made from recycled materials will make the apartments feel more cozy.

The dropped wood ceiling on the front porch will serve to hide the HVAC mini split units, which will be explained

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EXIT EXPOSED STRUCTURE 15'-6" A.F.F.

EXIT EXIT

EXPOSED STRUCTURE 15'-6" A.F.F.

EXPOSED STRUCTURE 15'-6" A.F.F.

EXIT

EXIT EXPOSED STRUCTURE 15'-6" A.F.F.

DROPPED GWB CEILING 12'-10" A.F.F

DROPPED GWB CEILING 12'-10" A.F.F

DROPPED GWB CEILING 12'-10" A.F.F

EXPOSED STRUCTURE 15'-6" A.F.F.

EXPOSED STRUCTURE 15'-6" A.F.F.

EXIT

DROPPED GWB CEILING 12'-10" A.F.F

EXIT

EXIT

EXIT

DROPPED GWB CEILING 12'-10" A.F.F DROPPED GWB CEILING 12'-10" A.F.F

DROPPED GWB CEILING 12'-10" A.F.F

DROPPED GWB CEILING 12'-10" A.F.F

DROPPED GWB CEILING 12'-10" A.F.F

DROPPED GWB CEILING 12'-10" A.F.F

EXIT

EXIT

EXIT

DROPPED GWB CEILING 12'-10" A.F.F

OPEN TO ABOVE

EXIT EXIT

EXPOSED STRUCTURE 15'-6" A.F.F.

DROPPED GWB CEILING 12'-10" A.F.F

DROPPED GWB CEILING 12'-10" A.F.F

DROPPED GWB CEILING 12'-10" A.F.F

DROPPED GWB CEILING 12'-10" A.F.F

DROPPED GWB CEILING WITH FAUX 8" X 8" BEAMS 12'10" A.F.F.

EXIT EXPOSED STRUCTURE 15'-6" A.F.F.

EXIT

EXIT DROPPED GWB CEILING 12'-10" A.F.F

EXIT

EXPOSED STRUCTURE 15'-6" A.F.F.

EXIT

EXIT EXPOSED STRUCTURE 15'-6" A.F.F.

EXIT

EXPOSED STRUCTURE 15'-6" A.F.F.

DROPPED GWB CEILING 12'-10" A.F.F

DROPPED GWB CEILING 12'-10" A.F.F

DROPPED GWB CEILING 12'-10" A.F.F DROPPED GWB CEILING 12'-10" A.F.F

EXPOSED STRUCTURE 15'-6" A.F.F.

EXIT

EXPOSED STRUCTURE 15'-6" A.F.F.

EXIT

DROPPED GWB CEILING 12'-10" A.F.F

DROPPED GWB CEILING 12'-10" A.F.F

DROPPED GWB CEILING 12'-10" A.F.F

EXIT EXIT DROPPED GWB CEILING 12'-10" A.F.F DROPPED GWB CEILING 12'-10" A.F.F

DROPPED GWB CEILING 12'-10" A.F.F

EXPOSED STRUCTURE 15'-6" A.F.F.

DROPPED GWB CEILING 12'-10" A.F.F

EXIT

EXIT

EXIT

EXIT

EXPOSED STRUCTURE 15'-6" A.F.F.

DROPPED GWB CEILING 12'-10" A.F.F

EXPOSED 7" X 14" HISTORIC BEAMS 15'-6" A.F.F

DROPPED GWB CEILING 12'-10" A.F.F

EXIT EXIT EXIT

DROPPED GWB CEILING WITH FAUX 8" X 8" BEAMS 12'10" A.F.F.

EXIT

EXIT

EXPOSED STRUCTURE 15'-6" A.F.F.

EXIT

EXIT

EXIT

EXPOSED 7" X 14" HISTORIC BEAMS 15'-6" A.F.F

OPEN TO ABOVE

EXIT

EXIT

EXIT OPEN TO ABOVE

EXPOSED STRUCTURE 15'-6" A.F.F.

EXIT

DRO CEIL 9'-2.5

EXPOSED STRUCTURE 15'-6" A.F.F.

EXIT

EXIT

EXIT

EXIT

EXIT

EXIT OPEN TO ABOVE

OPEN TO ABOVE

EXPOSED STRUCTURE 15'-6" A.F.F.

EXIT

EXIT

DROPPED GWB CEILING 12'-10" A.F.F

EXIT EXIT

EXIT EXPOSED STRUCTURE 15'-6" A.F.F.

OPEN TO ABOVE

EXIT

EXPOSED STRUCTURE 15'-6" A.F.F.

EXPOSED STEEL FLOOR JOISTS 14'-4" A.F.F.

EXIT

DROPPED GWB CEILING 12'-10" A.F.F

EXIT

EXIT

EXPOSED STRUCTURE 15'-6" A.F.F.

EXIT

EXIT

EXPOSED STEEL FLOOR JOISTS 14'-4" A.F.F.

EXIT

DROPPED GWB CEILING 12'-10" A.F.F

OPEN TO ABOVE

EXIT

EXIT EXIT

EXIT

GROUND FLOOR RCP

EXIT

EXIT

EXIT

GROUND FLOOR RCP

SCALE: 1/8” = 1-0” GROUND SCALE: 1/8” = 1-0” FLOOR RCP (NTS) LEVEL 1 RCP LEGEND LEVEL

EXPOSED 7" X 14" HISTORIC BEAMS 15'-6" A.F.F

OPEN TO ABOVE

EXIT

ON

EXIT

SC

1 RCP LEGEND

UNI EQUIPMENT

LIGHT FIXTURES

LIGHT FIXTURES 6" RECESSED CAN

SUSPENDED LED PENDANT

8" RECESSED CAN

6" RECESSED CAN

FLUSH MOUNT TUBE

8" RECESSED CAN

EXIT

SUSPENDED LED PENDANT

SMOKE DETECTOR

FIRE ALARM

RECESSED LED STRIP

EXIT

FLUSH MOUNT TUBE

EXIT

EXIT SIGN

SMOKE DETECTOR DROPPED WOOD CEILING PANELING 11'-10" A.F.F

CEILING MOUNTED SRPINKLER

RECESSED LED DOWNLIGHT

LIGH

EXIT

EQUIPMENT EXIT SIGN

FIRE ALARM CEILING MOUNTED LIGHT

RECESSED LED STRIP

TRACK LIGHTING

RECESSED LED DOWNLIGHT

SUSPENDED ACCENT PENDANT

EMERGENCY LIGHT

BATHROOM EXHAUST FAN

DROPPED WOOD CEILING PANELING 11'-10" A.F.F

CEILING MOUNTED SRPINKLER

SUSPENDED TROFFER

EXIT SECURITY CAMERA

CEILING SUSPENDED GLOBE PENDANT

MOUNTED LIGHT LINEAR LED PENDANT

TRACK LIGHTING

EMERGENCY LIGHT

AIR SUPPLY/RETURN VENT SUSPENDED POT RACK

BATHROOM EXHAUST FAN

DECORATIVE WALL SCONCE

SUSPENDED ACCENT PENDANT

SUSPENDED PROJECTOR

SUSPENDED TROFFER

SUSPENDED WOOD CHANDELIER

WALL SCONCE

SUSPENDED GLOBE PENDANT SUSPENDED IRON CHANDELIER

DAYLIGHT HARVESTING PHOTOSENSOR

LANTERN SCONCE

LINEAR LED PENDANT

EXIT SECURITY CAMERA

AIR SUPPLY/RETURN VENT SUSPENDED POT RACK

DECORATIVE WALL SCONCE SUSPENDED PROJECTOR

SUSPENDED WOOD CHANDELIER WALL SCONCE

DAYLIGHT HARVESTING PHOTOSENSOR

LANTERN SCONCE SUSPENDED IRON CHANDELIER

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Unit BreakDowns

Studio 350-400 SQUARE FEET 22 TOTAL UNITS (6 ADA UNITS) UNIT BREAK DOWN: LEVEL 2: 8 UNITS LEVEL 3: 12 UNITS LEVEL 4: 2 UNITS

LEVEL 5

One Bedroom 600 SQUARE FEET 16 TOTAL UNITS UNIT BREAK DOWN: LEVEL 4

LEVEL 2: 2 UNITS LEVEL 3: 1 UNIT LEVEL 4: 6 UNITS LEVEL 5: 7 UNITS

LEVEL 3

Two Bedroom 1000-1050 SQUARE FEET 7 TOTAL UNITS LEVEL 2

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UNIT BREAK DOWN: LEVEL 3: 1 UNIT LEVEL 4: 3 UNITS LEVEL 5: 3 UNITS

23' - 7 1/2"

23' - 7 1/2"

1

DESIGN FOCUS: APARTMENT LEVEL 2 STUDIO PLAN STUDIOSTUDIO APARTMENT SCALE: 1/4” = 1-0” 3

6' - 10"

14' - 6"

14' - 6"

8

5' - 0"

1

1

3

5' - 0"

1.5" THICK WALL-MOUNTED FLOATING SHELF (WALNUT)

12 ' - 7"

17' - 7 1/2"

23' - 7 1/2"

7

ROCKER EZ POCKET DOOR SLIDE SYSTEM 14' - 6"

0' - 9"

5' - 8"

11' - 11"

9' - 2 1/2"

SCALE: 3/8” = 1-0”

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0' - 9"

WALL-MOUNTED MINI SPLIT HIDDEN BEHIND 1" FLUTED 1/2"CABINET BUTCHERDOORS BLOCK PULL OUT CUTTING WALNUT BOARD WITH 4" OPENING OVER TRASH BIN ADA KNEE CLEARANCE (29") 3/4" PLYWOOD CABINETS WITH WALNUT VENEER AND

1.5" THICK CONCRETE COUN

3/4" PLYWOOD DRAWER WITH VENEER FINISH AND MAGNET

2

2"

/2"

/2"

3' - 2 1/2"

/2"

FLOATING SHELFKORE (WALNUT) 30 X 25 KRAUS WORKSTATION DROP-IN STAINLESS STEEL KITCHEN SINK

CASEWORK ELEVATION 3' - 2 1/2"

1' - 11 1/2"

2' - 8"

SCALE: 1/4” = 1-0”

1.5" THICK WALL MOUNTED FLOATING SHELF (WALNUT) 1.5" THICK WALL-MOUNTED

1.5" THICK WALL-MOUNTED

Level 2 FLOATING SHELF (WALNUT) 15' - 6" HARDWIRED SHELF MOUNTE

2 X 6 WOOD FRAMED DROPPED CEILING WITH 7/8" 1'PLASTER FINISH - 11"

2' - 11 1/2"

0' - 9"

STUDIO RCP TYP. (NTS)

OPEN SHELVING WITH HARDWIRED SHELF MOUNTED LED WALL-MOUNTED 1" WALNUT DOWNLIGHTS FLUTING

1

1" WALNUT FLUTING MAGNETIC CATCH CABINET DOOR (HIDES MINI SPLIT UNIT)

LEVEL 2 RCP

3/4" PLYWOOD CABINETS WITH WALNUT TERRA VENEER AND 1" RECLAIMED COTTA HEXAGON MAGNETIC CATCHES BACKSPLASH

1' - 11 1/2"

21' - 4"

1' - 11 1/2"

6' - 10 1/2"

10' - 9 1/2"

11' - 6 1/2"

CEILING MOUNTEDMINI SENVILLE WALL-MOUNTED SPLIT9000 BTU MINI SPLIT AIR CONDITIONER HEAT PUMP HIDDEN BEHIND 1" FLUTED WALNUT CABINET DOORS

Level 3 27' - 4 1/2"

4

2' - 4 1/2"

SCALE: 3/8” = 1-0”

22' - 7 1/2"

CEILING MOUNTED SENVILLE 9000 BTU MINI SPLIT AIR CONDITIONER HEATBLOCK PUMP PU BUTCHER 5' - 8"1/2" BOARD WITH 4" OPENIN 6" RECESSED CAN ADA KNEE CLEARANCE 2 X 4 WOOD FRAMED DROPP CEILING WITH 1" WALNUT SLA 3/4" PLYWOOD DOOR W DRAWER WITH MAGNET RECLAIMED TERRA COTTA QUART BINS) HEXAGON TILE BACKSPLASH

2' - 5"

12 ' - 7"

CASEWORK 2 ELEVATION

3/4" PLYWOOD SLIDING DOOR WITH WALNUT VENEER AND MAGNETIC CATCH

4 X 4 RECLAIMED WOOD FAUX CEILING BEAM

1" WALNUT FLUTING MA CABINET DOOR (HIDES

2 X 6 WOOD FRAMED DROPPED GWB CEILING WI 7/8" PLASTER FINISH

16' - 11 1/2"

8

30 X 25 KRAUS KORE WORKSTATION DROP-IN STAINLESS STEEL KITCHEN SINK

BEDROOM APARTMENTS

SHELVING WITH NTED 1" WALNUT FLUTING

= 1-0” 6SCALE: 1/4” 8

HARDWIRED SHELF MOUNTED LED DOWNLIGHTS

1.5" THICK WALL MOUNTED FLOATING SHELF (WALNUT)

2 X 6 WOOD FRAMED D WITH 7/8" PLASTER FINI

LEVEL3 2 STUDIO PLAN

2' - 8"

1' - 11 1/2"

4

1" RECLAIMED TERRA COTTA HEXAGON BACKSPLASH

1' - 11 1/2"

0' - 9"

6

Level 3 27' - 4 1/2"

7

1' - 11 1/2"

1

4" TOE KICK

WOOD CABINETS UT VENEER AND NETIC CATCHES

SCALE: 3/8” = 1-0”

CEILING MOUNTED SENVILLE 9000 BTU MINI SPLIT AIR CONDITIONER HEAT PUMP

2

NTED MINI SPLIT EHIND 1" FLUTED CABINET DOORS

CASEWORK ELEVATION

4 X 4 RECLAIMED WOOD FAUX CEILING BEAM

1" WALNUT FLUTED DRAWER WITH MAGNETIC CATCH

22' - 7 1/2"

5

3' - 2 1/2"

S

1' - 11 1/2"

3

6' - 10 1/2"

23' - 7 1/2"

7.5 CUBIC FEET REFRIGERATOR WITH TOP FREEZER

10' - 9 1/2"

11' - 6 1/2"

WALL-MOUNTED FLAT SCREEN TV

16' - 11 1/2"

0' - 9"

1

1.5" THICK WALL-MOUNTED FLOATING SHELF (WALNUT)

4

SCALE:

5' - 0"

1' - 11 1/2"

10' - 0 1/2"

OPEN SHELVING WITH WALL-MOUNTED 1" WALNUT FLUTING

5' - 8"

LEVEL

5

2' - 11 1/2"

0' - 9"

4" TOE KICK

SCALE: 1/4” = 1-0”

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SCALE: 1/4” = 1-0”

1" WALNUT FLUTED DRAWER WITH MAGNETIC CATCH

3/4" PLYWOOD CABINETS WITH WALNUT VENEER AND MAGNETIC CATCHES

2

LEVEL 2 4RCP

7.5 CUBIC FEET REFRIGERATOR WITH TOP FREEZER

LEVEL 2 STUDIO PLAN

4" TOE KICK

14' - 6"

6' - 10 1/2"

10' - 9 1/2"

11' - 6 1/2"

WALL-MOUNTED FLAT SCREEN TV

WALL-MOUNTED MINI SPLIT HIDDEN BEHIND 1" FLUTED WALNUT CABINET DOORS

LUTED DRAWER AGNETIC CATCH

5

21' - 4"

SCALE: 1/4” = 1-0” (NTS)

EET REFRIGERAH TOP FREEZER

1

8

3

5' - 8"

LEVEL 2 STUDIO STUDIO PLAN FLOOR PLAN2 TYP.

LAT SCREEN TV

14' - 6"

12 ' - 7"

0' - 9"

11' - 11"

1

OPEN SHELVING WITH WALL-MOUNTED 1" WALNUT FLUTING

MENT

21' - 4"

6' - 10"

3/4" PLYWOOD CABINETS WITH WALNUT VENEER AND MAGNETIC CATCHES

NTS

4

7

6

4

WALL-MOUNTED MINI SPLIT HIDDEN BEHIND 1" FLUTED WALNUT CABINET DOORS

11' - 11"

2

10' - 0 1/2"

23' - 7 1/2"

4

21' - 4"

23' - 7 1/2"

SCALE: 1/4” = 1-0”

3

3

5' - 8"

10' - 0 1/2"

LEVEL 2 STUDIO 2PLAN 23' - 7 1/2"

17' - 7 1/2"

2

5

DESIGNLEVEL FOCUS 2 RCP SCALE: 1/4” = 1-0” STUDIO APAR

10' - 0 1/2"

10' - 0 1/2"

10' - 0 1/2"

M APARTMENTS

1' - 11 1/2"

1

WALL-MOUNTED SHELF (WALNUT)

6

12 ' - 7"

21' - 4"

11' - 11"

21' - 4" 6' - 10"

4

5' - 0"

ING

H IT)

LEVEL 2 STUDIO PLAN

LEVE

SCALE: 1/4” = 1-0”

SCAL

ING SH BIN

VENEER LDS TWO 21

1

3

CLOSET AXONOMETRIC

CASEWORK AXONOMETRIC

NOT TO SCALE

NOT TO SCALE

2

LEVEL

4

3/4” PLYWOOD CABINETS WITH 3/4" PLYWOOD CABINETS WALNUT VENEER WITH WALNUT VENEER AND AND MAGNETIC CATCHES MAGNETIC CATCHES

OPENOPEN SHELVING WITH WITH WALL SHELVING WALL-MOUNTED 1" WALNUT MOUNTED 1” WALNUT FLUTING FLUTING

1' - 11 1/2"

0' - 9"

WALL MOUNTEDMINI MINISPLIT SPLIT WALL-MOUNTED HIDDEN BEHIND BEHIND 1” 1" WALNUT FLUTED HIDDEN WALNUT CABINET FLUTING CABINETDOORS DOORS

1.5" THICK WALL-MOUNTED 1.5” THICK WALL MOUNTED FLOATING SHELF (WALNUT)

6' - 10 1/2"

7.57.5CUBIC REFRIGERATOR CUBICFEET FEET REFRIGERATOR WITH WITHTOP TOPFREEZER FREEZER

10' - 9 1/2"

WALL MOUNTED FLAT SCREEN TV

WALL-MOUNTED FLAT SCREEN TV

11' - 6 1/2"

FLOATING SHELF (WALNUT)

1' - 11 1/2"

1” FLUTEDDRAWER DRAWER 1" WALNUT WALNUT FLUTED WITH MAGNETIC MAGNETICCATCH CATCH WITH TOEKICK KICK 4"4”TOE

16' - 11 1/2"

CASEWORK ELEVATION CASEWORK ELEVATION (NTS) SCALE: 3/8” = 1-0”

CEILING MOUNTED SENVILLE 9000 BTU MINI SPLIT AIR CONDITIONER HEAT PUMP

0' - 9"

4 X 4 RECLAIMED WOOD FAUX CEILING BEAM

1/2"

46

22' - 7 1/2"

Level 3 27' - 4 1/2"

2 X 6 WOOD FRAMED DROPPED CEILING WITH 7/8" PLASTER FINISH

8

16' - 11 1/2"

5' -

22' - 7 1/2"

CASEWORK ELEVATION

4 X 4 RECLAIMED WOOD FAUX 4 X 4 RECLAIMED WOODBEAM FAUX CEILING 5' - 8"

SCALE: 3/8” = 1-0” 14' - 6"

CEILING BEAM

Level 3 27' - 4 1/2"

21' - 4"

1' - 11 1/2"

0' - 9"

CEILING MOUNTED SENVILLE 9000MOUNTED BTU MINI SPLIT AIR CEILING SENVILLE 9000CONBTU MINI SPLIT AIR CONDITIONER HEAT PUMP PUMP DITIONER HEAT

LEVEL 2 RCP

WOOD FRAMED DROPPED CEILING 22XX66WOOD FRAMED DROPPED CEILING WITH 7/8" PLASTER FINISH WITH 7/8” PLASTER FINISH WALNUT FLUTING MAGNETIC CATCH 1”1" WALNUT FLUTING MAGNETIC CATCH CABINET DOOR (HIDES MINI SPLIT UNIT) CABINET DOOR (HIDES MINI SPLIT)

SCALE: 1/4” = 1-0” 2' - 8"

1” RECLAIMED TERRA COTTA 1" RECLAIMED TERRA COTTA HEXAGON BACKSPLASH HEXAGON BACKSPLASH

1/2” BUTCHER BLOCK PULL OUT CUTTING BOARD WITH 4” OPENING OVER 1/2" BUTCHER TRASH BIN BLOCK PULL OUT CUTTING

3' - 2 1/2"

HARDWIRED SHELF MOUNTED HARDWIRED SHELF MOUNTED LED LED DOWNLIGHTS DOWNLIGHTS 1.5” WALL THICKMOUNTED WALL MOUNTED 1.5" THICK FLOATING SHELF (WALNUT) FLOATING SHELF (WALNUT) 30 XX 25 25 KRAUS KRAUS KORE KORE WORKSTATION 30 WORKSTATION DROP-IN STAINLESS KITCHEN DROP-IN STAINLESS STEELSTEEL KITCHEN SINK

BOARD WITH 4" OPENING OVER TRASH BIN

ADA KNEE KNEE CLEARANCE (29") ADA CLEARANCE (29”)

2' - 11 1/2"

3

MAGENTIC CATCH ROCKLER EZ POCKET DOOR SLIDE SYSTEM

ROCKER EZ POCKET DOOR SLIDE SYSTEM

2' - 5"

SINK

3/4” PLYWOOD SLIDING 3/4" PLYWOOD SLIDING DOOR DOOR WITH WALNUT VENEER MAGNETIC CATCH WITHAND WALNUT VENEER AND

3/4" PLYWOOD PLYWOOD DOOR WITH WALNUT VENEER 3/4” DOOR WITH WALNUT DRAWER WITH MAGNETIC CATCH (HOLDS TWO VENEER DRAWER WITH MAGNETIC QUART BINS) CATCH (HOLDS TWO 21 QUART BINS)

5

Level 2 15' - 6"

1' - 11"

21

C A

N

CASEWORK ELEVATION CASEWORK SECTION SCALE: 3/8” = 1-0” (NTS)

7

L

6

4

8 22 xX66WOOD WOOD FRAMED FRAMED DROPPED GWB CEILING WITH 7/8” PLASTER FINISH DROPPED GWB CEILING WITH 7/8" PLASTER FINISHSENVILLE 9000 BTU MINI SPLIT CEILING MOUNTED

2' - 4 1/2"

CEILING MOUNTED SENVILLE AIR CONDITIONER HEAT PUMP 9000 BTU MINI SPLIT AIR Level CONDITIONER HEAT PUMP

6” RECESSED RECESSED CAN 6" CAN

3 27' - 4 1/2"

X4 FRAMEDDROPPED DROPPED CEILING WITH 1” 22 X 4 WOOD WOOD FRAMED WALNUTWITH SLAT1"FINISH CEILING WALNUT SLAT FINISH RECLAIMED TERRA COTTA RECLAIMED TERRA COTTA HEXAGON TILE BACKSPLASH HEXAGON TILE BACKSPLASH

2' - 11 1/2" 16' - 11 1/2"

evel 3 4 1/2"

22' - 7 1/2"

9' - 2 1/2"

3' - 2 1/2"

1.5" THICK 1.5” THICKWALL-MOUNTED WALL MOUNTED FLOATING SHELF FLOATING SHELF (WALNUT) (WALNUT) HARDWIREDSHELF SHELFMOUNTED MOUNTED LED DOWNHARDWIRED LED DOWN LIGHTS LIGHTS 1.5" THICK CONCRETE COUNTERTOP 1.5” THICK CONCRETE COUNTERTOP 3/4" PLYWOOD DRAWER WITH WALNUT 3/4” PLYWOOD DRAWER WITH WALNUT VENEER FINISH AND MAGNETIC CATCH

VENEER FINISH AND MAGNETIC CATCH

Level 2 15' - 6"

5' - 8"

47 2 X 6 WOOD FRAMED DROPPED CEILING WITH 7/8" PLASTER FINISH

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Studio Interior The custom-built casework creates a separation between the family room and the sleeping area in the studio units. The sofa in the family room is a sleeper sofa, allowing guests and children to spend the night.

Although not pictured, the galley kitchen with custom-built casework is located on the righthand side.

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Exterior Circulation Each unit has a small garden-patio which creates a kind of “front yard” element to the unit. Both this design element, as well as the outdoor circulation, follow the WELL Building Standards and the principles of trauma-informed design. This rendering is taken from the second floor looking West, where you can see a woman taking a smoke break on one of the designated roof tops.

50

51

52 5

8

7

6

3

5

FF&E Selection

SCALE: 1/4” = 1-0”

49'- 0 1/2"

4

1

4

3

59'- 1 1/2"

8

3

2"

LOBBY PLAN

8'- 1"

1

2

8

1

G TO ED

8'- 7"

29'- 3"

37'- 10 1/2"

7

2

7

12'- 0"

5

8'- 8"

49'- 0 1/2"

FOCUS: NT LOBBY

4 3

6

2 5

6

4 7

8

6

4 7

YARD

LOBBY FLOOR PLAN (NTS)

DESIGN FOCUS RESIDENT LOB Main Lobby Many of the materials used in this lobby are either preserved or restored. The hearth and living wall both contribute to WELL Building points. Residents and visitors are greeted with the back of the focal staircase, rather than the front, in order to avoid a grandiose and non-residential atmosphere.

37'- 10 1/2"

DESIGN FOCUS: RESIDENT LOBBY

8

12'- 0"

HISTORIC CEILING TO

Existing Conditions BE to PRESERVERED be Preserved 8'- 8"

Mood + Materials

29'- 3"

7

37'- 10 1/2"

8'- 7"

1

8'- 1"

LOBBY PLAN

TOWARDS CAFE AND COURTYARD

59'- 1 1/2"

49'- 0 1/2"

HISTORIC CEILING TO BE PRESERVERED

SCALE: 1/4” = 1-

SCALE: 1/4” = 1-0”

LOBBY PLAN

8'- 1"

Perspective Looking from Lobby Entry Towards Eastern Courtyard

RESIDENT LOBBY LOO 53

LED BACK LITK HALO EFFECT METAL LED BAC LIT HALO EFFEC T M ETAL WALL W ALL M O UN TED SIG N AG E MOUNTED SIGNAGE

27' - 7 1

7” X 14” HISTORIC STENCILED CONCRETE 7"X 14"HISTO RIC STEN C ILED C O N C RETE BEAM S BEAMS 7/8” PLASTER WALL FINISH

LED BAC K LIT HALO7/8" EFFEC T M ETAL WWALL PLASTER ALL FIN ISH M O UNTED SIG NAG E

CATALINA COMMONS commons

X 6"SUPPLY AIR SUPPLY ANRETURN D RETURNVENTS VEN TS 2’ X 6”2' AIR AND 27' - 7 1/2"

WOOD ROUND EXISTIN GEXISTING HISTO RIC HISTORIC W O O D RO UN D C HAND ELIER CHANDELIER 10.

5"PRE-C AST C O N C RETE WALL W ALL 10.5” PRE-CAST CONCRETE AMBIUS LIVING AM BIUS LIVINGGREEN G REEN WALL W ALL X 8' 4"TRAN SO MWINDOW W IN D O W 1’7” X1'7" 8’4” TRANSOM

ALL M ORIUN TEDCENG W OBEAM O D AND IRO N 7"XW14" HISTO C STEN ILED RAVED C O N C RETE S

WALL MOUNTED ENGRAVED ARM HAN G INWOOD G SIG N AND7/8" IRON ARM HANGING SIGN PLASTER W ALL FINISH 5"XX2' 3"X 5' 1"STEEL C O M BUSTIO N BOX BO X 3’5” X 3' 2’3” 5’1” STEEL COMBUSTION (VENTLESS G AS FIREPLAC E)W ITH 1/8"G LASS (VENTLESS GAS FIREPLACE) WITH 1/8” GLASS PAN AN D 3"STEEL AI R C HANN 2'XELS 6"AI R SUPPLY AN D RETURN VEN TSELS AN D I N TEG RATED O XYG EN D EPLETI O N SENSO R PANELS AND 3” STEEL AIR CHANNELS AND EXISTIN G HISTO RICOXYGEN W O O D RO UN D C HAND ELIERSENSOR INTEGRATED DEPLETION

CATALINA COMMONS commons

M O ND RIAN FRAM ELESS FIREWRATED 10.5"PRE-C ASTSTEEL C O NC RETE ALL D O O R

MONDRIAN STEEL FIRE RATED DOOR W RO UG HT IRO N RAILIN G WROUGHT IRON RAILING

AM BIUS LIVING G REEN W ALL

4'XHI STO RICSO TI AI 1'7" 8' 4"TRAN MLE WW IN D ONWSC O TIN G

4’ HISTORIC TILE WAINSCOTING

W ALL M O UNTED ENG RAVED W O O D AND IRO N HANGSTAI ING SI G NW ITH 1/2" PRE-C AST C O NARM C RETE RS

W ALN UT W O O D PLANSTAIRS K PO RCWITH ELAIN TI LE PRE-CAST CONCRETE 1/2” 3'5"X 2'3"X 5'1"STEEL C O M BUSTIO N BO X WALNUT PLANK TILE (VENTLESS G WOOD AS FIREPLAC E)W ITH PORCELAIN 1/8"G LASS PAN ELS AN D 3"STEEL AIR C HANN ELS AN D IN TEG RATED O XYG EN D EPLETIO N SENSO R

M O ND RIAN FRAM ELESS STEEL FIRE RATED D O O R W RO UG HT IRO N RAILIN G 8' - 3"

4'HISTO RIC TILE W AIN SC O TIN G

10' - 1"

10' - 8"

9' - 3"

PRE-C AST C O NC RETE STAIRS W ITH 1/2" W ALNUT W O O D PLANK PO RC ELAIN TILE

13' - 9 1/2"

57' - 1 1/2"

RESIDENTIAL LOBBY SECTION LOOKING NORTH

FOCAL STAIR SCALE: 3/8” = 1-0” 6"REC ESSED C AN S

SECTION LOOKING NORTH (NTS)

8' - 3" 10' - 1"

10' - 8"

9' - 3"

13' - 9 1/2"

6” RECESSED CANS 6"REC ESSED C AN S 2 X 6 WOOD2FRAMED DROPPED CEILING X 6 W O O D FRAM ED D RO PPED C EILIN G W I TH 7/8" PLASTER FI N ISH WITH 7/8” PLASTER FINISH 8 X BAC 6 RECKLAI W OFAUX OEFFEC D FAUX 8 X 6 RECLAIMED WOOD BEAM LED LIMTED HALO TBEAM M ETAL W ALL

RESIDENTIAL LOBBY SECTION LOOKING NORTH SCALE: 3/8” = 1-0”

Level 3 27' - 4 1/2"

0' - 8"

1"W ALN UT SLATTIN G (3"O .C .)

0' - 10"

8 X 6 REC LAIM ED W O O D FAUX BEAM

0' - 10"

57' - 1 1/2"

Level 3 27' - 4 1/2"

M O UNTED SIG N AG E

W RO UG HT IRO N RAILIN G

9' - 8 1/2"

0' - 8"

1” WALNUT SLATTING O.C.) 1"W ALN UT SLATTIN(3” G (3" O .C .)

11' - 6 1/2"

2 X 6 W O O D FRAM ED D RO PPED C EILIN G W ITH 7/8"PLASTER FIN ISH

9' - 8 1/2"

1' - 2"

1.5” WALNUT BENCH WALL 7"1X.5" 1THICK 4" HI STO RICUTSTEN CTED RETE BEAM S THI CK W ALN BENCCH I WLED ALLCMOON UN

11' - 6 1/2"

1.5"THIC K W ALN UT BENC H W ALL M O UN TED

LEDHALO BAC K LIEFFECT T HALO EFFEC T M ETAL W ALL LED BACK LIT METAL WALL M O UNTED SIG NAG E MOUNTED SIGNAGE EXISTING PLASTER BARREL VAULTIN G I RO N RAI LIN G W RO UG HT WROUGHT IRON RAILING W RO UG HT IRO N C HAND ELIER

EXISTIN G HISTO RIC W IN D O W S

1' - 2"

EXISTING PLASTER BARREL VAULTING EXISTING PLASTER VAULTIN G BARREL RO UG RO N C HAND ELI ER W ITH 1/2" WROUGHT IRON PRE-CWAST C HT O NICHANDELIER C RETE STAI RS W ALN UT WC IO O DC OPLAN K PO RC SELAIN TILE 7” X 14” HISTORIC CONCRETE 7"X 14"HISTO RICSTENCILED STEN LED N C RETE BEAM EXISTIN G HISTO RIC W IN D O W S EXISTING HISTORIC WINDOWS 10.5"PRE-C AST C O N C RETE W ALL W ITH

Level 2 15' - 6"

Level 2 15' - 6"

10' - 1"

10' - 1"

7/8" PLASTER FIN ISH AST C O N CSTAIRS RETE STAI RS W ITH1/2” 1/2" PRE-CAST PRE-C CONCRETE WITH W ALN UT W O O D PLAN K PO RC ELAIN TILE WALNUT WOOD PLANK PORCELAIN TILE 10.5” PRE-CAST CONCRETE WALL WITH 10.5"PRE-C AST C O N CIRETE ALL W ITH SC O N C E RO N WLAN TERN 7/8"PLASTER FIN ISH 7/8” PLASTER FINISH

3'5"X 2'3"X 5'1"STEEL C O MLANTERN BUSTI O NTERN BO XSC(VENTLESS G AS IRO N LAN O NC E IRON SCONCE FIREPLAC E)W ITH 1/8"G LASS PAN ELS AND 3"STEEL AIR X 2’3” 5’1” STEEL BOX C HAN3’5” N ELS AN DXINTEG RATED COMBUSTION O XYG EN D EPLETI O N SENSO R

2' - 1 1/2"

(VENTLESS GAS FIREPLACE) 1/8” GLASS 3'5"X 2'3"X 5'1" STEEL C O M BUSTIO NWITH BO X (VENTLESS G AS FI REPLAC E)AND W ITH 13” /8" G LASS AIR PAN ELS AND 3"STEEL AIR PANELS STEEL CHANNELS 4'HI RIC TI WAND AIN C HAN N ELS AN D INTEG RATED O XYG ENSTO D EPLETI O NLE SENSO R SC O TIN G

C O NC RETE BEN C H W ITH 3/8"C ERAM IC TILE FIN ISH 4’ HISTORIC TILE WAINSCOTING CONCRETE BENCH 3/8”AN C O NC RETE BEN C H W ITHWITH 3/8" C ERAM ICCERAMIC TI N ISHUT BEN C H LEATHER DLEWFI ALN TILE FINISH LEATHER AN D W ALN UT BEN C H LEATHER AND WALNUT BENCH

1' - 10"

4'HISTO RIC TILE W AIN SC O TIN G

1' - 10"

2' - 1 1/2"

INTEGRATED OXYGEN DEPLETION SENSOR

Level 1 0' - 0"

Level 1 0' - 0"

5' - 0" 5' - 0" 8' - 5" 29' - 2 1/2"

8' - 5" 29' - 2 1/2"

RESIDENTIAL LOBBY SECTION RESIDENTIAL LOBBY SECTION LOOKING EASTLOOKING EAST

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SCALE: 3/8” = 1-0”3/8” = 1-0” SCALE:

FOCAL STAIR

NOT TO SCALE

22XX 66 WWOOD FRAMED WITH O O D FRAM ED D RODROPPED PPED C EILICEILING NG W ITHPLASTER 7/8"PLASTER FINISH 7/8” FINISH

G NILIE C DEP P O R D DE M ARF D O O W 6 X 2 HSI NIF RETS ALP"8/7 HTI W 27' - 7 1/2"

"2/1 7 - '72

88XX 66 REC RECLAIMED WOOD FAUX LAIM ED W O O D FAUX BEAMBEAM

M AE B X U AF D O O W DE MI AL CE R 6 X 8 0' - 10"

Level 3 27' - 4 1/2"

11' - 6 1/2"

COMMONS commons

"2/1 4 - '01

"2/1 6 - '11

CATALINA

10' - 4 1/2"

"01 - '0

3 leveL "2/1 4 - '72

A N I L ATAC SNOsM noM mO mC oc

1” SLATTING 1"WALNUT W ALNUT SLATTI N G (3"(3” O .CO.C.) .) ). C. O"3( G NITT ALS T U NL A W"1

WROUGHT IRON CHANDELIER W RO UG HT IRO N C HAN D ELIER

Level 2 15' - 6"

REILE D N A H C N ORI T H G U OR W 2 leveL "6 - '51 HSI NIF ETE R C N O C N O RETS AL P"8/7 R O O D DET A R E RIF LEETS SSELE M A RF N AIR D N O M "2/1 5 - '7

E C N O CS NRET N AL N O RI E N OTS TS A C L A R UT A N DET N U O M LL A W NI AT N U OF

7' - 5 1/2"

7/8"PLASTER N C OCONCRETE N C RETE FIN IFINISH SH 7/8” PLASTERO ON MONDRIAN FRAMELESS STEEL FIRE RATED M O N D RIAN FRAM ELESS STEEL FIRE RATED D O O R DOOR

IRO N LAN TERN SC SCONCE O NC E IRON LANTERN W ALL MMOUNTED O UNTED N ATURAL C ASTCAST STO NSTONE E WALL NATURAL FO UN TAIN FOUNTAIN 3'X ALL M MOUNTED O UN TED STEEL C HAN N EL 3’ X2" 2”WWALL STEEL CHANNEL WITH W ITH HAN D PAIN TED C ERAM IC TILES HAND PAINTED CERAMIC TILES

LE N N A H C LEETS DET N U O M LL A W"2 X'3 SELIT CI M ARE C DET NI A P D N A H HTI W

BLACK STEELW WALL CALL BLAC K STEEL ALL M OMOUNTED UN TED C ALL BO X BOX CONCRETE BENCH 3/8” CERAMIC TILE C O N C RETE BENC H W IWITH TH 3/8" C ERAM IC TILE FI N ISH FINISH

HSI NIF ELIT CI M A RE C"8/3 HTI W H C NE B ETER C N O C "2/1 7 - '7

STELT U O CI RT CELE

7' - 7 1/2"

X O B LL A C DET N U O M LL A W LEETS K C AL B

ELEC TRIC O UTLETS

ELECTRIC OUTLETS

Level 1 0' - 0"

1 leveL "0 - '0 9' - 3"

13' - 9 1/2"

"2/1 9 - '31

57' - 1 1/2"

Level 3 27' - 4 1/2"

"01 - '0

0' - 8"

3 leveL "2/1 4 - '72

1' - 2"

11' - 6 1/2"

"2/1 8 - '9

"2/1 6 - '11

9' - 8 1/2"

"8 - '0

Level 2 15' - 6"

10' - 1"

2 leveL "6 - '51

"2 - '1

FOCAL STAIR AXON (NTS)

Level 1 0' - 0"

FOCAL STAIR

NOT TO SCALE

RIATS LACOF

ELACS OT TON

"01 - '1

1 leveL "0 - '0

"2/1 1 - '2

1' - 10"

2' - 1 1/2"

"1 - '01

G EAST

0' - 10"

NORTH

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DESIGN FOCUS: COMMUNAL KITCHEN + DINING + LIVING SPACE

9' - 8 1/2"

9' - 8 1/2"

COMMUNAL KITCHEN + DINING + LIVING SPA

1

2

1

2

3 4 3 4

6

55' - 8 1/2"

60' 55'--881/2" 1/2"

5

6

83' - 10"

83' - 10"

60' - 8 1/2"

5

7 7

DW

12' - 3"

COMMUNAL KITCHEN LOOKING TOWA COMMUNAL KITCHEN LOOKING TOWARDS

10' - 10 1/2"

10' - 10 1/2"23' - 1 1/2"12' - 3"

23' - 1 1/2"

DW

2

19' - 9 1/2"

19' - 9 1/2" 27' - 8"

7' - 10"

7' - 10"

27' - 8" + DINING + COMMUNAL KITCHEN LIVING AREA COMMUNAL KITCHEN + DINING +

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SCALE: 1/4” = 1-0” COMMUNAL LIVING AREA KITCHEN + DINING + 1/4” LIVING SCALE: = 1-0” FLOOR PLAN

3

Mood + Materials

3

Communal Kitchen + Dining + Living Area

This area is designed to feel like an oversized residential family room and kitchen, rather than a shared commercial kitchen. Walnut butcher block islands, reclaimed faux wood beams, and picnic-style dining tables (instead of banquetstyle) all assist in creating a family-friendly atmosphere. The exposed brick, concrete columns, and terra cotta tile flooring are all original to the building and are preserved.

UNAL KITCHEN LOOKING TOWARDS EAST COURTYARD

1

2

6

7

4

3 5

FF&E Selection

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DESIGN FOCUS: THE LOFT 2 1

3 4 6

60' - 11"

5

7

84' - 0"

8

9 10

WARDS WEST COURTYARD AND RESIDENT STAIRS 11

LOFT SPACE LOOKING TOWARDS WE 7' - 9"

6

6

4' - 7"

11

8' - 3 1/2"

1

9

2

5 3

10

18' - 3"

4

9' - 9" 28' - 0"

LEVEL 2 LOFT PLAN

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7

Mood + Materials

8

9

The Loft

The loft is located directly above the communal kitchen and dining area. There is a private staircase for residents to use that directly connects the two areas. This space is equipped with a kitchenette, a motorized projector, window seats, and a variety of lounge LOFT SPACEfurniture.

LOOKING TOWARDS WEST COURTYARD AND RESIDENT STAIR

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1

2

11

5 3

4

9' - 9"

" 7

8

9

10

FF&E Selection

Perspective Looking from North Loft Entrance Toward Western Courtyard 59

Multi-Faith + Worship Space This room is located on the third floor with a yoga mezzanine above it, which is accessible from the fourth floor, as well. Storage for books, yoga mats, towels, shoes, etc. is located underneath the staircase to prevent a head-knocker scenario. Cork wall panels with curtains allow residents to participate in various private religious or meditative practices. The living walls between these prayer or meditation stations contribute to WELL Building Standard points. Noisecancelling curtains also exist on the yoga mezzanine to provide complete privacy from the prayer spaces below. All furniture is modular in order to be re-arranged to assist individual and group sessions.

11' - 7"

51' - 10"

DESIGN FOCUS: MULTI-FAITH SPACE

LEVEL YOGA MEZZANINE PLAN YOGA4MEZZANINE (NTS)

SCALE: 1/4” = 1-0”

59' - 8" 15' - 2"

2 1

6

8

11' - 7"

11' - 5"

5

3

24' - 5"

11' - 6"

4

7

LEVEL

LEVEL 3 MULTI-FAITH PLAN SPACE (NTS) WORSHIP/MULTI-FAITH SCALE: 1/4” = 1-0”

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1

2

4

INE PLAN

3

1

2

5

4

6

7

8

Mood + Materials

FF&E Selection

3

1

2

5

4

6

7

8

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CHAPTER 02 PROGRAMMING AND SITE ANALYSIS

CHAPTER TWO:

PROGRAMMING AND SITE ANALYSIS

Short Program, Long Program, Program Hierarchies + Adjacencies, Site Selection + Existing Conditions.

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Short Program Existing Square Footage Break-Down

Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5

Gross Square Feet 10,727.5 26,270 17,370.5 17,272.25 15,226.25 14,635

Net Square Feet 9,468.5 23,566.5 16,098.75 15,888.25 14,106.25 11,818.25

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1 Bedroom

2 Bedroom

Activities

Sf. Ft.

QTY.

Total Sq. Ft.

Occup.

Type

Occup. #

Occup.

Load #

Occup.

Load

Adjacencies

Sleeping, relaxing, learning, entertaining, living Sleeping, relaxing, learning, entertaining, living Sleeping, relaxing, learning, entertaining, living

400

22

8,800

R-4

1-2

200 gross

1

Other residential units, community kitchen, outdoor space

600

18

10,800

R-4

1-3

200 gross

4.25

Other residential units, community kitchen, outdoor space

1000

7

7000

R-4

1-4

200 gross

6

Other residential units, community kitchen, outdoor space

Communal Areas, Tenant Spaces, Courtyard Dining Room, Restrooms, Courtyard Kitchen, outdoor lawn, gym/rec space

26,600 (Interior) Community Facilities Lobby

Arriving, waiting, relaxing

2355

1

2355

B

1-200

15 net

157

Cooking, learning, working Eating, visiting, leisure

500

1

500

A-2

1-20

200 gross

2.5

500

1

500

A-2

1-100

15 net

33.3

Gym/Recreational Space

Playing, performing, meeting, leisure

4000

1

4000

A-4

1-200

50 gross

90

Dining Room, Restrooms, Laundry Room, Courtyard

Computer Lab

Working, relaxing, learning Working, playing, relaxing, visiting, entertaining Gaming, studying, reading, relaxing, cooking, baking, socializing Personal use

600

1

600

E

1-15

15 net

30

Tenant Spaces, Day Care

3500

1

3500

A-5

1-200

N/A

N/A

Grand Kitchen, Dining Room, Gym/Rec Space, Offices

700

13

9,100

R-4

1-10

200 gross

4

Residential Units, Primary Circulation, Laundry

80

20

1600

R-4

1

N/A

N/A

Washing, drying, cleaning, folding, ironing, sewing Running, playing, climbing, socializing Reading, Studying, Bonding, Relaxing Arts + Crafts etc., Bonding Singing, Playing, Bonding Meditating, praying, relaxing

270

4

1080

S-2

1-3

300 gross

1

3000

1

3000

A-5

N/A

N/A

N/A

Gym/Rec, Communal Living Areas, Offices Residential Units, Shared Living Spaces Parking Lot

1200

1

1500

A-3

1-20

15 net

80

730

1

730

A-3

1-15

15 net

48

550 500

1 1

550 500

A-3 A-3

1-10 1-20

15 net 15 net

36 33.3

Craft Room, Worship/Multi-Faith Reading Room, Music Room, Craft Room, Laundry Room

Grand Kitchen Dining Room

Outdoor Lawn/Courtyards

Shared Living Spaces + Kitchens Restrooms Laundry Room Outdoor Space for Pets Reading Room Craft Room Music Room Worship/Multi-Faith Space

Worship/Multi-Faith Space, Laundry, Primary Circulation Music Room, Worship/Multi-Faith

24,495 (Interior) 6,950 (Exterior) Support Facilities Career Development Offices

Working

150

2

300

B

1-3

100 gross

1.5

Financial Office, Legal Office

Mental Health Offices

Working, treatment, therapy

180

2

360

B

1-3

100 gross

1.8

Addiction Specialist Office

Family Services Office

Working, therapy

180

2

720

B

1-6

100 gross

1.8

Other offices

Financial Assistance Office

Working, supporting

150

2

300

B

1-3

100 gross

1.5

Addiction Specialist Office

Working, treatment

150

2

300

B

1-3

100 gross

1.5

Career Development Offices, Legal Office Mental Health Offices

Housing

Working, supporting

150

2

300

B

1-3

100 gross

1.5

Case Management

Working, supporting

150

2

300

B

1-3

100 gross

1.5

Daycare

Dropping off/picking up, playing, learning, napping, Working, storage

1400

1

1400

E

1-40

35 net

40

300

1

300

S

1-3

300 gross

1

Career Development Offices, Financial Assistance Office Mental Health, Family Services, Addiction Specialist Offices Lobby, Reception, Parking, Outdoor Lawn Offices, residential units, lawn

Reception

Working, Assisting, Greeting

350

2

700

A

2-15

100 gross

3.5

Medical/Housing Departments

Mail

Arriving, gathering

200

1

200

B

1-4

15 net

13.3

Lobby, bike storage

Gender Neutral Bathrooms

Personal use

80

10

800

B

1

N/A

N/A

Lobby, Reception

Break Room

Eating, relaxing

350

2

700

B

1-10

15 net

23.3

Offices, Reception

Mechanical/HVAC

400

2

800

U

1

300 gross

1.3

Parking

Building systems operations Arriving, parking, leaving

5800

1

5800

U

N/A

N/A

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Reception building, communal buildings Lobby, Reception, Commercial Lease Space

Nurse’s Station/Medication Room

Charting, monitoring, working, testing

350

1

350

I-1

1-3

100 gross

1.5

Offices, reception, Bathrooms

Private Storage

Moving items in and out, locking, unlocking

100

35

3500

S

1-2

300 gross

1

Residential Units, Lobby, Bike Storage

Maintenance

11,330 (Interior) Public Spaces Leasable Classroom Leasable Tenant Space Total Interior Space Total Exterior Space Total Interior + Exterior

Teaching, learning, presenting, gathering *Varies*

1480

1

1480

E

1-20

15 net

98

Computer lab, Lobby, Offices

1491

1

1491 +20% Circ.

78,500 12,750 91,250

B

1-30

50 net

30

Lobby, Computer Lab, Day Care

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Long Program This program document focuses on the details of five signature spaces in this design, which were highlighted above in the “Final Presentation” pages.

Main Lobby The main lobby is entered through the grand entrance on the Eastern facade of the building. The lobby is an important historic element of the building that must be preserved. The renovation of this space meets L.A. historic preservation requirements by carrying on its original appeal (terra cotta floors, exposed stencilled concrete beams, plaster barrel arches, tile wainscot walls, and an open feel). This space can be used as circulation to the leasable classroom, cafe, or to the primary circulation corridors of the building. It can also function as a gathering space for an event or a waiting area for a visitor. This lobby has an eyecatching staircase that will connect the ground floor to the second floor. Residents will arrive in a touch-down space on the second floor before continuing throughout the building. The design of this lobby will 68

become a kind of focal point, as it will intrigue the interest of occasional visitors, cafe customers, and local passers-by. This lobby takes on the design challenge of making a large space in an institutional setting feel more like a foyer within a private residence.

Occasionally, tables will be set up in this space as check-in stations for various events.

Lines may form within the lobby. On a regular day, however, this space will be frequently used by residents and visitors travelling from the second floor to the ground floor and vice versa. Residents may also take a moment to sit in this home-y and welcoming space to read or relax.

Floor Area: 1,475 square feet Occupants: Residents, Employees, Guests/ Visitors

Occupant Load- 1,467/5 net= 293 people Activities: Minimal soft seating provides designated and comfortable waiting areas for a visitor who is expecting a resident or vice versa. When an event is occurring in the courtyard or communal kitchen/dining/living area, this lobby can also be transformed into a check-in location or a space where a line may form. The duration of time spent in this space varies from one to thirty minutes. The resident lobby will mostly serve as a place of circulation for the residents. Occasionally, a resident may use this area as a “touch-down” space to read, relax, or take a phone call.

Adjacencies: Other spaces programmed to host public events are located near this lobby space in order to foster intuitive and simplistic wayfinding for guests and visitors. Locating these spaces near the entry will also prevent non-residents from wandering too far into the private areas of the building. These spaces include the leasable classroom, the café, the computer lab, courtyards, and the communal kitchen/living/dining area. Sightlines are created from the Western courtyard through to the lobby and vice versa. Visual transparency in this lobby plays a key role in achieving the goal of seamless integration between residents and the general public.

Design Qualities: The focal staircase in this space is visually appealing but it is also careful not to disrupt the overall visual identity of the original historic lobby. For example, to maintain the existing intimacy of the space and to avoid creating an institutional setting, the focal stair is made of wood rather than concrete, metal, glass, or the like. This space is also accented by soft seating and biophilic features. To resemble a residential foyer and maintain the existing old-Spanish language of the building, a stucco hearth with wood and tile accents also exists in this space. The three large glazed doors with transoms that lead into the courtyard are also historic and must be preserved. These doors and windows, along with those at the grand entrance, allow a lot of light into this space. The upholstery of the scattered soft seating is durable but not uncomfortable. This lobby softly speaks “welcome home,” as opposed to resembling an institutional or temporary housing lobby space.

Behavioral Qualities: This space can and will function as both a gathering hub for events, as well as a “touch-down” space for those passing through. Wayfinding and signage are important elements in the lobby. This signage blends effortlessly with the surrounding material language. Personalization of this space is not necessary. The furniture that exists (i.e. benches, sofas, loveseats, arm chairs, etc.) is not movable and is durable in order to withstand continuous sporadic use. The lobby will be cleaned by a maintenance crew on a regular basis. The glazing between the lobby, Beacon Street, and the classroom and cafe will provide a connection between the residents and the general public. This glazing also provides residents and non-residents with the opportunity to evaluate the space before entering.

Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment: This lobby brings the term “res-itutional” into being, as occupants are not greeted by any kind of check-in counter. Instead, one walks into what feels like an oversized living room. Scattered upholstered armchairs, sofas, coffee tables, loveseats, and benches provide seating for at least 30 people who may use this space as a temporary “touch-down” location. Surround sound speakers (which play soothing music), a heart, living walls, and concealed trash and recycling bins are also located in this space.

Lighting (suspended, wall hung, and accent) is on a timer. The overhead ambient lighting uses intelligent solar sensors to automatically adjust to the appropriate required artificial light. The focal stair doubles as seating for those who want to “touch-down.” The biophilic wall has built-in seating to support one’s connection to nature. Footpath lighting is integrated into the stairs to illuminate the path of travel during the evening.

Illumination and View: The two large windows with three feet high sills and the glazed double entrance door on the Eastern façade in the public lobby must be preserved.

These large fenestrations provide a solid amount of daylight into the space. Glazed clerestory windows to the café and library will further enhance the amount of daylight pooling into the lobby. Programmed timers will control the electrical ambient lighting located on the walls and overhead in this lobby. The staircase that opens up to the second floor also allows light from the roof 69

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Safety and Security: This lobby is considered a semi-private zone since it is only accessible to individuals with key cards. The Eastern entrance is accessible to residents and employees at all hours. It is to always remain locked to the general public. However, during events it may be propped open. Probation officers may also have access to the building.

An updated and user--friendly call box is located on the exterior of the Eastern facade.

A resident can buzz-in a visitor or guest.

This visitor can then wait in the lobby for the resident to come down. The procession between the lobby and the rest of the building creates a natural kind of security buffer, as a non-resident will be able to quickly recognize that they are in someone else’s home. Security cameras are located on the exterior of the building, but not within the lobby in order to avoid discouraging residents from using this space to relax and unwind.

Acoustics: Allowing the lobby to merge into the circulation hallway on the ground floor without any walls, door, or sound barriers is an intentional move. Loud spaces are familiar to these residents and being able to hear the white noise that comes from murmuring voices, soft background music, crackling fires, and even songs on the piano help to remind residents that they are not alone in this building. Opening the focal stair up to the second floor touch-down space further enhances this notion of travelling sounds. Keeping this lobby open also assists in keeping the building safe, as any commotion at the front entrance will spill into the surrounding circulation spaces. No additional soundproofing or noise absorbing materials will need to be incorporated in this lobby.

Even the second floor touch down space will not require extreme soundproofing, as the occupants of the adjacent units may find comfort in the surrounding buzz of human interaction. Water features also contribute to creating an ongoing supply of white noise in both lobbies.

Finish Requirements: The finish requirements in the lobby is relatively straight forward due to the need to maintain historic elements. Maintaining the existing terracotta floors, stencilled concrete beams, plaster vaulted arches, grand wooden front door and 70

windows, tile wainscoting, and plaster walls is essential. A new and sustainable chandelier replaces the old one and black iron lanterns are located on the walls to soften the space.

The stairs in the resident lobby are made of wood in order to suggest a residentiallike environment. The biophilic and water elements will need to be maintained by the facility maintenance crew. All seating has footings in order for cleaning to occur underneath. This space may qualify for WELL credits in the categories of: Air (#08 Healthy Entrance, #02 Smoking Ban); Comfort (#72 ADA accessible, #73 Ergonomics: Visual and Physical); Water (#37 Drinking Water Promotion); and Mind (#87 Beauty and Design, #89 Adaptable Spaces, #99 Beauty and Design II, and #100 Biophilia).

Special Needs: All seating accommodates individuals of varying abilities. Doors are wide enough to allow the passage of banquet tables and large crowds.

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Community Kitchen/Dining/Living Area While each neighborhood is equipped with its own private kitchen and living area, this particular communal kitchen and living area is located on the ground floor and is shared by all residents in the building. This multipurpose space is located between two outdoor courtyards and at the intersection of two primary circulation pathways. Its centralized location and variety of functions make it a very active and lively environment. The space includes a large kitchen (which can be adapted for both teaching and casual use), significant food and kitchen supply storage, an entertainment space, table seating for dining, and at least one full ADA restroom. With operable bi-fold glass doors on both the East and West facades, this space also promotes indoor-outdoor living to an extreme. Through the use of materials, lighting, and FF&E selection, this central space strives to employ qualities of durability and affordability in a large occupancy setting without sacrificing the resemblance of a residential kitchen, dining, and living environment.

Floor Area: 2305 square feet Occupants: Residents, Employees, Visitors (including children) Occupant Load Factor: Assembly (without fixed seating- 15 net) (620 square feet) + Residential (200 gross) (1415 square feet ) + Accessory Storage (300 gross) (270 square feet) Occupant Load: (620/15=42 people) + (1415/200=7 people) + (270/300= 1 person (rounded)) Total: 50 people Activities: As aforementioned, this is a lively space with fluctuating purposes. On a small scale, this space is used for preparing small meals with friends and/or family, watching movies or shows with others, eating a snack, or simply “touching down” at one of the tables for a brief moment as one passes through. On a large scale, when an event is hosted, lines may form for attendees to pick up food and drinks; tables and chairs may be re-arranged

for attendees to maximize their view to the event; attendees may spill into and circulate between this area and the surrounding outdoor courtyards; clean up services will need to be able to pass through. These events could last anywhere between one to eight hours. Regardless of how much time one spends in this space, it will be familiar to every occupant in the building due to the fact that two primary circulation arteries cut through it and the majority of social activities will be held in this area.

Adjacencies: This space has direct access to each of the two outdoor courtyards (including outdoor dining) and to the flex space on the second floor, directly above. As a space that serves all building users, this kind of community center is adjacent to both staff offices, the gym and recreation area, and the vocational and educational spaces for the residents. It is also located between the two fire stairs which are used as primary vertical circulation routes for the residents. As a key selling point for new residents and visitors, this central core area is also visible from the main entry on the East façade of the building.

The space has access to food storage and an ADA bathroom, as well.

Design Qualities: The design challenge for this space will be mastering how to apply commercial-grade appliances, fixtures, equipment, and furniture suited for large crowds without creating an institutional atmosphere. This kitchen, dining, and living area resembles an over-sized home rather than a cafeteria. This warmth and inviting character comes from limiting the amount of metal and stainless steel surfaces, utilizing as many wood products as possible, allowing for operable task lighting and dimmable ambient lighting, and using as many upholstered furniture pieces as possible. The space is accessible to all individuals by applying adjustable and modular elements, such as adjustable counter tops, bar stools, and tables and modular ottomans, couches, and chairs.

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will feel comfortable entering the space before doing so. The area is large enough to accommodate cleaning crews after large events but also provides cleaning equipment for residents after small group or individual gatherings. As mentioned earlier, the furniture in this space is modular in order to be rearranged for various events and viewing activities. To make this feature accessible to all users, most furniture pieces will be on casters or sliders. Residents are free to use the dishware provided by the facility or bring their own, if they so choose. They are also able to bring their own ingredients to cook with, but will not be able to store them in this space. The other way in which this space fosters individualism is through the tile walls which will be covered in tiles painted by the residents themselves. This element serves to mimic the way in which a parent may pinup a piece of artwork from a child on their refrigerator in a residential setting.

above and a projector screen is located on the most suitable wall. A T.V. is also included in the kitchen for educational purposes.

Surround sound equipment is also attached to the corners of the ceilings. Soft seating is provided to accommodate up to 12 people in the entertainment area with the ability to add more if desired. Dining surfaces and tables can accommodate all 60 residents and space is provided to bring in additional seating, if necessary, for large events.

Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment: Storage is one of the most important design factors for this space. There will be a closer for cleaning equipment (mops, buckets, rags, detergents, hand soaps, chemicals, etc.) and a pantry for food storage. In addition to the storage closet for cleaning supplies and food storage, another closet houses extra foldable tables and chairs and a wheel-out whiteboard for various events. Cabinets will be used to store shared dining and cooking equipment which includes, but is not limited to: saute pans, stock/soup pots, saucepans, baking sheets, pizza screens, tongs, spatulas, ladles, chef’s knives, pizza paddles, whisks, mixing bowls, entrée plates, pasta bowls, appetizer plates, salad plates, dessert plates, silverware, drinking cups, cutting boards, etc.

Commercial appliances include a minimum of two ranges, sinks, dishwashers, micro waves, and trash locations (which includes garbage, compost, and recycling) and four ovens and mixers. One large reach-in refrigerator and freezer serves the entire kitchen. A large grill is provided outdoors, as well. Large clocks are provided to keep track of cooking times. In the entertainment area, storage accommodates video game consoles, video game disks, DVD’s, and extra blankets. Another storage component houses audio-visual, cable, and internet equipment.

A projector device is attached to the ceiling

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Equipment Sizes Range (x2): 47” x 31” x 31” Sink (x2): 32” L x 19” W x 10” D Refrigerator + Freezer: 81” W x 83” H x 33” D Wall Oven (x4): 30” W x 24.5” D x 48” H Dishwasher (x2): 42” L x 24” W x 34.5” H Grill: 34.6” W x 23.3” D x 22” H Micro waves (x2): 19.1” W x 14.8” D x 11.5” H Compost, Trash, Recycling Bins (x2): 50 gal

Sanitary Storage: 70 square feet Dry Food Storage: 80 square feet Furniture + Equipment Storage: 120 square feet Counter Space: 196 square feet (total) Illumination and View: Fostering an indooroutdoor living environment is an integral element to the success of this space. Providing users with the opportunity to open windows and doors and come and go as they please erases significant traces of an institutional atmosphere. Views to the courtyards are also imperative so that adults can keep an eye on playing children. Taking advantage of Southern California’s Mediterranean-climate can also keep heating and cooling costs low.

Connection to the courtyards and outdoor seating is seamless and effortless with large operable windows and expansive folding doors that can be kept open for hours on end. Blinds and shading systems are provided in order to suit the needs of various events. Motion activated lights are installed where circulation occurs for the safety of residents passing through. Task lights (for instance, above the kitchen islands and below the cupboards) are operable and will only be on when inuse, in order to avoid creating a sense of institutionalism.

closed off from all other parts of the building or completely open simply by utilizing large doors on both the North, South, East, and West sides of the space. Naturally, a layer of security occurs, as a non-resident must first enter the lobby, then the resident lobby (which will require an access key), then continue through the circulation hallway and the East courtyard before entering this area.

If a non-resident enters through the West entrance (which will also require an access key), they must first travel through a lobby and the West courtyard before entering this space. The space can be considered a semipublic zone, as it will usually only be used by residents but it is also the main gathering space for outside guests and visitors (who will need to be granted permission to enter the facility). When an event that is open to the public occurs, staff members may set up a check-in station in the main lobby before allowing a visitor access to the kitchen, dining, and living area. The ability to prop all doors open creates a sense of welcome and invitation to these non-residents during an open event.

Acoustics: This space has tall ceilings and a concrete structure. With three loud activities (entertaining, dining, and cooking) occurring in this space, any potential opportunities for echoing must be addressed. Wrapping the concrete columns in faux wood can partially assist with this problem. Surround sound will be provided with the option for the speakers in the entertainment area to be connected or disconnected from those in the dining and kitchen area. Overall, this space is located far enough away from other areas that it does not require doors to close it off completely.

opposed to a cooler material, like concrete. In the entertainment area, the tile floor will be partially covered with an easily cleaned rug to promote a softer atmosphere and absorb sound. Walls are finished with a cleanable paint, rather than a fabric finish (such as wallpaper). The upholstered furniture is durable without sacrificing comfortability and warmth. This space can achieve WELL credits by optimizing nutrition education (cooking classes, complimentary fruits/vegetables, educational cookbooks, T.V. programs, etc.), by designing for thermal and lighting comfort (temperature sensors 3.3 feet away from direct sunlight, shading devices, etc.), and by focusing on healthy mental states (enhanced access to nature, access to outdoor active design elements).

Special Needs: Optimizing inclusion is crucial in this space. Different elements in this space serve to maximize this goal, like including a showcase to display a resident’s culinary masterpiece/artwork or introducing a tilecovered wall where each tile is painted by a new resident. Lighting, furniture selection, and layout of the space all play a role in creating this sense of inclusion, as well.

Countertops are adjustable for children or individuals of various heights. All furniture and equipment must be accessible to individuals with disabilities.

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Finish Requirements: The goal of this space is to mimic a residential kitchen-livingdining experience (albeit an oversized one).

For this reason, concrete or butcher-block countertops are used instead of stainless-steel countertops. These surfaces must be durable and easily cleaned. Wood cabinetry is utilized instead of metal cabinetry in the kitchen and all storage areas. Oversized family-style picnic tables and bar seating are prioritized over banquet tables and chairs. In the kitchen and dining area, slip-resistant flooring is critical. This flooring will be warm, like tile, as

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Flex Space This space is located directly above the communal kitchen/dining/living area on the ground floor. A variety of activities occur in this space, both autonomous and social.

This area also serves as a primary circulation route for residents traveling up to the second, third, fourth, and fifth floors or as a cut through for residents who reside on the second floor. Events that occur in this space may range from game nights, book clubs, gaming tournaments, or even larger events, like a banquet or a celebration. On a smaller scale, the space is also used as a “touch-down” area for a mother to rock her child, an individual to read a book and take a nap, or a group of children playing a round of cards. A dropped ceiling with surround sound speakers differentiates the lounge space from the circulation space. Since the activities occurring in this space fluctuate at such an extreme level, it is imperative that all furniture is modular and stackable. Sufficient designated storage space is an essential design element to this space both for the concealment of unused furniture articles and for the storage of extra furniture articles for large events. On a smaller scale, storage also holds games, blankets, movies, books, and other leisure items for residents to take advantage of.

Floor Area: 2275 square feet Occupants: Residents, Employees + Visitors (occasionally) Occupant Load Factor: Assembly (Unconcentrated- 15 net) Occupant Load: 2275/15= 151 people Activities: The duration of time spent in this area varies between one minute and 4 hours. While passing through, an individual may pause for a moment and take a phone call at one of the window seats. On Friday nights, parents and their children might gather here to watch a movie together if the entertainment space on the ground floor is occupied. Residents are very familiar with this space, as it is used by many for circulation purposes. Occasional visitors and employees may be less familiar with the space.

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Infrequently, occasional gatherings will occur here. It is unlikely that any lines or queues will form in this space. There is plenty of elbow room to accommodate varying activities and individuals of all abilities.

Adjacencies: It is absolutely critical that this flex space has direct access to a significant amount of storage. Since this is an area used by all residents, an ADA and gender neutral bathroom is also located nearby. The space has plenty of windows for visual access in order for residents in the space to witness activities happening in the surrounding courtyards and/ or rooftops and for residents passing through to see activities happening in the flex space.

Visual access from the exit stairs on either end of this space also allow residents to evaluate the space before entering. The volume of noise in this space can increase significantly, so its location apart from the units, the worship space, and on top of another noisy space is ideal. This space also has its own staircase that leads down into the communal kitchen/dining/living area in addition to the two fire stairs on either end.

Design Qualities: This space serves as a functional space rather than a residential retreat. It offers a sense of relief from the intimate and smaller units, communal kitchens, and communal living rooms. The numerous windows with built-in window seats introduce a significant amount of light to the space, creating a sense of freedom and alleviation. Although this space is less intimate than other communal living areas in the building, operable folding walls provide a sense of ownership, flexibility, and informality to the residents. It is essential that this space remains light and bright to support the creative and imaginative activities that may occur here.

Behavioral Qualities: This space functions as both an autonomous space and as a gathering hub. All furniture is light-weight, easily moved, and stackable. Furniture can be added to the space from storage when needed or stored away when not in use. Personalization is not

individuals who are easily disoriented. This space will be familiar to residents, as it acts as a new and improved version of a visiting room in prison. A map locating the area within the larger building can be found on the wall before entering the space. Individuals are able to evaluate the space before entering in order to determine if it is too over or under-crowded for their comfort.

Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment: This space requires storage for large items, such as furniture, and smaller items, such as blankets, movies, board games, toys, pillows, mats, and other leisurely items. A mixture of table seating for a minimum of 20 people, soft seating for a minimum of 25 people, and significant elbow space is provided. Tables and chairs from the storage closet can be added to the space to host a maximum of 50 people.

The storage closet also holds a whiteboard on casters and a portable projector screen to be used during game nights or educational events. The space will have surround sound speakers in the ceiling to be used during events. A user will be able to select if they want sound to play through all speakers or only a select number in a specific area. An audio-visual closet houses sound and video equipment, as well as gaming systems (X-Box, PlayStations, etc.). A small kitchenette with a microwave, sink, mini refrigerator, dishware, and food storage is provided for events that involve food and/or drink. Trash bins and recycling bins that serve the whole area are located near this kitchenette. Tracks along the ceilings and floors allow modular walls to be opened or closed.

Equipment Storage- 300 square feet Leisure Storage- 160 cubic feet Portable AV Rack- 28” wide x 28” deep x 63” tall Ceiling-Mounted Projector Screen- 120” wide x 91” tall x 45” deep (open) Portable Whiteboard- 74.5” wide x 69” tall x 23” deep Nesting Round Banquet Table- 20” wide x 60” length x 72” tall (folded) Stackable Chairs- 29” wide x 78” tall x 22” wide (8 chairs stacked) Top Freezer Refrigerator- 30” wide x 32” depth x 66” tall Micro Wave- 19.1” W x 14.8” D x 11.5” H Sink- 25” x 22” x 9”

Illumination and View: This flex area is one of many “touch-down” spaces in the building, but is meant to be more temporary and less intimate than the opposing “touchdown” spaces. A key factor in achieving this ambiguous and freeing space is the integration of daylight. Tall windows cover the East and West walls and provide additional seating for those passing through. These windows also provide views to the courtyards below in order to keep residents indirectly informed about planned or unplanned gatherings. All windows are equipped with shading devices that can be automatically or manually adjusted. Providing access to daylight and views of greenery is also important for the residents who use this space as a relaxation and meditation space. Intelligent light sensors will adjust the suspended lighting based on the levels of daylight, since this space is also a circulation route. These suspended fixtures can also be manually operated and are divided according to the designated areas formed by the modular walls.

Safety and Security: This space is zoned as semi-private, as it is only open to residents.

Non-residents only inhabit this space when accompanied by a resident. The only way to access this area is through the fire stairs on the North and South ends of the building or through the stairwell off of the communal kitchen. The small and intimate scale of this stairwell will deter visitors on the ground floor from continuing to the second floor.

This space is not locked by doors in order to accentuate its flexible and ambiguous nature.

Security cameras are also not permitted in this space in order to avoid imitating a prison visiting room.

Acoustics: The noise levels in this space fluctuate significantly. It is not enclosed, so soundproofing elements are important.

The modular walls, suspended light fixtures, upholstered furniture, and the dropped ceiling will all play a role in soundproofing the space.

Adjacent communal living spaces have doors to prevent sound from the flex space from spilling into the surrounding neighborhoods.

The modular walls assist in providing speech privacy when numerous activities are taking place in the space simultaneously.

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can withstand a significant amount of use and all upholstered items are made of durable and easily cleaned fabrics, such as microfiber. Surfaces are also easily cleaned and maintained (avoid tile and grout). This space can earn WELL credits through: Air (#15 Increased Ventilation, #19, Operable Windows, #26 Enhanced Material Safety, #28 Cleanable Environment, #27 Antimicrobial Activity for Surfaces); Light (#56 Solar Glare Control, #60 Automated Shading and Dimming Controls, #62 Daylight Modeling); Comfort (#73 Ergonomics: Visual and Physical, #80 Sound Reducing Surfaces, #81 Sound Barriers); Mind (#89 Adaptable Spaces, #99 Beauty and Design II).

Special Needs: An emphasis on modular and movable furniture is important in this space.

All furniture must be on casters or have pulls in order to easily be relocated by individuals of all abilities. This space also responds to trauma-informed design requirements, such as providing clear sight lines through the space and avoiding over-stimulating materials.

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Worship Space The worship space functions as a safe multifaith environment. Flexibility and adaptability are fundamental design principles for this space. Users have access to all elements required to practice their individual faith, as well as the option to conceal elements from differing faiths during their practice.

There must be ample storage to support the practice of these varying faiths. This storage space will hold items such as mats, rugs, Bibles, lanterns, candles, sarongs, rosaries, Navgraha Shanti packs, holy water, old and new testaments, etc. This calming and quiet sanctuary is located on the third floor with eighteen feet tall ceilings and includes a mezzanine that is accessed by an internal stairwell as well as through the fourth floor.

The space has the option to be rented out for religious events, such as Easter Sunday mass, Eid Al Adha service, etc. While this space serves to provide residents with a welcoming designated location to practice their faith, it also acts as another “touch-down” space where one can read a book, take a nap, listen to a podcast, etc. The number of users inhabiting this space fluctuates significantly throughout the day.

Floor Area: 1,294 square feet + 580 square feet (mezzanine)= 1,874 square feet Occupants: Residents Occupant Load Factor: Assembly (concentrated- 7 net) Occupant Load: 1874/7= 267 people Activities: This is a space that will be new to some, but familiar to most. Maintaining a sense of flexibility avoids creating an intimidating atmosphere to those who are new to the space. The turn-over rate of users is high, as some stay for 5 minutes while others stay for one to three hours. Modular furniture supports varying activities including praying, reading, sleeping, writing, kneeling, laying down, stretching, etc. This furniture and all other supportive practice components can be moved out of the way in order to clear the space for religious events. When events

occur, lines may form. These lines may travel out into the circulation hallways on the third and fourth floors. The mezzanine serves a dual function as both a yoga space and a meditative space. Private practice spaces are equipped with cork panels for individual pin-up needs and are separated by noisecancelling curtains.

Adjacencies: To promote a calming and therapeutic environment, this space is adjacent to the reading room and the rooftop on the third floor. It is critical that this space maximizes daylight and access to greenery in order to foster a healing atmosphere. This space is not far from primary stairwells and circulation routes in order to promote use by residents who may not reside on the third or fourth floors. A water fountain is located right outside of the space on both the third and fourth floors.

Design Qualities: This space is one that feels intimate and familiar, yet also more formal than the “touch-down” spaces and communal living areas. This is achieved through emphasizing the high ceilings and access to daylight in the space. Attention is paid to the design of the storage shelves below an eyecatching staircase, which houses all of the various items to support differing practices.

These shelves also act as a buffer to prevent the staircase from becoming a head-knocker.

As an integrated spatial feature, proper and efficient signage is essential to this element’s success as a user-friendly and beneficial component.

Behavioral Qualities: The movable furniture in this space can be stacked and re-located against a wall. Since different furniture items will be moved multiple times by various residents on a daily basis, all pieces follow a similar design language.This way, if a chair is returned to a different spot than where it was previously located, it will not cause a circulative, functional, or aesthetic problem for other users. Residents can bring their own mats, cushions, books, etc. or they can 77

for their own practice. Upon entering, a user can read a whiteboard that has a daily-updated schedule in regards to who is using what space during certain hours. This prevents accidental walk-ins on others who are practicing their faith. Glazed doors allow users to evaluate the space before entering and decide if it is vacant or busy enough for them to comfortably partake in their practice. This space can also function as a gathering space for supportive group activities, such as bible study groups, yoga classes, meditation groups, AA meetings, etc. but these gatherings should always be listed on the schedule. Symbols of faith must be removed after each individual or group usage.

Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment: Unconcentrated soft seating for 30 people is provided. All furniture is modular, movable, and stackable in order to provide free open space. The storage shelves holds users’ shoes, coats, bags, yoga mats, prayer rugs, and other items for faith practice. A drinking fountain is located at the entry to the space. Surround sound speakers are integrated into the ceiling and are used for events. Tackboards are provided in individual prayer stalls. Main spaces have access to daylight while private meditation and prayer spaces can be enclosed by light and noise-cancelling curtains.

Storage Required to Hold: Yoga Mat- 5” wide x 24” tall (rolled up) Quantity- 10 Prayer Rug- 7” wide x 2’3” tall (rolled up) Quantity- 10 Shoe Cubby- 12” deep x 7.5” wide x 4” tall Quantity- 30 Floor Lamp- 17” wide x 68” tall Quantity- 5 Kneeling Bench- 17” length x 7” wide x 6.5” tall Quantity (10) Meditation Bench- 7.25” deep x 6.5” & 7.5” tall x 18” long Quantity (15) Cushions- 26” x 26” x 6” Quantity (10) Meditation Table- 29” x 29” x 10” Quantity (5) Illumination and View: Daylight and views to greenery is important to this space, as worshipping the sun and the land is an integral element in numerous faith practices. Black out shades are provided on windows and doors to support the religions that require complete darkness to practice. Intelligent light sensors

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will adjust the suspended fixtures throughout the day. These fixtures also have the option to be operated manually and are dimmable. Task lighting is provided in individual prayer stalls.

Movable floor lamps also serve as task lighting and are manually operated.

Safety and Security: This space is semiprivate and is only used by residents and staff.

Privacy and separation are provided for by the entry doors, but these doors do not have locks.

This space is open to residents 24 hours per day. The only doors that will have mechanical locks (key card access only) will be those with access to the exterior rooftops. These doors will automatically lock at dusk and unlock at dawn.

Acoustics: The high ceilings and metal trusses in this space create a speech privacy and noise control problem. Upholstered furniture and carpeted rugs help to absorb some ambient noise, but acoustic ceiling baffles will serve as the primary soundproofing element. Suspended light fixtures will doublefunction as soundproofing devices, as well.

Noise reducing windows will replace the existing windows. The panels separating the private meditation stalls also contribute to soundproofing these smaller areas and the large meditation room will have its own entrance to become completely separated from the rest of the space.

Finish Requirements: Luxury vinyl wood floors in a light finish brighten and warm the space up. This material is durable, washable, and will not suffer from water damage. It is more sound absorbent than resilient flooring and easier to clean than carpeting. New and exposed brick walls are to be painted white in order to create a “blank-slate” environment, in which anyone is welcome to practice any faith.

No fluorescent light fixtures are permitted in this space, as the mood shall remain welcoming and ambient. Each furniture piece has pads on the feet in order to avoid damaging the floors. These pieces of furniture are also made of muted colors and light woods in order to compliment the materiality of the greater space. Pops of color in the space will come from users’ prayer rugs, yoga mats, kneeling cushions, etc. This space can award WELL credits through: Water (#37 drinking

Special Needs: Signage with lists of rules and what is/is not allowed in this space will be posted near the schedule upon entry into the space. Built-in elements and ritual stations must all be ADA accessible.

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Private Unit (One Bedroom) Unit types vary from studios, ADA studios, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments.

Studios average 400 square feet, one bedrooms average 600 square feet, and two bedrooms average 1000 square feet. In the studios, space-saving casework including a galley-style kitchenette and modular closets will be critical. The purpose of these units is to provide the user with a sense of individuality, privacy, and ownership. This is achieved by including a full bathroom, a designated sleeping area, a workspace, a leisure space, storage, a kitchenette, and a designated entry-alcove or front patio in each unit. Activities in these units will include minimal cooking (soups, microwavable meals, dry foods, etc.), showering/bathing, reading/ writing/studying, napping/sleeping, relaxing, cleaning, and visiting. While these units do foster a sense of autonomy and privacy, the small size and limited kitchen appliances encourages users to leave their private residences and socialize with the rest of the community in the communal areas. For the purposes of this program, a one bedroom unit will be focused on. The material, furniture, and overall layout will be replicated to fit the needs of the studio, ADA, and two bedroom units.

Floor Area: 600 square feet (+/- 10 sq. ft.)

Occupants: Residents Occupant Load Factor: Residential (200 gross) Occupant Load: 475/200= 3 people (rounded) Activities: This is the space that is the most responsible for fostering a sense of “home.”

At a minimum, residents will spend 10 hours in these units on a daily basis. Some residents may even spend 24 hours in these units, although this is not encouraged. The unit is designed to comfortably house one individual, although it can host a visitor for a short period of time. It is unlikely that more than three people will be in one of these units at a given time. Residents will sleep, 80

cook, study, relax, bathe, read, watch T.V. , and engage in personal interests/hobbies in these units.

Adjacencies: All units are located near other units, a communal kitchen, and a communal living room within their “neighborhood.”

Exterior single-loaded corridors connect the units within each neighborhood. Each unit has an entry alcove to provide a sense of transition, threshold, and relief from these circulation arteries. The private patios also contribute to creating a residential environment as they resemble a kind of “front yard.” Glass doors between the communal kitchens and communal living spaces will be provided to control air flow and noise, however these doors are to remain open the majority of the time in order to support a sense of inclusion. The circulation routes from the units to the laundry rooms (one per floor) and exit stairs is intuitive and straight forward. All units will have access to plenty of daylight and views (although views will vary depending on unit location).

Design Qualities: The units will assist in creating a sense of structure and organization for the resident, while still allowing for individual expression and fostering a residential setting rather than an institutional one. The overall concrete structure will be masked by wood built-in elements, wood floors, and dropped ceilings. It is imperative that this small space works in every possible way against creating a cell-like environment.

Trauma-informed design decisions (material, furniture, appliance, and lighting selection) and the maximization of free/open space will serve to achieve this goal.

Behavioral Qualities: Built-in furniture will be maximized but in absolutely no capacity should furniture be bolted downthis will resemble the harsh environment in which these residents are coming from.

The purpose of providing built-ins is to maximize space, minimize the emotional and financial stress that comes with furnishing

items or memorabilia. Residents will be responsible for cleaning their own apartments.

Communal cleaning supplies are located in the communal kitchens. The entry alcove to each unit will provide residents and guests with a sense of arrival before entering the unit and a sense of dismissal before leaving the unit and entering the circulation artery.

Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment: Each resident has a 10’ x 10’ storage unit in the basement for any belongings that do not fit or do not need to fit in their individual units.

Large cleaning supplies (vacuums, mops, buckets, Swiffers, etc.) will be shared between residents and located in a storage closet in the communal kitchens. This strategy allows for minor/simple storage in each unit, including an apparel closet and cabinetry storage for house-held items (i.e. minimal cleaning supplies, dishware, toiletries, linens, games, books and other personal items). Pull-out trash and recycling bins are located in a hidden cabinet in the kitchen area. Kitchenettes are equipped with a small top-freezer refrigerator, a two-burner hot plate, a sink, a microwave, and a dish-drying rack. At least 8 square feet of countertop space is provided for food preparation and 6 square feet for one-person dining. Each bathroom has a dual-flushing toilet, a sink vanity (with storage), a mirror, a towel rack, a shower stall, and a trash bin.

Sleeping areas will have a full-size bed, a small desk, a desk chair, a reading lamp, a trash bin, a reach-in closet, and full-length mirror. The living area has a sofa, a T.V. , a built-in radio, and an end table. All units are equipped with Wi-Fi routers, ethernet outlets, cable outlets, and a ductless mini-split for heating and cooling. Cork boards are incorporated on surfaces of built-ins to support individual expression. At least one clock is also provided in the living area of each unit. Electrical outlets are located in the bathroom, the sleeping area, the kitchen, and the living area.

Light switches are located at the entry to each designated space (front door, bathroom door, sleeping area entry, living area entry, kitchen wall (near bathroom).

Reach-In Apparel Closet: 24 square feet (~6 feet long x 2 feet deep) Linen Storage: 9 cubic feet (~2 feet long x 16 inches deep x 3 feet tall) Bathroom Storage (below vanity): 12 cubic feet (~30 inches long x 21 inches deep x 3 feet tall)

Overall Kitchen Storage (cabinetry): 48 cubic feet (~6 feet long x 1 foot deep x 8 feet tall) Illumination and View: Providing significant access to daylight and views of greenery is a critical element in creating a place of healing for these residents. Each unit has a minimum of two large windows that take advantage of the sunny climate of southern California. Regardless of location, each unit has a view of greenery or a natural element (the harbor, the courtyard, the surrounding hills, or the Northern green space). Some of these windows have built-in window seats and all have manual shading devices. All lighting elements are manually operated by the resident to save electricity.

Illumination and View: Providing significant access to daylight and views of greenery is a critical element in creating a place of healing for these residents. Each unit has a minimum of two large windows that take advantage of the sunny climate of southern California. Regardless of location, each unit has a view of greenery or a natural element (the harbor, the courtyard, the surrounding hills, or the Northern green space). Some of these windows have built-in window seats and all have manual shading devices. All lighting elements are manually operated by the resident to save electricity.

Safety and Security: The units are zoned as private spaces. Visual protection is enhanced by the entry alcoves and the front doors are protected by mechanical locks. Bathroom and bedroom doors will have privacy door knobs.

No security cameras are permitted in the units. Security cameras will only be located in the communal kitchen and communal living area for the safety of the residents.

Both internal and external windows will have latches and privacy blinds. Employees who work in the leasing office and probation officers are the only other individuals who will have keys to the front doors of the units.

Finish Requirements: All built-ins are constructed from wood, as it is a warm and non-institutional material. This carpentry is built from sustainably produced and locally sourced wood mills. Cabinet and drawer pulls should be in-set to avoid a bulky look, but still be accessible to those with disabilities.

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The wood finish on the built-ins compliments the brick walls. For maintenance purposes, all shower stalls are plastic inserts (in order to avoid deterioration and discoloration of grout in tile). Furniture components will have feet to protect the upholstery and allow for easy cleaning underneath. Stainless steel appliances will be avoided wherever possible to avoid creating a sterile or institutional environment. Pops of color will be incorporated in backsplashes, bathroom tiles, and decorative items, but all other furniture and fixtures will be muted simple palettes.

Dropped gypsum ceilings are painted white to heighten the space and faux wood beams assist in making the space feel residential and cozy.

Special Needs: Trauma-informed and space maximizing design elements will drive the outcome of the overall unit design.

Construction details will be provided to understand how a linear built-in unit can house a sink, a top-freezer refrigerator, a microwave, a drying rack, dry food storage, kitchen utensil and dishware storage, food preparation countertops, and dining surfaces all in one sleek linear design. Promoting cooler colors over warm colors, enhancing symmetrical elements, offering clear sightlines, and integrating greenery into the units will all play a role in achieving a traumainformed residential design.

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Hierarchy + Adjacency Matrix PUBLIC SPACES 6,000 SQ. FT.

LOBBY

RECEPTION DAYCARE

RENT-ABLE

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GRAND KITCHEN

DINING ROOM

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SUPPORTIVE FACILITIES 3,020 SQ. FT.

FINANCIAL FAMILY + HOUSING SERVICES

MENTAL HEALTH

ADDICTION LEGAL SERVICES ASSISTANCE

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Although the communal spaces take up less square feet overall, as compared to the residential spaces, these areas are highest on the program hierarchy diagram because they serve as the foundation for the potential success of this prototypical design. In these spaces, residents are given the opportunity to gain a sense of belonging, as they spend time with other residents who have similar traumas. While these spaces are responsible for providing a stark contrast to living in a prison environment, they simultaneously provide a sense of familiarity through spaces like shared yards, dining, classrooms, and worship spaces. All of these program elements are integrated into most prisons and tend to serve as the spaces where inmates can escape from reality momentarily.

It is important to offer this sense of familiarity to individuals re-entering a very unfamiliar world.

The communal spaces are designated as the most important aspect on the hierarchy diagram not only because of their importance to the success of this project, but also because all other program elements evolve around these spaces. In order to truly foster a sense of community and belonging, both the employees, the residents, and even the public should all be able to mix and interact with one another in these spaces. This means that all communal gathering areas should have some kind of connection to each other, to the employee offices, to the residential units, and even to the public realm.

The supportive facilities and residential facilities are equal in size on the diagram, as both play an equally critical role in ensuring the success of this project. Without access to privacy and the ability to live with family members and children, this supportive housing facility would completely lose the sense of home that it creates through the units. Without access to support services, especially drug addiction specialists, the residents of this community are at risk of falling back into old self-destructive patterns.

Having the office staff on-site and living in a communal setting creates an image of a large family for the individuals in this facility- one that offers support and compassion like a true family would.

The public spaces play a smaller, yet still significant role in achieving the re-entry goals of this project type. By interacting with the public realm through shared spaces like the lobby, day care, and potential cafes, libraries, or other tenant spaces, engaging with the public and the greater society becomes more familiar to these individuals, in a gradual and gentle manner

It is less important for the residential and supportive spaces to be directly connected to the public spaces, as this connection will mostly occur through circulation decisions.

However, as noted above, it is important for these spaces to be connected to one another by using the communal spaces as a bridge for this connection.

For ease of wayfinding, the supportive offices should all be located near each other and the residential units should all be located on the upper floors. The communal spaces should be hosted largely on the ground floor and at the center of the building, but can be sprinkled throughout, as long as they remain connected.

In order to create a transitional gradient from the public realm to the semi-private realm, the mail room, bike room, and circulation for the residents should be located near the shared lobby. By doing this, non-residents will be immediately made aware that they have entered a private building and can turn around without disturbing any of the residents.

Employee offices should have access to parking, as well as the day care facility. For the public realm, there is plenty of street parking surrounding the site.

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Site Analysis + Existing Conditions 89

Site Analysis & Existing Conditions After evaluating numerous site locations for this project, I settled on The Harbor View House in San Pedro, California. While the state of California has some of the highest incarceration rates in the U.S. , it also is a leader in establishing innovative restorative justice programs. The city of San Pedro is outside of Los Angeles and sits along the Los Angeles Harbor. There are plenty of job opportunities in the area and the annual weather patterns are ideal for outdoor living. San Pedro is often referred to as the “last affordable beach town in California.”

The Harbor View House is a 90,694 square foot building on 1.23 acres (53,528 square feet) of land. The five story + basement building takes after the Spanish Colonial Revival style and employs a Classical base, middle, and top configuration. It is located in the Vinegar Hill area, which is an early suburb of San Pedro with single-family homes built as early as 1886. The neighborhood is known for its diverse immigrant population.

The Harbor View house was constructed in 1925 by the architecture firm Jay, Rogers, and Stevenson. It was built to serve as the Y.M.C.A

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for Army personnel at Fort MacArthur. During WWII, the building provided temporary quarters for over four million men.

The building has undergone a plethora of changes over the years. In 1947, a civilian organization inhabited the building to host young travelers and senior citizens. From 1958-1967, it became a housing facility for the mentally ill. In 1973, it was renamed the “Harbor View House” and in 1982 it was deemed a Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monument. Today, the building is vacant with plans to become a residential complex. The new complex will have 100 apartments and eight of them will be set aside for extremely low income residents. 14,717 square feet of the new infill will be set aside for commercial space. The historic characteristics of the 90+ year old track, gym, and lobbies are to be preserved.

With a consistent history of serving the local population and with the current renovation catering to low income residents, I am confident that the surrounding city of San Pedro will welcome the infill development of the typology and function of my project.

REGIONAL MAP CALIFORNIA, U.S.

Downtown San Pedro

Crossfit Gym

CITY MAP SAN PEDRO, CA

Crowne Plaza

San Pedro City Hall

GSG Bookstore

Los Angeles Harbor

San Pedro Plaza Park and Path Discount Retail Store

Auto Body Shop

-Post Office -Trucking Company -Bakery Auto Body Shop

Palos Verdes Inn LAPD Stop In Center New Hope Low Income Housing

Scandinavian Church

Beacon House Addiction Treatment Center

San Pedro Fish Markets and Restaurants

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921 S Beacon St Quick Facts Overall Square Feet: 90,694 Gross Square Feet: 115,149 Avg. Sq. Ft./Floor: 20,000 Acreage: 1.23 acres Stories: 5 + Basement Style: Spanish Colonial Revival Year: 1925 (+100 years old) Block Size: 200 ft. x 200 ft.

Height: 75’ 10” Last Renovation: 1994 Retrofit Historic Monument: #252 Location: Vinegar Hill neighborhood Parking: Street and 24 onsite spots

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4” Concrete Roof Slab Bracketed Metal Eaves Finished with Clay Barrel Tiles

Structural Analysis

Concrete Gable Trusses

Concrete Girders

Column Sizes Vary Throughout Columns get thinner towards top of building

Maple Hardwood Floors (Gym)

Note on Walls Nearly all interior walls are non-structural hollow terracotta clay tile walls.

All exterior walls are unreinforced brick that can be removed and replaced with stud walls and sprayed concrete.

Note on Finishes Nearly every interior and exterior walls are finished with textured plaster. Many walls also have a ceramic tile wainscot.

Note on Ceilings Stenciled, exposed concrete floor joists make up the ceiling on the first floor. Some ceilings have been vaulted with plaster.

A suspended ceiling begins on the second floor and repeats throughout the other levels.

TYP. Concrete Structure Concrete pan joists, beams, and columns

pan joist system

Concrete Columns Reinforced with Steel Due to Large Span of Gym Ceiling

Brick Exterior Walls (continue to the roof line) Bricks are located between each column Concrete Slab Floors on Top of Concrete Joists Finished with resilient tile or stamped concrete.

Board- Formed Concrete Retaining walls

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San Pedro is located 112 feet above sea level. The average temperature is 62 degrees farenheit. On average, San Pedro receives 11.11 inches of rainfall annually.

Wind averages are set at 4 m/s or 9 mph.

The wind blows from the West for about 9.8 months (from January through November) and from the North for about 2.2 months (from November through January).

2-Hour Street parking (8 am- 6 pm)

on- Site Parking 26 Spots

undeveloped Land 6,270 sq. ft.

10 ft. set back

Main Entry (East) 2-Hour Street parking (8 am- 6 pm)

10 ft. wide alley

residential units

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1925

ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION

-300 dormitory rooms -Gym + Running Track -Banquet Room -Central Patio -Pool -Boxing/Wrestling

Rooms

Addition of coffee shop on first floor with iconic vaulted plaster ceilings.

1944

ENCLOSED COURTS

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COFFEE SHOP

Rooftop handball courts enclosed

Addition of kitchen, storage, and covered patio on South side of site

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SOUTH ADDITION

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NEW ELEVATOR

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Addition of new stairwell on West facade

1974

SOUTH ADDITION

NEW STAIRWELL

1992

-Removal of YMCA sign -Handball courts converted to art studios

POOL DEMOLITION

Swimming pool replaced with offices and suspended ceiling

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Site Visit Photographs While some parts of the building have covered up the original concrete beams with suspended ceilings, where they are exposed, they have been beautifully stenciled. The ceilings in the art gallery addition differ from the concrete trusses that exist in the original building. While the floor materials change frequently throughout the building, a concrete subfloor lays underneath each finish.

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In the 1920’s, when the building was first built, two courtyards existed in the center of the structure. The Western courtyard has since been filled in, as shown in the ground floor and second floor plans. The handball courts on the third floor were once open-air structures. This doubleheight space was also filled in and now has a mezzanine, as shown in the section drawing looking north.

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Existing Drawings The 1950’s addition is clearly shown on the right-hand side in the East elevation. Balconies exist on the East and West elevations. The Northwest corner of the basement receives ample daylight due to the slope of the grade. The entrance to the building is not currently ADA accessible, but since this building is a historic landmark, ramps that threaten the original design of the building will not be permitted. For this reason, ADA entrances must be located on the sides of the building that are on-grade.

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CHAPTER 03 TECHNICAL DESIGN

CHAPTER THREE:

TECHNICAL DESIGN

Code Analysis I, Code Analysis II, Building System Approach, FF&E Specifications, Wayfinding Strategies.

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Occupancy

Total Incidental Use = 130 square feet

921 S Beacon Street is classified as a Mixed Occupancy building. It is not classified as an Accessory Occupancy because an Accessory Occupancy is defined as an area with a different occupancy that covers less than 10% of the floor area on which it is located. At 921 S Beacon Street, the only areas that have different occupancies and are less than 10% of the total floor area are the laundry rooms and the maintenance office on the basement floor. The laundry rooms are actually classified as “incidental uses” rather than “accessory occupancies,” because they deal with waste and equipment. Since the laundry rooms on each floor exceed 100 square feet, they will need to be separated by a 1 hour fire rated wall or sprinkler system (CBC Table 509).

*The 250 square feet mail room on the ground floor is not classified as a Storage (S) Occupancy due to its minor function. Minor storage uses, such as this mail room, are “typically treated as part of the predominant occupancy” (Harmon & Kennon, 81). In this case, the mail room will be absorbed with the Business (B) Occupancy in which it is located. *Section 314 of the CBC states that “facilities established for the primary purpose of providing an outdoor group living experience with social, spiritual, educational or recreational objectives, for five days or more during one or more seasons of the year” are defined as “Organized Camps Group C.” Outdoor spaces are not included in overall square footage calculation, however.

The following is a break down of the mixed occupancies on each floor at 921 S Beacon Street.

Total Basement Floor Plate Square Footage: 10,727 square feet

10% of 17,370 = 1,737 Total Residential (R) = 12,130 square feet

10% of 10,727 = 1,073 square feet

Total Assembly (A) Occupancy = 4,381 square feet

Total Storage (S) Occupancy = 9,230 square feet

Total Incidental Use = 142.5 square feet

*Total Business (B) Occupancy = 637 square feet

*In the state of California, a laundry room cannot exceed more than 10% of the building area on a floor. 142.5 square feet is less than 10% of the second floor plate.

*According to California Building Code 508.2.4 no separation is required between accessory occupancies (B) and the main occupancy (S).

Total Ground Floor Plate Square Footage: 22,158 square feet 10% of 22,158 = 2,216 square feet Total Mercantile (M) Occupancy = 2,394 square feet *Total Business (B) Occupancy = 4,995 square feet *Total Business (B) Group C Occupancy = 5,760 square feet Total Educational (E) Occupancy = 3,685 square feet Total Assembly (A) Occupancy = 7,390 square feet

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Total Second Floor Plate Square Footage: 17,370 square feet

*In the state of California, the residential living quarters at 921 S Beacon Street are identified with the occupancy classification Residential Group R-4. “Residential Group R-4 occupancies shall include buildings, structures or portions thereof for more than six ambulatory clients, but not more than 16 persons, excluding staff, who reside on a 24-hour basis in a supervised residential environment and receive custodial care. Clients are capable of self-preservation in an emergency. This group [includes] halfway houses, adult residential facilities, congregate living health facilities, group homes, Social rehabilitation facilities, halfway houses, community correctional centers, community correction reentry centers, community treatment programs, alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment facilities, etc.” (CBC 310.6).

Total Third Floor Plate Square Footage:

Total Fourth Floor Plate Square Footage: 15,226 square feet 10% of 15,226 = 1,522 square feet Total Residential (R) = 12,796 square feet Total Assembly (A) = 764 square feet Total Incidental Use = 180 square feet

Total Fifth Floor Plate Square Footage: 14,635 square feet

10% of 14,635 = 1,463 square feet

Understanding if a building is considered a “Mixed Occupancy,” or not, becomes important when discerning the separation requirements of the varying occupancies in a building.

The California Building Code for Separated Occupancies Table below clarifies that at 921 S Beacon Street: All Business Occupancies must be separated from adjacent Assembly Occupancies by a 1 hour rated wall; adjacent Educational Occupancies by a 1 hour rated wall; and are not required to be separated from adjacent Mercantile Occupancies by a fire rated wall.

Please view the occupancy diagrams on the following page for a helpful visual.

The Residential Occupancies must be separated from adjacent Mercantile Occupancies by a 1 hour rated wall; adjacent Educational Occupancies by a 1 hour rated wall; adjacent Business Occupancies by a 1 hour rated wall; and adjacent Assembly Occupancies by a 1 hour rated wall.

Significance

*921 S Beacon Street is currently sprinklered.

Total Residential (R) = 13,944 square feet Total Incidental Use = 180 square feet

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BUSINESS (B) OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR = 100 GROSS OCCUPANT LOAD = 1879 SF/100 = 19 PEOPLE

OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR = 100 GROSS OCCUPANT LOAD = 3064 SF/100 = 31 PEOPLE

EDUCATIONAL (E) OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR = 20 NET MERCANTILE (M) OCCUPANT LOAD = OCCUPANT LOAD 624 SF/20 = 32 FACTOR = 60 GROSS PEOPLE OCCUPANT LOAD = 896

SF/60 = 15 PEOPLE

BUSINESS (B) GROUP C (SECTION 314) OCCUPANT LOAD N/A

ASSEMBLY (A-2) OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR = 15 NET OCCUPANT LOAD = 2700 SF/15= 180 PEOPLE

BUSINESS (B) GROUP C (SECTION 314) OCCUPANT LOAD N/A

RESIDENTIAL (R-4) UP

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EDUCATIONAL (E) OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR = 20 NET OCCUPANT LOAD = 633 SF/20 = 32 PEOPLE

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EDUCATIONAL (E) OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR = 20 NET OCCUPANT LOAD = 2436 SF/20 = 122 PEOPLE

OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR = 60 GROSS OCCUPANT LOAD = 1498 SF/60 = 25 PEOPLE

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STORAGE (S) OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR = 300 GROSS OCCUPANT LOAD = 9230 SF/300 = 30 PEOPLE

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RESIDENTIAL (R-4) OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR = 200 GROSS OCCUPANT LOAD = 12130 SF/200 = 60 PEOPLE

RESIDENTIAL (R-4)

RESIDENTIAL (R-4)

ASSEMBLY (A-3) OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR = 15 NET OCCUPANT LOAD = 5422 SF/15 = 361 PEOPLE

ASSEMBLY (A-3)

level 3

UP

RESIDENTIAL (R-4)

RESIDENTIAL (R-4)

OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR = 200 GROSS OCCUPANT LOAD = 12130 SF/200 = 61 PEOPLE

Open to Below

ASSEMBLY (A-2) OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR = 15 NET OCCUPANT LOAD = 2155 SF/15 = 142 PEOPLE

RESIDENTIAL (R-4) Open to Below

DN

DN

DN

UP

ASSEMBLY (A-3)

INCIDENTAL

OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR = 5 NET OCCUPANT LOAD = 2226 SF/5 = 445 PEOPLE

UP UP

level 2

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RESIDENTIAL (R-4)

RESIDENTIAL (R-4)

OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR = 200 GROSS OCCUPANT LOAD = 13944 SF/200 = 70 PEOPLE

RESIDENTIAL (R-4)

DN

level 5

RESIDENTIAL (R-4) OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR = 200 GROSS OCCUPANT LOAD = 12796 SF/200 = 64 PEOPLE

ASSEMBLY (A-3)

ASSEMBLY (A-3) OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR = 15 NET OCCUPANT LOAD = 764 SF/15 = 51 PEOPLE

level 4

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DN

RESIDENTIAL (R-4)

Zoning The generalized zoning for the area in which 921 S Beacon Street is located is referred to as [Q]C2-1XL-HPOZ. The [Q] indicates a special zoning classification.

It stands for It stands for “Qualified Classification” and restricts uses on the property. It also encompasses new buildings, additions, changes of use, floor area increases, height increases, and setback changes of properties.

structure of an existing building must be permitted by the California Coastal Commission.

However, green building projects are eligible for a 40% discount on permit application fees.

The C2 indicates that the building is zoned for “Commercial” and “Limited Commercial” (C1.5) uses. These uses include: retail, retail with limited manufacturing, theaters, hotels, broadcasting studios, parking buildings, parks and playgrounds, service stations and garages, retail contr. business, churches, schools, auto sales, and R4 Uses.

R-4 is referred to as “Multiple Dwelling” and includes one-family dwellings, two-family dwellings, apartment houses, home occupations, multiple dwellings, child care (20 max), churches, schools, homeless shelter.

This tells me that it is likely that the occupancy type of my project will be permitted at this location.

If zoned as R4, there is a setback requirement of 15 ft. on the front, 8 ft. on the side, and 15 ft. on the rear. However, the existing setbacks (10 ft. on front; 10 ft. on side; 9 ft on rear) are to “remain pursuant to LAMC 12.22A26(J)(3), meaning that they are exempt.

The 1XL indicates a building height limitation.

1XL in zone C means that a building cannot exceed 30 feet.

R2, RD, RMP, RW2, R3, RAS, R4, R5, PVSP CR, C1, C1.5, C2, C4, C5, CW, WC, ADP, LASED, CEC, USC, PPSP, MU, NMU

CM, MR, CCS, UV, UI, UC, M1, M2, LAX, M3, SL, HJ, HR, NI

The HPOZ stands for “Historic Preservation Overlay Zone.” This means that clearance is required for any construction, demolition, alteration, addition, relocation, or removal to the building. Interior remodels do not require clearance. New doors, windows, skylights, fencing, additions and subtractions that are over 250 square feet and/or change the roof skyline must be approved by the Director of Planning. According to the Historic Consultant on the current rehabilitation of the building, the 90+ year old track, gym and lobbies must be preserved.

921 S Beacon Street is also located within the boundaries of the “California Coastal Zone.”

This means that any demolition, construction, replacement, or changes to the size of the

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Construction The construction type of 921 S Beacon Street is classified as 1-A, or in other words, non-combustible. In the state of California, this means that the primary structural frame, the exterior, the interior, the bearing walls, the interior nonbearing walls/partitions, the floor construction, and the roof construction are all constructed from noncombustible materials.

Site (Historic Landmark #252)

Listed in the National Register City Historic Cultural Monument City Historic Preservation Overlay Zone

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According to Government Code Section 65583, in the state of California, this project would be classified as “supportive housing” as opposed to “transitional housing.” The differentiating factor is that supportive housing “does not put a limit on length of stay and offers onsite or offsite service that assists the tenants in retaining the housing; improving his or her health; and maximizing his or her ability to live, and, when possible, work in the community.”

SB2 is an amendment that was made to California’s Housing Element Law and California’s Housing Accountability Act to require local governments to take specific zoning actions to encourage the development of emergency shelters and transitional and supportive housing.

Since this project will be classified as “Supportive Housing” under Government Code Section 65583, it is also protected by SB2. Under SB2, each jurisdiction must treat transitional and supportive housing as residential uses of property in its zoning code, subject only to restrictions that apply to other similar residential dwellings.

For an R-4 occupancy in L.A. county, the minimum area per dwelling unit is 400 square feet and the minimum area for a guest space is 200 square feet.

Additionally, for all multi-family zones, parking is required at a rate of 1 space

Egress and Fire Rating Travel Distances Since 921 S Beacon Street is a “Mixed Occupancy” building, the travel distances to the exits for each differing occupancy vary.

The California Building Code Exit Access Travel Distance Table clarifies that at 921 S Beacon Street: All Business Occupancies have a maximum travel distance of 300 feet.

All Assembly, Educational, Mercantile, Storage, and Residential Occupancies have a maximum travel distance of 250 feet. *921 S Beacon Street is currently sprinklered.

Ground Floor (B) 31 + (B) 19 + (M) 15 + (M) 25 + (R) 9 + (E) 32 + (E) 32 + (E) 122 + (A) 938 + (A) 180 = 1,408 People Minimum Number of Exits = 4 Second Floor (R) 61 + (A) 142 + (A) 445 = 648 People Minimum Number of Exits = 3 Third Floor (R) 60 + (A) 361 = 421 People Minimum Number of Exits = 2 Fourth Floor (R) 64 + (A) 51 = 115 People Minimum Number of Exits = 2 Fifth Floor (R) 70 = 70 People Minimum Number of Exits = 2 *The floor with the largest occupant load is the ground floor. The code requires that all floors below the floor with the largest occupant load must have the same number of exits. This means that, although the minimum requirement for the basement is 2 exits based on occupancy load, the basement level must actually have 4 exits, since it is below the ground floor.

Minimum Egress Widths Minimum Stair Widths

Fire Exits Since 921 S Beacon Street is a “Mixed Occupancy” building, the number of exits is determined by calculating the occupant load of each varying occupancy and adding them together per floor.

Using the data from the occupancy diagrams, it is clear that the occupant load for the…

Basement (S) 30 + (B) 7 = 37 People *Minimum Number of Exits = 2

According to California Building Code 1011.2, the minimum width of egress stairs shall not be less than 44 inches. The only exception is when a stairway is serving an occupant load less than 50. Then, the minimum width requirement becomes 36 inches. This only occurs on the basement level of 921 S Beacon Street. The width of egress stairways is calculated by multiplying the occupant load by a “means of egress capacity factor of 0.3 inch per occupant.” The occupant load of each level determines the width of the egress stairs that serve that level, even if the stairs connect multiple floors.

Since 921 S Beacon Street is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system, the means of egress capacity factor can be reduced to 0.2 inch, rather than 0.3 inch.

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*Basement Occupant Load (37) x 0.2 inch = 7.4 inches *Occupant load < 50 = Round to minimum of 36 inches *Ground Floor Occupant Load (1408) x 0.2 inch = 281.6 inches 281.6/4= 70 inches or 5’ 9.6” Second Floor Occupant Load (648) x 0.2 inch = 129.6 inches 129.6/3= 43.2 inches or 3’7.2” *Occupant Load > 50 = Round to minimum of 44 inches Third Floor Occupant Load (421) x 0.2 inch = 84.2 inches 84.2/2 = 42.1 inches or 3’6” *Occupant Load > 50 = Round to minimum of 44 inches Fourth Floor Occupant Load (115) x 0.2 inch = 23 inches *Occupant Load > 50 = Round to minimum of 44 inches Fifth Floor Occupant Load (70) x 0.2 inch = 14 inches *Occupant Load > 50 = Round to minimum of 44 inches *While the basement stair is required by code to have a minimum width of 36 inches, I am choosing to include an area of refuge in the exit stairwells. According to ADA 4.3.11.3, each stairway adjacent to an area of refuge shall have a minimum clear width of 48 inches between handrails. This will apply to the second, third, fourth, and fifth levels as well. *It may seem odd that the ground floor requires a 281.6 inches wide stair width.

However, the ground floor requires 4 exit stairs. The 281.6 inch width can be divided by 4, requiring a 70 inch wide staircase. In other words, each stair run on the ground floor must be 5’ 9.6” wide to be considered an egress stair. The same strategy can be repeated for the other floors. *The stair width should be determined before the door widths and the corridor widths since

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it will usually result in a larger number and the corresponding door widths and corridor widths must not be smaller than the stair width.

Minimum Egress Corridor Widths According to the California Building Code Minimum Corridor Width Table 1020.2, mostly all corridor widths at 921 S Beacon Street must be a minimum of 44 inches wide, with the exceptions depicted below: Any corridors existing within units must be at least 36 inches wide.

Any corridors existing within occupancies with fewer than 50 people (Business, Storage, Educational, and Ground Floor Residential Lobby) must be at least 36 inches wide. *According to ADA 4.3.4, if a corridor is less than 60 inches wide, passing spaces that are at least 60 inches x 60 inches shall be located at intervals not to exceed 200 feet. Since the outdoor circulation on the Residential floors at 921 S Beacon Street exceed 200 feet in travel length, it will be ideal to make these corridors 60 inches wide, even though they are only required to be 44 inches wide.

This way, no passing spaces will need to be integrated. *According to the California Building Code 1021.1, exterior balconies used for egress purposes shall conform to the same requirements as corridors for minimum width. The long side of an egress balcony should be at least 50% open. *California Building Code 1009.1 states that accessible means of egress are not required in existing buildings. However, I will include accessible corridors anyways because it is the right thing to do.

Minimum Door Widths How to Calculate: Multiply Occupant Load of each floor by 0.2iInches for un-sprinklered buildings and 0.15 for sprinklered buildings.

Basement Occupant Load (37) x 0.15 inch = 5.55 inches *Ground Floor Occupant Load (1408) x 0.15 inch = 211.2 inches 211.2/4 = 52.8” or 4’4.8” **Second Floor Occupant Load (648) x 0.15 inch = 97.2 inches 97.2/3 = 32.4’ or a minimum of 36” This is not acceptable given that the minimum stair width is 44 inches on this level. The exit door width will have to be greater than 44 inches but less than 48 inches. **Third Floor Occupant Load (421) x 0.15 inch = 63.15 inches 63.15/2 = 31.6” or a minimum of 36” This is not acceptable given that the minimum stair width is 44 inches on this level. The exit door width will have to be greater than 44 inches but less than 48 inches. **Fourth Floor Occupant Load (115) x 0.15 inch = 17.25 inches This is not acceptable given that the minimum stair width is 44 inches on this level. The exit door width will have to be greater than 44 inches but less than 48 inches. **Fifth Floor Occupant Load (70) x 0.15 inch = 10.5 inches This is not acceptable given that the minimum stair width is 44 inches on this level. The exit door width will have to be greater than 44 inches but less than 48 inches. *Similar to stair width calculations, minimum required door widths are also divided among the number of required exits on a given floor.

*Accessibility standards require that all egress doors be a minimum of 36 inches wide and a maximum of 48 inches wide for one leaf (Harmon & Kennon, 187). While the door widths determined on the Basement, Fourth, and Fifth floors are specified as narrower than 36 inches, they will still have to meet the minimum size requirement of 36 inches.

Additionally, the door widths on the Ground, Second, and Third floors are specified as greater than 48” inches and will require more than one door. *If an exit stair width is required to be larger than the minimum width requirement for an exit door, then that door actually must meet the same minimum width requirement as the stairs, because the minimum egress width cannot be reduced anywhere along the path of travel.

Egress Stairs When does an Egress Stair Need to be Completely Enclosed for Fire and Egress?

Any stair that serves as an exit stair must be constructed of rated assemblies (Kennan et. al. , 169). If the stair goes up to 3 stories, it must have a one-hour rating and if it goes up to 4 stories, it must have a two-hour rating. The walls around the stairwell must act as fire barriers and extend continuously through each floor in order to fully enclose the stair. The floor and ceiling must also be constructed from fire rated assemblies.

Additionally, stairwells in high-rise buildings are required to be smokeproof in order to serve as an area of refuge (Kennan et. al. , 237).

When Can a Stair be Open at the First Level But Not Above?

The only time a stairwell can be open on the first level is if it serves an occupant load fewer than 10 people (1022.1). This would not apply to my project. Any stair that serves as an exit stair cannot have any openings other than exit doorways and openings in exterior walls. All exit doors in an exit enclosure must be protected by a fire assembly with a 1-hour rating.

When can a stair be used between two floors

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Fire Compartmentalization Compartmentation is the process of identifying what areas in a building need to be separated and/or separated by fire-rated assemblies in order to control the spread of smoke and fire. These assemblies include fire walls, fire barriers, horizontal assemblies, and fire partitions (Kennan et. al. , 220). The areas that are separated by fire-rated assemblies resemble “safety-pockets,” so-to-speak, within the larger building. Some of these areas require protection against fire only, while other require protection against both fire and smoke. The location of these protected areas occurs at certain intervals, between different uses, and where the level of hazard changes (Kennan et. al. , 220).

921 S Beacon Street is a “Mixed Occupancy” building, which means that each occupancy must be separated from the other by a fire barrier or horizontal assembly (Kennan et. al. , 228).

by construction types. 921 S Beacon Street is a 1-A construction type. In the state of California, this means that the building must have a 2 hour rated floor assembly. Therefore, even though Table 508.4 only requires a 1 hour rating, it must be upgraded to a 2 hour rating to meet the needs of the construction type.

Please refer to the following diagrams for a visualization of compartmentalization in my building.

RESIDENTIAL (R-4)

RESIDENTIAL (R-4)

RESIDENTIAL (R-4)

ASSEMBLY (A-3) OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR = 15 NET OCCUPANT LOAD = 5422 SF/15 = 361 PEOPLE

ASSEMBLY (A-3)

level 3 tYP. LOCATIONS OF REQUIRED 1 HOUR FIRE WALL SEPARATIONS

Where the Residential, Business, Educational, Mercantile, and Assembly spaces collide in my building, all require a fire rating of 1 hour between any of the two spaces. If 921 S Beacon Street was not sprinklered, there would be a two hour requirement (Kennan et. al. , 229).

RESIDENTIAL (R-4) RESIDENTIAL (R-4)

RESIDENTIAL (R-4)

ASSEMBLY (A-2)

According to Table 508.4 of the IBC, there is no requirement to separate the Business Occupancy and Storage Occupancy on the basement level.

ASSEMBLY (A-3)

INCIDENTAL

level 2

921 S Beacon Street also must have fire compartments because it utilizes dwelling and sleeping units. These units should be separated by a 1 hour rated partition.

This 1-hour rating may be lower in my building, because it is sprinklered. The floor/ ceiling assembly between the floors with dwelling/sleeping units will also have to be compartmentalized (Kennan et. al. , 234).

LOCATIONS OF REQUIRED 1 HOUR FIRE WALL SEPARATIONS

EDUCATIONAL (E)

MERCANTILE (M)

BUSINESS (B) GROUP C (SECTION 314)

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ASSEMBLY (A-2)

BUSINESS (B) GROUP C (SECTION 314) RESIDENTIAL (R-4)

The laundry rooms on each residential floor in my building must also be separated by 1 hour fire-rated assemblies.

Table 508.4 also applies to the vertical separations between different occupancies, as well. For instance, R-4 is located above B, so the floor between these two occupancies is required to have a 1 hour fire rating.

However, floor and ceilings are also regulated

BUSINESS (B)

BUSINESS (B)

ASSEMBLY (A-3)

MERCANTILE (M)

INCIDENTAL

EDUCATIONAL (E)

level 1 LOCATIONS OF REQUIRED 1 HOUR FIRE WALL SEPARATIONS

6' - 5"

Level 7 66' - 5"

11' - 8"

RESIDENTIAL (R-4)

INCIDENTAL

10' - 6"

RESIDENTIAL (R-4)

INCIDENTAL

10' - 5 1/2"

Level 6 60' - 0"

RESIDENTIAL (R-4)

INCIDENTAL

Level 5 48' - 4"

Level 4 37' - 10"

11' - 10 1/2"

Level 3 27' - 4 1/2" ASSEMBLY (A-2) INCIDENTAL

Level 2 15' - 6"

15' - 6"

ASSEMBLY (A-2)

11' - 0"

Level 1 0' - 0" STORAGE (S-1)

Level 0 -11' - 0"

SECTION LOOKING EAST LOCATIONS OF REQUIRED 2 HOUR FIRE FLOOR SEPARATIONS LOCATIONS OF REQUIRED 1.5 HOUR FIRE ROOF SEPARATIONS

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Plumbing Calculating the total number of plumbing fixtures required in a building is found by breaking down each floor based on its occupancies. The occupant loads used in these charts were divided in half to accommodate for 50% of each sex. Please note that the calculations that appear for the residential occupancies in these tables is a discrepancy, as each unit will be equipped with a water closet, lavatory, bathtub/shower, and kitchen sink.

Interpretation The estimated total amount of plumbing fixtures needed at 921 S Beacon Street is 293.

This number was found by breaking down the estimated occupancies per floor, as shown in the tables to the right.

In buildings of mixed occupancies, only spaces of assembly, mercantile, and recreation require accessible restrooms (ICC, 1109.2.1). When only one toilet facility is required for each sex, two family or assisteduse toilet facilities are permitted to serve as these separated facilities (ICC 2902.2.1).

The Business Occupancies have a total occupant load of 25. This means that each department can have one uni-sex restroom to serve all genders. Both separate facilities for each sex and uni-sex facilities are required to be accessible to people with disabilities (ICC, 1115B.1.1). In a multi-accommodation toilet room with six or more compartments, one must be an ambulatory accessible compartment (ICC, 1115B.3.1.5). Although the Assembly (a-3) Occupancy on the ground floor requires 4 compartments, I will still include one accessible stall in response to ICC 1115B.1.1. Due to small occupant loads, the Residential and Mercantile Occupancies on the ground floor do not require restrooms.

According to California Building Code, 10% of the units in a Mixed Occupancy building are required to be ADA accessible. This means that 6 units must be ADA compliant, totalling 18 accessible plumbing fixtures for the Residential Occupancies. * All restrooms in residential units must be adaptable to become accessible if they are not already.

According to ICC 1109, in all family or 120

assisted-use toilet rooms, at least 5% of water closets must be accessible and at least 5% of lavatories must be accessible. Accessible restrooms must be located on an accessible route and the distance between a separate sex bathroom and an accessible bathroom must not exceed 500 feet (ICC, 1109.2.1.4).

If the accessible fixtures for the Business Occupancies (4), Assembly Occupancies (20), and Residential Occupancies (18) are added together, it totals 42 accessible plumbing fixtures.

According to 11B-604.8, baby changing stations cannot be located in wheelchair accessible toilet compartments.

It is also important to note that the day care bathrooms will require toilet seat heights of 11-12 inches for children ages 3-4; 12-15 inches for children ages 5-8; and 15-17 inches for children ages 9-12 (604.9).

Drinking Fountains Residential floors are not required to have a drinking fountain. However, the communal kitchen areas on each floor of my program will be able to provide water.

My building has more than one floor.

According to code, this means that each floor, other than the residential floors, must have its own drinking fountain. A wheelchair accessible and a standing height drinking fountain must be provided. These fountains cannot protrude into the corridor nor can they be located in or leading to a restroom.

In areas with fewer than 15 people, such as the lobby and reception space, no drinking fountain is required.

Code

Classification

Occupancy

Storage Business

S-1/S-2 B

921 S Beacon St

Storage S: 15 people Business B: 3.5 people total 2 Plumbing Fixtures for Basement Floor Code

Classification

Occupancy

Business

B

Education Assembly

E A-2 A-3

921 S Beacon St

Mercantile

M

Water Closets Male Female 1 per 100 1 per 25 for the first 50

Lavatories Male Female 1 per 100 1 per 40 for the first 80

Bathtubs/ Showers N/A N/A

Drinking Fountains 1 per 1000 1 per 100

Other

0 0

0 0

N/A N/A

0 0

1 service sink 1 service sink

Other

N/A

Drinking Fountain 1 per 100

Water Closets Male Female 1 per 25 for the first 50 1 per 50 1 per 1 per 75 75 1 per 1 per 65 125 1 per 500

1 service sink 1 service sink

Lavatories Male Female 1 per 40 for the first 80 1 per 50 1 per 200

Bathtubs/Showers

N/A N/A

1 per 100 1 per 500

1 service sink 1 service sink

1 per 200

N/A

1 per 500

1 service sink

1 per 750

N/A

1 per 1000

1 service sink

1 service sink

Business B: 25 people total 1 1 0 0 N/A 0 1 service sink Education E: 93 people total 1 1 1 1 N/A 0 1 service sink Assembly (A-2) A-2: 90 people total 1 1 0 0 N/A 0 1 service sink Assembly (A-3) A-3: 469 people total 4 4 2 2 N/A 0 1 service sink Mercantile M: 20 people 0 0 0 0 N/A 0 1 service sink *In a business occupancy with an occupant load under 25, separate facilities are not required. This means that the bathrooms on the business floor can be uni-sex. *Separate facilities shall not be required in mercantile occupancies with a maximum occupant load of 100 or less. This means that the Mercantile area of 921 S Beacon Street can have just one uni-sex bathroom.

25 Plumbing Fixtures for Ground Floor Code

Other

1 per 8 N/A N/A

Drinking Fountain 1 per 100 1 per 500 1 per 500

R-4: 30 residents total 3 3 3 3 A-2: 71 people total 0 0 0 0 A-3: 222 people total 1 1 1 1 13 units with 1 water closet, lavatory, bathtub/shower, and kitchen sink per each dwelling unit + 2 water closets, 2 lavatories, and 1 service sinks 57 Plumbing Fixtures for Second Floor

3.75 N/A N/A

0 0 0

1 service sink 1 service sink 1 service sink

Code

Bathtubs/Showers

Other

1 per 8 N/A

Drinking Fountain 1 per 100 1 per 500

Residential R-4: 30 residents total 3 3 3 3 Assembly A-2: 180 people total 2 2 0 0 16 units with 1 water closet, lavatory, bathtub/shower, and kitchen sink per each dwelling unit + 4 water closets and 2 service sinks 70 Plumbing Fixtures for Third Floor

3.75 N/A

0 0

1 service sink 1 service sink

Code

Bathtubs/Showers

Other

1 per 8 N/A

Drinking Fountain 1 per 100 1 per 500

Residential R-4: 32 residents total 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 Assembly A-2: 25 people total 0 0 0 0 16 units with 1 water closet, lavatory, bathtub/shower, and kitchen sink per each dwelling unit + 2 service sinks 66 Plumbing Fixtures for Fourth Floor

4 N/A

0 0

1 service sink 1 service sink

Code

Bathtubs/Showers

Other

1 per 8

Drinking Fountain 1 per 100

4.3

0

1 service sink

921 S Beacon St

921 S Beacon St

921 S Beacon St

921 S Beacon St

Classification

Occupancy

Residential Assembly

R-4 A-2 A-3

Water Closets Male Female 1 per 10 1 per 75 1 per 75 1 per 1 per 65 125

Lavatories Male Female 1 per 10 1 per 200 1 per 200

Residential Assembly

Classification

Occupancy

Residential Assembly

R-4 A-2

Classification

Occupancy

Residential Assembly

R-4 A-2

Classification

Occupancy

Residential

R-4

Water Closets Male Female 1 per 10 1 per 75 1 per 75

Water Closets Male Female 1 per 10 1 per 75 1 per 75

Water Closets Male Female 1 per 10

Lavatories Male Female 1 per 10 1 per 200

Lavatories Male Female 1 per 10 1 per 200

Lavatories Male Female 1 per 10

Residential R-4: 35 residents total 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 18 units with 1 water closet, lavatory, bathtub/shower, and kitchen sink per each dwelling unit + 1 service sinks 73 Plumbing Fixtures for Fifth Floor

Bathtubs/Showers

1 service sink 1 service sink 1 service sink

1 service sink 1 service sink

1 service sink 1 service sink

1 service sink

293 Total Plumbing Fixtures for 921 S Beacon St

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Distance Between Fire Stairs The diagonal length of my building is 241 feet and 10 inches. According to the diagonal rule, this number, cut in half, will identify the minimum distance between fire stairs. In this case, it will be 120 feet and 11 inches. 921 S Beacon Street is sprinklered, so this minimum distance actually becomes 1/3 of the overall diagonal length of the building, which is 80 feet and 6 inches. This is the minimum distance for how far apart the exits must be from one another. When travelling through fire-rated corridors or measuring an entire floor, the 1/3 diagonal distance between the exits is measured along the shortest path of travel. Each exit stair opens directly into a public way, so no exit discharge or corridors are required. The Residential Lobby on the ground floor is considered an Exit Lobby because it connects to an exit to the public way. The courtyards at 921 S Beacon Street are not considered “Egress Courts” because they do not connect to the public way.

The following diagrams analyse the exit stairs at 921 S Beacon Street that meet these requirements.

The sketches below the diagram showing the exit location distances analyse the existing stairwells at 921 S Beacon Street and identify which would be most appropriate to serve as fire stairs.

The stairs identified in green all have potential to serve as fire stairs but currently do not connect to each level.

The stairs identified in burgundy have the most potential to serve as fire stairs. They are currently fully enclosed. The South stairwell will need to have an area of discharge in order to extend the exit from the stairwell to the public way.

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At least one elevator is required to be usable for an accessible means of egress in buildings that are more than 4 stories high (Kennan et. al. , 174). Elevators can be used as an exit without the use of an area of refuge if the building is sprinklered, which 921 S Beacon Street is. If the mezzanine level holds more than 10 occupants in a building that is greater than 3 stories, the elevator must also arrive at the mezzanine level. If the mezzanine level in my design is big enough to hold more than 10

occupants, the elevator will have to arrive at this level.

The vertical diagrams shown on the adjacent page analyse the existing vertical assemblies at 921 S Beacon Street. Originally, the second floor dropped down 2 feet where the building connects in the center. The existing ramps did not comply with ADA standards. However, one of the ramps will not have enough room to comply, as it will need at least 24’ of run space and the width of the entire room is only 24’6”. The ramp will have to be converted into an “L” shape or, according to the code, the ramp can be converted to have a slope steeper than 1:12, but not any steeper than 1:10. Raising this floor plate 2 feet in order to be parallel to the rest of the second floor plate would be a wise decision in this case. This will eliminate the need to incorporate an awkward ramp.

Mezzanines The only floors at 921 S Beacon Street that could utilize a mezzanine are the first floor (15’6” ceilings) and the art gallery (25’ ceilings)on the third floor. The clear height above and below the mezzanine floor construction shall not be less than 7 feet, or 8 feet in dwelling units.

The first floor has a ceiling height of 15 feet and 6 inches. This means that the mezzanine just barely meets code, as it divides the level into a base floor and mezzanine with a height of 7 feet and 3/4 inches. A mezzanine cannot exceed one-third of the area of a given room or space. This would meant that the mezzanine cannot exceed more than 7.701 square feet, if it is designed to exist on the entire first floor.

The art gallery has a ceiling height of 25 feet. This creates more opportunities for mezzanine heights than the first floor offers.

At its lowest, a mezzanine on this level would start at 7 feet or 8 feet, depending on the use. At its highest, a mezzanine on this level would start at 17 feet or 18 feet, depending on the use. The area of the mezzanine for this space can be a maximum of 996.5 feet and can be arrangement in a multitude of ways. The diagram shows one variation of the location of this mezzanine.

DN

UP

132’

142’ 3”

178' 4"

24 1' -

UP

10 "

UP

127’ 120' 6"

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Specialization and Certifications Specialization Kitchens/Kitchenettes (804) According to the ADA, kitchens and kitchenettes are considered a “special room, space, and/or element.”

These regulations will apply to the kitchens within the dwelling units, shared communal spaces, and large communal kitchen in my program.

A pass through kitchen requires two entrances and a minimum width of 40 inches. U-shaped kitchens require a minimum width of 60 inches.

The kitchen countertop heights must be a maximum of 34 inches above the finish floor. If the countertop is adjustable, this height can be a minimum of 29 inches and a maximum of 36 inches.

Where a forward reach is unobstructed, the high forward reach shall be 48 inches maximum and the low forward reach shall be 15 inches minimum above the finish floor or ground. When a forward reach is obstructed, the high forward reach shall be 48 inches maximum where the reach depth is 20 inches maximum. Where the reach depth exceeds 20 inches, the high forward reach shall be 44 inches maximum and the reach depth shall be 25 inches maximum (https://www.access-board.gov/ada/#ada-305).

Knee and toe clearances that comply with ADA 306 are required around ranges and stovetops.

Side-hinged and bottom-hinged doors must comply with 804.3 and all kitchen appliances must comply with 804.6. Sinks must comply with ADA 606 requirements.

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Clear floor space must be provided adjacent to the dishwasher and must not obstruct the clear floor space for the sink.

50% of refrigerator and freezer space must be located 54 inches above the finish floor. The clear floor space around the refrigerator/freezer should be positioned for a parallel approach.

At least 50% of shelf space used for storage must comply with the required clear spaces and reach ranges.

Residential Dwelling Units (809) According to ADA, Residential Dwelling Units are considered a “special room, space, and/or element.”

In a residential dwelling unit, no walkable surface should have a slope greater than 1:20. The width of a walking surface must be a minimum of 36 inches wide. If it is less than 24 inches long, it can be a minimum of 32 inches wide. According to 809.2.1, “at least one accessible route shall connect all spaces and elements which are a part of the residential dwelling unit. Where only one accessible route is provided, it shall not pass through bathrooms, closets, or similar spaces.” All rooms served by an accessible route, must include either a 60-inch diameter turning circle or a T-shaped turning space.

Turning spaces are not required in exterior spaces with a maximum width and/or depth of 30 inches.

All kitchens in dwelling units must comply with the 804 kitchen requirements.

In a residential unit, at least one bathroom must comply with ADA 603. This means that each individual bathroom must provide the proper turning space and the permitted overlaps, door swings, mirror locations, and coat hook and shelf locations according to ADA 603.

Daycare In the state of California, the daycare facility within my program is classified as a “child care center” (codepublishing.com). This means that the facility does not provide medical services and contains more than 13 children. Child care centers are a conditionally permitted use in all commercial zones, meaning that my site will be able to legally include one.

The regulations surrounding child care centers include play areas with a minimum fence height of 5 feet; fencing material of either block wall, wrought iron, or wood; a minimum distance of 10 feet from any public right-of-way; one off-street parking stall for every four children and one employee; a minimum two vehicle loading and unloading area.

The child care center must also support an outdoor activity space of 75 square feet per child who is not an infant. The facility must be located more than 500 feet from any other facility, or it is determined that over-concentration of facilities within the area will not result from the facility. The facility will not reduce the privacy of adjoining properties and the design must minimize excessive noise impacts to adjoining properties.

Certifications

My project will strive to comply with the WELL Building Standard. “WELL Certified spaces can help create a built environment that improves the nutrition, fitness, mood, sleep patterns and performance of its occupants.” With rehabilitation being the primary objective of my supportive housing project, I am confident that the values of the WELL Building Standard align with the values and objectives of my scope of design for my project.

WELL v2 is an updated and expanded version of WELL v1. It addresses the following 10 key concepts: Air, Water, Nourishment, Light, Movement, Thermal Comfort, Sound, Materials, Mind, and Community.

Design Criteria for Air: • Fundamental Air Quality • Smoke-Free Environments • Ventilation Effectiveness • Construction Pollution Management • Enhanced Air Quality • Enhanced Ventilation • Operable Windows • Air Quality Monitoring/Awareness • Pollution Infiltration Management • Combustion Minimization • Source Separation • Air Filtration • Active VOC Control • Microbe and Mold Control The biggest design concern relating to my project with this concept is the smoke-free environments requirement. Many of my users will be smokers.

According to the WELL Building Standard, dedicated smoking spots will have to be 25 feet away from all entrances, windows, and building air intakes.

Additionally, signs that describe the hazards of smoking will have to be placed 100 feet apart. This may make some residents feel targeted.

Design Criteria for Water: • Fundamental Water Quality • Water Contaminants • Legionella Control • Enhanced Water Quality • Water Quality Consistency • Drinking Water Promotion • Moisture Management • Handwashing • Onsite Non-Potable I will need to research where the potable and nonpotable water comes from that circulates my building and I will need to assess its contents. I will also need to make sure all drinking fountains are designed for water bottle-refilling.

Design Criteria for Nourishment: • Fruits and Vegetables

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This concept requires availability and visibility of fruits and vegetables, which is great because this is already in my program. It also requires some form of free nutrition education, which is also part of my program (i.e. cooking classes and nutrition education workshops). Promoting healthy nutritional messaging is also a requirement that will influence my design.

Design Criteria for Thermal Comfort: • Thermal Performance • Enhanced Thermal Performance • Thermal Zoning • Individual Thermal Control • Thermal Comfort Monitoring • Humidity Control • Enhanced Operable Windows • Outdoor Thermal Comfort

Design Criteria for Light: • Light Exposure and Education • Visual Lighting Design • Circadian Lighting Design • Glare Control • Enhanced Daylight Access • Visual Balance • Electric Light Quality • Occupant Control of Lighting Environments

This design criteria will become critical when evaluating HVAC needs of my building. For example, temperature sensors should be positioned 3.3 feet away from direct sunlight, air supply diffusers, etc. In single occupant spaces, heating and cooling must be able to be controlled by the occupant. This concept also has implications for shading areas and awnings.

This concept will mostly influence my design when it comes to selecting lighting fixtures and locating light sources. All exterior envelope glazing must have shading, except for atria and lobby spaces.

All shading must be controllable by the occupants.

This requirement also influences my design when it comes to programming and circulation. For example, views must be accessible to at least 50% of all regular building occupants. If at the ground floor, this view must be at least 25 feet away from the roadway.

Design Criteria for Sound: • Sound Mapping • Maximum Noise Levels • Sound Barriers • Sound Absorption • Sound Masking • Impact Noise Management • Enhanced Audio Devices

Design Criteria for Movement: • Active Buildings and Communities • Visual and Physical Ergonomics • Movement Network and Circulation • Active Commuter and Occupant Support • Site Planning and Selection • Physical Activity Opportunities • Active Furnishings • Physical Activity Spaces and Equipment • Exterior Active Design • Enhanced Ergonomics • Physical Activity Promotion • Self-Monitoring

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The minimum bike score for this concept is 70, and my site has a bike score of 80, so that requirement is already checked off the list. My site also already has an on-site gym, which fulfills the required dedicated physical activity space of a minimum of 270 square feet. It also has a courtyard which fulfills the required exterior active design element. Including a walking path, fountain, and accessible workout equipment may all be design considerations for my project.

This concept influences my design in that it requires labeling acoustic zones from loud to quiet to mixed on the project floor plan. It also has implications for noise reduction, such as requiring a minimum impact insulation class of 55 in the floor-ceiling assembly or residential units. Monitoring noise levels is extremely relevant to my project, especially for users suffering from trauma and PTSD. Design Criteria for Materials: • Fundamental & Enhanced Material Precautions • Hazardous Material Abatement • Exterior Materials and Structures • Waste Management • In-Place Management • Site Remediation • Pesticide Use

and any paints must be inaccordance with the Consumer Product Safety Commission. I will need to understand how waste (including batteries, pesticides, and lamps) exits my building. This criteria also becomes important when choosing finish materials because it requires materials that hold Declare Labels, HPDs, and LEED v4 MR Credit.

Design Criteria for Mind: • Mental Health Promotion • Access to Nature • Mental Health Support • Mental Health Education • Stress Support • Restorative Opportunities • Restorative Spaces • Restorative Programming • Enhanced Access to Nature • Focus Support • Sleep Support • Business Travel • Tobacco Prevention and Cessation • Substance Use Education and Services The minimum bike score for this concept is 70, and my site has a bike score of 80, so that requirement is already checked off the list. My site also already has an on-site gym, which fulfills the required dedicated physical activity space of a minimum of 270 square feet. It also has a courtyard which fulfills the required exterior active design element. Including a walking path, fountain, and accessible workout equipment may all be design considerations for my project.

Design Criteria for Thermal Comfort: • Thermal Performance • Enhanced Thermal Performance • Thermal Zoning • Individual Thermal Control • Thermal Comfort Monitoring • Humidity Control • Enhanced Operable Windows • Outdoor Thermal Comfort This design criteria will become critical when evaluating HVAC needs of my building. For example, temperature sensors should be positioned 3.3 feet away from direct sunlight, air supply diffusers, etc. In single occupant spaces, heating and cooling must be able to be controlled by the occupant. This concept also has implications for shading areas and awnings.

• Opioid Emergency Response Plan My program will certainly include spaces that education employees and users about substance use and addiction, so this requirement is addressed.

Providing restorative spaces was already an integral aspect to my program. Fortunately, if I include restorative indoor and outdoor spaces, I can get 1 point for both. Both restorative indoor and outdoor spaces must provide 75 square feet per regular building occupant and implement accessible design, dimmable lighting, sound masking, thermal comfort, adjustable seating arrangements, nature incorporation, calming colors, and visual privacy.

Design Criteria for Community: • Health and Wellness Awareness • Integrative Design • Occupant & Enhanced Occupant Surveys • Health and Services Benefits • Health Promotion • Community Immunity • New Parent Support • New Mother Support • Family Support • Civic Engagement • Organizational Transparency • Emergency Preparedness • Accessibility and Universal Design • Bathroom Accomdations • Community Access and Engagement • Housing Equity • Emergency Resilience and Recovery • Responsible Labor Principles • Support for Victims of Domestic Violence This design concept addresses a large variety of critical areas that I must design properly for given the objective of my project. For example, a community space of at least 2000 square feet that is open to the public at all times and can be accessed by the public street may be required.

This may influence my decision on whether or not to include a cafe in the front of my building. I can achieve 2 points if I design for the support of victims of domestic violence, which is certainly relevant to my user group. I will be able to get 1 point for ensuring essential accessibility and 2 points if I integrate universal design principles (i.e. including braille, offering technology to support users with disabilities, wayfinding strategies, and strategies that use color, texture, images, etc. to support individuals with cognitive disabilities). Another great design consideration provided from this section is the integration of breastfeeding support spaces (1 point) and lactaction rooms (2 points).

WELL Building Standard Scoring Breakdown: 40 Total Points= WELL Bronze 50 Total Points= WELL Silver *Requires 1 point per concept 127

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Construction Strategy As displayed in the diagrams to the left, a variety of subtractions, additions, and alterations occur in bringing this adaptive re-use project to life. The most significant subtractions include restoring the existing offices into their original form as a courtyard and setting back the walls that wrap around the courtyard on floors two through five.

Columns will be removed on the ground floor, but must remain in-tact on the exterior circulation routes. The existing elevator shaft, the stairs to the basement, the stairs to the second floor, and the exterior stairs to the second floor will all be demolished. The existing fire stairs will also be demolished and reconstructed to meet code, but they are highlighted in blue because they will stay in roughly the same location.

A new staircase that will only go to the second floor will be added in the lobby. Another new staircase that also will only go up to the second floor will be added in the communal kitchen area.

A ramp will be added at the exterior Southeast corner of the building to make the cafe ADA accessible. New elevators will be added next to the altered fire stairs. An exterior balcony will be added for circulation on the second floor, connecting the loft space to the gym mezzanine and the exterior circulation for one of the neighborhoods. This will create an overhead element for the outdoor dining that takes place on the ground floor.

Exterior highlighted doors and windows are those which are being moved a minimal distance or are being converted from an existing window to a door or vice versa. This is necessary in order to create accessible entrances into the building without threatening the historic nature of the facade. The wall that seems somewhat out-ofplace, located on the West wing of the building, is a load-bearing wall which was retro-fitted in the 90’s. This wall can have an opening created in it, as discoverable in the floor plans of the final design, but must remain in-tact overall.

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Main Lobby Finishes

Manufacturer: Arto Product: Artillo Tile Name/Color/Number: Cotto Gold Size/Dimensions: 11 3/8” L x 11 3/8” W x ¾” D Quantity: N/A Finish: Spanish Cotto Aesthetics: Spanish Mission Function: Resilient Flooring Environmental: LEED Qualifying: MR 4.1/4.2 (Recycled Materials), MR 5.1/5.2 (Regional Materials), SS 6.1/6.2 (Water Runoff Reduction), SS 7.1/7.2 (Heat island Effect Reduction), ID Credit 1-4 (Innovation in Design); EPD Certification Life-Cycle Costs: Hand crafted in Los Angeles.

Majority of raw materials are locally sourced to minimize transportation impact. Cement is supplied by an Energy Star certified factory. All products include varying amounts of recycled content and packaging incorporates recycled or reclaimed materials.

Durability: Sealing protects finish and improves stain resistance.

Maintenance: Clean regularly with a pH-neutral cleanser. Do not use muriatic acid hydrochloric acid, or harsh chemicals.

Manufacturer: Fireclay Tile Product: Recycled Clay Body Tile Name/Color/Number: Amalfi Coast Size/Dimensions: 4” x 4” Quantity: N/A Finish: Gloss Aesthetics: Maintain Existing Language Function: Tile Wainscoting Environmental: LEED Qualifying: MR 4.1/4.2 (Recycled Content), MR 5.1/5.2 (Regional Materials), EQ 4.2 (Low-Emitting Materials); >50% postconsumer and pre-consumer recycled content; 100% VOC free; 100% lead-free; HPD Certified Life-Cycle Costs: Locally Sourced- Handcrafted in Aromas, CA. Clay is made from post-consumer recycled porcelain/glass and pre-consumer recycled granite dust. Tile orders are packaged in recycled

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cardboard boxes and shipped on recycled pallets/ crates. Biodegradable peanuts are used for protection.

Durability: Frost-resistant; Class A fire rating; Breaking Strength: 393 lbs.; Scratch Hardness: 6 mohs Maintenance: Low maintenance, acid-sensitive

Manufacturer: Arto Product: Handpainted Decos Name/Color/Number: SD 100 Series Size/Dimensions: 4” x 4” Quantity: N/A Finish: Gloss Aesthetics: Maintain Existing Language; California Revival Function: Decorative Tiling/ Concrete Bench Finish/ Wall Fountain Pool Finish Environmental: LEED Qualifying: MR 4.1/4.2 (Recycled Content), MR 5.1/5.2 (Regional Materials), EQ 4.2 (Low-Emitting Materials); >50% postconsumer and pre-consumer recycled content; 100% VOC free; 100% lead-free; HPD Certified Life-Cycle Costs: Hand crafted in Los Angeles.

Majority of raw materials are locally sourced to minimize transportation impact. Cement is supplied by an Energy Star certified factory. All products include varying amounts of recycled content and packaging incorporates recycled or reclaimed materials.

Durability: Sealing protects finish and improves stain resistance.

Maintenance: Clean regularly with a pH-neutral cleanser. Do not use muriatic acid hydrochloric acid, or harsh chemicals.

Manufacturer: Daltile Product: Transio Glazed Porcelain Tile (Wood Look) Name/Color/Number: Triumph TN11 Size/Dimensions: 8 x 47 Quantity: N/A Finish: Matte Aesthetics: Natural/Residential Function: Non-combustible Resilient Stair Tread Tile (On Concrete) Environmental: Pre-consumer Recycled Materials.

Life-Cycle Costs: Made in China; Does not use LED Durability: Made for both residential and nonresidential use Maintenance: Wipe clean with a dry cloth

Manufacturer: Variance Specialty Finishes Product: Alto Acrylic Plaster Finish Name/Color/Number: Alloy 208 Size/Dimensions: N/A Quantity: N/A Finish: Smooth Aesthetics: Maintain Existing Language Function: Plaster Wall Finish Environmental: LEED Qualifying: MR 2.1/2.2 (Construction Waste Management), MR 5.1/5.2 (Regional), EQ 4.2 (Low Emitting), ID 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4; VOC content <20 grams per liter; EPD Certified Life-Cycle Costs: Locally Sourced- Manufactured in San Diego, CA Durability: Entire wall does not need to be refinished when dings or scratches occur. Variance creates the ability to patch small areas easily. Variance Plastershield Sealer and Parex Primer are vapor permeable.

Maintenance: Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners.

Wash using a soap and water solution, follow by a warm water rinse.

Manufacturer: Savoy House Product: Ellijay 3 Light Black Outdoor Wall Lantern Name/Color/Number: 5-141-BK Steel/Glass Size/Dimensions: 9” L x 9” W x 19” H Quantity: 6 Finish: Black Aesthetics: Spanish Colonial Function: Ambient Lighting Environmental: UL listed; Dimmable; CUL Wet; LED Compatible Life-Cycle Costs: Manufactured in U.S.A. Durability: Suited for damp locations Maintenance: Wipe clean with a dry cloth

Fixtures

Manufacturer: Birch Lane Product: Ableton 6- Light Candle Style Chandelier Name/Color/Number: Black Metal Size/Dimensions: 30” W x 18” H x 36” D; Hanging Height: 23” min. 80” max.; Chain Length: 59” Quantity: 10 Finish: Matte Aesthetics: Spanish Colonial Function: Ambient Lighting Environmental: UL listed; Dimmable

Manufacturer: Westfire StairParts Product: Crown Heritage Forged Iron Baluster Name/Color/Number: 1101 Single and 1102 Double Twist Iron Baluster Size/Dimensions: 44” L x 0.4” W Quantity: N/A Finish: Satin Black Aesthetics: Spanish Revival Function: Decorative Stair Balusters Environmental: N/A Life-Cycle Costs: Manufactured in Aurora, OR Durability: Natural durable iron. Sealant will help longevity.

Maintenance: Do not use abrasive sponges.

Wipe with a dry or lightly damp cloth.

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Manufacturer: Shelfology Product: Fat Lippie Picture Ledge Name/Color/Number: Black Matte Size/Dimensions: 2” D x 48” L Quantity: 12 Finish: 10 gauge steel Aesthetics: Minimal, Simple Function: Wayfinding (Holds Tiles) Environmental: American steel with 70% recycled content Life-Cycle Costs: Manufactured in Rexburg, Idaho Durability: Paint is applied with durable powder coat process to last Maintenance: Little to no maintenance required.

Manufacturer: True Vert Product: Vertical Garden Solution Name/Color/Number: Moss Frame Triptych Size/Dimensions: Custom (84” H x 36” W) Quantity: 6 Finish: Metal Black Frame Aesthetics: Biophilic/Optical Comfort Function: Decorative/Mental and Physical Health Environmental: May contribute to LEED and WELL Certifications Life-Cycle Costs: Manufactured in Oceanside, CA; Biodegradable Durability: N/A Maintenance: Automatic/manual watering, automatic/manual fertilizing, frequent pruning/ replacing, occasionally check structural soundness of installation, check wall/façade behind living wall for condensation/moisture.

TrueVert professionals can provide regular care and maintenance.

Equipment Manufacturer: EcoSmart Fire Product: Flex Bioethanol Fireplace Insert Name/Color/Number: Peninsula Size/Dimensions: 68” L x 60” W Quantity: 1 Finish: All Flame; Hi-Temp Powder Coated Black Finish Aesthetics: Minimal, Thermal/Optical Comfort Function: Ventless Fireplace Under Focal Stair Environmental: UL Listed Life-Cycle Costs: Manufactured in Temecula, CA Durability: Zinc sealed steel construction prevents rusting to last a lifetime Maintenance: Occasional e-NRG Bioethanol Fuel re-fill

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Manufacturer: West Elm Product: Erik Leather Wing Chair Name/Color/Number: Molasses Vegan Leather Size/Dimensions: 28” W x 30” D x 38” H Quantity: 4 Finish: Solid Wood Legs in Dark Oak Finish Aesthetics: Contributes to “Res-itutional” Concept Function: Lounge Seating Environmental: Animal-Friendly Vegan Leather Life-Cycle Costs: Imported from Fair Trade Certified facility in Vietnam.

Durability: Contract Grade Maintenance: Dust periodically with a clean dust cloth. For spots and smudges, lightly moisten a cloth with water and clean. Avoid placing in direct sunlight.

Name/Color/Number: Antique Bronze base and Engineered Mango Wood Top Size/Dimensions: 38.5” diam. X 6’ D x 39.4” H Quantity: 1 Finish: Walnut Wood Stain Finish Aesthetics: Contributes to “Res-itutional” Concept Function: Occasional Table Environmental: Mango wood is sustainably sourced from trees that no longer produce fruit Life-Cycle Costs: Base and wood top are made in India.

Durability: Contract Grade Maintenance: Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid chemicals and household cleaners. Hardware may loosen over time. Periodically check that all connections are tight.

Manufacturer: Pottery Barn Product: Fringed Braided Round Jute Rug Name/Color/Number: Ivory Size/Dimensions: 10’ Diameter; Fringe 3”; Thickness 0.5” Quantity: 1 Finish: Handwoven, Hand-knotted, 100% Natural Jute Aesthetics: Contributes to “Res-itutional” Concept Function: Decorative; Durable Area Rug Environmental: N/A Life-Cycle Costs: Made in India. Can be recycled.

Durability: Rug pad will improve longevity.

Maintenance: Loose fibers will shed; vacuum/ shake regularly; clip loose ends with scissors; keep away from moisture; blot spills immediately with white cloth; avoid harsh chemicals; use rug protectors under heavy furniture; indoor use only

Manufacturer: ARTICLE. Product: Ansa Bench Name/Color/Number: Charme Tan Leather and Walnut Wooden Legs Size/Dimensions: 18” H x 54” W x 22” D Quantity: 6 Finish: Kiln Dried Solid Wood; High Density Foam with Polyester Filling; Full-aniline Italiantanned Leather Aesthetics: Contributes to “Res-itutional” Concept; Mid-Century Function: Decorative; Lounge Seating Environmental: N/A Life-Cycle Costs: Imported.

Durability: N/A Maintenance: Wipe with a clean soft cloth; professional cleaning for heavy soiling; new unwashed denim will leave permanent stains.

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Manufacturer: Arto Product: Artillo Tile Name/Color/Number: Cotto Gold Size/Dimensions: 11 3/8” L x 11 3/8” W x ¾” D Quantity: N/A Finish: Spanish Cotto Aesthetics: Spanish Mission Function: Resilient Flooring Environmental: LEED Qualifying: MR 4.1/4.2 (Recycled Materials), MR 5.1/5.2 (Regional Materials), SS 6.1/6.2 (Water Runoff Reduction), SS 7.1/7.2 (Heat island Effect Reduction), ID Credit 1-4 (Innovation in Design); EPD Certification Life-Cycle Costs: Hand crafted in Los Angeles.

Majority of raw materials are locally sourced to minimize transportation impact. Cement is supplied by an Energy Star certified factory. All products include varying amounts of recycled content and packaging incorporates recycled or reclaimed materials.

Durability: Sealing protects finish and improves stain resistance.

Maintenance: Clean regularly with a pH-neutral cleanser. Do not use muriatic acid hydrochloric acid, or harsh chemicals.

Manufacturer: Dooge Veneers Product: Koto Name/Color/Number: White Dyed Koto Size/Dimensions: Custom (Varies per Cabinet) Quantity: N/A Finish: Plain stripe, Broken Stripe Aesthetics: Contributes to “Res-itutional” Concept Function: Cabinet Finish 140

Environmental: FSC Certified; LEED MR 7 (Certified Wood), MR 6 (Rapidly Renewable Materials), MR5 (Regionally Sourced Materials) Life-Cycle Costs: Ships from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Can be recycled.

Durability: Wood veneers outlast solid wood because they are not prone to the same aging effects, like splitting or warping.

Maintenance: Dust regularly with a dry, soft cloth.

Manufacturer: Green Mountain Product: Madrone Butcher Block Name/Color/Number: California Bay Laurel (Myrtle) Side Grain Long Strip Style Size/Dimensions: 3’6” W x 13’6” L x 1.5” Thickness Quantity: 2 Finish: Natural Oil + Wax Finish Aesthetics: Contributes to “Res-itutional” Concept Function: Cutting surface for kitchen islands Environmental: FSC Certified; Produced from either reclaimed wood, salvaged wood, or selected removal (individual trees removed due to windfall, disease, or hazard status); LEED MR5 (Regional Materials), MR6 (Rapidly Renewable Materials), MR7 (Certified Wood), IEQ 4.2 (Lowemitting materials) Life-Cycle Costs: Extracted from the West Coast (Washington, Oregon, or California ONLY). Can be recycled.

Durability: Natural Oil + Wax treatment is a food grade, penetrating oil and beeswax mix that provides cutting board qualities.

Maintenance: Wipe with moist sponge after use.

Avoid harsh detergents and puddles of standing water. Periodic re-oiling will maintain original glow and lustrous richness of natural wood.

Manufacturer: Buddy Rhodes Concrete Products Product: Buddy’s Ultra Green Concrete Mix Name/Color/Number: 18060 Size/Dimensions: Custom N/A Quantity: N/A Finish: Buddy Rhodes Penetrating Sealer Aesthetics: Minimal, Industrial/Farmhouse Function: Kitchen and Bathroom Countertops Environmental: 91% Recycled Content; 50% energy savings over regular concrete Life-Cycle Costs: Shipped with <500 of manufacturing location (San Francisco, CA) Durability: Advanced fiber technology improves resistance to cracking. Penetrating sealer is an aqueous copolymer chemically reactive dispersion that provides a durable protective barrier against oil and water. This sealer is followed by a satin sealer and a beeswax sealer.

Maintenance: Scrub with sponge or nonabrasive cloth. Wipe and rinse with clean cold water. Use a standard dish detergent instead of an aggressive or bleach based cleaner.

Maintenance: Wipe with a damp cloth, do not use any chemicals or bleaching agents.

Manufacturer: ASI Architectural Product: Non-Structural Decorative Ceiling Beam System Name/Color/Number: Walnut Size/Dimensions: 6” W x 8” H (length varies) Quantity: 3’6” O.C. Finish: Lacquer top coat stained to match Aesthetics: Spanish Colonial; Visual/Acoustic Comfort Function: Decorative Faux Ceiling Beams Environmental: FSC Certified; LEED MR4 (Recycled Content), MR5 (Regional Materials), MR6 (Rapidly Renewable), MR7 (Certified Wood), IEQ 3 (Min. Acoustic Performance), IEQ 4.4 (Low-Emitting Materials) Life-Cycle Costs: Ships from Chaska, Minnesota.

Durability: Class A fire rated Maintenance: Avoid contact with moisture and sunlight. Do not use chemical or abrasive cleaners.

Clean as needed with a non-abrasive soft line free cloth with light application of Liquid Gold.

Finishes Manufacturer: Mikodam Product: Kara Module Name/Color/Number: Walnut Size/Dimensions: 20” W x 95” H x 1” Thick Quantity: Entire 16’2” W x 14’6” H wall Finish: Walnut Aesthetics: Residential, Warm, Visual/Acoustic Comfort Function: Acoustic control behind TV (0.50 NRC) Environmental: FSC Certified; Environmental Management System ISO 14001; Non-Toxic; Occupational Health and Safety 18001 Certified Life-Cycle Costs: Processed in Laguna Hills, CA. Can be recycled after use.

Durability: Panels are mounted on a rail system.

If one is damaged, it can be easily replaced.

Resistant to discoloration, scratching, moisture, and humidity. High UV protection and physical/ chemical resistance.

Manufacturer: Native Trails Product: Farmhouse Quartet Curved Apron Front Sink Name/Color/Number: NSKQ3320-A Size/Dimensions: 33” x 20.5” x 10.25” D Quantity: 1 Finish: Pearl Aesthetics: Natural, Industrial/Farmhouse Function: Communal Kitchen Sink Environmental: Handcrafted from sustainable NativeStone lightweight concrete; UPC compliant; Low-VOC nano sealer.

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Life-Cycle Costs: NativeStone concrete sinks are 40% lighter and much stronger than traditional concrete sinks making them less expensive to ship, generating less waste, and requiring less energy to produce. Handcrafted in Central California.

Durability: Sealed with NativeStone Shield for ultimate protection from stains, scratches, and cracks. Reinforced with natural jute fiber.

Maintenance: Mild non-abrasive soaps and cleaners.

Wipe or rinse sinks after use. Sealer will need to be refreshed every 3 years. Do not use tape or other adhesives on sink.

Manufacturer: Fisher & Paykel Product: Side by Side Column Refrigerator & Freezer Set Panel Ready Name/Color/Number: Series 9 Integrated Style Size/Dimensions: 60” W x 24” D x 84” H Quantity: 1 Finish: Custom Door Panels to Match Cabinetry Aesthetics: Contributes to “Res-itutional” Concept; Industrial Function: Commercial Refrigerator/Freezer Environmental: Energy Star; LED Lighting; ActiveSmart FoodCare technology (adapts to daily use by cooling and defrosting only when needed) Life-Cycle Costs: Manufactured in New Zealand. Distribution center in Costa Mesa, CA. Durability: Stainless Steel Interior. Heat treated safety glass on shelves.

Maintenance: Do not use harsh chemicals, abrasives, ammonia, chlorine, bleach, concentrated detergents, solvents or abrasive scouring pads on any part of your appliance.

Clean all surfaces with a mild liquid detergent dissolved in warm water and a soft cloth. Rinse with clean water and dry with a clean, lint-free cloth.

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Manufacturer: Fisher & Paykel Product: Integrated Double DishDrawer Dishwasher (Sanitize) Name/Color/Number: Series 9 Integrated Style Size/Dimensions: 23” W x 22” D x 32” H Quantity: 1 Finish: Custom Door Panels to Match Cabinetry Aesthetics: Contributes to “Res-itutional” Concept; Industrial Function: Commercial Dishwasher Environmental: Energy Star Rated; Eco Wash Program Option (optimizes water and energy usage); SmartDrive Technology (can run one or two drawers at a time); ADA compliant (sits at accessible height); Energy saving delay start option up to 12 hours Life-Cycle Costs: Manufactured in New Zealand.

Distribution center in Costa Mesa, CA. Durability: N/A Maintenance: N/A

Manufacturer: Kohler Product: Crue Singe-Handle Semi-Professional Kitchen Sink Faucet Name/Color/Number: K-22973-BL Size/Dimensions: 9” D x 21” H x 3” W Quantity: 1 Finish: Matte Black Aesthetics: Contributes to “Res-itutional” Concept; Universal Design Function: Communal Kitchen Sink Environmental: Meets LEED requirements to use less than 2.2 gallons of water per minute at 60 PSI. This faucet uses 1.5 gpm at a maximum flow rate of 60 PSI. ADA compliant (faucet handles); CEC compliant; DOE compliant Life-Cycle Costs: Most parts are produced and assembled in Arkansas, but few parts may be made in China and India.

Durability: Metal construction for durability and reliability. KOHLER finishes resist corrosion and tarnishing. Ceramic disc valves exceed longevity standards for a lifetime of durable performance.

Maintenance: With water running, rub nozzles to dislodge debris. To improve flow, remove sprayhead and clean the screen.

Equipment

Manufacturer: ARTICLE. Product: Madera Name/Color/Number: Rustic Smoke Size/Dimensions: 125” L x 39” W x 29” H Quantity: 2 Finish: Brushed Finish Aesthetics: Contributes to “Res-itutional” Concept; Natural, Rustic Function: Communal Dining Table Environmental: N/A Life-Cycle Costs: Warehouse located in Carson, CA. Can be recycled.

Durability: N/A Maintenance: Clean surface with a clean, wrung out cloth. Use of chemical cleaners is not advised. Store leaves in a cool, dry place.

Manufacturer: Kardiel Product: Davenport L-Corner Sofa Sectional Name/Color/Number: Danish Knit Boucle Size/Dimensions: Width 109.5” x Depth 118.6” x Height 29.9” Quantity: 2 Finish: Nuit Boucle Aesthetics: Contributes to “Res-itutional” Concept; Warm Function: Communal Lounge Seating Environmental: FSC certified frame Life-Cycle Costs: Wood is imported from Australia.

Distribution center in Olympia, Washington.

Durability: 64,000 Martindale Rub Count (Fabric Abrasion ISO 1297); Stain resistant fabric; Meets fire regulations without added chemicals. Family and pet friendly. American walnut wood veneer frame.

Maintenance: Full length zippered seat cushions are removable for cleaning. Seat cushions are connected

by Velcro.

Manufacturer: ARTICLE. Product: Rus Name/Color/Number: Norfolk Green Size/Dimensions: 31”H x 18.5”W x 20.5”D Quantity: 36 Finish: Norfolk Green Aesthetics: Contributes to “Res-itutional” Concept; Natural, Scandinavian Function: Communal Dining Chair Environmental: N/A Life-Cycle Costs: Built on the West Coast. Warehouse located in Carson, CA. Can be recycled.

Durability: Solid oak legs and frame. Veneered oak seat.

Maintenance: Spot clean with a clean damp cloth.

Use of chemical is not advised.

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Manufacturer: Arto Product: Artillo Tile Name/Color/Number: Cotto Gold Size/Dimensions: 11 3/8” L x 11 3/8” W x ¾” D Quantity: N/A Finish: Spanish Cotto Aesthetics: Spanish Mission Function: Resilient Flooring Environmental: LEED Qualifying: MR 4.1/4.2 (Recycled Materials), MR 5.1/5.2 (Regional Materials), SS 6.1/6.2 (Water Runoff Reduction), SS 7.1/7.2 (Heat island Effect Reduction), ID Credit 1-4 (Innovation in Design); EPD Certification Life-Cycle Costs: Hand crafted in Los Angeles.

Majority of raw materials are locally sourced to minimize transportation impact. Cement is supplied by an Energy Star certified factory. All products include varying amounts of recycled content and packaging incorporates recycled or reclaimed materials.

Durability: Sealing protects finish and improves stain resistance.

Maintenance: Clean regularly with a pH-neutral cleanser. Do not use muriatic acid hydrochloric acid, or harsh chemicals.

Label Plus Life-Cycle Costs: Manufactured in USA, 100% recyclable packaging Durability: N/Aresistance.

Maintenance: Vacuum. Use spot removers with a pH between 6 and 8

Manufacturer: ASI Architectural Product: Linear Ceiling Name/Color/Number: Walnut Size/Dimensions: 5” Width Quantity: N/A Finish: Walnut Aesthetics: Res-itutional Function: Ceiling Planks (Over Lounge Area) Environmental: LEED MR Credit 4 (Materials and Resources), MR Credit 5 (Materials and Resources – Regional Materials), MR Credit 6 (Materials and Resources - Rapidly Renewable), MR Credit 6/7 (Materials and Resources Certified Wood), IEQ Prerequisite 3 (Indoor Environmental Quality), IEQ Credit 4.4 (Indoor Environmental Quality - Low-Emitting Materials) Life-Cycle Costs: Manufactured in Minnesota Durability: N/A Maintenance: Use a non-abrasive brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove dust.

Fixtures Manufacturer: ShawContract Product: Reimmagine- Living Environments Name/Color/Number: 5A256 Size/Dimensions: Broadloom (Depends on Room Size) Quantity: N/A Finish: Relax 00170 Aesthetics: Residential, Bright, Soft, Simple Function: Lounge Carpeting Environmental: Cradle to Cradle Silver, HPD Certified, EPD Certified, NSF Gold, CRI Green 144

Manufacturer: Elkay Product: Quartz Classic Single Bowl Dual Mount Bar Sink Name/Color/Number: Quartz Classic Single Bowl Dual Mount Bar Sink

Size/Dimensions: 15.75” W x 15.75” L x 7” D Quantity: 1 Finish: Black Aesthetics: Minimal, Sleek Function: Communal Area Sink Environmental: N/A Life-Cycle Costs: Manufactured by family-owned business in U.S.A Durability: Composite brings natural durability.

High performance acrylic resins are non-porous providing superior heat, scratch, fade, and stain resistance.

Maintenance: For daily cleaning, use an ordinary mild detergent and soft cloth to rinse and dry the sink. Soft abrasive cleaners may be used when necessary.

Aesthetics: Tech-forward, minimal Function: Surround Sound Environmental: N/A Life-Cycle Costs: Manufactured in Indiana Durability: Maximum Installation Reliability Maintenance: Dust with dry or slightly damp cloth.

Do not use water or wet cloth.

Manufacturer: Elite Screens Product: Electric Ceiling Screen Name/Color/Number: Spectrum 2 Series Size/Dimensions: 120” (16:9) Quantity: 1 Finish: MaxWhite® FG (fiber-glass backing)

Manufacturer: U-Line Product: Hre115 Refrigerator Name/Color/Number: Stainless Steel Size/Dimensions: 35”H x 24”W x 22”D Quantity: 1 Finish: Black Solid Aesthetics: Res-itutional Function: Mini beverage refrigerator Environmental: UL listed; Star K Certified; Energy Star (Tier 3); LED lighting Life-Cycle Costs: Made in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

225 kWh energy consumed per year.

Durability: Stainless steel full wrap door and handle. Three adjustable tempered glass shelves.

Maintenance: Use all-in-one stainless steel cleaner. Do not clean with steel wool pads. Clean glass surfaces with a non-chlorine glass cleaner. Do not use abrasive pads or detergents.

Manufacturer: Klipsch Product: THX Cinema Series In-Ceiling Speakers Name/Color/Number: Titanium Size/Dimensions: 14.39” Diameter 9.23” Depth Quantity: 6 Finish: White Paintable Grill

Aesthetics: Tech-forward, minimal Function: Motorized Ceiling-Mounted Projector Screen Environmental: Greenguard GOLD Life-Cycle Costs: Manufactured in Indiana Durability: Screen material is flat, durable, easy to clean and mildew resistant. Flame retardent.

Maintenance: Take a lint-free cloth and submerge it in warm water for cleaning light dust and dirt.

Completely ring out cloth so it is lightly dampened, not drenched. Using the damp cloth, lightly wipe in an up and down motion starting at the left of the screen moving to the right of the screen. DO NOT WIPE IN CIRCULAR MOTION

Manufacturer: ARTICLE. Product: Heron Name/Color/Number: Black Size/Dimensions: 77”H x 19”W x 72”D Quantity: 2 Finish: Marble base 145

Aesthetics: “Res-itutional” Function: Floor Lamp Environmental: N/A Life-Cycle Costs: May be difficult to import.

May be difficult to recycle.

Durability: Naturally Durable Steel Maintenance: Wipe with dry cloth or dust with feather duster. Occasional bulb replacement.

Equipment

Manufacturer: Hay Product: About a Stool 32 Name/Color/Number: Black and Dusty Green Size/Dimensions: H 33.5” W 19.75” D 17” Quantity: 12 Finish: Black Stained Oak Veneer Base and Molded Beech Plywood with Lacquered Veneer Seat Aesthetics: “Res-itutional” Function: Bar stool Environmental: FSC Certified Life-Cycle Costs: Country of Origin is Denmark; Recyclable Durability: Polypropylene shell; Plastic Floor glides Maintenance: Use a damp cloth and neutral detergent to wipe seat. Remove soap residue immediately using a clean, dry cloth. Avoid scouring cream or scouring pads, as they may scratch the surface. Do not use cleaning products containing alcohol.

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Name/Color/Number: CA 5011 Sand and Oak Size/Dimensions: H 40” W 34.75” D 32.5” Ottomon: H 12.75” W 26” D 19.75” Quantity: 2 Finish: Lacquered Finish Aesthetics: “Res-itutional” Function: Lounge Chair Environmental: FSC Certified Life-Cycle Costs: Country of Origin is Denmark; Non-vegan leather.

Durability: Solid oak legs with lacquered finish.

Plywood base with foam padding. Leather upholstery is naturally durable.

Maintenance: Vacuum the furniture regularly using the upholstery nozzle; be careful not to scratch the surface of the leather. To remove stains, use a lint-free cloth to apply the lather from a solution of water and a neutral detergent or use a special leather care product. Apply a protective lotion to leather two to four times annually to enhance the resistance of the material.

Manufacturer: ARTICLE. Product: Selka Dining Chair Name/Color/Number: Natural Size/Dimensions: 34”H x 22”W x 23”D Quantity: 8 Finish: Powder Coat Aesthetics: Natural Function: Dining Chair Environmental: N/A Life-Cycle Costs: Imported.

Durability: Warehouse located in Carson, CA. Wicker seat can be recycled.

Maintenance: Wipe with a clean damp cloth.

Use of chemical cleaners is not advised.

Manufacturer: Agati Product: Power Bar Table Name/Color/Number: Plastic Laminate and Steel Base Size/Dimensions: 76” L x 36” D x 42” H Quantity: 2 Finish: Colombian Walnut Environmental: Laminate is HPD Certified; Greenguard Gold; FSC Certified. Powder Coat gives off no VOCs. Life-Cycle Costs: Approximately 95% of AGATI shipments are blanket wrapped cutting back on packaging and waste and allowing for re-use of blankets.

Durability: Fire-Rated laminate Maintenance: To clean the surface, use a damp cloth or sponge and a mild soap or detergent.

Rinse thoroughly with warm water and wipe dry. Do not scrub so as to mar (damage, scratch) the surface finish.

Manufacturer: Moroso Product: Bikini Island System Name/Color/Number: Werner Aisslinger BK1 Size/Dimensions: Varies depending on configuration Quantity: 2 sets Finish: Kvadrat Canvas 2, Remix 3, Divina 3, Divina MD, Divina Melange; Pelle Leather T, Leather Z - Ciré, Ciré Soft, Cervo; Natural Oak. Aesthetics: Comfortable, Inviting, Flexible, Customizable Function: Flexible seating/touch-down space Environmental: Kvadrat fabrics qualify for Greenguard Gold, HPD Certification, and EPD Certification. Pelle leathers are low-voc and dyed in with a solvent free/water-based pigment. Pelle is GreenTag GreenRate Level B Certified.

Life-Cycle Costs: Made in India. Semi anilinedyed buffalo leather.

Durability: N/A Maintenance: Spot-clean only with damp cloth and wax or leather cleaner.

Manufacturer: West Elm Product: Contract Grade Concrete Coffee Table Name/Color/Number: Driftwood Size/Dimensions: 50.5”w x 25”d x 16.8”h Quantity: 8 Finish: Driftwood; water-based gray concrete finish Aesthetics: Simple, Minimal Function: Window seat coffee table Environmental: FSC Certified Life-Cycle Costs: Top made in Vietnam. Base made in Indonesia.

Durability: Solid wood base Maintenance: Wipe spills clean with a dry cloth. Avoid harsh cleaners and abrasives.

Manufacturer: Uniquely Geek Product: Viscount Gaming Coffee Table Name/Color/Number: Walnut Stain Size/Dimensions: Custom Quantity: 1 Finish: 2k Polyurethane Satin Finish Aesthetics: Residential, Functional Function: Gaming Coffee Table Environmental: Sustainably Sourced FAS Grade lumber Life-Cycle Costs: Manufactured in Queen Creek, Arizona. Fully Recyclable.

Durability: Polyurethane Finish improves longevity.

Maintenance: N/A

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Manufacturer: Mecho Product: SolarTrac 4.0 Name/Color/Number: EcoVeil Shade Cloth Size/Dimensions: Fit to window Quantity: 13 Finish: EcoVeil Sheer 6750 Series Aesthetics: Residential, Thermal/Optical Comfort Function: Window Shades Environmental: *Contributes to WELL and LEED points* SolarTrac 4.0: Shades that adjust automatically based on proprietary algorithms that predict the sun’s position save 70% in energy costs from lighting, reduce solar heat gain (and demand on HVAC), and preserve daylight.

EcoVeil Sheer Shades: Greenguard Gold Certified, PVC-Free, Declare. Certified, HPD Certified, Cradle to Cradle Certified. LEED v4, v4.1, Living Building Challenge 4.0 Life-Cycle Costs: All shades are recyclable.

Products ship from New York.

Durability: Shades are made of flame-retardant polyester and comply to NFPA 701. Acoustic performance: 0.50 NRC. Maintenance: Disinfect with Hydrogen Peroxide solution. Use non-abrasive cleaning method.

Manufacturer: Kvadrat Product: Melu Acoustic Name/Color/Number: 0108 Size/Dimensions: 10’2” H x 126” W Quantity: 4 Finish: 0108 Aesthetics: Natural, Healthy, Visual/Acoustic Privacy (slightly transparent) Function: Room Separating Curtains Environmental: Greenguard Gold; HPD certified; EPD

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Certified; UL listed *Contributes to WELL points for low chemical emissions* Life-Cycle Costs: Produced in Italy.

Durability: 5-7 Lightfastness; 36% Visual Light Transmission; Colourfastness to light; Cleared for Marine Use; 0.50 Class D Noise Absorption when flat/ 0.080 Class B Noise Absorption when folded; Fire resistant Maintenance: Wash at max 60 degrees. Do not bleach.

Do not tumble dry. Iron at medium temp. Professional dry with tetrachloroethylene.

Manufacturer: Parterre Product: Vertu LVT Name/Color/Number: Model Maple 11642 Size/Dimensions: 6” W x 36” L x 3 mm Quantity: N/A Finish: Polyurethane protective coating Aesthetics: Natural, Bright, Refreshing Function: Flooring Environmental: *Contributes to WELL points (Features 04, 25, 26, 27, 28 and X11, X10, X13, X14)* HPD Certified; USGBC; FloorScore Certified; LEED EQ4.3, LEED EQ4.1 Life-Cycle Costs: Produced in and ships from Massachusetts. Recyclable.

Durability: Heat, chemical, light resistant. >0.50 static coefficient of friction/slip Maintenance: Sweep or vacuum to remove dust, dirt, etc. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Rinse using a clean mop and clean water.

Manufacturer: Sherwin Williams Product: SuperPaint Interior Acrylic Latex Name/Color/Number: SW 7757 High Reflective White Size/Dimensions: N/A Quantity: N/A Finish: Semi-Gloss Aesthetics: Natural, Bright, Refreshing Function: Brick Wall Paint Environmental: Greenguard Gold; LEED EQ4.1, EQ4.2, v4, v4.1; Living Building Challenge 4.0; WELL

v1 (feature 04), WELL v2 (feature A01 and x12); UL Certified Life-Cycle Costs: Waste from this product is not hazardous. Manufactured in Cleveland, Ohio.

Durability: Anti-microbial. Odor eliminating technology (rooms stay fresher for longer). Air Purifying technology reduces odors and formaldehyde.

Paint and primer in one offers more durability.

Maintenance: Prime surface with Loxon Concrete and Masonry Primer. Re-painting may be required every 3-7 years depending on use.

Environmental: UL Listed; Dimmable Life-Cycle Costs: Produced in Italy.

Durability: N/A Maintenance: N/A

Fixtures

Manufacturer: Arktura Product: SoundEdge Name/Color/Number: SoftSound Modular Fins Size/Dimensions: ½” W x 12” H x 9’ L Quantity: N/A Finish: American Walnut and Marble/Snow PET Felt Aesthetics: Soft, Bright, Comforting, Functional Function: Acoustic Control (NRC up to 1.1) Environmental: 100% PET Plastic and up to 60% Recycled Content; PET Felt is Greenguard Gold- WELL v1 (Feature 04), Well v2 (x11), LEED EQ 4.5, ID, EQ, MR7, v4, v4.1 Life-Cycle Costs: Made in Los Angeles. Short shipping distance.

Durability: Class A Fire Rating; 1/32” Stainless Cable and Hardware Maintenance: Trimmable

Manufacturer: Ai Lati Lights Product: Sferis Pendant Name/Color/Number: White Size/Dimensions: Extra Extra Large 24” x 24” woth 74” Hanging Length Quantity: 16 Finish: Opal Glass, White Aesthetics: Bright, Gentle Function: Ambient lighting

Manufacturer: Article.

Product: Moon Lamp Name/Color/Number: Gunmetal Size/Dimensions: 61.5”H x 10”Diameter Quantity: 5 Finish: Frosted Glass Aesthetics: Soft glow, cozy ambience, midcentury Function: Ambient lighting Environmental: UL Listed; Compatible with wide range of LEDS; Hand-blown glass Life-Cycle Costs: Made in Vietnam, China, Indonesia, or India.

Durability: Metal Base Maintenance: Occasional dusting and bulb replacement

Equipment

Manufacturer: GAN Product: Mangas Spacex Name/Color/Number: Mangas Family (2 Space Cushions, 2 Space Modules, 4 Space Rug Tiles, 2 Space Poufs) Size/Dimensions: Space Module 48”x36”x24”h; Space Cushion 25’’x14’’; Space Pouf 36”x36”x12”h; Space Rug Tiles 5’3”x8’3”

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6’3”x8’3” 7’3”x9’10” Quantity: 2 sets Finish: Yellow 1; Ivory 4, 5, 9, 10; Coral 6, 7; Pink 3 Aesthetics: Modular, Flexible, Adaptable, Comfortable Function: Multi-Faith Seating Environmental: 100% Wool; Rug tiles are from recycled PET plastic (saves water and prevents CO2 emissions) Life-Cycle Costs: Made in Spain.

Durability: Wool is fire resistant and durable enough to be used in outdoor locations.

Maintenance: N/A

Manufacturer: Roche Bobois Product: Mah Jong Modular Sofa Name/Color/Number: Hans Hopfer Outdoor Size/Dimensions: Large Sofa 142.7” x 180.1” Table 37.4” x 78.7” Chaises 74.4” x 117.1” Quantity: 1 Set Finish: Solid Fir/ Engineered Composite Wood/ White Perforated Metal/ Polyester Fiber Aesthetics: Modular, Flexible, Adaptable, Comfortable Function: Multi-Faith Seating Environmental: Eco8 Conceived Certified. Hand made.

Life-Cycle Costs: Made in Europe. Meets 8 criteria to each stage of its life cycle according to the CBAF standards. Cushions can be recycled.

Durability: Anti-corrosion coating.

Maintenance: N/A

Manufacturer: OFS Product: Hinchada Name/Color/Number: 5 cushion with slatted platform 150

Size/Dimensions: Chaise 36”w x 46”d x 24”h; Right Facing Corner 34” W x 34” D x 24” H; Square Cushion 24” W x 24” D x 12” H; Rectangular Cushion 36” W x 24” D x 12” H; Round Cushion 30”W x 30” D x 12” H; Slatted Platform 46” W x 36” D x 4” H Quantity: 1 Set Finish: Maharam Lotus, Tumeric, Basic Saddle, Shoreline, Chartreuse Aesthetics: Modular, Flexible, Adaptable, Comfortable Function: Multi-Faith Seating Environmental: Slatted Platform is FSC Certified. Maharam fabrics are Greenguard GOLD; LBC Red List Free; REACH Compliant; Healthier Hospitals Compliant; FR Free; PFASFree; UL Listed Life-Cycle Costs: Made in Indiana.

Durability: 95,000 cycles Martindale; 40+ Hours Lightfastness; ASTM D4966 Abrasion; Fire Resistant Maintenance: W-Clean with water-based cleanser.

Unit (Applies to Studio, One Bedroom, and Two Bedroom Apartments) Finishes Name/Color/Number: Canna Teak #11734 Size/Dimensions: 7.25” 48” x 3 mmHanging Length Quantity: N/A Finish: Polyurethane Protective Coating

Manufacturer: Arto Product: Artillo Tile Name/Color/Number: BB30 3” Hexagon Normandy Cream Size/Dimensions: 3” x ¾” Thickness Quantity: N/A Finish: V3 moderate variation Aesthetics: Spanish Mission Function: Kitchen Backsplash Environmental: MR 4.1/4.2 (Recycled Materials), MR 5.1/5.2 (Regional Materials), SS 6.1/6.2 (Water Runoff Reduction), SS 7.1/7.2 (Heat island Effect Reduction), ID Credit 1-4 (Innovation in Design); EPD Certification Life-Cycle Costs: Hand crafted in Los Angeles.

Majority of raw materials are locally sourced to minimize transportation impact. Cement is supplied by an Energy Star certified factory. All products include varying amounts of recycled content and packaging incorporates recycled or reclaimed materials.

Durability: Sealing protects finish and improves stain resistance.

Maintenance: Clean regularly with a pH-neutral cleanser. Do not use muriatic acid hydrochloric acid, or harsh chemicals.

Manufacturer: Parterre Product: Vertu Solid Vinyl Plank Tile

Aesthetics: Spanish Mission, Residential Function: Resilient Flooring Environmental: *Contributes to WELL points (Features 04, 25, 26, 27, 28 and X11, X10, X13, X14)* LEED EQ 4.3, EQ 4.1; FloorScore Certified; EPD; HPD Life-Cycle Costs: Ships from Massachusetts. Can be recycled.

Durability: Naturally water, scratch, stain, scuff resistant. Passes ASTM F Tests for resistance to heat and light. >0.50 static of coefficient of friction/slip.

Maintenance: Sweep or vacuum to remove dust, dirt, etc. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Rinse using a clean mop and clean water.

Manufacturer: Daltile Product: Bee Hive Medley Name/Color/Number: White P006 Size/Dimensions: 8 x 10 Quantity: N/A Finish: Matte Aesthetics: Minimal, Farmhouse, Residential Function: Bathroom Resilient Flooring Environmental: Made from pre-consumer recycled materials; FloorScore Certified; GreenGuard Certified; LEED v4 EQ and EQ C6.1.2 Life-Cycle Costs: 9 manufacturing plants in the U.S. , distribution store in Los Angeles, CA. Durability: <0.5% Water Absorption; > 275 lbs Breaking Strength; 8.0 Scratch Hardness; Chemical Resistant. Certified for residential 151

bathrooms floor surface wear resistance.

Maintenance: Low maintenance. Waterproof, stainproof, dentproof, scratch-resistant, fireresistant, simpliclean certified.

Function: Task and ambient lighting Environmental: UL Listed; LED Bulb Life-Cycle Costs: Hand made in Phoenix, AZ Durability: Hardwired Maintenance: Occasionally dust and replace bulb

Fixtures

Manufacturer: Modern Forms Product: Wynd Bronze Wet LED Ceiling Fan Name/Color/Number: FR-W1801-60L Size/Dimensions: 52” Diameter Quantity: 1 per unit Finish: Matte Black Aesthetics: Minimal, Residential Function: Living Room Light + Fan Environmental: Energy Stair Rated, LED dimming, 135 ft/min/watt airflow efficiency; UL listed. Smart technology offers Power Cycling (temporarily removes power source), Adaptive Learning (learns daily/weekly habits and runs automatically based on schedule), and Breeze Mode (mimics natural ebb and flow of winds in nature by fluctuating fan’s speed).

Life-Cycle Costs: Estimated Yearly Energy Cost: 7; Manufactured in Ontario, CA Durability: Durable aluminum and ABS blades Maintenance: Do not use water or chemicals when cleaning the fan or fan blades. A dry cloth or lightly dampened cloth will be suitable for most cleaning.

Manufacturer: Lucent Lightshop Product: Acorn Glass Semi-Flush Mount Name/Color/Number: 6022 Size/Dimensions: 11” H x 9.5” W x 5” Canopy Quantity: 1 per unit Finish: Black Enamel Aesthetics: Speaks to age of building (early 1900’s) 152

Manufacturer: Kraus Product: Bellucci Workstation Name/Color/Number: KRS-KGTW2-33MBL Size/Dimensions: 30” W x 22” D x 9” H Quantity: 1 per unit Finish: Metallic Black Aesthetics: Sleek, Minimal Function: All-in-One cutting board, drying rack, drain, strainer Environmental: N/A Life-Cycle Costs: Produced in Italy.

Durability: Fade resistant, Tight-radius corners Maintenance: Naturally antimicrobial. Use soft, damp cloth or sponge. Do not use any abrasive material. Do not allow cleaner to sit or soak.

Equipment

Manufacturer: Pottery Barn Product: Contract Grade Tacoma Storage Platform Bed Name/Color/Number: Weathered Black Size/Dimensions: Full (57” W x 75” L x 14.5” H) Quantity: 1 per unit

Finish: Weathered Black Aesthetics: Supports behavioral health (minimizes possibilities of self-harm), provides durability (contract grade), avoids institutional qualities (wood finish), looks residential Function: All bedrooms and sleeping areas Environmental: FSC certified, Greenguard Certified/ Certified Nontoxic, Standard 100 by OAKO-TEX Certified Life-Cycle Costs: Imported Durability: Solid poplar, MDF, engineered wood and birch veneers.

Maintenance: Dust with soft, dry lint-free cloth.

Soak up any water immediately with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid use of harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners. Hardware may loosen overtime, periodically check connections and retighten if necessary.

Manufacturer: HAY Product: J 41 Chair Name/Color/Number: 100169865 Size/Dimensions: H 32.5” W 18.5” D 19” Quantity: 4 per unit Finish: Black Aesthetics: Classic Residential Function: Dining chair Environmental: FSC Certified Life-Cycle Costs: Country of Origin is Denmark; Recyclable Durability: Broad plywood seat and solid wood frame Maintenance: Wipe with a clean cloth wrung in water or in a natural detergent. Remove soap residue immediately. Avoid using scouring creams/pads.

Manufacturer: HAY Product: Copenhague 25 Dining Table Name/Color/Number: 100176213 Size/Dimensions: 29” H x 55” D x 1” thickness

Quantity: 1 per unit Finish: Black Aesthetics: Sleek, Uncluttered, Residential Function: Dining Table Environmental: FSC Certified Life-Cycle Costs: Country of Origin is Denmark; Recyclable Durability: Solid Wood Legs; Plywood top in oak veneer Maintenance: Wipe with a clean cloth wrung in water or in a natural detergent. Remove soap residue immediately. Avoid using scouring creams/pads. Use care products especially suited to laminate or stained wood.

Manufacturer: Charter Furniture Product: Sectional Sleeper Name/Color/Number: 200-3675-84-&-6003675-26.5-ALT2 Size/Dimensions: 84” W x 62” D x 32” H Quantity: 1 per unit Finish: P Kaufmann Magellan Chestnut and Formica Blackened Legno Aesthetics: Durable (leather), functional (sleeper) Function: Living room sofa/guest sleeper Environmental: 100% silicone (natural polymer) Life-Cycle Costs: Country of Origin is China Durability: Wyzenbeek 200,000 and Martindale 200,000 (abrasion); NFPA 260 Fire Rated; Silicone is inherently resistant to stains, disinfectants, mildew, UV fading, and denim dye.

Maintenance: Protect from direct heat and sunlight. Blot liquid spills with a clean, dry cloth.

Use water-based or solvent-based product to spot clean. Do not use abrasive powders or paste solutions. Do not wet excessively.

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INSPIRATION

DESIGN FOCUS: INSPIRATION

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STEEL CHANNEL AND HAND PAINTED CERAMIC TILE DIRECTORY BOARD IN LOBBY

RECLAIMED WOOD AND IRON HANGING ARM SIGN WITH ENGRAVED TEXT (LOCATED THROUGHOUT BUILDING)

2 X 6 WOOD FRAMED DROPPED CEILING WITH 7/8" PLASTER FINISH

WALL MOUNTED SIGNAGE (BOARD) POINTS OF DIRECTORY

6" RECESSED CANS

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PATH OF TRAVEL FOLLOWING SIGNAGE Level 3 EXTERIOR LAMP POST MOUNTED SIGNAGE 27' - 4 1/2" 3' 7" X 17" TRANSOM WINDOW

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HARDWIRED LED DOWNLIGHT (TIMER) 3" X 3" CERAMIC HAND PAINTED TILES AIR PLANT VARIETY

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LEVEL 2 CIRCULATION LOBBY LOOKING AT NORTH FIRE STAIRS SCALE: 3/8" = 1'-0"

1.5” THICK WALNUT WALL 1.5" THICKBENCH WALNUT BENCH WALL MOUNTED MOUNTED

CATALINA COMMONS

FIRE RATED GLASS FIRE DOORRATED GLASS DOOR AMBIUS LIVING GREEN AMBIUS WALL LIVING GREEN WALL

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Level 3 27' - 4 1/2" 3' 7" x X 1’7” 17" TRANSOM 3’7” TRANWINDOW

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DROPPED CEILING WITH 7/8” 2 X 6 WOOD FRAMED DROPPED PLASTER CEILING WITH 7/8" PLASTERFINISH FINISH 8 X 6 RECLAIMED WOOD FAUX 8 X 6 RECLAIMED WOOD FAUXBEAM BEAM

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DESIGN PROCESS

First Quarter Review, Milestone Review, Second Quarter Review, Third Quarter Review.

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Scheme 1: Solar Healing

In the scheme, Solar Healing, all units look out to the courtyard and to the street, in order to maximize views and daylight.

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With the units looking out to both the courtyard and to the street, a double loaded corridor was not feasible for circulation. For these reasons, circulation was located on the perimeter of the interior courtyard, in order to maximize privacy. It is possible that the circulation could be moved to the perimeter of the building, rather than the courtyard, but it is important to be wary of how this may impact views of the surrounding mountains and of Los Angeles Harbor.

During the quarterly review, the overall feedback on this scheme was that it feels too institutional. In other words, it seems to resemble the concept of cells looking over the yard, as in a prison envrionment. Integrating small nooks of pause and reprieve, like a bench in the hallway or courtyard, may dilute the institutional atmosphere. A great precedent for this scheme is Le Corbusier’s Unite d’habitation.

Perspective of west units on level 1

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Scheme 2: Common Ground

In this scheme, Common Ground, the residents will find numerous biophillic areas to socialize and gather throughout the building.

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Returning the connecting bridge into the design allowed for more flexibility in circulation. As a result, exploring the positives and negatives of a double-loaded corridor was possible. For example, with a double-loaded corridor, the rooms are only a maximum of 11’6” wide. However, by introducing double-height units on the 4th-5th floors, these small units are maximized.

Overall, this scheme proved to be more effective and enticing than scheme one. “Common Ground” avoids the institutional feel of scheme one and it separates the offices from the rest of the building as much as possible, which was highly recommened by reviewers. The connection that the cafe makes to the surrounding community received positive feedback, as well. It was suggested to include separate entrances for the spaces that connect to the general public, such as the cafe, the offices, and the daycare.

Going forward, adding furniture to the courtyards and accordian doors or sliding windows to the bridge on the second floor will help paint a picture of the overall atmosphere of this scheme.

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Scheme 1: Single Loaded

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Common Space and Central Stair Case on Level 1

Corrugated Cardboard Chandelier

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200' - 0 1/2"

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Scheme 2: Double Loaded Living room space on second through fifth floors

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Scheme 2 Continued- Diagrams Based on the feedback from the milestone review, I decided to move forward with the double-loaded corridor concept. Below is a rough-draft of the four guiding principles for this project.

Principle 1 Connection With The Land

Principle 2 Connection With The Community

Principle 3 Connection With Each Other PRIMARY EMPLOYEE CIRCULATION

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PRIMARY PUBLIC CIRCULATION

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PRIMARY RESIDENT CIRCULATION

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VERTICAL RESIDENT CIRCULATION

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CIRCULATION CirculationDIAGRAM

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UNITS The units have a very muted, but warm, palette to avoid overstimulation. However, pops of color are integrated into the units through terracotta backsplashes, colorful bathroom tile floors, and the units will come with plenty of low maintenance plants.

From both of my reviews, it became clear that the next step I need to take in this design process will be setting a narrow focus on unit design. Both reviewers proposed designing builtin elements in the units in order to save space and offer durability for the turn-over rate of tenants.

LOBBY + COMMUNAL The existing lobby has vintage terracotta tiles that will be preserved for sustainable and historic purposes. The concrete beams in the communal spaces will be covered with reclaimed wood to make these spaces feel less institutional. Mosaic tiles painted by residents will also be sprinkeled throughout the site.

WORSHIP Hardwood floors will be used in this double-height space in order to manage the acoustics. The existing red brick walls will be painted a creamy white in order to make the space feel fresh and airy. Dark wood will also trickle into this space and provide a nice contrast to the bright materials on the floors and walls. Scattered rugs and screens will divide up the space without employing permanent walls.

Additionally, both of my reviews seemed to focus on the location and design of the laundry and trash rooms. It was suggested to make these spaces larger, and unique, in order to enhance the domesticity that comes with doing laundry. It was also suggested that the laundry rooms could replace the bathrooms in the communal kitchens, as this would be more convenient for maintenance. I will also have to include a trash chute, going forward.

In my last review, it was suggested that the kitchen and dining space may function better as a flexible lounge. Since the circulation seemed to conflict with the noise gradient on the second floor, the flex spaces on that floor may be more successful on the first floor. This is an interesting suggestion that I will explore further.

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While some areas of the plans remain relatively the same from the 1/2 review, the main changes and primary focus was placed on five signature spaces in these new plans. These spaces are those which are the most responsible for accomplishing the goal(s) in which this project is trying to achieve. I focused on the entry lobby (which now spans between the ground floor and the second floor), the communal kitchen/dining/living area, the flex space on the second floor, the worship space on the third floor, and a one bedroom unit (to be used as a typical model for all other units).

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Unit Exploration Each unit will be equipped with seamless casework. The purpose of this is to reduce clutter from personal items and the need to replace loose furniture after each tenant. The casework also allows the units to feel more spacious when all components (i.e. murphy beds, pull-down tables, etc.) are concealed and This casework will either travel along the exterior walls or the interior walls. If placed along the exterior walls, as shown in Option 1, each unit will have to have customized casework in order to work around the differing window and column locations. If located along the interior walls, the casework will have the ability to be more streamlined, and therefore, more affordable.

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The controversial topic of double loaded or single loaded corridors re-surfaced during this critique. My reviewers encouraged me to revist the single loaded corridor design, due to the more conventional and larger sized units it creates. Additionally, they suggested scaling back on the communal living rooms within the neighborhoods and replacing these with more units.

The built-in casework within the units posed a problem in terms of financial feasibility and limiting flexibility.

Providing more modular pieces of casework, such as varying elements from three to four to six feet in width, could make the space feel larger and enhance a resident’s sense of control. It was also noted that these units do not need full refrigerators.

The worship and multifaith space also seemed to be an area of concern.

Residents should be encouraged to leave the facility and go walk down the street to a local faith organization in order to re-acclimate back to society.

If I choose to keep the worship space in my program, it was suggested that this space should be significantly scaled down. A dedicated kids space or a music space was suggested to replace this double-height worship space on the third floor.

The location of the classroom and computer lab on the ground floor was also called into question. A small solution would be to flip the two of them. It was also proposed that these elements could relocate elsewhere, perhaps to the second floor above the communal kitchen and dining area.

The biggest takeaway from this review was my need to provide more emphasis and focus on skill-building elements in both my program and my design.

In addition to the classroom and the computer lab, more specific dedicated vocational training areas should be included. These areas would teach residents specific hireable skills.

Additionally, providing a space for an individual to explore a new hobby, such as a sewing room or an art room, would also be beneficial.

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PROJECT RESEARCH

First Person Research, Precedents, Case Studies, and Bibliography.

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INTERVIEW

BRETT GILCHRIST PASTOR AT UNIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH | EUGENE, OREGON

“In what ways do you work with incarcerated people? “ Brett started the University Fellowship Church 12 years ago in Eugene. The Chaplain at Oregon State Penitentiary (OSP) came to him because they were in need of a new chapel service. Brett agreed to teach scripture and deliver sermons every other Sunday night at OSP and has been doing so for 11 years now. He thought it would be a short-term commitment, but after seeing the lack of long-term commitment from people on the outside building realtionships with people on the inside, he decided to stay.

Brett is a volunteer, which means he cannot see the inmates during visiting hours. You can only be a volunteer or a visitor, not both.

The men are asked to read 10-15 chapters of the bible between services and write down their thoughts. This process creates structure and discipline in their lives.

The church hosts events, brings in speakers, sponsors dinners, and offers support through partnering organizations like Family First and GRIP. These programs assist the men in gaining more access to their families and beginning a rehabilitative process. They are then assigned a mentor who should meet with them once a week.

“The thing they really need, but don’t want, is mentorship.”

“Do you think that continuing involvement with the church encourages these individuals to refrain from falling back into old patterns?”

Brett explains that inmates are paroled into 202

the county in which they committed their crime. So, if an offender committed a crime in Washington County, but has become involved with the church in Lane County, it is unfortunately likely that they will never hear from that person again. On rare occasions, some men do drive down to Lane County from wherever they are paroled to attend the church services.

Being associated with a religious group is probably the best way to find the kind of mentorship and sponsorship these men need.

The church provides plenty of opportunities for success, but even in that context, they do not see a lot of success. It comes down to the fact that the men do not want to be told what to do or have somebody to constantly answer to. They almost need a kind of parent, or someone to tell them how to navigate basic social situations, like why they should not fight their boss at work and how to respect others.

The most effective program Brett has witnessed, was when the church gathered together and helped a man from Nevada secure an apartment with furniture, dishes, towels, and other essentials. He was able to focus on his job because housing was no longer a worry. They tried to do this for more than one person, but they did not have the funding nor the resources to do so.

“What is the number one thing that incarcerated people look forward to the most upon being released from prison?”

On the morning of their release, getting brunch with their buddies, re-connecting with family and children, and beginning the journey to find a woman, are all events that tie for first place in regards to priority.

“RECONNECTING WITH THEIR CHILDREN IS ALWAYS THE NUMBER ONE PRIORITY.” which led them to prison in the first place.

chapel limits the amount of attendees.

In regards to family, re-connecting with children always trumps re-connecting with any other family member. A desire to reconnect with parents or extended family members is rarer. The number one thing guys want to do when you meet them on the inside, is show you a picture of theirs kids and tell you all about them.

“Does the chapel at OSP create a safe space? Should this be incorporated into my design?”

“What is the number one concern that incarcerated people have upon being released?”

Brett explains that they definitely obsess over housing and jobs. They also worry about whether or not they will allow to see their kids. This is where the church and the Family First program work together in hopes of softening the State’s view of these men and allowing them to see their kids. If there’s been any kind of abuse, the family visits are monitored.

“What are the demographics of the prison?”

The prison is broken down by ethnicity.

There is a Hispanic club, an Asian club, a white club, a Black club, and all kinds of other clubs. There is a high percentage of “lifers” and sex offenders at OSP. Brett informs me that if my facility were to house sex offenders, children could not be allowed on the grounds and vise versa. He also tells me that I cannot mix men and women. Brett advises that the well-known rule for addicts not to meet their new spouse in an AA meeting should apply to everyone coming out of incarceration, especially those in a halfway house together.

The majority of the attendees at Brett’s services had some kind of connection to Christianity prior to their incarceration. Each service hosts about 90 men and there are about 40-50 on a wait list. The size of the

The chapel is a “safe spot.” For many “lifers,” the church volunteers become their family, because they know they will never be able to see their real families again. For many sex offenders, who are at the bottom of the pecking order, the chapel is the only place they feel valued and safe.

The term chapel is used loosely, because it is really just a room. It is located on the third floor, which is the floor where men are getting their degrees and receiving job counseling. It is a large and light-filled room that is also used to host Buddhist, Mormon, Wiccan, Evangelical, and all kinds of other religious events.

Brett advices to incorporate a community space that can house 80% of everybody and another one that can hold 20%, because the reality of the men staying involved with the church after their incarceration is slim to none.

“When it comes to assisting these individuals with their re-entry journey, what services are found to be the most necessary, in addition to the church?”

The most important things are addiction specialists and family therapists. From Brett’s perspective, a pastor should be included in the mix of services. If not a pastor, someone in a leadership position to organize religious gatherings and worship spaces.

Hosting a camp for kids with incarcerated parents, like camp Agape, is also a great idea.

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a great model for me to follow. He points out that they have separate facilities for men and women.

He emphasizes the importance of childcare and “mixing spaces.” A communal kitchen, living room, gaming area, and simply having the freedom to roam all play into this.

He also provides the insight that many people have a hard time sleeping when they come out of prison because they are not used to the quiet. They are also fairly paranoid and will want locks on their doors. This may be an implication for the importance of acoustics in my design.

Brett also pushed for continuing a designated space for programs, like UO”s InsideOut program, that helps men who are incarcerated get degrees.

He mentioned a program that his church has, which rents and furnishes an apartment for pregnant women with no help. They have her pay rent, based on what she can pay.

Without telling her, they will then give it back to her when she is ready to move out. Brett suggests incorporating a similar set-up to this, because it establishes a sense of respect and ownership in the individual.

Brett also informed me that most transitional housing facilities require Urine Analyses, so it will be important to provide a space for this kind of service.

In conclusion, Brett’s model would be to simply join a local church and feel accepted by that local community. “If prisoners stayed together, even in a church setting, they’re always going to pool their ignorance,” he says.

They need to be around others who have greater wisdom and can guide them. The best way to do it is probably to invite some local churches to do a Friday night bible study or something like that. Then, those people could invite them to church on Sunday and a relationship can start being formed.

“Lastly, what are your thoughts on incorporating a pet training program or providing spaces for pets in my design?”

Brett shared an anecdote about a prisoner

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who proved to be really good at catching pigeons. He would catch pigeons, ducks, and even squirrels to keep as pets. Gruesomely, some of them were caught to be food.

Regardless, Brett mentioned that this relationship with the animals brought out a kind of gentlessness and tenderness from the man.

“In a perfect world, if they could have pets and service-dog arrangments, it would go really, really, well for some.” Brett shared that when his daughter occassionally brought in her golden retriever, the men would love to pet it, walk it, and play with it with their kids. He suggests having a facility dog laying around the premises that everyone can interact with.

Reflection I am thankful that I had the opportunity to speak with Brett early on in this process, as our conversation brought my attention to the need to adjust the user group of my project.

I learned that I could not combine multiple genders under one roof. Deciding between which gender to focus on going forward was something I would have to decide quickly and could potentially discuss in upcoming interviews.

From this interview, I also became aware of the importance of providing a flex space that not only serves as a generalized gathering area, but that can also function as a worship space when needed. This is an interesting design challenge, which I have not encountered in previous projects, and will certainly require some degree of research.

INTERVIEW

PAUL SOLOMON SPONSORS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | EUGENE, OREGON

“What is your role at Sponsors? What is the history of the facility and how does it operate on a daily basis? How is it funded?”

Paul has been working at Sponsors for 20 years and took over as Executive Director about 10 years ago.

He came into this work because he did time in prison himself many years ago. After prison, he went to the University of Oregon to get his masters degree. After his roommate learned a bit about Paul’s past, he was asked to move out the next day. This took Paul by surprise and he headed over to Sponsors to get help with housing. While he was there, an employee let him know about a job opening.

Twenty years later, Paul is still there.

Sponsors has been around since the early 1970’s. It was organized by nuns to help incarcerated people find jobs, housing, etc.

It was not until the 1980’s when they hired a new director, Ron Chase, who turned the drop-in center into a transitional housing facility with five beds. Today, Sponsors has 20 buildings on 7 different sites with 250 beds.

There is a constant flow of people coming out of incarceration going into transitional housing. Paul explains that it is not possible to create enough units of permanent housing quickly enough to meet that need.

On an annual basis, Sponsors serves about 600 people a year in their transitional housing program. Almost every single one of those people will need long term or permanent housing.

Their long-term housing is not the end-allbe-all, but rather a stepping stone to a more permanent solution. Eventually the residents

realize that they want to move in with a significant other, or a family member, or to a bigger place, so there is a natural progression forward. There is a natural 12-24 month period where people begin to move into other types of housing.

The vast majority of Sponsor’s funding comes from the contracts they have with the county, the state, and the federal government. The federal contract makes it so that they have at least 10 units for veterans.

The contract with the county pays to house everyone that is on parole or probation for a certain dollar amount per day. These contracts provide 60% of funding and the rest comes from grants or the revenue generated from their projects.

Sponsors generates rental income from the permanent housing facilities they own.

They charge below-market rents, around $500-600 per month. For the transitional housing, the first 30 days is free and the for the second 30 days, they must pay $1 per day. After 60 days, they must pay $6 per day.

The idea behind this is that this program is not just a hand out. The other thing the residents pay for, is food. Sponsors can take the residents’ food stamp cards and charge them at a rate of $6 per day, or $180 per month, and that subsidizes a lot of Sponsor’s food budget. It’s another way that residents have a say in how they live and it helps cover Sponsor’s expenses.

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“Providing people with the opportunity to do something different with their lives, is really

over the age of 55, so it is important to have a number of ADA units and adaptable units that can be converted to ADA at some point, if needed.

The exterior of the building is thoroughly landscaped and very colorful. Sponsors used natural linoleum flooring that comes in a variety of vibrant colors because they wanted this project to be a contradiction to the institutaional, drab, grey, cold, prison environment.

“What kinds of communal spaces are offered at Sponsors?”

In the transitional housing, there is a warehouse with walk-in refigerators and freezers and food supplied in bulk. Twice a week, they stock the refrigerators in the units. Each wing has two refrigerators and they are kept fully stocked. Once people move into the longer-term housing, they buy their own foods and have their own private refrigerators.

“What kinds of services are provided in addition to housing?”

In the first week or two that the residents arrive, they do a lot of assessments and paperwork to determine what services each individual needs. First, they will be assigned to a case manager and then they will be assigned to different people, depending on their needs.

Sponsors provides drug and alcohol treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mental health counselling. They also begin to identify goals for the individuals and develop a case plan, which includes housing and employment goals.

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histories. In addition to that, they have a forced savings plan, where residents must put 15-20% of their savings in a savings account that the facility has for each person. This is to help self-finance their move into permanent housing.

Once a resident has a job, they can check in with their case manager less frequently.

“What design techniques and strategies did Sponsors employ in order to make this place a “safe space” that fosters healthy behaviors and mental health?”

Paul is very passionate about including colors and thoughtful landscaping in the design, since prisoners do not see flowers, trees, gardens, etc. on a daily basis. Paul explains that Sponsors has raised seat benches connected to the raised flower beds in the courtyard, a basketball court, and a weight room. Physical exercise is one of the few good, healthy behaviors that people can do in prison. It is something that they want to continue to support when these individuals get out.

Sponsors has two three-story buildings with two wings on each floor, which are separated by a case management office. Each wing has five bedrooms in it, along with a common area and a kitchen for people to prepare their own food and hang out. Each unit has its own private bathroom.

Plumbing is a big deal, because one of the main things that was expressed during focusgroup sessions was the desire to have a private bathroom, since the inmates were so sick of sharing bathrooms.

Sponsors has fewer parking spaces than other facilities, because most residents do not have licenses. Instead, they allocated that space and funding towards building a large storage unit for bikes.

For the women’s housing, in particular,

Many of the women were actually compelled into committing the crime they were arrested for (prostitution, carrying drugs for a boyfriend, etc.).

In the transitional housing, it is important for the materials to be durable because people are cycling in and out. They do not use any carpeting because it is too hard to clean. Instead, they use LVT or marmoleum flooring. Last year, Sponsors completed 10 tiny homes with skylights, a lot of natural light, and they all wrap around a courtyard.

They have covered gazebos outside to serve as designated smoking spots.

“What does security look like at Sponsors?

What operational and design elements make both the employees and the residents feel safe while working or living here?”

The properties are drug and alcohol free and the residents (both short-term and longterm) are on supervision, which means they are on either parole or probation.

The only cameras Sponsors has are on the exterior, near the entrances, and in the bike storage, because they want to avoid creating another institutional environment.

Of the twenty years Paul has been at Sponsors, no serious crimes have ever been committed. This is due to the structured environment. The residents are drug tested twice a week, there is a parole office on-site, and they have to check in with case managers twice daily.

People have to apply to get into Sponsors.

Nobody there is required to be there. This also contributes to the crime rates being low, because if a resident truly does not want to improve their lives, they would not be there.

Most people there feel fortunate to be there.

“How do the transitional housing facilities for men differ from those for women?”

Paul explains that most women in their program are mothers. The national statistic for women in prison, with children, is around 75%. When people get out, they either immediately regain custody or are in the process of regaining custody. For this reason,

Sponsors built a separate building, called Bothy Cottage, on their women’s campus for women with children. These units look a little different from other units because each one is designed to house one woman with three to four kids, so there are multiple beds and a private bathroom.

Men in transitional housing usually stay for only 3 months before going on to longterm housing. Balancing parenting on top of getting a job, completing probation, establishing stable mental health patterns, etc. requires more time, so the women in Bothy Cottage stay for 6 to 12 months. The kids can live in the cottage full-time with their mothers, so it offers so much more than just visitation. The program for this is called RISE which stands for “Re-unification In a Supportive Environment.”

The other big difference between the programs for men and women is employment.

It is extremely difficult for women to get full-time employment that pay a living wage. Most of the work Sponsors sees the women secure is in the service industry (housekeeping, serving, waiting tables, etc.) and they are almost exclusively living wage jobs. “It’s one thing for a man, who had a meth addiction and a couple missing teeth, to go get a job at a mill. It’s another thing for a woman with those same experiences, because there is a lot more discrimination against a women in terms of how they look, their criminal histories, etc. that men don’t face.”

Paul thinks there are a lot more barriers that women have to deal with. The idea of saving enough money to get into a house takes a lot longer for women, because of their limited earning potential. Additionally, with an aging prison population over the age of 55, it is important to have a number of ADA units.

“We talk about a glass ceiling in this country, but I would call it a glass basement.”

Paul also mentioned that women have been the fastest growing demographic in the prison system in the last 15-20 years. This is most likely because of changing in sentencing for drug and property-related crimes and women are disproportionatley represented for these crimes.

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INTERVIEW

JONI EISENBRANDT RETIRED PAROLE OFFICER | WEST LINN, OREGON

“How did you come into this line of work?

What was the overall operational structure of your career?”

Joni graduated from Montana State University with a bachelors degree in sociology with a criminal justice focus. When she was 23, she got a job in the county system in Dallas, Texas. She stayed there for 7 years and worked with about 200 people dealing with misdemeanors (DUI’s, drugs, etc.). Her job required visiting the parolee’s at home, at work, and the parolee’s also came into the office.

Joni moved to L.A. where she worked with a lot of white-collar crimes. After that, she moved to gang-related cases and was involved with the Rodeny King riots. In the last 10 years of her career, Joni wrote pre-sentence statements where she would recommend what kind of sentence the judge should give an offender.

Joni would take it upon herself to establish a relationship with the individual before they even arrived at the re-entry center.

Joni was never moved around too much because working with these offenders is like building a relationship and the one thing that relationship does not come with is trust.

“What does it mean to be on parole?”

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When a federal offender comes out on supervised release, for about three years, they’re supervised by their probation officer.

They usually go to a re-entry center and will have to stay there for 6 months. Once the 6 months is up, however, most of them have nowhere to go.

Residents at re-entry centers have to be on a 72-hour lock down to allow them to acclimate to their new surroundings. After 72 hours, they get a 3 hour hygiene pass to buy groceries and toiletries on their own. If they don’t have any money to buy these essentials, the facility will provide them.

Residents can work up to and earn a weekend pass to go visit family, but only if the home environment has been approved. They can also earn social passes for other events and can be approved to have both cars and cell phones.

“What is the most common concern that incarcerated individuals worry about upon being released?”

Joni explained to me that many inmates worry about having the mental acuity and strength to withstand pressures and judgement from their previous lifestyles to fall back into old patterns.

Joni instructed me that parole officers are now referred to as probation officers or community supervision officers. Halfway houses are now referred to as re-entry centers or residential centers.

Joni noted that a lot of offenders do really, really well in the prison system because it provides them with a structure that they have never had before. This sense of structure can and should be maintained at a re-entry center.

Joni explained that there is a state and federal regulated probation system. Most of her career was in the federal system.

“The main problem is that we don’t have enough transitional housing facilities to give these people a place to go that is not their

“The main cause of recidivism is a brokeness in the family relationships.”

facilities have years of experience, so they feel comfortable and safe just from familiarity. . They don’t usually carry weapons, but visiting probation officers are armed. If there is any kind of assault, the police will be contacted immediately and the individual will be removed from the facility.

beauty school program is just the best thing to see. Nobody can take that confidence away from them and that is what they need to succeed.”

“If you were to design this housing facility, what kinds of spaces and services would you hope to include?”

Security is established on an as-need basis per each individual. An individual with a drug problem will be required to do urine analyses, whereas an individual with a tech-related crime will have heavily monitored computer access.

Joni says that if there is one thing she could change in the system, it would be incorporating one-on-one mental health counseling in addition to group counseling.

Also, the majority of residents at these facilities genuinely want to be loved and accepted, feel accomplished, and are trying to do right, so the sense of danger is relatively low.

If the residents are provided with the proper tools they need to be successful, they are less likely to become frustrated and act out. It is very important to build trust between the residents and the employees.

“What kinds of services are the most important to provide at this kind of facility?”

Mental health and addiction specialists take priority. Drug treatment can be either on-site or off-site. Employment assistance and a skills development program are extremely helpful because they can give the residents inside information as to which employers in the area will hire them.

Some individuals need parenting classes, some need classes on how to pay rent and budget, some need community referrals for anger management or domestic violence. It all varies case-by-case. ““The sense of accomplishment from women who complete and optician program or a

In addition to that, it is imperative that this facility is near a bus line because most offenders do not have any form of transportation upon release.

Medication monitoring is also very important.

The space for this does not need to be large, but must be effective in making sure that the residents are taking their medications and are not abusing them. This area would also need a bathroom to conduct urine analyses.

Nutrition is another overlooked subject. Joni says that “nutrition is important because mental health starts in your gut.” Having a garden would be great because it gives them something to do, but it also teaches them about healthy choices. It can also restore a sense of confidence and it is something they can share with their children.

Incorporating a kind of homeschooling aspect is also crucial, both for the residents and their children, especially given the COVID situation.

“Nutrition, parenting, counseling, and gardening are the top four things I would include. I think a backyard, especially for the women, would be wonderful.”

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from the halfway house, it comes from not having access to the tools and support they need to improve their lives.

“Should my facility be either male or female only? Is there a specific user-group I should target?”

Joni strongly emphasized that women and men cannot be mixed in this kind of environment. She explains that she usually urges individuals not to get into a relationship for a long time, because typically they will gravitate towards a partner who also has a lot of baggage that they have not dealt with. Then, the two of them just bring each other down.

Designing a mens facility with the same focus on nutrition and providing a safe space for children to visit would also be interesting and has not been done yet.

Joni informed me that at the Y.W.C.A, bedrooms were provided for women and their kids if they needed the supportive environment. It was a great success but is not in existence anymore. She stresses that we desperately need more facilities for women and their kids.

It is also important to think about the individuals who are innocent and are coming to the facility for housing. Do they want to be surrounded by more offenders after serving an unfair sentence?

Joni also suggests that this facility could potentially serve three purposes. One purpose would be to serve as an alternative to prison in order to promote rehabiltation.

Another purpose would be to act as a shelter for women trying to avoid returning to an abusive or unsafe household. These functions, paired with my original plan to provide transitional housing, might pair well together, Joni suggested.

“Is there any additional information that I should know about?”

The only way a transitional housing facility can be funded through a non-profit organization is if that organization agrees to follow federal mandates an requirements.

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This makes funding extremely difficult and prevents luxuries, like private kitchens in personal units. There are usually more possibilities for funding when working with the state, rather than the federal government.

“Everyone can change, but it is not easy.”

Reflection My conversation with Joni was significantly influential in my decision to add a nurse’s station and a designated classroom to my program. I also was able to take away that the communal kitchen may also serve as an educational space, rather than just a cooking and dining space. For these reasons, the adjacencies of the communal kitchen, garden, and classrooms should all be organized near to each other.

Speaking with Joni also made me realize that each individual living at this facility will have unique and different needs than their neighbor. I may have to consider increasing the number of offices in my program for mental health and addiction specialists, as these support systems are almost universal when it comes to the individuals in these facilities.

INTERVIEW

TRISH JORDAN RED LODGE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | OREGON CITY, OR

“How did Red Lodge Transitional Services get started? What is your role?”

Trish had been a religious service volunteer for over 20 years. A chaplain at Eastern Oregon Correctional Institute in Pendleton contacted her because they could not find anybody available to go in and provide religious services for the women. They had about 150 women waiting to be transferred to Coffee Creek Correctional Facility.

Trish is a registered nurse and had put in 21 years at the hospital. She decided to become a travel nurse so that she could work at a hospital closer to the correctional facility in Portland. Once she started working with these women, some of them were saying “I don’t know where I’m going to go or what I’m going to do.” A lot of them had left home at an early age, did not have a formal education, or a support system, and had been homeless prior to incarceration.

“It made me feel like, wow, this is such a set up. Especially for women.” Trish informed me that 80% of all women at Coffee Creek had children under the age of 18.

In 2006, herself and other religious service volunteers decided to get together to create some kind of program for the women, because they have less resources than the men. She continued to work part time as a nurse and full time as the executive director of Red Lodge, by default. She learned how to write grants and develop case management.

Their model is a wholistic one, meaning that the individual sits in the center of all the interconnecting pieces (spiritual needs,

jobs, education, addiction treatment, etc.)

“Housing is the foundation to successful reentry.”

“We’re he only Native American organization in Clackamas County and we were able to receive a $150,000 grant for community development to help purchase property in 2015.” It took them 10 years to get a house at their grass-roots level.

They also received enough funding from the Collins Foundation that enabled Trish to quit her day job as a nurse and dedicate her time to Red Lodge.

“What is the daily operational structure and how does this fluctuate from time to time?”

Right now, Red Lodge has two women. One woman is coming from treatment and one is waiting to go into treatment. 6 women is a full-house, 5 is busy, and 4 is doable.

There is no time limit on how long a resident can stay and they can come back if they need to. Residents must be 30 days clean and sober and they must be in an after-care program if they have a history of substance abuse.

They have weekly dinners together which gives a voice to everyone in the house and creates some structure. Everyone is required to do random urine analyses and follow the rules in the resident handbook.

“Who do you work with on a regular basis?”

Pre-covid, Red Lodge had about 120 volunteers. The volunteers would help residents with their GED’s, tutoring with

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“Housing is the foundation to successful re-entry.”

Trish says that they currently hose outpatient treatment, but having on-site behavioral health would be really helpful.

The backyard patio is a great space that everyone in the house values. The basement is a multi-purpose space that functions as a computer area, an exercise area, file storage, a craft room, and a library. There is also a laundry room and a small bedroom with two beds.

The main improvements Trish would like to see would be a larger kitchen and more bathrooms. The house was built in the 1970’s and is a split-level. It sits on 3 acres and 2 of those acres are covered in mature timber trees. They currently are limited to three bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and a small kitchen because the septic is only 1500 gallons. They wanted to put two bedrooms, two bathrooms, an office, a pantry, and an emergency bunkroom for overflow in the garage but they really cannot exceed six people. She hopes to someday be able to host 10 women or more and have the capacity to host their children too.

Trish would also never want to lose the connection with the land that they have because the beauty of the natural landscapes that surround the house let her and the residents know that their ancestors are there.

Incorporating solar power would also be a huge benefit. They currently use a heat pump, an electric furnace, and are running on city water. Trish hopes to have a more sustainable structure in the future.

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area and see through the trees, but nobody can see them. It provides a lot of privacy. “It is important to provide some kind of space for people to feel safe enough to let some things go.”

The main floor, where the kitchen and dining room are, is the most important space because that is where people tend to congregate. The communal spaces are very important. It is also important that they are adaptable, as the dining room functions as a classroom and a behavioral health counseling space. There is an alcove that can be rearranged to host a projector screen and they can fit around 25 people in the room. It is easy for them to rearrange the living room and dining room to fit their needs.

“How do the needs of the women at Red Lodge differ from the needs of the men?”

Typically, there is a 1:14 ratio of women to men in prison. However, ever since Major 11 passed (25 years ago), this number has been steadily rising. The population of women in prison has increased 800% since then.

Only 25-20% of case management at Red Lodge are men. When they do decide to take on a male, they’re usually vulnerable (age, disability, no support, etc.). However, most of Red Lodge’s focus is on women.

“How is safety ensured at this facility?”

If somebody breaks a rule, they will be kicked out. Red Lodge will still help them, but they cannot stay at the house because it could compromise somebody else’s health and well-being.

Red Lodge has security cameras on the outside of the house. The interior cameras are usually off and are only located in the entry ways. Heavy, sturdy doors are for security purposes. Red Lodge employees and residents do not give out the address of the

“How do animals play a role in these individuals’ lives?”

Trish said that usually, Red Lodge does not allow pets, but they currently have someone with two cats. They even had 6 chickens at one time, but that proved to be very expensive. It was cheaper to buy the eggs at the store than to buy the food for the chickens. Trish would be all for having a dog in the house, if somebody else took care of it. Everyone is really busy so low maintainenance pets are the only ones she would tolerate.

“Can you tell me more about the sweat lodge?”

Red Lodge is a culturally responsive program, so they have a sweat lodge on-site. PreCOVID, it was open to other community members, as well. The sweat lodge is a big part of behavioral health. The residents can express themselves and share things that won’t be shared with other people. It’s pitch black, covered in blankets, and the stones are heated. Certain songs are sung and prayers are said. The sweat releases toxins in the body. It is a form of detox, so-to-speak. It is great for people dealing with trauma.

Reflection My interview with Trish highlighted the importance of providing a connection to the land and the outdoors for both the residents and the employees. From our conversation, I was able to conclude that having access to autonomy outside of one’s private room (such as a secluded rock in the forest), is an integral part of the healing process. Including these “moments of pause” or “autonomous opportunities” may become a guiding principle in my design process, going forward.

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TOUR

COTTAGE VILLAGE CO-OP AMANDA DELLINGER | COTTAGE GROVE, OR

When I first arrived to the village, I was greeted not by people, but by three very friendly dogs. It was as if they had been expecting me, as they led me to a small make-shift office in what seemed to be an old warehouse.

Once Amanda arrived, we began to make our way around the property. The first cottage we stopped by was decorated in Valeentine’s Day decor. Two more dogs were basking in the sun on the compact concrete porch. The house next door was vacant, so we went on in.

The first tiny home we looked at was designed for one person. It was192 square feet, but with the addition of an 88 square foot sleeping loft, it felt much more spacious.

Amanda explained that the sleeping loft is a costly design decision because the state code will only permit sleeping lofts if they are sprinklered and have at least one egress window. However, the space-saving benefits of a sleeping loft outweigh the costs, so all units at Cottage Village are lofted units.

The unit had high ceilings and was very bright due to a plethora of windows. Some space saving techniques, other than the sleeping loft, included a pocket door and a small wall-mounted sink in the bathroom and a multi-purpose closet that served as storage for both clothing and other household iterms.

The kitchen cabinetry and countertops were supplied by IKEA, keeping the project within budget.

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refrigerator, a microwave, and a two-burner hot plate. The washer and dryers on the site will also be shared by the residents. Currently, the residents are using the local laundromat until the shared laundry facilities are built.

The other unit Amanda was able to show me was the ADA unit. This unit was 288 square feet with a 144 square foot loft. The main difference between this unit and the first one, was the size of the bathroom. The lofted area is primarily meant for a caretaker, rather than the resident.

As we walked around the property, three different residents came out onto their mini front porches to say hello. One man was very excited to tell me about his new car. The cherry red Volkswagon sudan sparkled in the sunlight as he told us about how much he cherishes the vehicle. He pays just $25 per month for the parking spot and never has to worry about it being broken into or stolen.

Amanda chimed in that it is actually more likely for residents to have cars than not.

As we were discussing the parking situation, a woman came out onto her front porch and sighed loudly. We all looked towards her in response, as she expressed in an annoyed tone, “ah, four o’clock, the only hour of the day I get to smoke a cig in the sunshine.”

Addressing her comment, I asked her how she felt about this. Taking advantage of the opportunity, she said, “if I had known this unit only got one hour of sunlight per day, I would have asked to live somewhere else.

I also cannot climb stairs so all of my stuff is shoved in the loft and I can’t even reach it! I’m basically living in a storage unit.” Her eyes rolled over to Amanda, who calmly responded, “well, once we have all the units filled we will re-evaluate and see if there is any re-arranging we can do for you.” I made

“Four O’clock is the only hour of the day that I get sunshine...”

They are in the process of digging swells that will lead the water runoff from the rooftops and open field area to the pond. This water then serves as an irrigation system for the mini community garden that sits adjacent to the pond.

Amanda used the term “container garden” to describe the small scale community garden.

This garden will produce fresh herbs, fruits, and vegetables in pots, rather than directly in the ground, to be easily available to all of the community members. It teaches the members about responsibility, compassion, nutrition, and it has become a hobby and a skill for many. Next to this garden was an enclosed greenhouse, where the residents could also learn about and participate in the process of composting.

The dogs, who had been sniffing right behind our heels for the entire duration of the tour, had made their way to the other side of the pond. They were standing under a clothesline connected between two posts. Amanda enlightened me that this was a dog run for the residents who have dogs that cannot roam as freely as our furry tour assistants.

As we circled back to the warehouse, Amanda shared that it is currently acting as the workshop for the homes that are still under construction. Originally, they were planning on having this space serve as the community center, since it is attached to the “bike barn” and the existing make-shift office. However, Square One was able to purchase an existing home on the property, which will be vacant

by April. They will use this home as the main office and community center, since it is already equipped with heating, cooling, gas, electric, plumbing, etc. The community members have found the warehouse to be very handy and wish to maintain its operation as a tool shed and workshop.

In terms of living requirements and operational logistics, Amanda broke things down as simply as she could for me. The

community operates “at cost” and all of their fundraising is done up front. The land was purchased by Square One and is defined as a community land trust. The residents do not have mortgages, but “carrying charges” instead. These carrying charges range from $300-$450 per month and include utilities.

The residents are required to show proof of income on a monthly basis. They are also required to put in eight “energy hours” per month, which refers to completing community chores, such as watering the garden, mowing the lawn, etc.

The villagers must attend monthly all-villager meetings and the community must have a membership committee that meets on a weekly basis. This committee is imperative to addressing any conflicts and ensuring that the by-laws enacted by Square One for co-op living are being followed. This committee also discusses potential new members and ensures that all of the residents agree unanimously to either accept or deny a new incoming resident.

Reflecting on the tour, I was pleasantly surprised to see how much use the community garden got from all of the residents. I was also decently surprised by how nearly every resident owned a dog, or some other kind of pet. I was also reminded of the importance of minor logistical spaces, such as shared mail rooms, laundry rooms, utility rooms, and recycling/trash rooms.

Lastly, it was encouraging to see how all of the units looked completely different from one another, yet were based off of just two basic models. This served as great insight as to how I may be able to repeat units in my design, without creating a monotonous atmosphere.

Reflection I was surprisingly touched by the residents’ interaction with their animals during this tour.

This realization will impact my design decisions going forward, as I am inclined to ensure that my facility is pet-friendly.

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In addition to a community green house, some of the residents have taken on tending to their own private gardens, as well.

The pond at the back of the site captures water run-off and recycles it as irrigation for the rest of the landscaping.

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A Look Around: A single occupancy unit

In order to save money and maximize convenience, the cabinetry and countertops in the unit were supplied by IKEA. The workshop on-site is currently used by the contractors as they complete construction. It will remain as a workshop, even once construction is complete, for the residents to explore different trades and hobbies. A covered bike barn is attached to the side, pictured to the right.

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SPONSORS | JEFFREY COMMONS PAUL SOLOMON | EUGENE, OR

As mentioned earlier in my interview with Paul Solomon, Sponsors is a transitional housing facility rooted in serving those individuals coming out of incarceration.

With four locations (Roosevelt Crossing, Jeffrey Commons, the Oaks on 14th, and the Downtown Campus), Sponsors has certainly made an impact on addressing the housing crisis for individuals with a criminal history.

As I pulled into the parking lot of Roosevelt Crossing (Sponor’s short-term housing facility), I was overwhelmed with astonishment as I realized how many times I had driven by this complex and had always thought that it was simply another apartment building. I mentioned this to Paul as I met him in the open air courtyard between the units and the offices. He looked at me cheerfully and said, “exactly.” Paul explained that the design team endured weeks of debating paint colors and materials to make this institutional-by-nature facility look residential. With a criminal history and a challenging past already ostracisizing these individuals, the architecture of where they reside must work in the opposite way.

Paul and I made our way through the courtyard, walked across a paved sidewalk through some detached office buildings, and traveled through a parking lot until we arrived at a congregation of tiny homes.

Before my tour, I had not realized that the tiny homes, also known as Jeffrey Commons, were on the same site as Roosevelt Crossing.

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still within walking distance to the support system offered by Roosevelt Crossing.

There are numerous factors that play a role in creating this sense of independence.

First of all, rather than being laid out like apartment units, each tiny home is arranged as a duplex. Paul chimed in that the shared walls save both money and energy. There are a total of 10 units and each is zoned for single occupancy. 2 of these 10 units are ADA accessible. The smallest of the units is 300 square feet and the largest is 450 square feet. However, every single unit is lofted.

When I expressed my concern to Paul about the increased construction cost of including a loft, he seemed surprised. He replied, “Well, these units were not cheap to build.

Each unit cost over $100,000, but I do not think this is a result of the lofting. I believe it is more so a result of our choice of high quality materials,durable heating and cooling systems, and inclusion of technology, like inunit Wi-Fi.” In addition to the in-unit Wi-Fi, there is also in-unit cable access.

The heating and cooling systems that Paul mentioned are the Mitsubishi ductless heating pumps and mini splits that are located in each unit. They are pricey, but worth it, especially with the rough winters that Oregon has been experiencing in the recent past. Paul explained to me that they tried to incorporate as many sustainable design solutions as possible and they have plans to install solar panels in the near future.

There is a rain garden on site and a well located next door. Blueberry bushes and fruit trees sprinkle the adjacent lot and all of the units gather around a community garden. All of the cabinetry in the units was supplied by a local carpentry company (Lanz Cabinet) and the furnishings come from a local furniture

“The residents totally take advantage of the communal gardens.”

kitchen sink, a microwave, a mini refrigerator, a hot plate, a twin bed, a bedside table, two dining chairs, a dining table, and a wall-hung flat screen T.V. Dishwashers, ranges/ovens, and extra storage and utilies can be found in the communal house on the property. This house also has a gender neutral and ADA accessible bathroom inside of it. There is also a flatscreen T.V. and a large sectional couch. Paul expressed that it is fun to see the residents come together to use this space to have birthday parties, watch the Oregon Duck game, etc. Unfortunately, it has remained locked since COVID-19 hit last spring. Paul is looking forward to the day that the residents can use this space again.

Next door to the communal space is a shared laundry room and electrical room. The laundry room had some counter space and one coin-operated washer and dryer. I asked Paul if just one washer and dryer was enough for all ten residents and he informed me that two washers and dryers are not requried until the occupancy hits twenty residents.

He beilieves that just one washer and dryer is plenty for ten people. Around the corner from these rooms, an enclosed bike room exists. Paul said that this is a great feature because it not only ensures the security of the bikes and keeps them dry, but it also saves space in the units and avoids mud and dirt being tracked into them.

Cleanliness is very important to the community at Jeffrey Commons. For this reason, pets and smoking are not allowed.

However, there are designated gazebos surrounding the property for the residents that need to smoke. I was able to identify how clean the facility was, before Paul had even mentioned its importance. When I asked him if there was a maintenance team responsible for this up-keep, he chuckled and replied, “Oh no, no, no. The residents here are all extremely grateful to be provided with this kind of housing and access to such

critical support systems, so they are all very respectful of Sponsor’s property.” This respect is also maintained by limiting the residents to having only three overnight visitors per month.

In order to support individuality and a sense of identity, each unit has a different colored accent wall and a small front porch that serves as more of a threshold than an inhabitable space. The unit I toured had a comforting deep navy blue accent wall.

As far as security goes, there are cameras on the exterior of the property. Paul explained that the Eugene code required some kind of differntiating factor to be incorporated into the design at each entry point. They decided to implement a wood trellis with a couple of park benches where the sidewalks that lead into the community meet the busier public ways. Paul said that this has been an effective strategy in preventing any non-residents from wandering onto the property.

In regards to the operative logistics of Jeffrey Commons, each resident is on parole or probation and is still required to meet with their case mananger or participate in any of their required or prescribed treatment programs. However, the residents at Jeffrey Commons usually do this on a less intensive scale than those in the transitional housing facility.

The residents must pay about $500 per month for their units, which includes utilities.

They are required to put $50-$100 into a savings account, if they can afford to do so.

The residents also have access to a parking spot in the on-site lot, if they need one, but Paul mentioned that this is relatively uncommon. The residents have a mail box on the property, which also contributes to a sense of individualism and shared dumpsters located underneath a covered and locked shelter.

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forget that it shares a lot with Roosevelt Crossing. Two therapists were coming out of the mental health clinic, which looked like a converted old farmhouse. They stopped to say hello to Paul and I and as we continued to walk, some residents also waved hello. These small momentary interactions showed me how a facility like this can foster a sense of community and almost resemble a family-like atmosphere, which was very inspiring.

Reflection My tour with Paul was educational in that it helped me better understand the difference between “transitional” and “supportive” housing. I was able to not only see, but feel, the shift in a sense of independence as we walked from Roosevelt Crossing to Jeffrey Commons and back again. This experience was influential, as it has led me to conclude that separating the office spaces in my building as much as possible from the residential spaces will be a critical design decision in being able to create a sense of independence for the residents.

This tour was also very beneficial in learning about what paint colors, material choices, and eco-friendly appliances can assist in fostering a sense of belonging and optimism for the future.

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Covered bike storage and dumpsters keep the facility clean.

The rain garden captures water runoff and recycles it as irrigation for the landscaping.

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Unit + Communal Center

There is one communal space shared among the ten private units. It is in the same building as the laundry room, bike storage, and electrical room. The residents’ mail boxes are located in the front.

Sponsors wanted to use local and longerlasting materials and finishes, which a go-to manufacturer, like IKEA, cannot honestly supply.

For this reason, the cabinetry in the units is all locally sourced solid wood.

The units have sconces for accent lighting, plenty of natural daylight, and even include eye-catching downspouts.

The lofts are carpeted, in order to function as sleeping lofts, but are largely used by the residents for storage purposes.

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DAYCARE COMMUNITY CENTER

PLAY GROUND

CONTROLLED ACCESS POINTS

CONTROLLED ACCESS

There are a total of 48 units on the property. Each unit is two stories with wood frame and stucco construction. While each unit has its own washer and dryer and kitchen, there are also community laundry, kitchen, and office spaces.

Type 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR

Units 16 24 8

Size (Sq. Ft.) 672-780 960 1127

FLOOR PLANS

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TYP. GROUND LVL

1 BR FLAT UPPER

Rent $446 $500 $550 1/3 BR UPPER LVL

2 BR UPPER LVL

SITE Location: Los Angeles, California Users: Low-income Single Parents Year: 1990 Architect: Ena Dubnoff

WILLOWBROOK

GREEN APARTMENTS Why Willowbrook Green Apartments?

Willowbrook Green Apartments caught my attention because like my project, it is a housing complex that is centered around a courtyard.

More specifically, it’s primary function is to support and nourish relationships between parents and children.

How Does Willowbrook Influence My Design?

The program, site conditions, security arrangements, and user groups of this apartment complex draw parallels with my project.

41% of residents are single-parent households. The one, two, and three bedroom units allow for multigenerational housing and families can stay here long-term.

The two story apartment units all face inwards towards a communal courtyard, a community building, and a play area. Adjacent to the apartments, a child care and development center for 60 children was built. The site also has spaces for counseling and job training, as well as communal rooms and managerial spaces.

The units have windows that look out to the streets, but are only accessible through the courtyard. There

Parti The primary guiding design principle in this project was security. The second leading principle was access to outdoor space. As hinted at in the parti diagram, the entire perimeter of this apartment complex is protected by gates. The daycare and large playground sit on the outside of these gates because these facilities are also open to non-residents. The arrangement of the townhouses around the courtyard allows parents to keep an eye on their children while they are playing outside. This also fosters a sense of community and kinship among other residents as trust is built around neighbors also keeping an eye on the kids.

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BAYVIEW HILL

GARDENS APARTMENTS Location: San Francisco, California Users: Formerly homeless families Year: 2013 Architect: David Baker Architects Non-profit Housing Developer: Mercy Housing Why Bayview Hill Gardens?

Like Willowbrook Green Apartments, Bayview Hill Gardens is also centered around a courtyard. This project also welcomes children, as its mission is to prevent families from being separated due to homelessness.

How Does Bayview Hill Gardens Influence My Design?

The program and building conditions are very similar to my project. In addition to these elements, it is influential to see that the design of Bayview Hill Gardens was inspired by the surrounding neighborhood culture and sustainability.

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concept behind this project. The L-shaped arrangement of the building allows for both “eyes on the street” and views of the garden.

The open edge and entry alley of the property allows this garden view to be shared with the larger community, rather than only the residents. The offices on the ground floor also are provided street and garden views.

UNITS The 80,000 square foot building houses 73 total units. Each unit comes furnished and residents receive a gift basket with basic essentials upon arrival. The $25.66 million dollar project was funded through city money, tax credits, a tax credit bond deal, and federal shelter care money.

Type Units Rent Studio 17 30% of 1 BR 24 tenant’s 2 BR 24 income 3 BR 8

Program A social-services office, resident lounge, laundry room, computer lab, and community room are all located on the ground floor.

The community room houses after-school programs and provides healthy snacks, homework help, and activities for the 115 children in the building. It also overlooks an 8,500 sq. ft. courtyard, where residents grow their own food. The courtyard is visible to passersby to provide more greenery in the city.

Inspiration Afrocentric-inspired elements are repeated throughout the building in order to respond appropriately to the history of the neighborhood and the local residential population. This includes an entry screen with a pattern inspired by the natural landscape in Botswana, “Kraal” inspired balcony railing patterns, earth-tone color palettes, rolling wood ceiling panels, and a garden layout filled with and inspired by African plants.

Sustainability The facility earned a “Greenpoint” rating of 153 points. It utilizes solar domestic hot water and storm-water treatment. Many of the materials were sustainably sourced, including the reclaimed redwood siding on the curved wall of the community space and courtyard.

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Program Break Down Floor 1: Two bunkrooms, bathrooms, showers, a kitchen, an exercise room, counseling offices, private courtyard, common area.

Floor 2: Public courtyard, lockers, bike racks, dog kennels, front desk, hygiene center, showers, laundry, counseling offices, mail room, computer lab, library, medical center, barbershop, common area.

Floor 3: Art studio, garden balcony, administration offices, community courtroom/classroom.

Floor 4: Community room, counseling offices, accessible apartments, apartments, shared balcony, laundry.

Floor 5-8: Apartments, accessible apartments, laundry, shared balcony.

Over 80% of energy for hot water will come from the sun

Sustainability:

The building employs a solar-powered hot water system, a high-performance exterior envelope, energy-efficient lighting, and green roofs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower energy costs.

It also employs low-flow plumbing fixtures, bioswales, and greywater recycling to keep water use and bills low. All of the materials used in the building were locally sourced.

The building earned a LEED Platinum certification and the estimated savings in energy-efficient technologies is around $60,000 per year.

ROOMS The units are light, airy, and come furnished with durable, bedbug proof furniture and adaptable pieces such as a closet that also functions as a bike rack. The fiberglass windows automatically monitor the energy230

1. Solar Hot Water 2. Heat Recovery Ventilators

Uses hot exhaust air to heat incoming fresh air

3. High-Performance Exterior

Continuous insulation and airtight skin to save energy

4. Interior Relites Provide daylight to bathrooms

5. Fiberglass Windows

Low-E, PVC Free, turns off heat when opened

6. Green Roofs

Decreases heat island effect, absorbs and filters rain

7. Greywater Recycling

Water from showers and washers is used to flush toilets

8. Bioswales

Controls stormwater with irrigation-free landscaping

BUD CLARK COMMONS Location: Portland, Oregon Users: Homeless Individuals Year: 2011 Architect: Holst Architecture

Why Bud Clark Commons?

Like Willowbrook Green Apartments, Bayview Hill Gardens is also centered around a courtyard. This project also welcomes children, as its mission is to prevent families from being separated due to homelessness.

How Does Bud Clark Commons Influence My Design?

The program and building conditions are very similar to my project. In addition to these elements, it is influential to see that the design of Bayview Hill Gardens was inspired by the surrounding neighborhood culture and sustainability.

Parti The design of the building is influenced by two things: entry points and access to green space. Private apartments, temporary shelters, public access, daycenters, staff, and donation areas all have their own entries. Each floor encompasses some kind of outdoor or green space, even if the users of those spaces fluctuate. This layering of green space and outdoor space and entry points will likely occur in my building as well.

SHELTER

DAYCENTER

DAYCENTER

HOUSING

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