Capstone - Wildlife Rescue Center - Madeline Johnson

Madeline Johnson capstone 2020

SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECT SPRING 2020 | YEAR 4

CONTACT INFORMATION MADELINE JOHNSON MJOHNSON16@LIVE.MARYVILLE.EDU

PROFESSORS DYLAN DRAVES | BOB WINTERS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PROGRAMMING

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DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

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BY HAND

OVERVIEW | GOALS | NEEDS | SITE ANALYSIS | EXISTING CONDITIONS

CONCEPT | FLOOR PLAN | REFLECTED CEILING PLAN | 3D VIEWS

SKETCHES | DIAGRAMS | PROCESS

HISTORY This non-profit professional wildlife rehabilitation facility

OUR MISSION “Wildlife Rescue Center rehabilitates injured, sick and

was founded in 1979 by Suzie Sutton. The existing building

orphaned native wildlife and releases healthy animals to

was built in 1999 and soon after, in 2002, the organization

their natural habitat. Through educational outreach, the

expanded their educational program. Since their opening,

Center provides environmental awareness, promotes a

the WRC annually treats over 2,000 animals and continues to grow each year.

harmonious relationship with native wildlife, and encourages the community to protect our delicate ecosystems.”

INTERNSHIPS &

CAMPS & EDUCATION

DONATIONS &

RELEASE SITE

VOLUNTEER

PROGRAMS

GIFT SHOP

PROGRAM

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ADDRESS 1128 New Ballwin Rd, Ballwin, MO 63021

HOURS OF OPERATION Office Hours : Mon-Fri, 9-5 Animal Care / Seasonal Hours : April-Oct, Mon-Sun, 9-7 Nov-March, Mon-Fri, 9-5 Sat-Sun, 9-3

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Cotton Tail Rabbit

EVENTS / PROGRAMS

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Opossum

- Spring Peepers Camp

- Wild Child Summer Camp

- Spring Tails

- Tails of the Night

- Open House

- Wild Winter Camp

STAFF 120 Volunteers | 6-20 active daily 8 Permanent Staff Members

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Eastern Grey Squirrel

ANIMAL INTAKE - Cotton Tail Rabbit

- Coyote

- Opossum

- Fox

- Eastern Grey Squirrel

- Skunk

- Turtle

- Raccoon

- Ducks / Geese

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PROBLEM STATEMENT The Wildlife Rescue Center of Ballwin, Missouri is in need of a new and expanded facility to improve the quality of care for their animals, create a more efficient use of storage space and an improved flow within the workplace. With the addition to the space, the Center’s Rescue, Rehabilitate and Release efforts will continue to thrive and may allow for building expansion with future growth.

GOALS • Should be both aesthetically beautiful and remain functional

• Expand both indoor and outdoor recovery rooms for the animals to allow for both the current program and room for expansion

• Keep eco-friendly products in mind with finish selections and maximize use of natural daylight when possible

NEEDS • Designated storage rooms / organization

• Rehabilitation rooms that may adapt to changes in animal intake

• Abundant work surface area throughout

• Exciting space for gift shop merchandise and artifact display

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Location 1128 New Ballwin Rd, Ballwin, MO 63021

MAIN PARKING LOT

OUTDOOR REHABILITATION CAGES ADDITIONAL PARKING

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The 9,000 square foot facility is situated on 15 private acres in Ballwin, Missouri just o the grounds of Castlewood State Park. The site includes woodland, open grassland habitats, a yearround creek and a two-acre lake. Just under 30 miles from downtown St. Louis, it is within close range to a number of State Parks, making it an ideal healing and release location for it’s patients.

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PUBLIC PRIVATE

ANIMAL USE STAFF USE

Q: What do you think the number one issue to address is, in terms of functionality?

A: “Storage, storage, storage! We can never get enough. As we continue to grow, the space becomes that much more limiting. Right now, everything just kind of spills over into the next room and is thrown wherever it can fit - there’s no true designated spot for anything.”

Q: Do you cater your space or programs towards a specific age or demographic?

A: “ I would say 60% children and 40% adults with our education programs targeting children 13 and under. We do a lot of Scout programs and homeschool group education and all of our large on site events are geared towards families.”

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Lobby / Reception

Waterfowl Rehabilitation Room

Front Elevation

Outdoor Education Center

Education Classroom

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PUBLIC

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Lobby / Reception

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Gift Shop

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Education Classroom

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Outdoor Education Center

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Private Employee Office

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Shared Employee Office

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Storage / Staff Break Room

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Restroom

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Receiving / Exam Room

12. Opossum Rehabilitation Room

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13. Opossum Porch

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Large Animal Rehabilitation Room

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Large Animal Runs / Kennels

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Waterfowl Rehabilitation Room

17. Turtle Rehabilitation Room 18.

Storage

19. Rabbit Rehabilitation Room

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EXISTING FLOOR PLAN 9,000 sq ft

20. Squirrel Rehabilitation Room 21. Squirrel Porch 22. Isolation Room

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23. Laundry Room

The concept inspiration for the renovated Wildlife Center was taken from one of the most common animals found in the area - the turtle.

A turtle’s shell is vital for day to day protection and survival. Similarly, the care and dedication given by sta and volunteers is vital for the lives of the animals they save everyday. The ceiling installation represents the spine and protection of the shell and honors the hard work and compassion that is prevalent within this organization.

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The existing building is shown in white and the addition is shown in grey. After analyzing the existing site and conditions, a partial mirror of the existing footprint allows for the addition to feel as if it had always been there. It also gives the opportunity for exterior spaces to remain private for sta use, rehabilitation porches and grazing patches.

The existing outdoor space, including the Outdoor Education Center and the Large Animal Runs, are shown with dark green.

The light green shade falls over the existing which represents the outdoor areas added. This includes expanded animal porches, a grazing area for waterfowl, an outdoor washing station and storage sheds for sta, and a large Outdoor Education pavilion.

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FLOOR PLAN 16,500 sq ft

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Covered for weather protection and year round easy access

Enclosed with 6’ fence for privacy and easy access into and out of the porch Six 9’ x 9’ cages where squirrels will stay for the final step of recovery before release

PUBLIC 18. Rabbit Rehabilitation Room

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Opossum Porch

10. Receiving / Exam Room

19. Waterfowl Rehabilitation Room

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Opossum Rehabilitation Room

Gift Shop

11. Intensive Care

20. Waterfowl Grazing Porch

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Squirrel Rehabilitation Room

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Restroom

12. Animal Kitchen

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Education Classroom

13. Mother’s Room

22. Large Animal Runs / Kennels

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Outdoor Education Center

14. Faculty Break Room

23. Raccoon Rehabilitation Room

15. Laundry Room

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Copy Room

Large Animal Rehabilitation Room

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Private Employee Office

16. Storage

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Shared Employee Office

17. Turtle Rehabilitation Room

26. Outdoor Storage

30. Squirrel Porch 31.

Isolation Room

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Mechanical Closet

Outdoor Wash Station

Pergola structure prevents bird flight and provides sun protection

Enclosed with 6’ fence for privacy and easy access into and out of the porch Garage doors for controlled access to grazing patch 15

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REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

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9’-0” Gypsum Board

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10’-0” Acoustic Tile

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10’-0” Gypsum Board

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8’-0” Gypsum Board Cloud

10. Exposed Structure Painted Black

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12’-0” Gypsum Board

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Outdoor Education Center

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9’-0” Acoustic Tile

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Pavilion Structure to Meet Roof

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Pergola Structure at 12’-0”

Custom Wood Baffles, Ref. Specs

Section Perspective PRIVATE OFFICES, LOBBY, EDUCATION CLASSROOM

EXTERIOR

WOOD / LAMINATE

WALL PAINT / TILE

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UPHOLSTERY

FLOORING

RESCUE The receptionist begins the process with “Intake” where they will take the animal to the back for examination.

REHABILITATION

RELEASE

After the exam, needs are determined and the animal is placed appropriately to begin the recovery process.

Once the animal has met each recovery milestone, staff will use the Release Site Program to locate a good location for a safe and healthy return to the wild.

Entrance / Lobby RECEPTION, GIFT SHOP, DISPLAYS

Wildlife mural to be commissioned by local artist

Storefront at the Education Classroom gives an open feel and allows for overflow space

Custom glass cases hold artifacts for education and display

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EXTRUDED ALUMINUM FRAME METAL STUD

Entrance / Lobby Section Perspective

LOBBY / ENTRANCE

3/4” GYP BOARD 1/2” PARTICLE BOARD, PAINTED BLACK BACK PAINTED GLASS, REF. SPEC CUSTOM WD LOGO, GLUE TO GLASS MOUNTING BRACKET 50” TV MONITOR 3/4” X 5” WD. PANEL W/ 3/8” SPACING

1/2” WD. BRACE FOR MOUNTING SUPPORT EXTRUDED ALUMINUM, BOLTED TO FLOOR

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Education Cl Classroom OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER

The Education Classroom will host all public eventss put on by the Wildlife Rescue Center Center. e.

With modular tables and chairs, the space can adjust to fit the needs of each program and accommodate the desired guest count. Utilizing a NanaWall sliding glass door, the Outdoor Education Center remains easily accessible, allowing for a close indoor/outdoor relationship.

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The pavilion creates a grand, exciting space that is able to accommodate guests during programs and events. The porcelain stone tiles may be engraved to pay tribute to donors of the WRC.

Outdoor Education Center 21

Hutches for young fowl before being transferred to open grazing

Private, enclosed grass area for leisurely grazing

Adjustable garage doors with a maximum height of 4’-0� allows for a controlled relationship between the indoor range and outdoor grazing

Waterfowl Rehabilitation Room 22

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The process of the creating an addition to the existing building was both conceptual and ideal.

Preliminary design ideas went off the shape of a turtle shell, with the center of the building acting as “the spine”. Mirroring the existing structure played nicely with this idea and allowed for the interior of the building to lay out with the important spaces running down the center - the entrance / lobby, receiving exam room, and the touchdown space for all staff and volunteers.

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