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Goals
haven
DIGNITY
your body. your choice.
SAFETY
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Covered main entry for drive-up drop off promoting security
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WELLBEING
Reduce stress experienced by both patients and staff through connection with nature, amenities, and moments of respite. Staff wellbeing is just as significant
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Design Drivers
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Historically, there has been violence again some abortion clinics and healthcare providers. Picketers tend to harass patients as they enter the clinic.
Project statement This clinic will promote that abortion is healthcare and set a standard for quality reproductive healthcare across the United States. Haven is located on the Mississippi river in order to symbolize its connection to other states across the country. The neutral color palette will focus on bringing in visual interest through natural materials echoing local stones while incorporating biophilia, creating a healing environment. Additionally, social support spaces and amenities will empower patients who visit the clinic as well as staff members. Staff wellbeing is just as significant as patient wellbeing, which will be reflected in well-designed staff support spaces, connection to natural light, and efficient space planning.
Prioritize a safe transition for patients and staff from the exterior into the interior
security + controlled entry
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Receded separate staff entry
Design an environment that promotes dignity and empowerment through self-efficacy and social support
200 Wilkin Sreet, St Paul, MN 550102
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Create an equitable environment for all
EQUITY Multiple entry points create accessibility, self-agency, and security as patients and staff can chose how they exit/enter the built environment (Brown, 2013)
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Reproductive Health Center & Abortion Clinic
Receded back entry adjacent to walk-in clinic
site: saint paul, MN
MN Capital
Communities that already have difficulty accessing healthcare will be more impacted by the overturn of Roe V. Wade (Forbes Health, 2022) Gender sensitive design will create a more welcoming environment.
MISSISSIPPI
Region’s Hospital
Children’s Hospital
site
1 in 4
women in the US receive an abortion in their lifetime (NY Times, 2021)
Overturn of Roe V. Wade Clinics may expect to up to 5 times the increase of typical patents due to out of state bans (CNN, 2022)
Healthcare
Access to safe abortion reduces maternal mortality rates. Limiting access to abortion increases healthcare disparities (Forbes, 2022)
Inequity 59% of women accessing an abortion are facing high risk poverty (Forbes Health, 2012)
Healthcare “Hub” St.Paul is home to numerous healthcare facilities including Children’s and Regions, a nationally recognized hospital. Additionally, the MN Nurses Association is minutes away. Environment Located right on the Mississippi river this location provides patients with river views + biophilia. The historic downtown area of St.Paul provides access to amenities, housing, and public transportation. Social & Cultural The right to abortion is protected under the Minnesota State Constitution.