Disabled Children’s Respite Complex
Former Glasgow District Court Building
Original Elevation View of entrance
Glasgow, Scotland
Turnbull Street
Former Glasgow Disrict Court
Located on Turnbull Street in the Salt Market area of Glasgow, the building was designed by Alexander Beith McDonald (1847-1915). It is a very irregularly planned building with mostly Renaissance details and was opened in 1906 as the home to the Glasgow Central Police Court. After the Police service moved premises, part of the building was turned into the Glasgow Police Museum in 1970 but eventually completely abandoned in 2008. The building now lies in a state of disuse.
Original Building and Interior
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Courtyard
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Mission: Rip the original soul out of this perfectly suited building and replace it with....
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Research and GLASGOW KIDS Respite Complex Concept Respite refers to short term, temporary care provided to people with disabilities in order that the child and their families can take a break from the daily routine of caregiving. Unlike child care, respite services may sometimes involve overnight care for an extended period of time. In the UK there are 770,000 disabled children under the age of 16
Only one in 13 disabled children recieve support services of any sort from their local authority.
56% of parents with disabled children reported their was a lack of sufficient care and activities for their children in their area
Research by contact a family 2011
Only 8% of families get services from their local social services
Currently no overnight respite complex or centre in Glasgow City Centre
GLASGOW KIDS Respite Complex is catered for disability and designed for children In March 2008, an amendment to current legislation, established a new duty on all local authorities to help parents caring for disabled children by ensuring short breaks from their caring responsibilities. This comes with a major investment by the Government through the Aiming High for Disabled Children programme. Through the effective use of colour, material and furniture it offers the children an engaging experience outside of their normal lives which will help ignite their senses and feelings. Color can be one of the most dramatic changes you can make in a room. Color can set a mood and may have an effect on a child’s activity level. Colour therapy is not used to replace medical treatment or advice. The ability children posses to interact with, control and transform their environment is very important to them. Children want to explore, manipulate and transform the environment.
Colour Therapy wheel
The respite complex is designed with careful consideration of the environmental needs disabled children have; movement, comfort, competence and control
“It is not the disability which restricts what a child is able to do and achieve, but rather the environment around them� prospects childcare group
In 21st Century Britain there has been a vast and desperately needed improvement on info and facilities to help with the care of children with disabilities. Resource centres, learning and development institutes, specially adapted sports faculties and respite centres have been more widely introduced as part of UK Government and individual society schemes to strengthen opportunities and experiences for children.
Short breaks can be extremely beneficial to children and their families or carers, allowing the families to have a break from their full time responsibilities and giving the user a different experience and chanceto relax.However It has only been in the last five years that respite centres specially catered to the needs of disabled children have been brought into use. Though these centres do exist they are extremely limited in numbers and in terms of equipment, space and location.
In Glasgow particularly, these types of facilities are extremely rare and not advertised or available to many families or children who would benefit from this type of experience. There is currently no mainstream, well known respite centre or complex within Glasgow city centre. Many existing small respite centres are located on the outskirts of Glasgow or Edinburgh making them hard to reach or for city children to qualify for. This project proposes to redesign the ground and first floor of the former
Glasgow District Court, situated on Turnbull Street, Glasgow as an innovative, mainstream respite complex for disabled children aged 8 - 14. The second floor will be used as a disabled carers training facility and offices. The space is very large and able to fulfill the criteria in the way of space needed for equipment and movement.The building is also located next to rest and care homes so the area is quiet. It is also 5 minutes from Glasgow Green so day trips can be easily made.
Ground Floor Plan and Isometric View Not to scale Stairway Laundry to 1st Floor Room
Room
Toilets
DiningArea
Fire Escape
Kitchen
Toilets
Lift & Stairway to 1st Floor Fire Escape Corridor
Quiet Play Area
Courtyard
Lounge Play Area Courtyard Shelter
Entrance 2
AA
Reception Area
WaitingArea Assistant Office Manager Office
Gated Entrance through to Courtyard
First Aid/ Doctors Room
Entrance 1
Entrance to separate part of Ground Floor which gives lift and stairway access to carer training facility on Second Floor
Second Floor
Entrance & Welcome First Floor
Interaction & Play
Garden Area
Transfer
Separate to Respite Complex
Dining Ground Floor
Courtyard
Staff Only
Entrance 2 and Section AA
Each area of the complex has unique and different design features to keep the children engaged, aware and interacting with their environment.
Reception Area
Waiting Area
Entrance 1
Bespoke Cork box which houses electronic welcome sign
TropicalPalmStripe Hanging Hammock chairby Mayan Hammocks
Hanging Hammock Chair by 3hen Hammock
Interaction Projection Dancefloor by Hyper Audio Visual - Industrial 50x50ABS Tiles - Toughened Glass
Cotton Cube Bean Bags by More Production
White Cotton Sofa by More Prouction
Reception Area
Cork Flooring
‘Metro’ New Generation Soft Astro Turf
Hanging Detail 1:20 First floor Concrete Flooring Suspended P/board Ceiling Timber Joist Rope and chain metal hook 1500mm
Rope
4400mm
Hanging Hammock chair
500mm
Cork Flooring Original Flooring
The furniture in the Reception Area immediately appeals and connects to the childs visual and playfull senses and disconnects this relatively serious space from the ‘adult like’ expectations of environments that may dominate the childs outside life. This whole space is the childs environment which the adults are in, not vice versa. Each area of the complex has a different texturised wall surface for the kids to engage with and also for visually impaired users to define each area.
Waiting Area User Profile Daniel Age : 8 From : Bishopbriggs Daniel has Multiple Sclerosis and has come for a day visit to ‘Glasgow Kids’ Respite Complex, where he can use and enjoy different facilities, meet new friends and take part in specially organised activities for the day. Day Visits: 9am - 6pm
Bespoke Light Hanging Detail 1:10
First Floor Flooring Timber Joist Suspended Ceiling Timber Batten Propriety Metal Angle Fixed to Suspended Ceiling Suspension Wire Bespoke Hanging Light
The seating of the Waiting Area is made up of cube bean bags, used not only as seating but as a feature children can move, play and interact with. The colourful whimsical lines are spray painted through stencils directly onto the floor and walls. The aim of these lines is to establish to the child right from the start, that this space and environment is different from the outside world and that this complex is a fun haven, where child friendly design is the main focus of the space.
Light Bead Curtain When the beads are touched they; - Light up with a bright primary colour - Play a musical note or tune This product engages many of a childs senses.
Lounge Play Area
Children don’t just see furniture or materials they see objects to interact and play with
ENCOURAGE CONVERSATION
Orignal Wall & WIndow
BOOST MOOD & ENERGY 5000mm
INCREASE ENERGY & PASSION
P/Board withTemplate cut out
Diagram of Window Shape 1:50 Fly Suspension lights by Kartell
OBJECT TO BE EXPLORED & INTERACTED WITH
PolymaxFlex Rubber Flooring
The invigorating colours and bold shapes immediately appeal to and engage the childs visual senses.
Dining Area
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“Colour absolutely effects our children’s development, when colour is chosen with a purpose we create a balanced, harmonious environment where children can claim their birthright and reach their full potential” June McLeod. Colour Therapy Specialist
The dining area is a space where children can interact with each other while they eat or play games on the main table. The interior of this room offers the feel of luxury as well as comfort for the children, each feature is there to grab the children’s attention and stimulate their senses and appetite, making the room an enjoyable and very sociable space
Solid Copper/Brass Poles hung from ceiling
Miso White Glass Pendant Light
Series 7 Chair
Bespoke Claro Walnut Wood communal table
First Floor Plan and Isometric Not to scale Staff Lift and Stairway Staff to Ground Bedroom Floor
Kids Bedroom
Staff Bedroom
Kids Bedroom
Staff Bedroom
Toilets
Lift & Stairway to Ground Floor
Fire Escape Corridor
Staff Bedroom
Kids Bedroom
Sensory Room 1
Sensory Room 2
Activity Hall
Quiet Play Hall & Viewing Area
Separate Part of First Floor with lift and stairway access to carer training facility on Second Floor only.
Second Floor Interaction & Play
First Floor
Transfer Kids Bedroom Area Staff Only
Ground Floor
Separate to Respite Complex
Corridor and Lift Detail 1:50
2nd Floor
Flooring surface Concrete Flooring Arm which retracts Lift door vertically
2300mm
1st Floor
Retracting Lift Door
Lift Call Port Pole
5000mm
Ground Floor
Lift Platform Basement Floor Hydraulic Pumps
Lift set at Ground Floor Station
Lift set at First Floor Station
Room Corridor User Profile Michael Age : 14 From : Shawlands Michael is physically disabled due to spinal nerve damage he suffered at an early age and has come to stay for two nights. He stays in this single bedroom specifically catered to his needs, but is still checked on regularly by the staff. The overnight visits give Michael and his family a deserved, maintained break from the stress of day to day life.
Accessibility Wardrobe by Sliderobes
Bespoke Redwood Table with cut out arc for wheelchair users
Kids aged over 10 can stay overnight for up to 3 nights. (maximum of 6 kids stay)
The room doors for each of the children’s bedroom’s has a thick styrofoam number on it which identifies each room to the children and helps the visually impaired children to identify where in the complex they are.
The kids's rooms have en- suite bathrooms with plenty of wheelchair access into and around the bedroom. The rooms as well as the complex have been designed and built with disability at the forefront
Kids SIngle Bedroom
The layout of the bedroom provides children with respite and personalized space despite the complex’s communal character
Corner Table
Bespoke Wooden Table
Bespoke Wardrobe
Adjustable single bed
Toilet
Kids Specialist Bedroom
The specialist bedrooms are designed to cater specifically for children whose disability requires more attention. The environment is designed to engage with the visual senses in order to calm down and relax the child in preparation for them going to sleep to get the rest needed for the next days activities.
Solar System Light from The Glow Company
Wheel Chair ‘Parking’ Space Bespoke Metal Bed Sructure with Bakare Special needs bed
Bespoke Metal Bed Structure Adjustable single bed
Accessibiliy Wardrobe with magnetic surface by Sliderobes
Liquid Blue Floor Tiles by Sensory Plus. 50x50mm 0.5mm thick
Plasterboard Wall with Star & Moon shape cut out
Wardrobe
Floor Tiles
Toilet
Sensory Room 1:50 Section View: Sensory Room Soundproof Wall
Sensory Room Ceiling Timber Framing
Two Layers of P/board Bonded Acoustical Cotton
Concrete Floor Timber Framing
The Sensory Room is a place where the children can explore and develop their senses and skills. The Sensory Room has a soft play area, padded floors and walls and interactive equipment which make dramatic changes to the sensory room environment using sound, lighting and visual stimuli. The Sensory room can engage children who can learn through play. From following bright lights, shapes and patterns with their eyes to pressing buttons to make the sensory room change colour or even change colour to music. Users will become interested in their environment.