Jeanne Eckels | Spring 2024 Interior Architecture Portfolio

UNIVERSIT Y OF K ANSAS

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

PORTFOLIO Jeanne Eckels

contents

1 culture-based residence

2 memory care facility

3 enlightened space

4 outpatient clinic

5 by hand

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culture-based residence The Haddad family, native to Jordan, is moving to the United States and residing in Lawrence, Kansas. Design a culture-based residence that incorporates their values of privacy, sustainability, and hospitality while accommodating the Autismrelated needs of their 8-year old son, Yousef.

This project developed my ability to design according to the preferences of my client. I took special care to incorporate the Haddads’ cultural values into the programming of the home, abandoning the typical American openconcept main floor style for a more partitioned layout that optimizes privacy. The final finishes reflect a cohesive blend of American and Middle Eastern architecture, reminiscent of the Haddads’ assimilation into life in America.

research HOSPITALITY

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Welcoming entrance Indoor/outdoor social spaces Guest suite for grandparents Large dining area

project goals

concept

Include a private courtyard with space for entertaining guests

Validate: honor and affirm the Haddad’s identity and values through Middle Eastern design influences, sustainable design, and Autism-friendly features. benched seating

rounded arches

Incorporate Middle Eastern design elements through use of color, pattern and arches

geometric pattern

x Shared guest/homeowner sleeping quarters

Middle Eastern Design

PRIVACY

Sustainable Design

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LEED/WELL credits

Create an adaptable guest bedroom for the Haddad grandparents

material selection

Nurture Yousef’s Autismrelated needs by organizing and zoning his bedroom.

Window treatment Concealed backyard

AutismFriendly Design

Private bedrooms Control views from front yard

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energy efficiency

Street-facing curtain walls Open landscape

acoustics

dimmable lighting

bedroom zoning

Create a lifelong home by implementing aging-in-place features

level 1

level 2

Can be adapted into a master bedroom as the Haddad parents age-in-place

ADA restroom

Laundry

Pantry ADA base cabinets and open shelving are compatible with aging-in-place

Guest bedroom

Yousef’s room

Salma’s room Kitchen

Courtyard

Bathroom

Room zoning divides Yousef’s room into specific areas for work, play, and sleep, accommodating his Autismrelated needs

Garage

Mechanical

Dining room

The terrace is a traditional element of Middle Eastern architecture

B

Terrace Family room

Corridor A Living room

Restroom

Storage

Benched alcove seating showcases Middle Eastern influence and offers extra seating for guests

Foyer

The foyer provides a formal reception space for guests and restricts views to the rest of the home, optimizing privacy

Master bedroom

Fadi’s office

Aziza’s jewelry workshop Master bathroom

N

elevations

design for Autism Yousef’s room

A | corridor Overlooking the courtyard and guiding the user to the living room, this corridor features comfortable sitting nooks that are particularly suitable for Yousef when he needs an off-path space to decompress.

B | courtyard

contributes to LEED or WELL Westhighland White Sherwin Williams Mexidot Upholstery Maharam

sleep dress work play Nyhavn LED lamp Louis Poulsen

Crosshatch Sofa Herman Miller The courtyard is a traditional element of Middle Eastern hospitality. The enclosed region offers privacy for the Haddads to entertain and is visible from the dining room, guest bedroom, and living room.

Room zoning defines spaces within the room according to purpose, increasing calmness and managing over-stimulation.

contributes to LEED or WELL

bedroom

kitchen

Windswept carpet Patcraft

Bind Maharam

Alpaca velvet Maharam

Empress HanStone

Alesso Deco Tilebar

Organized shelving Sensory materials Acoustic control BuzziBlox BuzziSpace

Lid Bed Blu Dot

Boa pouf Hem

Dimmable lighting

Prodigy LVT Shaw

Energy-efficient appliances Broom stool Emeco

Fume hood to improve air quality ADA base cabinets 5’ turn radius in sink area Open shelving

living room

Lanalux Upholstery Maharam

Caressa in Sable Garrett Leather

Sanibel Sea Spray Tile Virginia Tile

Ample seating for entertaining Durable materials Tile incorporates culture without overstimulating Yousef Proto Lowback Hightower

Boxplay Sofa Hightower

Desert Stream Rug West Elm

Heather Upholstery Designtex

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memory care facility Design a Florida-based memory-care/assisted living facility that incorporates evidence-based design through intensive research. Conduct a site visit to a memory care facility, speak to professionals and residents, and use this insight to inform the design of the space.

Through this project, I gained a deeper understanding of code requirements, both nationwide and state-specific. I assembled a project manual that helped sharpen my technical understanding of design processes. I learned how to render floor plans in Photoshop and used this knowledge to convey my ideas.

research

concept

Alzheimer’s affects:1

Effects of aging:1

Visual perception

Visual impairment

Memory

Cognitive impairment

Communication

Loss of balance

Language

Loss of strength

Reasoning/judgment

Hearing impairment

project goals

getaway

Increased sensitivity to temperature/light Site information:2

getaway

21% 1.3

over age 65

7374 San Casa Dr, Englewood, FL 34224

Feature

Outcome

loop circulation

movement

flooring changes

wayfinding

sunlight, outdoor access

better sleep, quality of life

visual connections

security, clarity

million veterans

8.7% 27%

with a disability, under age 65

The Key is a retreat from the chaos and confusion present in the outer world, where design gives residents the freedom to engage with their environment in a safe and comfortable manner. Resident health is supported through connection to community, nature, and movement.

Hispanic or Latino

1. Emily Chmielewski, E. D. A. C., & Eastman, P. (2014). Excellence in design: Optimal living space for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

2. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Florida. (n.d.). Www.census.gov. Retrieved September 25, 2023, from https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/FL/RHI825222

views of nature

residential finishes

varied lighting strategies

autonomy and control

minimized clutter

level 1 plan Location plan Assisted living Memory care Children’s daycare (proposed) Main entrance

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9

6

3

2

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4 1

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2

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Lobby

2

Staff office

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Sun room

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Lounge

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Activity room

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Cafe

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Salon

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Game room

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Restaurant

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Community kitchen

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Movie theater

user journey Renee is a 29 year-old activity coordinator and mother to two year old Layla. At work, she plans all the daily activities and tends to residents’ needs throughout the day.

Lloyd is a husband, father, and grandfather. He has been diagnosed with early onset dementia and resides in assisted living with his wife, Carol. Lloyd enjoys reading, puzzles, and visits from family.

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Paperwork in the office

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Lead a craft workshop

3

Do a load of resident laundry

4

Monitor lounge

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Check on residents

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Wake up and dress in room

2

Breakfast at restaurant

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Lounge in the sun room

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Wander through the courtyard

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Read in the library

Personal ownership, privacy

Courtyard view, quiet time

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Nature

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Circulation can feel arduous

4

JOYS 3

PAINS

3 1 2

Delicious food and lively atmosphere

2

Parking lot view and visitor arrivals are reminder of outside world

Circulation through social areas can irritate introverts

restaurant

Group dining (4+ people) Reduced dining (1-2 people) Family dining Self-serve buffet line

Varied seating options increase residents’ ability to make choices and have a sense of autonomy during meals. For residents seeking a highly social experience, large tables seating four or more members offer connection and camaraderie. For residents desiring solitude or reduced company, tables for two are readily available.

lounge

Strategically situated between the sun room and the craft space, the lounge offers a comfortable and relaxing space that enables residents to be spectators to surrounding activities, or, if they choose, to fully participate with an easy transition into adjacent areas. Those desiring solitude and quiet can retreat into the sun room, which can be opened or closed to the outer area with a folding partition.

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enlightened space Conduct research about a religious tradition, using this insight to inform the design of a reflective outdoor enclosure.

Like the hajj (holy pilgrimage), this Islam-inspired enclosure offers a reflective journey to the true direction of Mecca, reached at the final enclosed mihrab. Oscillating amounts of light and shadow are present, representing the individual struggle against evil.

The individual finds closure in reaching the closed mihrab that points to the true direction of Mecca at the innermost region of the pavilion. This experience is reminiscent of the hajj (holy pilgrimage), which reaches its summit upon reaching the Kaaba.

Oscillating amounts of light and shadow experienced during the journey are symbolic of the concept of jihad, meaning “holy struggle.” This struggle can be collective and individual- a struggle against the enemies of Islam, or the spiritual struggle within oneself against sin. Though shadow is present in the pavilion, light prevails in the same way that faith conquers.

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outpatient clinic Design a female-centered outpatient clinic specializing in the detection of breast cancer.

Incorporate evidence-based design principles and HIPAA guidelines.

Through this project, I learned how to render on Revit and edit images through Photoshop.

I improved my ability to communicate information graphically, creating diagrams and graphics that engage the viewer. I learned how to infuse the user journey into the project, viewing the site through the lens of those it is designed to serve.

project goals

research

concept

Breast health screening

Recognizing that no woman battles breast cancer alone, this clinic accommodates patients and their companions, welcoming a diverse group of individuals through female-centered design that fosters a sense of tranquility and warmth.

as recommended by American Cancer Society for women over 40

Return in 6 months Probably Normal Yearly 3D mammogram

Further testing needed?

Additional mammogram and/or breast ultrasound

Normal finding?

Ultrasound or stereotactic/3D biopsy

No Yes

No

Yes

No Positive?

Return in 1 year

Yes

Breast MRI

user personas

User journey Patient

enter

STAFF

reception

dressing room *

waiting room

work room

enter/ check in

patient visits

Carrie, 46

Hobbies: Running, entertaining Accompanied by: Steve (husband) Reason for screening: Taking an ultrasound after unclear mammogram results Preexisting health concerns: N/A

Judy, 79

Hobbies: Visiting grandchildren, sewing Accompanied by: Mia (home-care nurse) Reason for screening: Annual mammogram Preexisting health concerns: Parkinson’s disease (wheelchair user), breast cancer survivor

consultation

mammogram/ ultrasound/ biopsy

checkout/ exit

patient visits

staff lounge

checkout/ exit

*Research indicates that a dressing room between the waiting and examination rooms increases patient satisfaction and comfort

Ensure that patient areas accommodate patients and guests who join them.

Maintain privacy and accessibility through adherence to ADA and HIPAA standards.

Create a spa-like atmosphere that challenges the sterile atmosphere of traditional medical facilities.

Consider ways to differentiate patient and staff circulation, providing ease of circulation for both groups.

blocking diagram

elevations Key Features

consultation room

mammogram room

dressing room waiting room

staff lounge

A | staff lounge

Biopsy lab out of direct light biopsy lab

Staff-only corridor for easy circulation in staffrestricted areas

ultrasound/biopsy room reception

work area

Patient rooms situated near natural light on north and west walls of plan

supply room

utility

Patients exit the building through the same route they entered to maintain familiarity with the space

patient restroom

staff restroom

staff space

staff circulation

patient space

patient circulation

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Dau Lounge Chair Stylex

Dau Table Stylex

Linden Table Hightower

Nadia Counter Hightower

B | corridor

reflected ceiling plan

BuzziFold acoustic panel BuzziSpace

24” ceiling mount light Lumenwerx

Arendela chandelier Kohler

Conga pendant lamp Ole! Lighting

BuzziFelt, mokka BuzziSpace Buzzifold acoustic panel

floor plan 5’ turn radius Consultation room

Mammogram room

Dressing room

Waiting room

5’ hallway width bariatric furniture

Staff lounge

B

patient caretaker furniture

Ultrasound/ biopsy room

Biopsy lab A

Work area

Staff restroom

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HIPAA features: Supply room

Utility

Patient restroom

Reception

Enclosed reception area Acoustic furniture Private examination rooms

waiting room

Patient

enter

STAFF

dressing room

reception

dressing room

waiting room

work room

consultation

mammogram/ ultrasound/ biopsy

checkout/ exit

patient visits

examination room

furniture selections

Proto Lowback lounge Hightower

Buzzishield Free Arc BuzziSpace

Compass Cabinetry Herman Miller

For Now sofa Hightower

Breck Bench Hightower

Sorta Chair OFS

Proto Pouf Hightower

Breck Bench Hightower

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by hand

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