marissa wilson | brenna murphy | courtney gilbert | fall 2013
GET READY TO...... Flex Vanderbilt Medical Complex provides visitors with an exciting variety of healing, learning and fitness options. From art classes, to relaxing in yoga, to weight training; there are opportunities for every one of all ages to participate in. Whether you have an appointment upstairs with the Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy clinic or are just buying a pair of tennis shoes, you can drop your child off and know that they will not only be having fun playing, but also learning how to live a healthy lifestyle. While having an exercise break, visitors can also enjoy the healthy choices offered by the dining facility that is included on the first level. Following the example of Vanderbilt University, Flex values learning and promotes education of body systems, expressing the mind and nutrition to promote and overall holistic education environment. The dynamic design features that embody the Vanderbilt Flex brand greet visitors and guide them throughout the building to create a unique and memorable experience that they will continue to come back to.
V a n d e r bi l t m e d i c a l
...... not just your muscles,
c o m p l e x
but also your mind, health and taste buds!
SUN PATTERNS AND BUILDING ORIENTATION Legend:
GOALS & OBJECTIVES: + Privacy: Discussion of Patient’s Medical Issues + Private patient rooms for exams, changing & P.T. sessions + Doctor touchdown areas to discuss patients medical issues + Private offices for physicians and staff
Main Entrance Placement
Path of the Sun Sunrise Position of the Sun at 10:00 am Sunset
+ Comfort: Highlighting Ability rather than Disability + Technology: Check-in/out + Presence of nature + Providing privacy options + Bariatric furniture + Eliminating travel distance + Providing assistive equipment
The location of the sunrise in Nashville in relation to the context of the site helps to give justification for the placement of the main entrace to the entry level of the space. Designing large windows on the eastern portion of the building will allow visitors, patients, and staff to see the sunrise when the clinic opens in the morning. Daylight throughout the space will be a critical element to conveying health and wellness to the users of the space.
January 1st at 10:00 am
May 1st at 10:00 am
+ Circulation: Providing easy Wayfinding Strategies for Patients of all Ages + Wide hallways to avoid traffic issues + Identifiable Landmarks such as elevator, stairs and atrium + Pathways provided with branded signage and wayfinding features
September 1st at 10:00 am
ENTRY LEVEL FLOORPLAN & RENDERINGS GREENERY
PLAYGROUND
ENTRY GARDEN
WAITING ROOM ENTRY
+ The presence of natural light through out the space helps to promote directionality and the ability to identify landmarks.
Level 2 15' - 0" Plenum 1 13' - 0"
ELEVATOR & STAIRS ELEVATION PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT PRODUCT
DINING AREA
Level 1 0' - 0"
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT PRODUCT
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT PRODUCT
Plenum 2 23' - 0"
Plenum 2 23' - 0" Level 2 15' - 0" Plenum 1 13' - 0"
Level 1 0' - 0"
GYM ELEVATION
+ The utilization of warm colors in dining retail spaces help to promote appetites and helps to make a large space feel smaller.
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT PRODUCT
+ Natural sunlight increases user satisfaction. + Varied types of seating provide comfortable options for all the users. + Healthy food options help to promote a healthy lifestyle
CHILDREN’S EDUCATION & PLAYROOM + Natural light and access to outdoor spaces promote education with children by giving them downtime to process recently learned information. + Design elements have the ability to connect children directly to education. + The open floor plan of the space promotes flexibility of teaching lessons and for children to learn in a way that resonates with them.
CLINIC LEVEL FLOORPLAN & RENDERINGS GREENERY
WAITING ROOM ENTRY + The use of technology throughout the patient’s journey promotes the concept of ability vs. disability. + Cool colors are easy on the eyes during lengthy wait times. + The illusion of a lowered ceiling can help patients feel more comfortable in an unfamiliar environment. + The utilization of stools and bariatric seating welcomes all patients.
CLINIC LEVEL FLOORPLAN
+ Clear traffic paths provide easy access to the check- in desk and to the door into the medical part of the clinic.
NOT TO SCALE
PATIENT EXAM ROOM + Utilizing earth tones provides a soothing, calming environment that promotes healing. + A small seating section for guests helps to promote the importance of family, friends, and social support while undergoing treatment. + Exam room standardization increases patient and staff safety. + Natural light provides distractions and positivity in both patients and staff. + A barrier-free exam table gives patients the peace of mind knowing they will be treated regardless of their physical state.
MRI ROOM
+ The use of technology throughout the patient’s journey promotes the concept of ability vs. disability.
+ The illusion of a lowered ceiling can help patients feel more comfortable in an unfamiliar environment.
+ Cool colors are easy on the eyes during lengthy wait times.
+ The utilization of stools and bariatric seating welcomes all patients.
+ Clear traffic paths provide easy access to the check- in desk and to the door into the medical part of the clinic.
P.T GYM
+ Rubber tile eases patient joints and reduces patient falls.
+ Open therapy and private patient therapy options allow for patients to be treated where they are comfortable.
+ An open floor plan promotes flexibility and allows staff to better treat their patients.
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT PRODUCT
Level 3 25' - 0"
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT PRODUCT
NOT TO SCALE
+ Warm and cool colors help to create a welcoming atmosphere that promotes movement and nature.
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT PRODUCT
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT PRODUCT
ENTRY LEVEL FLOORPLAN
+ Wayfinding easily guides users through the space, which helps to combat user confusion.