PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO Natalia Acosta
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RESUME
303-495-9536 natakozta@ku.edu www.linkedin.com/in/natalia-acosta
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Education Lafayette High School --- 2014 - 2018 University of Kansas --- 2018 - Present
Experience RTA Architects
Architectural Intern - June to December 2022
Architectural intern as part of the University of Kansas Health and Wellness program. Have assisted in schematic design phases of several projects using Revit and Bluebeam softwares.
The Martin Architectural Group
Summer Intern- Summer 2019 & 2021
Assisted in updating Autocad blueprints on active projects for clients.
HERA (Health Education Research Associates), St. Louis, MO Project Interface - Summer 2017
Semester long internship in conjunction with regular school schedule in which I developed a renovation plan for my high school’s science department.
Washington University, St. Louis, MO
Architecture Discovery Program - July 2017
Introduction to architecture and design for high school students. A rigorous two-week program offering intensive individual instruction by Sam Fox School faculty.
Alavarez-Diaz & Villanon, San Juan, PR Architecture Shadowing - July 2016
Attended meetings, learned about various disciplines, and understood the role of each department within the firm for five days.
Service Saving Sage Animal Shelter- Summer 2020
Cleaned cat and dog cages and fed and watered animals as well as administered medicine
The Big Event-2018-20
Volunteered for city wide service event
Jefferson Elementary School - 2016-17
Volunteer at the elementary’s after school program to help with kids from different grade levels.
Christmas Toy Drive- Dec 2015
Toys were donated and we wrapped and labelled them for families of low income communities
Skills Sketchup Revit Autocad Enscape Lumion Bluebeam Microsoft Office Adobe Suite
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CONTENTS Rendevouz 6-19
Cascade 20-37
Behavioral Health Facility 38-57
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Rendevouz
Natalia Acosta
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Zachary Earley
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1. Site
2. Setback to inc pedestrian space
4. Overhang to create a courtyard that draws in users
5. Inset residentia to create distinct between building function
MASSING DIAGRAM
crease e
3. Continued 25’ datum line from Massachusetts Street
al piece tion g
6. Inverted setbacks to draw in users from the other direction
Diagram by Natalia
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PROGRAMMING DIAGRAM 10
Key Private Semi-Private Public Service Circulation
Diagram by Zachary
25' 25' 25'
STRUCTURAL DIAGRAM
Structural Walls
25'
25'
Concrete Plates
25' 25' 25' 25' 25' 25'
Diagram by Natalia
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9TH STREET
10 9 8 7 6 5 4
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2
1 A
B B
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MASSACHUSETTS STREET
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Level 1 1”=30’-0”
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Level 1 1" 30'-0" 0
15’
30’
60’
90’
FLOOR PLANS
9TH STREET
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1 A
B B
MASSACHUSETTS STREET
DNUP
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D
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G
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Level 2 1”=30’-0” 1
Level 2 1" 30'-0"
Plans by Natalia & Zachary
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9TH STREET
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1 A
B B
MASSACHUSETTS STREET
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D
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F G
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Level 3 & 5 1”=30’-0” 1
Level 3 1" 30'-0"
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15’
30’
60’
90’
FLOOR PLANS
9TH STREET
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1 A
B B
MASSACHUSETTS STREET
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D
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Level 4 & 6 1”=30’-0” 1
Level 4 1" 30'-0"
Plan by Natalia & Zachary
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Level 1: 83’-0” Level 6: 71’-0” Level 5: 59’-0” Level 4: 47’-0” Level 3: 35’-0”
Level 2: 20’-0” Level 1.6: 15’-0” Level 1.5: 10’-0” Level 1: 0’-0”
Garage 1: -15’-0”
Garage 2: -30’-0”
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East Elevation 1/32”=1-0’
Level 1: 83’-0” Level 6: 71’-0” Level 5: 59’-0” Level 4: 47’-0” Level 3: 35’-0”
Level 2: 20’-0” Level 1.6: 15’-0” Level 1.5: 10’-0” Level 1: 0’-0”
Garage 1: -15’-0”
Garage 2: -30’-0”
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North Elevation 1/32”=1-0’
ELEVATIONS
Level 1: 83’-0” Level 6: 71’-0” Level 5: 59’-0” Level 4: 47’-0” Level 3: 35’-0”
Level 2: 20’-0” Level 1.6: 15’-0” Level 1.5: 10’-0” Level 1: 0’-0”
Garage 1: -15’-0”
Garage 2: -30’-0”
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West Elevation 1/32”=1-0’
Level 1: 83’-0” Level 6: 71’-0” Level 5: 59’-0” Level 4: 47’-0” Level 3: 35’-0”
Level 2: 20’-0” Level 1.6: 15’-0” Level 1.5: 10’-0” Level 1: 0’-0”
Garage 1: -15’-0”
Garage 2: -30’-0”
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South Elevation 1/32”=1-0’
0
15’
30’
60’
Elevations by Natalia
90’
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SECTIONS A
Section A 1/32”=1-0’
B
Section B 1/32”=1-0’ 0
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Sections by Natalia
15’
30’
60’
90’
SECTION PERSPECTIVE C
Section C Section Perspective by Zachary
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Cascade
Third Year | Fall 2020 KANSAS CITY | MISSOURI MIXED USE 4 | TRANSFORM.KC
Natalia Acosta
William Desmond
The concept behind Cascade is views. When creating this building, we wanted to focus on the important aspects of the city, as well as those of our new district, and make sure to frame those views within our structure. While finding inspiration, an art piece from Denver stuck out to us called the noodle sculpture. It is a stack of blocks that create a wave-like appearance, while being held together only by gravity. Drawn to this as inspiration, we wanted to use the same twisting manner in order to frame each of our views. Our building design is set up so that as you move up and down, the views open up and pan across the city, new park, and new buildings, thus achieving our goal of showcasing the surrounding area. This design also allowed us to make many outdoor balcony spaces for each residence. Once the entire building was massed out, we saw that it had a very tall, mountain like appearance. We then used blue tinted glass around all facades and stone material on the exterior to complete this look of water cascading down the building and thus, “Cascade” was born. Though the name and design might seem attractive, the functionality of the building is the best part. With 3 restaurants on the ground floor, 6 levels of parking, an open style office floor, an amenity floor with lots of options, and over 250 residential rooms, it is sure to be the new hot spot in KC. In addition to this, there is a large LED media mesh screen which sits on the exterior of the garage. This not only allows companies to rent it out for advertisement, but also opens up to the park and can be used for events including park movie nights, private parties, upcoming theater announcements, and so much more. Cascade has so much to offer and is sure to be the beginning of a new and improved KC.
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1. SITE PLAN
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2. PULL BACK FROM SIDEWALK// MAXIMIZE PUBLIC CIRCULATION
CONCEPT DIAGRAM 3. OFFICE & PARKING SHADE COMMERCIAL
4. RESIDENTIAL MASSING ENHANCES VIEWS OF CITY
Diagram by William
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FAR VIEW FROM PARK
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PERSPECTIVES Perspective by Natalia
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RENDERINGS Rendering by William
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PHYSICAL MODEL Physical Model by Natalia and William
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CONCEPT MASSING|NORTHEAST CORNER
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COMMERCIAL
ENTERTAINMENT
OFFICE
RESIDENTIAL
PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION
PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION|NORTHEAST CORNER
PARKING
Diagram by Natalia
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ISONOMETRIC STUDY UNIT | 1 BEDROOM/1 BATHROOM
UNIT | 2 BEDROOM/2 BATHROOM
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Diagrams by Natalia
UNIT | 1 BEDROOM/1 BATHROOM
UNIT | 2 BEDROOM/2 BATHROOM
ISONOMETRIC STUDY
WALL SECTION
BUILDING SECTION Wall Section by William / Building Section by Natalia
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PLAN | LVL 1 | COMMERCIAL
Truman Rd 1 LOBBY 2 RESTARAUNT 3 BATHROOM
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Main St
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3
3 UP
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UP
10’
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20’
30’
45’
60’
Plan by William
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PLANS
PLAN | LVL 2 | OFFICE
Truman Rd 2
2 2
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1 LOBBY 2 OPEN OFFICE SPACE 3 CONFERENCE ROOM 4 BATHROOM 5 STORAGE
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2 Main St
3 2
3 2
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1 5
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10’
20’
30’
Plan by William
45’
60’
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PLAN | LVL 9 | AMENITY/ENTERTAINMENT
Truman Rd
1 DEMOSTRATION KITCHEN 2 GYM 3 SPA 4 MEETING ROOM 5 BATHROOM 6 STUDY ROOMS 7 THEATER ROOM 8 INDOOR/ OUTDOOR BAR 9 GAME ROOM
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Main St
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5 4 3 2 10’
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20’
30’
45’
60’
Plan by William
PLANS
Main St
Truman Rd
PLAN | LVL 10-26 | RESIDENTIAL
10’
20’
30’
Plans by Natalia
45’
60’
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Adolescent Behavioral Health Facility
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DESIGN DRIVERS
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Transparency
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Technology
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Versatility
Creating healthcare spaces that are open not only in design but also in the distribution of information
Implimenting bacteriaresistant furniture in order to increase patient safety and reduce negative outcomes of patient care
Spaces that are more flexible to account for the needs of eployees and patients. This also allows for better telehealth communications
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Specialization
Paying more attention to the individuality of a person. Treating each patient in the style that caters to their unique biological make up as opposed to a ‘one-pilltreats-all’ approach
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Experience
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Comfort
Users want more engaging healthcare enviornments. This involves address patient needs on a behavioral and mental level
Moving away from the clinical feeling of heathcare facilties and creating a home like atmosphere to better ease the patients and their families
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PRECEDENT
DEPARTMENT LEGEND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT PUBLIC SPACE AUDITORIUM CIRCULATION
H G F E D
Auditorium 1422 SF
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Storage 39 SF Public Restroom 215 SF
7 Classroom 375 SF
Public Restroom 215 SF
6 Classroom 375 SF
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Classroom 375 SF
D Visitors Space 736 SF
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B 3 2
A 1
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LEVEL 1-PUBLIC 1
Level 1-Public 1" 30'-0"
FLOOR PLAN
Consultant Address Address Address Phone Consultant Address Address Address Phone Consultant Address Address Address Phone Consultant Address Address Address Phone Consultant Address Address Address Phone
No.
Description
2 S2
Owne
Project N
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Level 1- P
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S1
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30’
Project Number Date Drawn By 60’ Checked By
Scale
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DEPARTMENT LEGEND OUTPATIENT INTAKE/EXAM
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COUNSELING SERVICES CIRCULATION
INPATIENT INTAKE STAFF SUPPORT PATIENT SPACES G
SHARED PATIENT SPACES CIRCULATION
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Patient Lockers 100 SF
UP D
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B
A
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LEVEL 1-INPATIENT Level 1 - Inpatient 1 1"
30'-0"
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FLOOR PLAN
Consultant Address Address Address Phone Consultant Address Address Address Phone
I J K
Consultant Address Address Address Phone
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Consultant Address Address Address Phone
Secure Entrance 150 SF
UP
Delivery Dock 391 SF Staff Office 150 SF
Exam 150 SF
Exam 150 SF
Exam 150 SF
Counseling Counseling Office Office 220 SF 220 SF
Room 400 SF
Exam 150 SF
Counseling Office 220 SF
Public Restroom 170 SF
Public Restroom 170 SF
2 No. Staff Office 150 SF
Consult 134 SF
Public Restroom 170 SF
Lobby 700 SF
Consult 135 SF
Consult 135 SF
Exam 125 SF
Descriptio
3 D1 3
Staff Break Room 564 SF
Consult 135 SF
Consultant Address Address Address Phone
Staff Office 150 SF
Staff Office 150 SF
Secure Entrance 150 SF
Public Restroom 170 SF
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2 S2
Counseling Office 220 SF
Patient Locker 160 SF
4 D1
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Exam 125 SF
Exam 125 SF
1 D1
2 D1
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Exam 125 SF
Own 5
Project
Leve
1 S1
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Counseling Office 220 SF
15’
30’
Project Number Date Drawn By Checked By
60’
Scale
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DEPARTMENT LEGEND SHARED PATIENT SPACES
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LEVEL 1.5
1
Level 1.5 1" 30'-0"
FLOOR PLAN
Consultant Address Address Address Phone Consultant Address Address Address Phone
Gymnasium 5226 SF
Consultant Address Address Address Phone
90°
UP
Consultant Address Address Address Phone Consultant Address Address Address Phone
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Description
2 S2
Owne
Project N 1
Level 1
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S1
15’
30’
Project Number Date Drawn By Checked By
60’ Scale
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DEPARTMENT LEGEND OUTPATIENT INTAKE/EXAM STAFF SUPPORT PATIENT SPACES SHARED PATIENT SPACES CIRCULATION
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1 D2
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Patient Room 180 SF
E Patient Room 180 SF
Patient Room 180 SF
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Medicine Storage 110 SF
Seclusion Room 107 SF
Seclusion Room 110 SF
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DN
Bathroom 80 SF
Bathroom 80 SF
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Room 54 SF
Nurses Station 460 SF
Clean Linen 85 SF
Staff BR 84 SF
Seclusion Room 104 SF
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DN
Soiled Linen 85 SF
Staff BR 112 SF
Bathroom 65 SF Patient Room 177 SF
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Patient Room 176 SF
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Bathroom 68 SF Bathroom 68 SF
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Patient Room 175 SF
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B 1
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LEVEL 2-OUTPATIENT 1
Level 2-Public 1" 30'-0"
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FLOOR PLAN
Consultant Address Address Address Phone Consultant Address Address Address Phone Consultant Address Address Address Phone Consultant Address Address Address Phone Consultant Address Address Address Phone
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Description
2 S2
Owne
Project N
Level 2 - P 1 S1
15’
30’
Project Number Date Drawn By 60’ By Checked
Scale
P
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Fina
DEPARTMENT LEGEND INPATIENT INTAKE
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STAFF SUPPORT PATIENT SPACES SHARED PATIENT SPACES CIRCULATION
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Bathr 68
Double Patient Room 369 SF
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Bathr 71
Double Patient Room 370 SF
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Double Patient Room 370 SF
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Bathr 70
Bathr 70 Double Patient Room 371 SF
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A
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LEVEL 2/3-INPATIENT
Quiet Room 235 S
FLOOR PLAN
C A A A P
Gymnasium 5260 SF
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C A A A P
J K 90°
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Activity Space 249 SF
room 8 SF
Classroom 250 SF
C A A A P
UPDN Service Office 187 SF
DN UP
Dry Storage 120 SF Kitchen 690 SF
room 1 SF Medicine Storage 100 SF
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Staff Bathroom 100 SF
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Soiled Linen 100 SF
Staff Bathroom 100 SF
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Nurses Station 847 SF
room 0 SF
room 0 SF
Staff Lockers 145 SF
Frozen Storage 121 SF Cold Storage 120 SF
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C A A A P
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C A A A P
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Cafeteria 1046 SF
Clean Linen 100 SF
Seclusion Room 99 SF
Seclusion Room 101 SF
Storage 101 SF Janitors Closet 76 SF
Seclusion Room 100 SF
Seclusion Room 100 SF
3 No. Activity Space 250 SF
Activity Space 250 SF
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2 S2
Double Patient Room 354 SF
Sensory Room 251 SF
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BathroomBathroom 68 SF 68 SF
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Double Patient Room 369 SF
Double Patient Room 370 SF
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BathroomBathroom 68 SF 68 SF
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Double Patient Room 369 SF
Double Patient Room 370 SF
Bathroom 92 SF
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1 S1
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30’
60’
Projec Date Drawn Check
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SECTION
2
West 3/64"
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1'-0"
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Final- Section 2 0’-1“= 25’-0”
West 3/64”=1’-0” 3/64" 1'-0"
Roof 101' - 0"
Level 3 86' - 0"
Level 2 70' - 0" Level 2-Public 65' - 0"
Level 1.5 55' - 0" Level 1 -Inpatient 50' - 0"
ELEVATION
Level 1-Public 45' - 0"
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Exte Grass
Growing Med Filter Layer
Drainage/ Capilarity Laye
Protection/ Storage Laye
Roof Deck/ Insulation Waterproofing Girt Beam
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DETAILS
Stud Track Stud Track Stud Track Blocking Blocking Blocking Blocking Service Service Distribution Distribution Service Distribution Channel Channel Channel Service Distribution Exterior Exterior Finish Finish Finish Channel Exterior Rigid Insulation Rigid Insulation Rigid Insulation Exterior Finish Steel Stud Steel Stud Steel Stud Rigid Insulation Steel Stud
Cant Strip Cant Strip Cant Strip Stud Track
Moisture BarrierBarrier Moisture Moisture Barrier Cant Strip Concrete Concrete Slab Slab Concrete Slab Moisture Barrier Concrete Slab Metal Decking Metal Decking Metal Decking Metal Decking
Connection Connection Plate Plat Connection Plate Connection Plate Panel Panel CeilingCeiling PanelCeiling Ceiling Panel
Exterior Exterior Finish Finish Exterior Finish Exterior Finish Grass Grass Grass
Growing Medium Growing Medium Growing Medium Grass Filter Layer Filter Layer Filter Layer rowing Medium nage/ Capilarity Capilarity Layer Layer Capilarity Layer er Drainage/ Layer
ection/ Protection/ Storage Storage Layer Layer Storage Layer apilarity Layer Roof Roof Insulation/ Deck/ Insulation/ eck/ Deck/ Insulation/ torage Layer Waterproofing Waterproofing proofing k/ Insulation/ rtofingGirt am Beam
Finish InteriorInterior FinishInterior
Gypsum Gypsum Board Gypsum Board No. Interior Finish
Stud Tra Stud Track Gypsum Board Stud Track Stud Track
Stringer Stringer Stringer Stringer Beam Beam Beam
Beam H Chan H Channel H Channel H Channel
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Proje Date Draw Che
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RENDERINGS
THANK YOU!
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