Metanoia (Senior Capstone Wellness Project)

Women’s Wellness in their early 20’s A Comprehensive Wellness Center Guiding Women's Personal Needs

Melina Hoek INDS 470-08 Professor Pizzichemi Fall 2021 Winter 20222

Table of Contents Phase 1....................................................................1-37

Inspirational Article Review.........................................2-4 Case Study....................................................................5 Idea Mapping...............................................................6 Project Proposal.............................................................7 Literary Article Review..................................................8-11 Client Profile..................................................................12 Research Question........................................................13 Interview Questions......................................................14 Interview Responses.....................................................15-22 Survey Results...............................................................23-27 History Timeline............................................................28 Topic & Design Terminology........................................29 Trends & Immerging Issues...........................................30 Precedent Studies..........................................................31-36

Phase 2.....................................................................37-59 Outline of Primary, Secondary, Ancillary Users.........38-40 User Values....................................................................41-43 Personas & User Experience Mapping.......................44-54 Key Experiences............................................................55-59

Phase 3......................................................................60-76

Site Analysis....................................................................61-67 Building Analysis.............................................................68-76

Phase 4.......................................................................................................77-96 Concept Ideation............................................................................................78-83 Programming...................................................................................................84-85 Schematics......................................................................................................86-90 Refined Key Experiences................................................................................91-95 Graphic Standards & Reflection....................................................................96

Phase 5.....................................................................................................97-108

Concept Breakdown & Application.............................................................98 Conceptual Graphic Expression...................................................................99 Floor Plan........................................................................................................100 RCP...................................................................................................................101 Courtyard Activity...........................................................................................102 Schematic Volume Sketches...........................................................................103 Elevations........................................................................................................104-105 Study Models..................................................................................................106 Prototypes........................................................................................................107 Preliminary FFE................................................................................................108

Phase 6.....................................................................................................109-119

Floor Plan........................................................................................................110 Furniture Plan...................................................................................................111 RCP...................................................................................................................112 Volumetric Sketches........................................................................................113 Test Renders.....................................................................................................114 Elevations.........................................................................................................115 Prototypes........................................................................................................116-18 Revised Program..............................................................................................119 Trace overlay series........................................................................................120-121 Final Floor Plan...............................................................................................122 Final Perspectives............................................................................................123-129 FFE....................................................................................................................130-134

Phase 1 Inspirational Article Review Inspirational Case Study Idea Mapping Project Proposal Literature Review Data Collection Project Typology Client Selection and Analysis User Centered Design Research and Analysis 1

Inspirational Article Review

How to diet and exercise correctly for your body?

Joanna Soh

OAC's What is Weight Bias?

What is it?

Negative attitudes, beliefs, judgments, stereotypes, and discriminatory acts at an individual simply because of their weight

Ectomorph

Meso-Endo

Thin and Lanky Fast and High Metabolism

Strong but muscles arent well defined

Smaller Bone Structure

In a place of employment

Where it can happen

Mensomorph

Healthcare Facilities

Athletic Body

Education

Efficient Metabolism

Mass Media

Medium Bone Struture

In Relationships

Easier to gain muscle and lose fat

Endomorph

Ecto-Meso

Lean and muscular

Endo-Meso

Dehumanizing and Damaging

The Problem

"Can cause adverse physical and psychological health outcomes and promotes a social norm that marginalizes people."

Soft, rounder body Naturally slow metabolim

Skinny / Fat

Stockier bone structure

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Inspirational Article Review

Body Neutrality

Very Well Mind "How to Practice Body Neutrality"

Body Neutrality is now considered the healthier way of engaging with our physical selves

Body Positivity can be a difficult task for people with marginalized bodies

Body Neutrality

Body Positivity

Focuses on the appreciation of body and what it can do

Focuses on outward appearance

Encourages people to accept their bodies because they simply exist

Can often exclude those who dont fit the typical beauty standards

"The idea of accepting your body as it is in its current state."

Encourages you to see your body as a functional vessel

How to Practice Body Neutrality: Acknowledge the way your body functions well Acknowledge the way your body doesn't work for you Perform self love activities

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Inspirational Article Review Mayo Clinic "Body Dysmorphic Disorder"

Based on:

Diagnosis

Personal, social, family, and medical history Psychological evaluation that accesses risk factors, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to negative self-image

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Treatment

Medications Hospitalization

Stick to your treatment plan Learn about your disorder

Lifestyle Home Remedies

Pay attention to warning signs Practice learned strategies Get active

Dont become isolated

Coping and Support

Learn relaxation and stress management Join a support group Take care of yourself 4

Case Study #1 Curves: A Worldwide Leader in Women's Fitness

Workouts Boxing Cardio Body Basics Balance Education

Why? A convenient gym workout combining strength training, cardio, stretching (all 30 minutes) Created over 30 years ago

Health Wellness Nurition Goals

"Unlike traditional gyms, a Curves membership gives you the tools and support you need to reach your goals and set the stage for a healthier, more active future."

Experience Community Support

Case Study #2 Tia: The Modern Medical Home for Women

Mission To enable every woman to achieve optimal health as defined by herself

Believe women's health is more than one issue Created 4 years ago with a vision to create a fundamentally new paradigm for modern women's healthcare Doesn't reduce women to body parts

Services

Locations

Gynecology Mental Health Primary Care Acupuncture

San Francisco Pheonix NYC LA Virtual Clinic

"Womens whole health and livelihood."

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Idea Mapping Appearance vs Health Frames

No focus on body functionality

Impacts of how women percieve & value themselves

Restrictive Appearance Standards

The illusion of Health

Problematic Images

Self Comparison

Fit Ideal Internalizations

Impacts of Social and Mass Media

Restrictive Eating

Dieting

Women's Wellness in their early 20's

Harmful Attitudes towards eating and the body

Body Acceptance

"Fitspiration"

"Fat Phobia"

Mood

HAES Movement

"Thinspiration"

Self Esteem

Mental Health

Transformative Journey's

1/3 of college students report dieting to lose weight Body Dissatisfaction

Body Competence

Common for college aged women to gain weight and fall into these patterns

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Project Proposal Women’s Wellness in their early 20’s

The Challenge

So often women compare themselves to other women or think negatively towards their bodies and this facility creates a space where all women can come together to encourage one another as they all follow their own individual health journeys.

Primary Programmatic Considerations

What makes it innovative?

The mission is to have a common space where women can heal their negative perceptions of themselves or others and can grow in their goals, feeling inspired by the women around them while learning more about their body's needs.

Specific User Group

Women in their 20’s (18-25)

·Reworked gym (where there’s not only equipment but areas for additional “nontraditional” areas for movement) ·Support Group / Therapy

THE WELL

Main issues affecting interior space ·How to keep an open flow within the space while still having areas for privacy

·Lobby ·Common areas for connectivity

The Client

·How to best make the users feel comfortable ·How to make the space educational and engaging to have the most positive long term affects

Possibilities for Research

The Building

·Event space for Seminar’s / Workshops ·Kitchen ·Dining Area

Surveying women in different walks of life and what they want to get out of their personal health journey

21,000 sqrft (zoning 15,000 sqrft)

·Library for additional resources ·Garden

Located in Carmel, Indiana (Suburban)

·Understanding the different needs different women need depending on their body’s needs

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Literary Article Review "Fat Acceptane 101: Midwesten Amerian Women's Perspective on Cultural Body"

Participants of Survey: 18 women aged 22-61 years

Bombak, A. E., Meadows, A., & Billette, J. (2019). Fat acceptance 101: Midwestern American Women’s perspective on cultural body acceptance. Health Sociology Review, 28(2), 194–208. https://doi.org/10.1080/14461242.2019.1604150

Individuals across the weight spectrum face their current body pressure to inform "thin ideal."

"Weight stigma and messages encouraging disordered eating remain pervasive in media such as reality television and digital formats."

"Several participants also commented on the muchhailed body-positive shift within the fashion beauty complex, but felt that many organizations were simply paying lip service to body acceptance."

Women report higher weight dissatisfaction and weight bias internalization

Body Acceptance

The process where individuals attempt to renounce the dominant body discourses and achieve a state of comfort in their current body

"Even within the fashion industry, plus-size models are seen as separate and not equal."

"Several participants were less sure whether society was becoming more body accepting. These participants felt society was now 'more virtual' and objectifying."

"A truly powerful body acceptance movement will require room for unconditional bodily diversity, a genuine commitment to rectifying intersectional disadvantage, and to focus on advocacy to effect meaningful societal change."

"Midwestern women of higher weight noted positive advances in body diversity in media, greater availability of clothing and more resistance to body shaming narrative."

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Literary Article Review "Risk and Protective Factors Associated with Depressive Symptoms in Young Adults with Overweight and Obesity" Kaufman, C. C., Thurston, I. B., Maclin-Akinyemi, C., Hardin, R. N., Decker, K. M., & Kamody, R. C (2018). Risk and protective factors associated with depressive symptoms in young adults with overweight and obesity. Journal of American College Health, 68(2), 148–154.https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2018.1536057

"Elevated weight above a BMI of 25 is one indicator associated with higher mortality risk later in life."

More than 1/3 of college students in the U.S. between ages 19-24 are categorized as overweight or obese based on their BMI

"Previous research has shown that exercise engagement is associated with higher body positivity among college women."

"Dieting, as characterized by restricting food intake in order to lose weight, predicts long-term weight gain among young adults and is also associated with depression, distorted body image, and higher perception of weight importance."

"Body dissatisfaction is considered as an intrinsic risk factor for depressive symptoms."

"Young adults are at risk for experiencing depression with up to 9% of young adults meeting criteria for major depressive disorder."

"Women across all weight classes report more body dissatisfaction than men."

Body Positivity Positive Outcomes: Intuitive eating Higher self-compassion Higher extraversion Lower neuroticism

"Edman proposed that negative expectations and feelings about one's size or shape will be associated with inhibition or restriction."

"Erdman theorizes that perceiving and accepting ones body as it is, is an important precursor to living life congruent with one desires and values."

HAES Movement: "Proposes positive body image and self-love to improve health, well-being, and quality of life among all individuals."

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Literary Article Review

"Fitspiration content focuses on weight loss alongside idealizing a thin, yet toned muscular physique."

"Is Fitspiration the healthy internet trend it claims to be?

A Britishstudents Case Study"

Influences:

Limniou, M., Mahoney, C., & Knox, M. (2021). Is fitspiration the healthy internet trend it claims to be? A British students’ case study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(4), 1837. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18041837

Television

"Historically in western countries, a major focus has been placed on the concept of body image, whereby physical appearance equates to attractiveness."

"The increased interaction and exposure to unhealthy body ideals has impacted body satisfaction and mental health."

"Fitspiration images on Instagram are posted alongside guilt-focused captions encouraging restrictive appearance standards."

Films

"The absence of differing body shapes creates body dysmorphia."

"Fitspiration photos correlate with a decline in mental

Advertisements Social Media

"Fitspiration may be internalized in a similar manner and presents a new and potentially damaging threat to body esteem."

"Childhood is a development process in which multiple body-related beliefs begin."

"The tripartite influence model suggests body image arises from 3 formative influences: parents, peers, and media."

The hierarchical regression model used in this study showed that when considering age and gender as factors that influence mood satisfaction gender has a significant impact.

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Literary Article Review "Social Media, thin-ideal, body dissatisfaction and disordered eating attitudes: An Exploratory Analysis" Aparicio-Martinez, Perea-Moreno, Martinez-Jimenez, Redel-Macías, Pagliari, & Vaquero-Abellan. (2019). Social media, thin-ideal, body dissatisfaction and disordered eating attitudes: An exploratory analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(21), 4177. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16214177

Out of the population with disordered eating attitudes

16% present overeating 20% purged by vomiting 61% food restraining

Recent data discussed the increase of the minimum age of people with disorders is around 12 years and decreasing

Body dissatisfaction plays an essential role in disordered eating attitudes since it provokes emotional and psychological distress

Almost 90% of young people (ages 18-29) reported being active users who are constantly exposed to different content and images through social media The results in the data of this study showed almost 93% of women surveyed (18-25 year olds) desired to change at least 3 zones of their body using at least 2 different methods Physical activity 92% Diet 48% Surgery 24%

According to previous researchers, body image is a multidimensional being made of perceptual, behavioral, and cognitiveaffective domains created by the individual

"College aged women may be at particular risk for body dissatisfaction and disordered eating practices due to the unhealthy weight gain that occurs during this life stage."

48 out of 168 women showed that 40.81% had food oral control 38.77% presented bulimia and food preoccupation

"The study associated body dissatisfaction, body concerns, and general mental well-being, demonstrating that interventions to improve body perceptions and satisfaction are essential."

20.5% dieting 42.9% of the population was diagnosed with disordered eating attitudes

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Client Profile

Headquarters:

THE WELL

LOCATIONS

Flatiron, New York City 2 East 15th Street, New York, NY 10003

Washington, Connecticut 118 Woodbury Road Route 7, Washington, CT 06793

Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica Santa Teresa de Cajón Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica

ABOUT

BUDGET & FUNDING

STATEMENT

SERVICES

GOALS

"THE WELL is a complete ecosystem for wellness featuring products, programs, and spaces curated to help you become a more well you. We recognize both the benefits of western medicine and the wisdom of eastern healing and have pioneered a new, science-backed way to care for your health. Our integrative medicine doctors, health coaches, and skilled practitioners work together under one roof to build customized plans uniquely suited to each member and their goals. At THE WELL, your health is integrated, proactive, and personalized leading to a more balanced you."

Funding via Crunchbase $15 million $375 per month membership ($210 per month for members under the age of 32), $500 initiation fee

"We are investing in this project to reach out to the 20-year-old age range. This is a time of discovery that can be used to best understand our body and its needs. We want to be a part of the stepping stone of the lifelong health journey these women willembark on ."

Functional Medicine

Bodywork & Massage

Vibrational Energy Healing

Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

Foot rubs & Facials

Vitamin IV drips

Ayurveda

Health coaching

Meditation & yoga classes

Biologique Recherche

Physcial Therapy

Personal Training classes

The WELL's mission to "remove the noise when it comes to what's best for each person" aligns with the vision to inform each woman how her body works as a vessel. We see eye-to-eye in the need for creating a welcoming environment where women can take care of their health and socialize.

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Research Question

How can a comprehensive wellness center for women in their early 20's educate and better cater to their personal wellness needs?

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Data Collection Interview Questions

1. What is the earliest memory you had of being aware of your weight? How old were you?

2. How do you view exercise? What does fitness look like to you?

3. What are your perceptions and possibly struggles with food?

4. When you see “fitspiration” posts on social media do you feel motivated or discouraged?

5. How do you view your body’s needs? Do you know what they are? What do you hope to learn more about your body?

6. Do you find society’s standards for women affecting your mental health?

7. Do you find yourself comparing your body to other girls?

8. Can you recall a time that a form of media has influenced the perception of your body?

9. Do you find thinness being prioritized? Example?

10. Do you think there’s an “Ideal Female Body”? How would you describe it?

11. Can you give an example of how the way you view your body affects how you participate in the world?

12. How do you feel about the body positivity movement? What works/what could be improved?

13. How do you view diet culture? Have you ever felt the need to start a diet? What kind?

14. Do you find you have a community with it when it comes to your health journey? What does that look like to you?

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Data Collection Interview Questions

1. 8 or 9 in ballet it was made very known 2. I am trying to get more hours where I am active. I see it as anything you do that is not sitting.

3. I drink coke so much and that is not good 4. I honestly don't think about them enough to have an opinion 5. I know what my body needs but I rarely do it because I don't take the time 6. It used to keep me very self-conscious but I don't really care

Stella 20 year old college student

Main Points: Activities she's participated in affected her view of wellness Doesn't find she has a community in her wellness journey Desires to be more active and put better things in her body

7. Not really 8. In the fashion industry there is a standard and dealing with that in my work is hard to break from 9. No 10. I don't really think too much about it honestly 11. I really haven't followed it very close 12. I did a "diet" for my health but it wasn't to lose weight 13. My doctor? I guess not really 14. Yes drinking coke and how bad it is for me 15. I see the health triangle from middle school 16. No, I dont 17. Sometimes yes and sometimes no depends on the day 18. I don't know I haven't really thought about it 15

Data Collection

Keren 20 year old college student

Interview Questions

Main Points:

1. Probably 12, used to binge eat at night (possibly because of anxiety) Mom said she should be aware of what she eats because she could get fat

"Not the type of person who pays attention to what she weighs" not prevalent back home (In Puerto Rico)

Used to binge eat due to anxiety

2. Movement of body is needed (whichever you can and like to do), we take our bodies for granted Used to be dancing growing up, doesn't know what to do in gyms, walks wherever she can go

Food is a celebration of cultures that connects us

3. She loves it, finds it to be the best love language there is / best way to connect with people (how to show appreciation to someone, give them a plate) Never had an issue with food

Finds food connects us to culture "you're not trying my food but the food of my ancestors"

Not for junk food, recommends cooking and eating proper meals 4. Just sees pictures not captions Is more proud of the person Subconscious says "maybe that'll work for me" but that doesn't stop her from her own journey of being healthy

Just wants to feel good and not be a certain weight 5. "I know nothing about my body" Wasn't taught well in high school

She knows her body and when it feels bad (eating habit wise)

See's her bodies needs as a day to day thing (feels need to stretch/exercise)

Every day is different (some days more tired, others more energetic) "one day at a time" mentality 6. No she doesnt really care, didnt grow up that way, not in focus Jokes with friends about being chunky

“Half of society is fake” (ex: plastic surgery)

Moves body but doesn't know what to do in gym setting 13. Not really ("me, myself, and I") Maybe finds community with her best friend when they talk about what they're doing

Health wise and support each other 14. Yes when she eats junk food and in terms of eating (can feel "arteries clogging up") No, when she knows shes on a good path 15. Just thinks of vegetables and greens Finds healthy eating physical and mental all go together / hand in hand

Finds she's better physically than mentally Thinks most times you arent healthy in all aspects of life 16. Checks weight to check health Weight doesn't matter to be herself

7. Sometimes, focuses on how outfits look on different bodies Has thicker bone structure

17. "Depends on day but overall yes."

"I think my bodies awesome" likes it more than her face she states

8. Youtuber she follows (Ava Jules) resonates with her because they have similar body structures Prioritizes feeling good (“clothes are supposed to fit you, you aren’t supposed to fit the clothes.”)

Finds body positivity to be a touchy subject (can love body but may not be eating the right food) Finds promoting without disclaiming to be misleading

Goal shouldn’t be to be skinny but healthy should be “I want to feel better about myself” mindset

18. As a teenager, people in movies "What all pretty girls have" Believes the world is shifting and people are

embracing more and have some body to relate to Feels good to see someone who looks like her

Affects her not in the way she wants to change but feels like

she relates more and appreciates when someone looks like her

9. Yes, not just female body but every body “If you’re happy, healthy, feel good about your body that’s the best body that is.”

If you feel good you look good 10. Depends on day (more reserved / less motivated about life when she feels bad, when she feels good wants to conquer world) 11. Thinks it’s a good thing, should be encouraged to love body (healthy bodies over looks- believes there should be a balance) It’s a journey because the body fluctuates Terminologies/philosophies might need improvement 12. Puertorican saying “whatever I eat is my diet” Doesn’t eat as much red meat and dairy products

Finds school system failed her in educating her fully about her body's needs Doesn't find she grew up affecting by society's beauty standards Influencers her age with similar body types speaking out about personal experiences resonates with her Feeling happy and healthy is what's most important Sees how the body fluctuates and has a constant journey Finds community with friends Doesn't believe you are ever consistently healthy in all aspects of life The world is shifting in viewpoints and embracing an array of bodies

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Data Collection

Emma 20 year old college student

Interview Questions

Main Points:

1. 6th grade found sister to be "stick skinny" (getting hammy downs from mom instead) 2. Sees exercise as a burden, hates it "running, sweating, exhausted, hurting"

Was aware of weight in 6th grade after getting hammy downs from mom instead of sister

3. Food is amazing Sees as an expression of cultures, different people, and flavors of food Struggled with portion control (in middle school) and understanding metabolism (these perspectives were taught early on)

Perspectives or portion control and metabolism were taught early on

4. Discouraged, not in the way you think Doesn't find worth in what she looks like

Sets wrong standards of what beauty is "It's everywhere"

Wants to learn more about hormone regulation

5. Sees needs as mandatory Isn't going to feel good if she doesn't take care of it Hormone regulation (wants to learn more about)

13. Doesn't think she has a health journey Mom is support system since shes experienced dietary issues Asks mom for food advice (not currently looking for that though)

6. Did for a long time, learned how to not let it affect her (stems a lot from sister, peers, online "skinny girls")

Middle school age she found herself setting standards

In high school she found that not to be true and especially within the last year (growth wise)

14. No but in high school she did ("sat down and gorged food" felt terrible and worried about getting fat) Now she finds she doesn't eat enough vegetables and doesn't know how to cook for herself

7. Always (believes women will always struggle with it) Mindset: “shes just gorgeous and I’m slightly jealous for comparing myself”

8. “Instinct is to put someone down because they’re beautiful” Movies most for her (romantic comedies have focus on womans looks) Affects her more than social media

Believes thinness is more in social media than movies

Sees big strides happening in blogs, magazines, ad narratives 9. No! Everyone is created uniquely in their own way

15. Health class- exercise / running / exhaustion Being in line with peers and found herself comparing

Health class now would be more valuable than in middle school due to life changes 16. No but can see how girls would Feels average and like no part of her body stands out 17. Yes now (came to the realization she didn't in high school) Bodys continuously changing "If I'm not loving it now will I ever love it"

Forced her to see what was stopping her from loving her body 18. Never struggled with feeling unhealthy just not beautiful

Sees beauty standards being everywhere We as women have an instinct to compare Fashion empowers her The perspective of body positivity could be improved Diet culture can be toxic unless you are following any for nutritional value Doesn't consider having a health journey

10. Loves fashion design because its what she feels confident in (clothes) Found this was a way to love herself better

Mom is a support system if she wants to learn more about food

11. “Love it, very true” Worth isn’t found in what society says Improvement could be perspective only fuller women need it

Still girls with fast metabolism, not just thicker women, not just women!

Aware she needs to love her body now

12. Diet culture is sad (same way fitness goals are everywhere) Dont need to to love yourself, but by all means do it for nutrition Finds it toxic to focus on weight

Saw mom always on diets (ate differently than rest of family) was hard for her to see mom turn foods down to be “skinny” because shes beautiful

Struggles more about not feeling beautiful over unhealthy Associates wellness with health class and being lined up with peers 17

Data Collection Interview Questions

Brooke 21 year old college student

1. The earliest memory would be when I was in Kindergarten and classmates made hurtful comments about my weight after a student came up to me and grabbed my waist.

2. Due to my childhood experiences, exercise has a negative connotation to me. To be completely honest, I avoid fitness because of the bad experiences I had growing up. It brings back hurtful memories.

3. Growing up, I struggled with binge eating and sometimes do still struggle with it but I have thankfully gotten help for it. I was always told to never drink calories and, among other things, that carbs and sweets go straight to your waist so they shouldn’t be eaten. This is what mostly led to my issues with binge eating.

4. I guess overall it is mostly discouraging because the “fitspo” and “before & after” posts just continue to demonstrate to myself and other girls that we are only worthy if we look like the “after.” It encourages the idea that our bodies should only be celebrated if we are thin and look a certain way.

5. This is definitely something I struggle with. I am not in tune with my body and it’s needs. I hope to eventually be able to accept it and be in tune with it.

6. Absolutely. It is something I think about all the time because I am literally the complete opposite of what society’s beauty standards are. It makes me want to hide myself and not go out and be in front of other people.

7. Most definitely. It is so hard not to, especially when society and social media celebrate and admire one specific body type/category, which I do not fit under.

8. a.There have been thousands of times but I can think of two specific times in the past year that stood out. The first was when Kendall Jenner posted a picture of herself in a red bikini. Seeing that image and the way people reacted so positively to it and the things people were saying about it in general and in comparison to other bodies made me feel really bad about my body. b.And the other example was when a photo of Camilla Cabello at the beach in a swimsuit appeared all over the media. The media outlets and general population commented about how she suffered from quarantine because she “gained the quarantine 15” and “didn’t take care of herself.” But in reality, she looked like a normal, beautiful person. This also made me feel really bad about my body.

9. Definitely. The two instances I listed above are good examples of how thinness is seen as better and are a priority. Also, there are some amazing women I follow on social media who are more of a normal weight and the photos and videos they post of themselves in swimsuits or crop tops get taken down for “violating the rules” because too much skin is shown. But these social media platforms have no issues when thin women post even more provocative photos showing even more of themselves, wearing much less clothing - often times wearing nothing at all. These thin women are celebrated while the “normal” women are looked down upon and shamed for “promoting obesity.” It is upsetting. And another example would be the fashion industry. Almost all of the high-end brands exclusively offer small sizes. And even the regular, affordable brands generally only offer standard sizes. And often, if these brands do offer a wider range of sizes, it isn’t carried in-store and is only available online. I avoid shopping with friends because most stores don’t carry things in my size and it is embarrassing.

10. I, myself, feel that there is no “ideal female body.” I think everyone is unique and no two bodies are alike and we should all celebrate our bodies as they are. But society has made me think that the “ideal female body” is one that is an hourglass shape with a tiny waist, a large butt, toned arms and legs, and a smaller, perky chest. And then also the classic model body like Kendall Jenner and Kaia Gerber that is just overall extremely thin. So I guess that is what I think the ideal body type is because that is really the only body type that others see as beautiful.

11. As I kind of mentioned earlier, I avoid going out and I always try to wear pants and sleeved shirts. I often wear oversized jackets to cover myself. I saw a friend post something recently that I also realized I do myself. She said that when she goes out, she sees all of the other thin girls and wants to go home and hide herself. This is something I constantly feel. And when I do go out, I usually come home and cry because I don’t look like the other beautiful, thin girls.

12. I really am so happy that there is a body positive movement and that women are starting to accept and celebrate all bodies. I wish this had been a thing when I was a little girl because I think it might have changed how I perceived my body. However, I do still think there are issues with it because there is still really only one body type celebrated, particularly in the media and fashion industry and among celebrities. It really is so amazing that we are now seeing “plus-size” models like Ashley Graham, Iskara Lawrence, and Tabria Majors. It is a huge improvement from 20 years ago and I am so grateful for it, but all these women still have a variation the ideal body type. Although their waists are numerically bigger and the “number on the scale” is more than the classic model, these women all have hourglass shaped bodies with flatter stomachs, big butts, and smaller, perky chests. It is wonderful that there are now models over a size 10, but they all still fit this ideal body type. This just continues to show that only one body type/shape is beautiful and worthy.

13. I think diet culture is extremely unhealthy and detrimental to peoples’ mental health and body image. I have felt the need to start a diet many times. I started diets over and over again growing up. There was this continuous cycle of eating very little for a short period, then bingeing, then being sick, and then starting over again. It was an extremely unhealthy cycle.

14. Um kind of I guess? I follow some “body positive” accounts on social media that have made me feel like a part of a community and that encourage having a healthy body image and living a healthy lifestyle. But I don’t really feel I have an immediate, in-person community.

15. I definitely do think about how my habits will negatively impact my future because if I don’t learn to accept myself and live a balanced lifestyle, I really won’t have a successful life.

Main Points: Past negative experiences deter her from engaging in life and wellness journey

16. The word health makes me think of diet, physical activity, emotions, and body image.

17. Yes. I feel that my weight/size is my identity.

18. I do not. Childhood experiences, societal standards, and media have shown me that my body is not worthy and have made me have low self-esteem.

19. I think society’s standards really do define personal wellness, health and beauty, setting my perception.

Influenced heavily by social media and being around other girls Associates weight with identity Not in tune with body 18

Data Collection Interview Questions

1. I can’t remember a specific memory, but I do remember it being in elementary school, probably 8 or 9 years old.

2. I would view exercise as a stressor and stress reliever, it’s usually dependent on the type of exercise. For example, running or walking is a stress reliever because my mind is preoccupied. If it’s something like a routine, then it becomes a stressor because I have to pay too much attention to what I’m doing and I tend to overthink.

3. I’ve struggled with eating too much and not enough.

4. I think the first couple of seconds I feel motivated, but then that leads me to question the person's motives especially if they are a popular fitness influencer. Sometimes certain photos are posted to sell something instead of spreading useful information.

5. I try to view my body’s needs as a top priority, I would say if I’m feeling tired one week, I reflect on my sleeping habits and try to fix them so that the next week I’m not as drained. I would say I also reflect on what I ate especially if I feel lethargic, I try to incorporate foods that make me feel refreshed and energized.

6. Yes 7. Yes 8. Yes, I would say in the past year Tik Tok has shown me bodies that look like mine, which has normalized the way I view my own body. I sometimes do see thinness being prioritized sometimes in an arrogant way, it usually met with rebuttal though.

9. No, I think that any female body is ideal. As long as society lives on the ideal female body will be everchanging.

10. In the past there were certain things that I would not wear, solely because I thought it would never look right on me. There are times where I still operate in this way, but I like to push myself to try things on even if I think they won’t look good on me.

11. I think the body positivity movement is still evolving, I think there needs to be more of a voice for women that are plus sized but do not look like the “plus sized” that the modeling industry has put, which puts more emphasis on a wider build, but with smaller features such as face, arms, noticeable collar bones etc.

12. It is very destructive and has ruined the mindset of food/eating for a lot of people. I’ve felt the need to start several diets, such as paleo and vegan/vegetarian.

Victoria 21 year old college student

Main Points: If she doesn't enjoy the workout shes doing she gets stressed Social media platforms have helped her to see women with similar body types Finds it beautiful how we all look different Who we are as people is so much more than looks Felt the need to start several diets and sees the destructive tendencies they can have on people Struggled with eating habits Believes body positive movement is evolving

13. I would say in the past I have in a lot of different ways. I would say a good community would look like a process that you can follow with a health professional, I think sometimes when you have a lot of voices in your ear it can be very confusing. But having someone with an outside view and knows you and your body and openly listens to you is a good first step to having a community.

14. I really don’t think I ever had, not until reading this question. But now I think that it’s important especially when taking into consideration that future generations such as children can be affected.

15. I see the food chart that they would show in school all the time, with how a plate for how food should be separated. I mostly see a blur of all of them, I don’t think I have ever realized how all the moving parts work together.

16. Yes sometimes, I think I’m moving away from that mentality though. I think that who you are as a person is a whole lot more important than what you look like.

17. Yes, there won’t be anyone that looks like me. I think that’s what makes us all special is that we all look so different, if we all looked the same the world would be so boring, we wouldn’t have different points of view that make the world so well-rounded.

18. I do think that the world’s standards of beauty can get to me from time to time and make detach from the things that I do for personal wellness. I can get engulfed in that mindset it can take over.

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Data Collection Interview Questions

1.Roughly 13

Sydney 25 year old working woman

Main Points:

2. I see exercise as a means to keeping our bodies healthy, while not necessarily putting an emphasis on how hard it is for some to lose weight than others.

3.I feel like where perceptions and struggles could arise is when we think about various diet extremes & how society puts such an emphasis on counting every single calorie we intake (for example).

4.I feel encouraged by those who are posting about the progress they’ve made (like before vs after pictures) but don’t necessarily let it influence how I see my own progress (personally).

5.I see my body's needs as focusing on core principles for health, such as proper nutrition, hydration, exercise, etc. I enjoy learning more about the different health needs for women vs men & how to best care for my body in foundational ways (vs a diet).

Sees the importance of keeping the body healthy and acts on it See's influence society can have but approaches wellness journey as what works for her

6.I absolutely understand how this happens to others, and it has for me at certain points of my life.

7.I had to think about this one but yes I feel like subconsciously I do.

8.Hmm I think it starts at a super young age when we learn to see ourselves through a lens of media’s perceptions.

9.Yes, it’s still probably the standard for beauty in “medias” eyes 10. I think there still is, it would be a fit, cleared-skin, young girl??

11. Maybe by what I buy at grocery stores or eat at restaurants and what I wear.

Uses social platforms in her wellness journey How she views her body affects what food she purchases or clothes she wears Sees how at a young age we learn to see ourselves through the lens of media

12. I like the message, but I also feel like it communicates that you can be comfortable in your skin even if you’re not taking care of yourself. Feel like the “taking care of yourself” portion is lost & no matter how you look, you should prioritize healthy eating, exercise, etc.

13. I mostly view it as unhealthy, since culture has twisted our view of food so much. Don’t think i’ve committed to a diet but have been influenced to maybe start one through friends who were doing one.

14. Yes! Actually through some really healthy people that have health coaching advice on instagram. And YOUTUBE FITNESS Caroline Girvan you know me ;) Takes pressure off from a gym or public workout, that’s all I’m saying. .15.Yes! I feel like it’s all about starting healthy lifestyles that will serve a foundation for the future.

Learning to love working out, loving what you eat, and living an active lifestyle.

16. Yes! They definitely engage & intertwine.

17. Yeah in some way, although I’ve never intensely struggled with this, I do see how it could and does for others.

18. Yeah! I do but also am critical of myself when I eat a burger (for example) and always feel like I have to justify it by working out extra or eating healthier the next day.

19. Largely through setting explicit goals that people should work towards

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Data Collection Interview Questions

1. Sometime around high school. I believe I became more aware of it come junior and senior year.

Addie 23 year old working woman

Main Points:

2. I view exercise as a profitable and honorable way to honor God. Fitness to me looks like getting outside, taking a walk/hike, riding bikes with friends, going for a run or to the gym. Anything that gets your heartrate up and burns some calories and if possible getting outside to get some fresh air with your fitness routine of your choice.

3. Food is a blessing from God and a way to nourish our bodies - to provide energy for the work we are called to do. The struggles with food can come and go, especially when the media is full of advertisements enticing us to eat more and more. Possibly my biggest struggle is simply wanting to eat whatever - I’m feeling or craving, which is not always helpful, and more often I should make more meals at home that are healthier and more of a round balanced meal.

4. More often than not it mostly makes me feel discouraged. Primarily because they are not practical for everyone to achieve the standard they are portraying.

5. I view my body’s needs mostly based on what I am doing, my environment and feelings. Sometimes I do know what they are and other times I do not, or I believe I do and overcommit or do not make the wisest choices. I hope to learn more about the ways I can care and steward my body as a temple for God. 6. Yes. Society’s standards for women are everywhere we look (I mean guys too), but how women appear in media from advertisements, tv shows/movies, magazines, etc. - it does not accurately represent the majority of women in our culture.

7. Occasionally, yes. I believe as people we subconsciously list out our differences and connections between those we are around. Sometimes, it can be easy to slip into the mindset of comparison. For me, to combat this mindset is to remember Christ sustains me and living from Him and the identity He calls me to be.

8. An easy example would be watching a movie with friends and I can easily find myself comparing myself to the main actress - allowing it to influence my thoughts.

9. Yes, I do. Simply ask a friend or open your own social media and see how many people you come across who are posting summer photos. Most of them, if we are being honest, are thin and skinny. It doesn’t exactly represent all women.

10.Honestly, not really. I mean I personally believe we are all created in God’s image. If we are created in His image we represent our creator - in many various ways. However, we are to also steward our bodies - which means to care for our bodies through a proper balance of exercise, activity and food.

11.When going out to eat with family, I can occasionally second guess what to order based upon others around me and how I am perceived (is this too much to eat? Or should I order something smaller). This is usually just a smaller/temporary thought, but it can unwelcomely still come and go.

Looks at her wellness through a spiritual lens Finds she has different standards Has community in general but not when it comes to her wellness journey Living alone is challenging to stay accounrtable Can second guess her choices when going out to eat Knows food gives her energy but sees the impact advertisements have on population telling us to eat more

12.I feel that it is a good thing our culture is addressing. It is encouraging to see a variety of types of women represented in commercials for clothing and cosmetology products. I believe it is a good step in the right direction.

13.I view diet culture as something is only somewhat helpful and effective. Mostly it is for an extended amount of time where you deprive yourself of normal foods. I wish diets could be more inclusive of foods and options, rather than a strict routine of protein powders or over-intensive workouts.

14.Yes and no. I do have people in my community who are able to hold me accountable if I asked. I do live alone and it can occasionally be challenging to find the inner motivation to exercise or to eat more well balanced/rounded meals.

15.Yes, I think about my future quite a lot. The habits I invest and build now will carry with me further into my adult life. From health, emotional, spiritual, financial, physical, etc. the habits that are instilled early on are crucial to living a well-rounded life.

16.Health - to me it is the accumulation of all domains of life: physical, financial, spiritual, intellectual, avocational, vocational, social, emotional, parental and marital. Each domain/category of life intersects with one another.

For example if your social domain is full and balanced along with your emotional and physical domains there is an overall well-being of health. Our physical domain of life includes much more than exercising and eating healthy/healthier – 7-8hrs of sleep, staying hydrated and more.

17. Yes, it is a way we (people) describe one another. It is natural to associate my weight and size to my identity, however, I do not allow it to control my identity. My beliefs and values are rooted in Jesus Christ and the Gospel, which goes much deeper and beyond my outward appearance.

18. Yes, and occasionally at times no. The primary reason I do is because I am living from a different identity, one of Christ, and not of man – or society’s constructed identity.

19. My standards are different and that is okay. Personally, I don’t ever wear make-up and I feel more real and honest with those around me because they know the real me - no fluff. It is drastically different from our standards of beauty, but it allows me to be truly myself.

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Data Collection Interview Questions

1. I was around eight or nine when I became aware of my weight and my body in general. I had to start wearing a bra, and third grade, and because of the early onset of puberty, was very aware of what it was doing to my body.

I started before everyone else and it made me very self-conscious.

Kennedy 25 year old working woman

Main Points:

2. Right now, I view exercise as something that I need to incorporate into my routine. It’s not some thing I particularly enjoy. Though, I would like to. It just doesn’t seem to fit in my busy schedule. Fitness to me, looks like being strong, and having endurance. I picture people who are healthy, and have no problem choosing to exercise.

Has struggled with binge eating

3. Because of the struggle early on in my childhood, I’ve started to have a better outlook on the different types of food. I don’t tend to look at food as inherently good or inherently bad, just too much. I have struggled with binge eating before. And I have also struggled with bulimia. And so it’s taken some time to get rid of the negative stigma around food.

Growing up she saw skinniness being prioritized

4. Yes! When the body is obviously extremely tired and fit I’m discouraged. It seems unattainable. But, when I see influencers you have my body type working out and being confident in their bodies I’m really motivated.

5. Again, I’m just getting in tune with what my body needs. It’s sad that it has taken 25 years for me to be able to understand what my body is saying.

6. Ha! Yes. I think a lot of the “mental load” that women bear affects all women. Particularly our bodies and our disconnection from them. If you’re not connected to your body then it’s hard to be connected to your brain too.

7. I do my best not to, interestingly I think social media has played a large role and me not being able to compare my body to other women. It’s taking me a long time to become somewhat confident in my body, and my body doesn’t look like other women’s. And that’s OK! 8. Growing up in the early 2000s, everything was prioritizing skinniness. All the ads, everything at Hollister, everything at Aeropostale, required you to be skinny and only featured skinny models. Come now, many social media influencers promote body positivity. It has encouraged me, because I know that there are many different types of bodies.

9. When we look at many mainstream department stores or brand stores, all of the sizes skew small. I’m not necessarily sure about fitness, but curves are definitely not as catered to in the fashion industry. And not even plus size curves, just curves in general.

Finds exercise is hard to fit into her busy schedule Wants to feel more connected to body When she doesn't feel good in her body she doesn't want to participate in everyday activities Has a holistic view of her health

10. I’m not sure. I don’t think that there is just one body type that is “ideal“. Many different people have different tastes.

11.There are real days that when I’m uncomfortable with my body I choose not to do anything. I don’t want to go out with friends, I don’t want to have sex, and I don’t wanna look at myself. When I am comfortable in my body and feel attractive, I have more energy to do things.

12.The body positivity movement has drastically changed my view of not just my body, but other bodies. Like any movement, it can skew too far one way or too far the other way. But I think overall, it is extremely helpful and I have learned a lot from influencers who claim to be a part of the body positivity movement. I’d like to see a clear distinction: you need to love yourself in order to eat healthy. I don’t think that that is necessarily talked about, I just hear people saying that the body positivity movement is bad because it doesn’t promote healthy eating.

13.I’ve done many diets. I constantly feel like I need to be on a diet. They don’t work, they’re just discouraging, and you gain all the way back eventually.

14. I do not have a community when it comes to my health journey. Unfortunately, I’m not in the space where I would feel comfortable yet.

15. Yes, especially as I’m looking to have kids in the future. I’m trying to make sure that both my partner and I have good habits and that my body is as healthy as possible before I have kids.

16.I’ve always viewed health as physical, emotional, mental, and social. When one of those lack, then every other area lacks as well. When I don’t feel physically well, it is easy for me to spiral into anxiety or depression, and when I am anxious or stressed out, I do not focus on my physical health.

17. I don’t so much anymore. I focus more on overall health and don’t necessarily equate it with my identity.

18. Some days I do, some days I don’t. Everyone would like to be 30 pounds skinnier, but I have a support system that I know loves me regardless of how I look. And if they do I should too.

19. I can assure you, if I didn’t see women who look like me confident in their body, then I would not be confident in my body. Because there is a new standard I was body positivity, I feel as though I have a more holistic view of my overall wellness.

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Data Collection Survey Results 38 responses Have you ever tried a diet?

Are you aware of your dietary needs?

Do you find society’s standards for women affecting your mental health?

Do you think thinness is prioritized in our society?

Do you believe there’s an “ideal female body”?

Do you find yourself associating your weight or size with your identity?

Are you confident in your body?

Would you say that every body type has different needs or the same methods should work for every woman?

Would you say you have a fearof becoming fat?

Do you know the needs of your body?

Do you find yourself compring yourself to other girls around your age?

Please check if you’ve tried one of the following?

Check all that apply to what you view women’s wellness to cover

How old were you when you were first aware of your weight?

"my whole life"

7 -2 responses

8-2 responses

9 -1 resonse

10 -12 responses

12 -7 responses

13 -3 responses

14 -1 response

17 -1 response

18 -1 response

11 -2 responses

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Data Collection What is your biggest struggle in your wellness journey?

Survey Results

The way my body looks in clothes and comparing to other women, feeling like I can’t pull certain things off.

Accepting that my body will/does change

Actually working out

Eating healthier and treating my body better by working out more

Transitioning from working out for the purpose of looking a certain way to working out to keep myself healthy. It’s stil hard for me not to fall into a detrimental mindset.

Understanding that everyone’s body is different so mine definitely will be

Realizing that it is not okay to starve yourself. You need food for your body!

Understanding the mental aspect of wellness. I tend to overlook it and forget how to build my mental strength and stamina. And not eating when I am bored. Eating when I need it and not just when I feel like it.

I love food and I have no self control. I’m not confident unless I’m covered up and that has stopped me from doing things I want to do and wear what I want to wear and that has affected me mentally.

Being 0-100 and lacking balance

My high metabolism slowing and having to find motivation to exercise (which rarely happens)

Loosing weight

Understanding how sexual health (hormones, sex, etc.) play into diet has always been a struggle.

I want to think about food less and how my body looks and just BE HEALTHY and make healthy choices but when I eat poorly (even in moderation) I feel guilty

Not having enough time or energy to put into eating foods that make me feel good

Trying to stop myself from binge eating and being consistent with eating less

I struggle to stay fit and did not find the right resource yet.

Gyms intimidate me and home work outs are not working out for me. I do not have the funds for courses or private trainers

Maintaining a healthy weight and diet at the same time

Body dysmorphia and self confidence!

Everything involving exercise, eating and diet culture… social media never helps

Being content rather than beating myself up when the number goes up rather than down.

I struggle with keeping my mental health and neurodivergence under control.

It’s difficult to prioritize both mental health and physical health, especially when they’re linked so closely.

I actually struggle with maintaining weight

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Data Collection What is your biggest struggle in your wellness journey?

Survey Results Summary

Some women's health goals are to lose weight but the majority of surveyors just want to be healthier

Multiple women stated how they find it difficult to be consistent or stay motivated

Most women just want to finally accept their bodies and be okay with any changes their bodies go through in life

Most women feel they compare themselves to other women on a daily basis

A lot of women report they find it challenging to feel confident

Women report having issues with eating whether its too much, too little, or not understanding how to approach their diet

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Data Collection Do you look at your habits now and think about how that'll affect you in the future? Why or why not?

Survey Results

Yes, I try my best to have a healthy relationship with food and exercise and do it to keep my body healthy instead of the goal being to get skinnier.

Yes—I want to find habits that keep me healthy conistently for years to come.

Yes, I try my best to eat a super healthy diet to ensure a healthy future for myself.

Sometimes, most days I do what I need to feel rested or have enough energy.

I am constantly thinking about what I do habitually and how it will affect my future self. How much water I drink, what I eat, if I exercise but I think about it so much that I can’t actually do it properly.

Yes- I worry about gaining weight but also I think about how I want it to be less of a priority so I can model a healthy relationship with my body for my future daughter.

No. I tend to enjoy food in the moment whether it is healthy or unhealthy.

Yes, I feel like I’m going to be too lazy now and never be able to get the body of my dreams.

Yes! I take focus on my health so my body will hopefully carry children to healthy term in the future.

Yes, I think about how my body will age and how I do not have the time or money to eat and exercise properly at the moment.

Yes I recognize how I treat my body now will determine how I am as I grow old.

Yes, all the time. Thinking about having children will require me to have good habits for myself and baby.

Yes, because I know that the choices I make have an impact in the future, and I want to control that.

Kind of, I think I need more exercise for my health and if I achieve a body shape that I’m comfortable with it would help me be more confident and that could open a lot more doors for me mentally.

Yes, I don’t exercise and I still eat junk food. Besides weight concerns, diabetes runs in my family and I don’t want to be less mobile/in pain due to not exercising enough.

Sometimes. I don’t like to control myself and instead just go with the flow of things. However sometimes that is difficult to do, especially with societal standards for women.

If I keep eating too much, I will become so obese that I will have tons of health problems from it, so that’s why I think about how my habits will affect me in the future.

Yes. I afraid that my eating will never be the same.

No, it’s hard for me to grasp that what I do now effects future me.

Yes, that I need to be content with my body NOW. In the future, I want to look back and be happy with where I was rather than wasting my time worrying about my “flaws.”

Yes, I make choices in what I eat/ how I move my body knowing that every choice has an impact no matter how small.

Yes, i’m actively working towards developing better intuitive eating habits.

I think about that a lot, how unhealthy habits will impact my life greatly in the future. Especially when it comes to eventually being a mother, I strive to be able to set a good example of a confident woman for my future children.

Yes-I try to be sustainable in mind and body for the most part.

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Data Collection Do you look at your habits now and think about how that'll affect you in the future? Why or why not?

Survey Results Summary

Majority of women said yes

Women who said no or sometimes take the perspective of having a day-by-day mentality

Found a repeat in women say they view their wellness habits now and access how it'll affect them as mothers

Surveyors express desire to find healthy habits since they recognize the importance for their future selves

Multiple women reported being worried about gaining weight in the future

Most women interpreted habits as a reference to eating and movement routines

Desiring consistency is still common theme women desire In their wellness journey

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History

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Homeopathy

3000-2000

Chiropractic

1790's

1890's

Organic Farming

Bhutan Gross National Happiness

1950's

2008

Legislation to curb obesity/ diabetes

Global Wellness Institute and global wellness economy monitor

2011-2018

2014

3000-1500

500 B.C.

1860's

1910

1970's

1980's-2000

2010

2012

Ayurveda

Ancient Greek Medicine

Hydrotherapy

The Flexner Report

First Wellness Center

Wellness Goes Mainstream

Wellness Goes Global

UN World Happiness Report

2013 Global Wellness Tourism Economy Report

The wellness moonshot

2017

2018 GWI build well to live well report

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Topic Terminology: Body Neutrality

Design Terminology

https://www.healthline.com/health/body-neutrality#learn-more

Choose foods you want to eat because they nourish you and give you pleasure

Affirmations

Ergonomics Appreciate the unique abilities of your body

Attention Restoration Theory

Connection with nature as a way of restoration from mental fatigue

Key element of sustainability where building components must work interactively to optimize overall energy use, environmental impact and occupant welfare

Dimmable lights and adjustable thermostats Healing Enviroment

Reduction of environmental stressors Calming colors and lighting

Specific colors and natural light influence mood

Break the habit of connecting your body to your sense of self-worth

Indoor Air Quality

Choose exercise you enjoy because it makes you feel good and gives you energy

‘Embodied cognition’ is an area of research that explores the notion that the way in which we physically encounter the world is inextricably linked to our frame of mind

Wellness and nature work hand-in-hand when it comes to creating a sense of calm, contentment, and tranquillity within the built environment

Inclusivity

Daylight harvesting

Body Talk

Biophilia

Respect your body and the bodies of others without criticizing

Warm Textures Acknowledge and reframe bodyhating thoughts

Effective ergonomics decreases injury risk

Proper maintenance of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment

Minimalism

Eye-catching details like stained glass windows and rich wooden wainscoting

Inclusivity

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Trends

https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/initiatives/digital-wellness-initiative/digital-wellness-trends/

Technology

Responses to Covid

New digital health apps and technologies offer users a personalized, predictive, and preventive approach, improving user's health, treating existing conditions, and recognizing potential health risks and diseases

The International Well Building Institute embraces a more holistic and equitable approach with the 2.0 version of its Well certification standards

Digital self-care has shown to improve and promote self-awareness since access to health services may be compromised due to COVID-19 A positive aspect of COVID-19 is that more people have reported to focus more on their mental health, wellbeing, physical health and nutrition and increased their self-knowledge The design challenge is to reconfigure these spaces to ensure distancing practices when necessary Moveable partitions and seatings will accommodate spatial adaptation

Touchless technology for toilets, cabinetry, and appliances helps prevent germ spread, makes life easier for those suffering with mobility-challenging conditions

Cleaning equipment more regularly and dillengently Heightened demand in antimicrobial finishes for kitchens and baths

Immerging Issues Technology

Additional Trend Danish concept of “Hygge”

Lighting that helps to regulate one’s circadian rhythms would be a wellness adaptation clients will be asking for

Psychology Today defines as a term used to describe “a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being” Visually characterized by a lack of visible technology, soft, comfortable nooks, elements that gently activate our senses to create an engaging and soothing environment

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Precedent Study #1 Historic Example

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Precedent Study #2

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Precedent Study #3

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Precedent Study #4

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Precedent Studies

Types of Spaces:

Approach:

Services include transfers, wellness advisor & beauty salon State-of-the-art medical spa and wellness area and the renovation of existing hotel buildings

The new guest room building has been set back above the entrance and is staggered so it's not fully visible The spa volume is covered with gardens and on arrival there only a hint of spaces that might lie inside is across a series of bonsai courtyards

Space Criteria: 197,636 square feet, four-story, concrete-andtimber

Furniture Arrangements:

Designated seating areas organized radially

new-build that added 45 guest rooms to the existing 52

Public vs Private Space:

Programmatic Components:

Views of the Swiss Alpes

Types of Spaces:

Approach:

Plunge pool area, 3 sauna rooms, 3 lounge areas, a glass-enclosed meditation room, changing rooms, 18 treatment rooms, hyperbaric chambers, wellness bar

Space Criteria:

4,000-square-ft

Public vs Private Space: The plunge room, hyperbaric chambers, and meditation room have a more intimate and exclusive feel Guests have the option to have privacy or share the experience with friends and loved ones

Private spaces in rooms and suites Upon arrival there only a hint of spaces that

Virtual/Smart Features: Organization:

Remedy Place Social Wellness Club West Hollywood, CA

Chenot Palace Weggis, Switzerland

Clustered

The uniting of the old hotel buildings with the new elements is a synthesis of architectural language with simplicity in materials to ensure that the senses are not overwhelmed

Organization:

Wayfinding and grouping of layouts is designated by the ceiling design

Additional Aspects:

Sculptural ceilings evoking scenes of forests, roots, water, and fire— all symbols of nature and vitality

The wellness bar is open to the public and aims to lure a regular cliental with health-conscious meals and alcohol-free drinks using locally sourced ingredients meals and alcohol-free drinks using locally sourced ingredients Upon arrival, guests can opt-in for a custom consultation with one of our specialists who can help craft a remedy based on each guest’s personal stressors from a single experience to a long-term plan

Furniture Arrangements:

Natural stones, concrete, greyed walnut, venetian plaster, smoked glass, and plenty of greenery

Soft, upholstered furnishings such as custom velvetupholstered lounge bed

Programmatic Components:

Users can shut off after work with a group meditation (instead of going home and isolating yourself), or access to a new destination during the day to meet friends or have a meeting, the Remedy Place space is designed to become a part of your routine

Virtual/Smart Features:

Plunge pool area, hyperbaric chambers

Additional Aspects:

Pushes the boundaries in the social health and wellness space, offering an innovative environment

Linear

Circulation: Circulation:

Slatted wood distinguishes the reception desk and the wellness bar

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Precedent Studies

Approach:

Types of Spaces: Fitness studios, gym facilities, therapy and lap pools, and spaces for medical professionals State-of-the art fitness and sports training facility with access to nutritional counseling and outpatient rehab services

Furniture Arrangements:

Test kitchens promote nutrition and classrooms teach meditation The center covers everything from CrossFit and cardio to weights and water therapy

Space Criteria:

Programmatic Components:

Two-story building, 57,000 square feet

Situated adjacent to the distinguishing natural feature of Pinewood Forest known as The Grove, the active spaces are oriented to provide a connection to nature with maximum transparency Grid

Circulation: Restrained use of materials, simple forms, and refined detailing result in a graceful and dignified design

A giant slide beside the stadium stairs allows guests to get in touch with their inner child as they navigate their way around

The immersive spin studio sports 32 hightech digital, audio-visual experiences to inspire riders to push harder

Virtual/Smart Features:

Types of Spaces: Lobby, cultural exhibition zone

Space Criteria: 11,355 square feet

Approach: Upon stepping into the space, the arch is built into a circle.

Three quarters were outside, while the last quarter remains indoor The design goal is for users to not feel the boundary between indoor and outdoor space

Furniture Arrangements:

The incorporation of AstroTurf in boot camp-style workout areas with floorto-ceiling doors to open during the nice weather as nature heals

Reduces clients’ physical stress through the implementation of the acoustical and cushioned wall, ceiling, and flooring materials and uses expansive glass to connect them to the serene forested surroundings

Private areas were a key consideration for the center’s elderly clientele The central area is divided by the semitransparent glass along with ink decoration

Organization: Traditional Chinese culture of circle originated from sentiment for “roundness”

Circulation: LED strip lights ebb and flow around the rounded corners of meeting rooms, outlining a circulation path

Custom furniture by Da Zheng establishes a reception area A relaxing waiting area near reception offers poufs and cushions atop sisal rugs, all custom made by Da Zheng

Public vs Private Space:

Hiking trails run through trees beyond the building’s footprint where art installations can be found along the way since art soothes the soul

Public vs Private Space:

Organization:

TRT Cuihe Healthcare Experience Center Xicheng District, Beijing

Piedmont Wellness Center Fayetteville, Georgia

Programmatic Components:

Virtual/ Smart Features:

Additional Aspects:

Overhead lighting resembles pools of water Broad lights are installed everywhere.

The mild but bright lightings has prevented direct lights. Arched LED belts echo such design along the wall.

The designer uses three offices that face the sun as the studio for the famed Chinese medicine practitioner

Each space contains its own unique rhythm.

The designer is not limited to a certain style.

He instead removes specific stylization, adapting versatile natural changes, making such lighting moments eternal.

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Phase 2

Outline of Primary, Secondary, Ancillary Users

User Values

Personas

User Experience Map

Key Experiences

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Primary Users Process

struggles

Post Grad Women

Persona #1 works part time

Persona #2

works out almost everyday

struggles with negative self talk

recently lost weight and discovered health journey

motivated by progress

avoids physical activity

works full time

struggles with work / life balance

motivations Reasons to use the space:

Personality:

Wants to stay motivated in her journey being around women who are also in a phase of discovery and making habits

Sensitive

Interests: Reading Painting

Skills:

Reasons to use the space:

Personality:

Hardworking

Have a better relationship and outlook on physical activity

Busy Body

Honest

Interests: Traveling Movies

fast metabolism makes her think she doesnt need to focus on health needs

cant find motivation to eat right and move body with busy lifestyle Skills: Focused Independent

working hours

Persona #3

physical activity

where theyre at in journey

fresh out of college, started internship

Persona #4

goes for walks, does at home workouts

Reasons to use the space:

Personality:

Nutrition Expertise

Sensitive

Having a place she feels comfortable doing physical activity

Optomisitic

struggles with food

Interests: Writing

used to unhealthy eating habits from college but wants to eat cleaner

fixated on day to day hard for her to make long-term goals

looking for work

tries different workout fads but hasnt discovered what works for her

Skills:

Reasons to use the space:

Personality:

Observational

Community

Mature

Place to create and keep doing healthy habits

Indecisive

struggles to find community

Interests: Blogging

finds identity in how she looks

starts and stops physical activity in phases

Skills: Neat Perfectionist

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Primary Users Process

struggles

Persona #1 curvy body type

motivation

Women in College Persona #2 mental health is affected by eating habits

sophomore working and in school

wants to better understand nutritional needs

goes to gym

motivated by numbers

motivated by those around her

likes exercising in nature

Interests:

Skills:

Reasons to use the space:

Personality:

Interests:

Skills:

Meet with nutritionist

Analytical, Type A

Enjoys working out

Hanging out with friends

Strong people skills

Likes structure / schedules

Wants to learn to fully love and take care of body

Kind hearted

Grow in health journey with other women

Accounting major good with numbers

Sincere

Being out in nature, hiking

athletic body

Physical Activity

wants to learn new ways of movement

Personality:

Strategic

Persona #4

body type

needs / desired outcomes

working out for her helps with mental health

Reasons to use the space:

Persona #3

work / life balance

thin body type

junior nursing student working many hours

struggles mentally on off seasons

in school and sports

wants community outside of sports

motivated by competition

involved in sports her whole life

soft / rounder body

mental health is affected by social media

community college living at home to help parents with kids

wants to be healthier

motivated by having individual freedom

Reasons to use the space:

Personality:

Interests:

Skills:

Reasons to use the space:

Personality:

Interests:

Skills:

-Community, wants to bond with girls her age -Guidance for fitness outside of sports

Always wants to grow / become better

Travel

-Detecated, determined -Brave, compasionate -Athletic, strong

-Needs community -Wants to find what works for her lifestyle

People pleaser

Anime

-Flexible -Caring -Unselfish

Ambitious

Persona #5 heavier set

Video games

hates working out

Persona #6

senior looking for job

can't see past societies perceptions of women's wellness

wants to change lifestyle but doesnt know how

compares herself cant gets find discouraged motivational working out drive

curvy

senior design student

struggles with consistent motivation

community of meal prepping (learn recipes)

motivated

by Instagram and seeing other girls

cardio based

Reasons to use the space:

Personality:

Interests:

Skills:

Reasons to use the space:

Personality:

Interests:

Skills:

Have safe space

Nice

Art

Organized

Soft spoken

Volunteer work

-Extroverted -Fearless -Funny

-Music, podcasts -Shopping -Dance

People confide in her

Find out how to start health journey

Meeting educated trainers and nutritionists

Organized

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Secondary Users Process

Trainers and Nutritionists

Performance Personal Trainer

Lifestyle Personal Trainer

expertise strong willed woman who has heart for wellness

personality

pushes you to become best you

Reasons to use the space:

Personality:

For work where they can guide women

Strong willed

body building

Interests: Weight Training

Passionate

"put in the work and youll not only see but feel the results"

Skills:

Reasons to use the space:

Personality:

Strong

For work where they can guide women

-Easy going -Relaxed -Accepting

Focused

Certified Health Coach philosophy analytical

way of working

checks in with clients and accesses what's working and what could be adjusted

Reasons to use the space:

Personality:

For work where they can guide women

Encouraging Knowledgable

free spirited

flexible in understanding how clients work

movement based

Interests: Healthy eating

"do what works for you"

Skills: Strategic

Nutritional Therapist guide and mentor clients toward achieving personal wellness goals

Interests: Reading Hiking

“the journey is yours to take and ill be there every step of the way”

loving, nurturing

meeting women in intimate setting where they feel comfortable and safe

Skills:

Reasons to use the space:

Personality:

guide and mentor clients toward achieving personal wellness goals

For work where they can guide women

-Calm -Curious -Friendly

degree guides women's s pecific needs

Interests: Blogging Running

“every body has different needs and we must listen to them”

Skills: Insightful Gives guidance

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The Users

Overarching Core Values Between All User Groups

Community

Coming together and celebrating all body types and what our bodies can do

Education

Informing needs and methods to empower women in personal wellness journeys

Primary Women in early 20's

Secondary Trainers, Nutritionists, Therapists

Ancillary

Access to Resources

The staff are able to provide resources this age group of women usually don't have access to

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Overarching Core Values Brainstorming

Primary Users

Overarching Core Values Brainstorming

Between All User Groups

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Tired of comparing themselves to other girls and having negative self talk

Finding motivation Need Balance Want Accountability

Empowerment

Want to create better habits

Overarching Value System for Primary Users

Want to find what works for them Taking care of themselves for motherhood

Want to learn more about their bodies needs

Long to find body acceptance

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Primary User Personas

The Working Woman

Age:

24

Education:

College Graduate who studied Communications

Likes:

To go out and try new restaurants, spending time with friends and family

Dislikes:

The overwhelming noise of what's the best way to workout, how working out can feel like a burden

Personal Experiences: Feelings toward topic:

Goes through workout fads but can never find herself sticking to a routine (doesn't like how it takes up socializing time)

Wants to learn more about her body and start taking her wellness journey as a main priority

Desires to have a better routine that works for her

Issues that are important to them: Personal Goals and Intentions:

Wants to better understand her nutritional needs

Wants to be healthier and stop comparing herself to other women through the eyes of society standards

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Empathy Map

goes out with friends

Significant Life Impacts

9-5 work day

task of requirements

Growing up she would get hammy downs from her mom instead of her older sister

friends telling stories and expressing feelings

financial stability

social media

Being introduced to social media in her early teens caused her to compare herself to other girls early on

other co-workers work experience friends boyfriend at home

not having the time to focus on health

feels too busy / exhausted to workout and cook proper meals

In Middle school she struggled with binge eating due to anxiety

Now, as she lives with her boyfriend she finds herself being self-conscious about being vulnerable and showing her body

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The College Student

Primary User Personas

Age:

21

Education:

Currently in college studying accounting

Likes:

Body positivity movement since shes a curvier girl

Dislikes:

Societies standards of beauty, the pressure to look a certain way

Personal Experiences:

Has been criticized for her weight her whole life and is discouraged when it comes to working out and eating right

Feelings toward topic:

Sees effects of mental health and wellness and how it needs to be addressed and sought out

Issues that are important to them:

Body positivity/Neutrality, self-love

Personal Goals and Intentions:

She needs clarity on what steps to take to become a healthier version of herself

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Empathy Map

goes to class hangs out with friends

Significant Life Impacts

girls her age talking about their bodies

Classmates in kindergarten made rude comments about her weight

eats school food under meal plan gossip

social media

knowledge from classes

other girls freedom to find herself

Started being aware of moms excessive workout routines and felt intimated about working out

classmates roommates

new experiences at school

In High School she dreaded going to gym class and being compared to class mates busy with classes and social life so doesnt focus as much on health and gets discouraged by that

home sickness

roomate issues

mental health struggles from constant comparrison

feels like she doesnt belong in school gym

At the start of college she gained the "freshman 15" and felt like she could never attain the perfect body she's always desired

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The High School Graduate

Primary User Personas Age:

19

Education:

High School Graduate

Likes:

Hiking, music

Dislikes:

Cooking, going to the gym

Personal Experiences:

Has been bullied for being skinnier and has always struggled with how she perceives herself

Feelings toward topic: Issues that are important to them: Personal Goals and Intentions:

She's never viewed herself as having a wellness journey but wants to learn how to better cater to her body's needs

Mental health, finding new/engaging ways to move body, finding affordable healthy options

Struggles to find motivation and community

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Significant Life Impacts

Empathy Map

co-workers

goes to work lives with parents

parents expressing opinions

girls who have the "ideal body" freedom to explore

other co-workers

high school classmates going to college

Started becoming a picky eater

Kids at school would bully her for being "too skinny" which made her question everything about her appearance

From this age on would always be insecure during family vacations and going to the pool being in a swimsuit

feeling "behind" even though she knows shes just taking a different path

not having the time to focus on health never had close girl friends because she's used to them judging her

Growing up and reading teen magazines or watching shows with actors her age she would question why she doesn't look like any of them

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Design Considerations

The Working Woman

The College Student

The High School Graduate

Privacy pods for working out will allow her to feel comfortable in the gym environment

Motivational, uplifting words seen throughout the facility will make her feel empowered about her body

Comfortable, grouped seating will make her feel like she doesnt have to be intimated by girls and can feel like shes apart of a greater community

Interactive and educational kitchen where she can learn how to cook healthy meals

The educational dining experience will allow her to know the best decisions she can make when eating out, while dining with a community of women she can confide in

The green space will make her feel a sense of calm when trying out this new experience while learning how to grow nutritional foods for herself

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Secondary User Personas The Trainer

Empathy Map

other co-workers

clients and their progress and form

clients successes and struggles

Age:

28

Education:

Performance Personal Trainer

Likes:

To push women to become the best versions of themselves

Dislikes:

The stereotype that everyone should be doing the latest workout fad

Personal Experiences:

Wasnt until her early 20's she was able to discover what works for her and now she wants to help other women who are struggling like she once did

gym equipment

gives encouragement

training tips

sense of community in workplace

Feelings toward topic:

satisfaction of guiding others

when client gives up or gets discouraged

physically from tough workout

strategizes how to best help client

She is very passionate about having better gym environments where women feel empowered and like they belong

Issues that are important to them:

Physical activity, finding forms of working out that works for you

Personal Goals and Intentions:

Gyms don't have to be intimidating and working out can be fun

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Empathy Map

Secondary User Personas The Nutritionist

clients on different path with different views of food

family at home

thought process on how to best guide client

clients struggles

shares knowledge she knows about food

fulfillment when client is satisfied

guides clients through journey with food

knows shes serving a greater purpose

being away from kids during work day when seeing clients struggle with food

sympathy for clients when they have setbacks

Age:

33

Education:

Nutritional Therapist

Likes:

Her job and how it affects women positively, giving them a safe space and freedom to learn, grow, and evolve

Dislikes:

How social media presents false narratives

Personal Experiences:

Has always had gut issues and growing up was put on many diets

Feelings toward topic:

She is excited to show women what foods are best for their bodies needs and remove any burdens or false perceptions they may have

Issues that are important to them:

Understanding what's in the foods we're eating and what that does to our bodies

Personal Goals and Intentions:

So many women feel lost when it comes to meal prep of like food is a burden and she wants to relieve any misconceptions and stressors

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Empathy Map

Secondary User Personas The Therapist

client and their struggles / successes

Age:

husband at home

Education:

Bachelors and masters degree

Likes:

To have an intimate setting with clients where they feel comfortable and safe expressing themselves

Dislikes:

How society has set these toxic standards for women they spend their whole lives trying to look past them

Personal Experiences:

Growing up, her mother was harsh about her appearance and that led her to believe her identity was associated with looks at a young age

clients stories

mentors / co workers exchanging valuable information

words of encouragement

tips / advice

finds she learns from clients and their outlook on life

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Feelings toward topic:

Every woman has a struggle that she can work through and grow stronger in understanding herself

Issues that are important to them:

Self reflectance, identifying triggers and needs and actively seeking out help

Personal Goals and Intentions:

Every woman has something to heal from its just a matter of addressing it in a healthy way

satisfaction of helping others

heartbreak of hearing struggle stories

how to best guide client

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Empathy Map array of people

Ancillary User Personas The Guest Speakers

Age:

30

women in different places in life

audience feedback

helpful wisdom

speaks confidently

travel experience from touring

being away from family and friends

how to best communicate to audience

Education:

College degree

Likes:

Public speaking, audience participation, meeting women in different walks of life

Dislikes:

Traditional ways of public speaking, seeing women not know how to love themselves

Personal Experiences:

Has been around the world speaking and no matter where she is there are always common factors women struggle within their wellness journeys

Feelings toward topic:

Excited that stigmas are being broken down and women are taking charge in their lives

Issues that are important to them:

Self love and acceptance

Personal Goals and Intentions:

Social media and the environment of our society has a toll on the incoming generations and the cycle needs to be stopped

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Key Experience #1

Key Experience #2

Friendly Receptionist

Designated Seating

Comfortbale Seating

Having a sense of place when walking into this wellness facility.

Green Life / Plants

Fruits & Vegetables

Nutritionists Available

The garden will be a space where women learn how to grow foods to nourish their bodies and have green plant life to liven the facility.

Friendly receptionist

Staff coming into work

Green life / plants

Primary users

Primary Users (women)

Designated areas with comfortable seating

Fruits and vegetables

Nutritionists

The lobby will consist of a friendly receptionist with inviting furniture and defined areas to gather for socializing, creating a welcoming first impression.

By having a designated garden area to grow nutritional food and plant life the women will learn how to better provide for their bodies while feeling relaxed within this green space.

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Key Experience #3

Key Experience #4

Warm Lighting

Comfortable Seating

Nutritionists Available

Women can question what they order eating out or feel guilty after eating certain meals.

Home Kitchen

Meeting Space with Nutritionist

Prep Work Station

Women in their early 20's don't always know how to cook or what options they have for healthy meals to make.

Nutritionists available

Comfortable seating

Nutritionists

Prep work station

Primary users

Warm lighting and colors

Primary users

Home kitchen to implement real-life practices

Women can come together in the dining area to have a well-rounded experience when it comes to eating out. Nutritionists are available for educational conversations. By being in this space with other women who may be struggling guides meaningful conversations while breaking bread with one another.

The kitchen will be a space where women can meet with a nutritionist to help them better understand practical, healthy meals they can make that work for their varying lifestyles.

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Key Experience #5

Key Experience #6

Comfortable Seating

Therapist Guiding Conversation

Conversation Pit

A support group where women can be surrounded by other women and have a safe space to be vulnerable and share their stories creating an environment of understanding.

Therapist guiding conversation

Comfortable seating

Primary users

Conversation pit

Through the guidance of a therapist, women will have access to a support group environment where they will hear other women's stories and feel less alone in their wellness journey.

Comortable Seating

Intimate Lighting

Wood Paneling for Homey Comfort

The therapy spaces will be used to meet one on one with therapists to have moments of reflection and understanding in the users health journey.

Therapist

Intimate setting

Primary user

Privacy

Comfortable seating

Home elements to put the users at ease

The therapy spaces are a feature the women can use to meet with a therapist to reflect on their health journey in an intimate, private setting where they feel comfortable to open up.

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Key Experience #7

Key Experience #8

Uplifting Messages

Playful Enviroment

Empowerment

To combat the negative self-talk so any women have in their inner monologue, restroom mirrors will have self-love quote and motivations.

Mirrors with writing

Primary users

Uplifting messages

Fun, playful colors

The restroom is a defining space all users will make use of and by having interactive mirrors with words of encouragement, women feel empowered on their wellness journey.

Community in Common Areas

Personal Pods

Motivational Quotes

Primary users don't feel like they belong in a gym or know what to do.

Trainers

Spaces to move

Primary Users

Motivational quotes

Equipment

Open spaces and spaces for privacy

This reworked gym will include women trainers for guidance in understanding the equipment who can also share additional opportunities for movement. There will be open space to move and feel connected to other women but also secluded areas will be available for privacy if desired.

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Key Experience #9

Key Experience #10

Seminars & Workshops

Round Tables

Guest Speakers

Women want to understand and be in better touch with their bodies.

Round tables Guest speakers Primary users

Bookshelves

Bean Bags

Carpeted Areas

The library will have educational books for resources with engaging activities for community building.

Seminars and workshops

Activities for engagement

Bookshelves

Open space

Bean bags

Carpeted areas

Seminars and workshops will take place in a space with round tables for inclusiveness while still having a designed feature for privacy.

The library will be an engaging space where women can congregate and learn more about their bodies needs while having fun areas to come together.

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Phase 3

Site Analysis

Building Analysis

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Site Analysis: Location, Surroundings & Views 4745 Haven Point Blvd, Carmel, IN 46280 North

East

South

West

Located in North Haven of Carmel Apartments so residents who are women in their early 20's can take advantage of this facilities admenities

Carmel, Indiana

Zionsville

Carmel's location is in close proximity to educational programs where potential users may be

Fishers

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Site Analysis: Space Volumes & Human Scales Being close to the water creates a cooling enviroment

The women approaching this facility won't be overwhelmed by the scale of the building since it is only one level

Plants throughout the site create better air quality for the users approaching the facility

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Site Analysis: Design or Historic Context

1882 Ihe town began to grow more rapidly as farm products and other goods could be shipped by rail with the coming of a railroad (eventually known as the Monon)

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1884

By the late century

The town was incorporated

Carmel began developing many of its own employment opportunities along with shopping, recreational, and cultural institutions

1976 Carmel became a city Recognized as one of the nation’s best places Wto live, work, and raise a family

This area blends the interests of the users quite nicely, providing a fun environment as well as quaint quiet moments The Carmel Arts District is a 12 minute drive from the site

Features: Laid-back cafes and restaurants offer sidewalk dining

Fishing pier and a trail at the Meadowlark Park

The "artsy community" tends to be made up of younger individuals like the age range of this facilities user group

The common design features used in this district reflect the design of the project, the brick used commonly on the buildings brings a sense of warmth to the enviroment

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Site Analysis: Proximity to other services Minutes determined by driving distance

The users of this space are most likely to be attracted to these features which are in close proximity to the site

The Carmel Arts District 12 minute North

Monon Trail 10 minute West

Coxhall Gardens 19 minute West

Clayterrace Shopping Mall 13 minute North

Carmel's Farmers Market 12 minute North

Most common transportation in this area is driving your own vehicle

The facilities mission is to encourage women to create healthy habits that work for them and the access to trails, gardens, and farmers markets in close proximity helps apply real world settings

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Site Analysis: Transportation Access Carmel is known to be a biking community and users can take advantage of this transportation method on their way to the facility

Roundabouts in the area keep traffic in a steady flow

Biking Trails

Traffic Patterns

Bike Share and Bike Rental Options: Bike Carmel Carmel Cyclery Future-Velo Pedeggo Carmel

Bus Services: Janus Hamilton County Express public transportation system for Hamilton County

Users only have to worry about traffic if they're traveling through Keystone Ave

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Site Analysis: Points of Entry, exit, & surrounding circulation

Users have a designated point of entry that is clear to navigate

Water plant to the east of the site may cause potential smell and noise disruption for users

The only circulating traffic in close proximity of the site will be residents of the apartment complex and vehicles from the business across the parking lot

The lack of commercial buildings surrounding means users will be more likely to hear about the facility through advertisement and word of mouth

2 different points of entry from the North and South directions

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Site Analysis: Site Organization

Residents within the area have easy access to this facility

The surrounding residential areas create a peaceful environment the women can retreat to when approaching the wellness center

The women in this space can take advantage of the array of parking

Noise consideration for East side of building

Sidewalk can be used to promote fitness through walking around the buildings perimeter

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Building Analysis: Structural System, fenestrations, building envelope

Allowable Area: Existing20,665 SQFT

Exterior columns create visual interest and a grand entrance experience for users

The rectangular shape of the building allows flexibility when it comes to programming

The length of the building is appropriate for WELL standards and having users experience fitness opportunities

North Facade

North Elevation West Facade East Elevation

South Elevation

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Building Analysis: Floor to roof-deck heights & human scale Wood ceiling trim detail

North Section

North Elevation Tall ceiling heights and plenty of curtain glass outlining the perimeter allows for an open concept

Important not to use too bold of colors in an excessive way because it will make the interior feel not as open

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Building Analysis: Potential Points of Entry/Exit & vertical circulation

Note: circulation doesn't have to stay

Oppurtunity to place seating arrangements

The current location of the reception desk is directly off the entrance as a useful wayfinding strategy

Points of entry / exit

Life Safety Plan Travel Distance A 196' -5 9/32"

Opportunities to create more open spaces

Common Circulation Paths created through corridors

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Building Analysis: Accessibility, fire safety and security Primary Entrance Secondary Entrance

Any spaces placed in core of building need a clear pathway for emergency exits

Secondary Entrance

Flat terrain of site allows ADA users to easily access the building

Sidewalk surrounding building is ADA accessible

Current ADA bathrooms

Curtain glass on all facades creates views to outside and privacy film on glass allows for reflection of outside to be projected on the exterior

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Building Analysis: Sun Patterns and areas of interior impact

The curtain glass walls along all facades creates opportunities for natural light to be flooded throughout the facility

The East elevation curtain glass windows will be receiving the most sunlight in the beginning of the day

Gym equipment should be placed close to windows for outside views but not on the east side so users or equipment don't get overheated

The garden space would benefit most from this lighting

Important for women using this facility to experience their bodies natural circadian rythm through the use of natural and artificial light

Rise 8:02 am 104 degrees SE

Meridian 1:28 pm 180 degrees S

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Building Analysis: Window size, modularity, operability

Curtain glass windows bring in lots of natural light

Curtain glass on all facades creates views to outside and privacy film on glass allows for reflection of outside to be projected on the exterior

Door schedule shows the kinds of experiences women will have depending on what entrance they enter

2' 0" frame thickness

2' 0" frame thickness

Curtain glass repeats forming modularity

Double Frame with Double Sidelite

Double Frame with Sidelite

The tertiary pattern can be seen on all the curtain class windows

No windows in this facility are operable for opening

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Building Analysis: Modularity, patterns, organizational systems Grid is determined by location of curtain glass windows

The grid organization allows for various layouts to be explored

The tertiary entrance creates a defining feature on the front facade

Important to note for space planning that a strategy should be made for what will be the first space women encounter when walking through either of 3 front entrances

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Building Analysis: Existing Materiality

There are opportunities to add more playful colors to the exterior whether its through a window treatment or signage

The materiality is subtle and approachable to women who are arriving to this facility for the first time

Aluminum Framing

Stucco

Glass

Brick

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Building Analysis: Well Building Standard

Air

Nourishment

Water

Light

Airborne contaminants, prevention, and purification strategies will be used to optimize and achieve indoor air quality in the facility

Healthy food choices will be offered in the garden, kitchen, and dining area providing knowledge about nutritional options

Water filtration will be placed in strategic, common crossed paths throughout the facility (especially in spaces involving physical activity)

Minimize disruption to the body’s circadian rhythm through the access to natural light the exterior windows along the perimeter provide Window performance and design, light output and lighting controls, and task-appropriate illumination levels should be included to improve energy, mood, and productivity

Utilize building design to create opportunities to engage in physical activity (possibility for wrap around track)

Fitness

Numerous opportunities for activity and exertion will be provided through the scale of the building and its length will allow users opportunities to walk throughout the day Fitness can be incorporated in the users daily schedule through the gym Create an indoor environment that distracts users from the harsh views society projects to these women on a daily basis

Comfort

Productive environment for users to use the equipment and assistance in the space Creating a soothing environment where the women can feel like they belong while learning more about their bodies needs Thermal and acoustic controllability Support mental and emotional health through therapy services being provided

Mind

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Phase 4

Concept Ideation

Programming

Schematics

Refined Key Experiences

Graphic Standards & Reflection

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Concept Process Diagram

Body positivity and neutrality

Body Acceptance

Place to love and appreciate your body

Body is Temple

Mind Map

Concept Mind Map Motivating Community Building

Collaging Empowering Uplifting We only get one body in life, we need to take care of it

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Concept #1 : Body is Temple

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Concept #2 : Eunoia

"A pure and well-balanced mind, a good spirit. "Beautiful Thinking."

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Concept #3 : Mentanoia

The journey of changing one's mind, heart, self, or way of life.

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Concept #3 : Mentanoia

Metanoia

The journey of changing one's mind, heart, self, or way of life.

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Concept Statement

Metanoia

The journey of changing one's mind, heart, self, or way of life.

Women often feel alone and discouraged when approaching a new health journey, not knowing where to start or trying methods that may work for other women but not for them.

Wellness encapsulates all aspects of life, affecting a women's mind, body, and soul. Every body type should be celebrated for what it can do and given the proper care for a woman to live her best life, where she can thrive within herself and her community.

This idea of how a woman's mind and heart relate to the way she lives her life and fuels her body encompasses "metanoia." Addressing a woman's mentality and approach to her wellness journey and how to best serve these practices to fulfill her life is the focus.

Through the process of changing a woman's wellness journey to best meet her needs, she can find empowerment in a community of women all going through their own path within the same space.

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Program Draft

Spatial Needs Summary

1st Iteration

2nd Iteration

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Program Draft 1st Iteration

Program Draft 2nd Iteration

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Schematics

Option #1 Adjacency Diagram

Circulaion

Block

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Option #2

Option #3

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Process Option #2 Block Diagram Iteration #1 & 2

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Option #2 Block Diagram Iteration #3W

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Refined Key Experiences: Lobby

Refined Key Experiences: Garden Space

Friendly receptionist and clear signage lets users have a sense of place and feel invited in this environment

Collative Properties The wooden beams paired with biophilia allows users to feel reemerged and energized by nature

Warm textures and ergonomics will be used here

Growing fresh vegetation not only livens the space and livelihood of users but teaches women at thisfacility how to grow nourishing foods

Pleasure-Arousal-Dominance Hypothesis

Women who report not knowing how to approach their diet or don't have the time or resources to grow their own food can make use of the garden to do so

Areas to engage in community begin as soon as users enter facility through the lobby

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Refined Key Experiences: Dining Area

Refined Key Experiences: Educational Kitchen Pleasure-Arousal-Dominance Hypothesis "Dieting, as characterized by restricting food intake in order to lose weight, predicts long-term weight gain among young adults and is also associated with depression, distorted body image, and higher perception of weight importance."

Biophilia brings users back to the natural forms of eating and providing nutrients to their bodies

Women interviewed reported doubting what they order when going out to eat, so this experience is a real life practice users can make use of for educating and combating this struggle

This makes it crucial for a dietitian to guide these women into healthy eating habits and mindsets surrounding food

The kitchen will be a space where women can meet with a nutritionist to help them better understand practical, healthy meals they can make that work for their varying lifestyles Prep station allows users to prepare meals and the seated section is where they can taste their creations

Stimulation Theory Comfortable seating and fabrics

Shows women food is meant to be experienced with others and brings us together

Home kitchen helps to implement real-life practices with a built in prep station and seating area to enjoy a me

Women surveyed reported having issues with eating whether its too much, too little, or not understanding how to approach their diet so this resource will help users better understand their nutritional needs

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Refined Key Experiences: Group Therapy

Refined Key Experiences: Therapy

Wooden beams create a sense of privacy while still being open to the surrounding community

Stimulation Theory Uplifting words are lit up by LED lights with a moss background to bring in greenery and remind women of their worth

Designated seating helps with social distancing while keeping the women connect in this environment

A feature the women can use to meet with a therapist to reflect on their health journey in an intimate, private setting where they feel comfortable to open up

Multiple women stated how they find it difficult to be consistent or stay motivated in their health journeys, so this space is a way for them to be held accountable and relate to other women

Preference Model The open layout and fun colors allow users to have an engaging scene where group therapy can be a welcoming place to grow

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Refined Key Experiences: Bathroom & Locker Room

Refined Key Experiences: Gym

Floorplan view

Women who report not knowing how to engage in physical activity can make use of this experience as well as the guidance from a trainer that they can meet in this setting

Practices affirmations and body neutrality, appreciating your body for what it can do and what it is at its current state

Personal pods allow users to engage in a form of exercise of their choosing in privacy while still having a sense of surrounding and community

Stimulation Theory Accomplished through engaging and encouraging mirrors users will come across in this facility

Pleasure-ArousalDominance Hypothesis Tv's within each pod allow users to follow along to guided exercises

A lot of women who were surveyed reported they find it challenging to feel confident, so this mirror feature will be a gentle reminder of their worth while they're working on themselves throughout the facility

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Refined Key Experiences: Event Space

Refined Key Experiences: Library The library will be an engaging space where women can congregate and learn more about their bodies needs while having fun areas to come together.

Minimalism is created through clean lines and defined circular shapes

A healing environment is created through the use of biophilia and gaining knowledge through resources

Stimulation Theory Biophilia is implemented on the wooden ceiling features hovering over the grass turf sections with bean bags

Pleasure-Arousal-Dominance Hypothesis Stacked table allows users to have privacy when taking notes but the circular shape still unites them in community

Seminars and workshops will take place in this space with comfortable seating for the users to feel at ease

This resource helps the women who reported they don't feel like they are in touch with their bodies

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Graphic Styles & Standards

Presentation Reflection Studio IV

Notions

Title Text

What went well?

What were the strengths?

Body Text

Secondary Text

Are there any gaps to fill in?

Make sure to always back up statements with research

Caption Text

Graphics Presentation was clean, consise, and clear

Photography Style

What do I need to work on?

When including client features in their facility consider highlighting what I might want to incorporate in my project and not the entire list Consider different approach to signage on mirrors does it appear as someone approaches it?

Imagery on concept board could be more related to change and abstracted to help in future design strategies

could it be a feature where they recieve a message and can take it with them?

Places

People

Next steps

Resources/research that will help drive design

Feedback to help everyone

Drawing Style Relating schematics to users needs and how they will approach the spaces

Theories ADA

Reflect on mood board and consider replacing imagery

Floor Plans

Perspectives

Concept

Consider ADA in all design features / key experiences for inclusivity Consider Lumion for a rendering tool

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Phase 5 Concept Breakdown and Application

Conceptand Graphic Expression

Floor Plan

Reflected Ceiling Plan

Schematic Volume Sketches

Elevations

Study Models

Prototypes

Preliminary FFE

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Concept Breakdown & Application

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Concept & Graphic Expression

Metanoia

The journey of changing one's mind, heart, self, or way of life.

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Loose Floor Plans

1/8" = 1'-0" Scale

1st Iteration

2nd Iteration

3rd Iteration

4th Iteration

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Reflected Ceiling Plan

1/8" = 1'-0" Scale

*color code consistent with correlated measurements

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Courtyard Activity

Group Therapy

Gym Pods

-Girls are outlining outside perameter

10’ 5” x 9’

-Could fit 15 caculated occupants comfortably

-Could fit 2 people if desired -Room for eqiupment, screen monitor

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Schematic Volume Sketches Gym

Dining Area

Lobby

3/8" = 1'-0" Scale

Gym Pods

Garden

Group Therapy

Educational Kitchen

Library

Touch Down Space

Entrance

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Elevations

South view of Entrance

South view of Gym pods

East view of Dining Area Bar Seating

North View Dining Area

Noth View Lobby Seating

North view touch down space 104

1/4" = 1'-0" Scale

North view of Event / Social Space

North View Educational Kitchen

East View of Gym

South view of Office

East view of Garden

West view of Group Therapy 105

Study Models 1/4 = 1'-0" Scale

Garden

Gym Pods

Group Therapy

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Prototypes Garden

Gym Pods Group Therapy

Entrance Kiosk / Information Board

Lobby

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FFE

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Phase 6 Floor and Furniture Plan

RCP

Volume Sketches / Test Renders

Elevations

Prototype Refinement

Project Program Revisions

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Floor Plan

1/8" = 1'-0" Scale

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FurniturePlan Furnture Plan

1/8" = 1'-0" Scale

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RCP

1/8" = 1'-0" Scale

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Volume Sketches

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Practice Renders

Gym Pods

Social Space Social Space

Dining Area

Touch Down Space

Entrance

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Elevations

3/8" = 1'-0" Scale

Southwest View of Dining

East View of Lobby

North View of Gym Pods

West View of Social Space

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Prototype Refinement

3/4" = 1'-0" Scale

North View of Dining Prototype

West View of Dining Prototype

South Section Cut Dining Prototype

South View of Dining Prototype

Plan View of Dining Prototype 116

Prototype Refinement

3/4" = 1'-0" Scale

North View of Gym Pod Prototype

Plan View of Gym Pod Prototype

South Section Cut Gym Pod Prototype

South View of Gym Pod Prototype

West View of Gym Pod Prototype 117

Prototype Refinement

3/4" = 1'-0" Scale

West View of Group Therapy Prototype

South View of Group Therapy Prototype

Plan View of Group Therapy Prototype

East View of Group Therapy Prototype

East Section Cut Group Therapy Prototype 118

Program Revisions

PLEASE NOTE: The columns hightlighted in pink are calculated columns and should automatically update when you fill in your occupancy, square footages, and units. Please do not edit these columns…unless you want to calculate everything manually! #

ACTIVITY

SPACE

# OCCUPANTS

FLOOR AREA PER OCCUPENT (Pg. 89, Codes Book, Load Factor)

TOTAL S.F. PER UNIT (occupant load x load factor = unit square footage)

# OF UNITS

TOTAL UNIT S.F. (total s.f. per unit + # of units)

PERCENTAGE OF SPACE

# OF WATER CLOSETS

# OF LAVATORIES

MALE

FEMALE

MALE

FEMALE

SERVICE SINKS

DRINKING FOUNTAINS

1

Working out

Gym

40

50

2000

2

5913

29%

2

2

1

1

1

1

2

Changing, showering

Locker Room

12

50

600

1

620

3%

1

1

1

1

1

1

3

Casual dining

Dining Area

80

15

1200

1

1200

6%

1

1

1

1

1

1

4

Waiting area

Lobby

20

15

300

1

300

1%

1

1

1

1

1

1

5

Workshops, gathering

Event / Social Space

40

100

4000

1

4000

19%

1

1

1

1

1

1

6 Gathering / conversation

Group Therapy

18

15

270

1

270

1%

1

1

1

1

1

1

7 1-on-1 meeting, working

Offices

3

100

300

4

1200

6%

1

1

1

1

1

1

8

Nuturing plants / food

Garden

20

100

2000

1

2000

10%

1

1

1

1

1

1

9

Reading / lounging

Library

7

100

700

1

700

3%

2

2

1

1

1

1

Educating, cooking

Educational Kitchen

7

50

350

1

350

2%

1

1

1

1

1

1

Cooking

Kitchen

2

200

400

1

400

2%

1

1

1

1

1

1

16953

82%

10

TOTALS

13

13

11

11

11

11

119

Trace Overlay Series

Aesthetics

Productivity

Accessibility

Acoustics

Color Theory

120

Security

Relevant Codes / Life Safety

Anthropometric / Ergonomics

Primary Project Goals

Additional Theories / Enviroment Behavior

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Final Floor Plan

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The Lobby

Information board and Kiosk Prototype

Walking in, women can better understand the space looking at the kiosk and information board, giving them time to adjust to this new setting.

A receptionist is available for extra guidance, with areas to engage in community that begins as soon as users enter facility, showing how they’re never alone in their journey.

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The Touch Down Space

The wooden beams paired with biophilia allows users to feel reemerged and energized by nature

Touch Down Prototype

Self affirmations on moss with led lighting (goes back to idea of body neutrality) Located off of the lobby, this is a transitional space when you are new to this experience and can feel grounded in knowing what this facility is about and how to best start on your wellness journey. Offices are located here and are used by nutritionists, trainers, and therapists where they can meet women in a private setting, or make use of the touch down space to meet one-on-one.

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The Social Space

Group Therapy Prototype

Social Space Table Prototype

The table design’s shape is open to the surrounding community with a double tear stack, allowing for sense of privacy when taking notes.

Group therapy located in back and can be used as extra seating when a session isn’t occurring with adjustable tables for note taking.

With multiple seating options offered, this space can be used in a variety of ways, straying away from the typical event space that usually is not in use.

When in use for event space women can take workshops or attend seminars with guest speakers touching on wellness subjects / struggles.

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The Dining Area

Women surveyed reported having issues with eating whether its too much, too little, or not understanding how to approach their diet so the educational kitchen will help women better understand their nutritional needs.

Where food is celebrated in a rounded environment, so all women feel equal and included in this experience.

Bar seating looks into the educational kitchen where women can take classes, learning what meals work for their lifestyles.

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Booth Seating and Garden Prototype

The garden behind where these women are eating reminds them of where their food is coming from, and to nourish themselves as plants need care to grow.

Women can feel insecure about what they order when going out to eat, this experience combats this struggle.

Can order at a station or have the true dine in experience.

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The Gym Pods

Women who find the traditional gym setting intimidating can make use of the pods to participate in self guided workouts with monitors and weight racks provided in each pod.

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Gym Pod Prototype

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FFE Lighting Selections

FFE Finish Selections

130

FFE Finish Selections

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FFE Finish Selections

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FFE Finish and Furniture Selections

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FFE Furniture, Finish, Equipment Selections

T2

CB2

M1

La Manufacture

HW 1

Formica

Spindler round dining table

410612

14

Diameter: 45"

36” x 6” x 78”

Soufflé Mirror

Brushed Brass

Height: 29.5"

M642399

32

Format: Panel / Sheet

3 Tier Dumbbell Weight Rack DBR-86

963629 99052

EQ3

2DayDeliver

ECO WORTHY motorized tv mount lift

HW 2

Brizo

W9

Thorntree

37"L x 24.75"W x 33"H

wooden structure inside and contains the archshaped surface of the fulllength mirror Flammability: A STM E84 Class A Emissions: A low-emitting material per GREENGUARD evaluation.

Overall Thickness: Grade 85 - 0.04in

Marcy

White Oak

dry cloth

Size: 48in x 96in, 48in x 120in

EQ1

Clean with soft,

Metal Chrome

Content: Met al foil laminated to a phenolic core Finish: Deco Metal (Finish Code: 99)

5

Steel frame

Powder Coated

FXHO01 P6BFVZ B

6

TV lift goes up or down at 1 inch per second

Aluminum Alloy and steel

Kintsu®: Drawer Pull Brilliance® Luxe Gold

699106GL

7

Calcare 2 x 2

RS157

Format: Modular

Holes For Installation NA

Country of

Bronze

Natural

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