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Table of CONTENTS Concept and Goals Codes History of Jackson Bubble Diagram Inspiration Images Level 1 Floor Plan & RCP Reception / Lobby Outdoor Area Family Lounge Dining Conference Room Level 2 Floor Plan & RCP Nurses Station Meditation Room Patient Suite Level 3 Floor Plan & RCP Open Office Staff Breakroom

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CONCEPT STATEMENT Soul Hospice Center located in Jackson, Mississippi will provide a welcoming and engaging environment for its residents to help with end of life care. Through the use of design, I will create an environment that not only supports their physical needs but also engages mental and emotional needs as well. I plan on focusing on bringing the hospitality aesthetic in my design to create an experience that is almost like a retreat. Elements such as high ceilings and high-end finishes will provide a sense of grandeur. A relatively neutral palette with blue and gold accents on opposite sides of the building will combat the symmetrical floor plan, in turn helping residents with wayfinding. Soul will strive to create a sense of community in order to prevent loneliness and depression through its patients and family with the help of common activity areas such as a seating lounge, a community kitchen, and an outdoor lounge area. Soul aspires to provide its residents a place to call “home” while slowing the progression of their disease through daily activity and socialization.

RESEARCH When I hear the term ‘hospice’ getting thrown around, I must admit the word is quite foreign to me. Hospice is not something that we discuss every day on a regular base, and it is not something that everyone is aware of or know of its purpose. So, what is a Hospice and why is it needed? A hospice is a program designed to provide palliative care and emotional support to the terminally ill in a home or homelike setting so that quality of life is maintained, and family members may be active participants in care (Merriam-Webster, n.d.). Hospice is for all people living with an end-stage disease and people who no longer wish for treatment directed to curing their disease. Early hospices should not be confused with their modern versions, however, as the concept of taking in and caring for the dying was not the original intent. During medieval times, the concept of hospice was adopted by the Roman Catholic tradition as a place where travelers could rest and be cared for by their hosts. It later became a place where nuns would care for the sick and the dying in the late 19th century. It was said that one of the first believed hospices was established by the Crusades which lead to a short lived widespread of hospices in the Middle Ages. Hospitals have for decades provided birthing rooms that can be advertised as happy places to deliver one’s children, but it cannot advertise that it is a good place to die (Thomas W. Laqueur). During the 19th century, hospitals underwent a transformation from traditional charitable institutions that provided “a place to be sick and die” to modern medical institutions that offered “a place to live and get well” (Jeanne Kisacky). The modern usage of hospice as a place for and philosophy of end-of-life care began with the work of a British physician named Dame Cicely Saunders. Dr. Saunders who during a talk at Yale University in the US in 1963 introduced the idea of specialized care

DESIGN GOALS for the dying to an audience of doctors, nurses, chaplains, and medical students, which centered on palliative care rather than treatments to cure. Hospice is alternative to extended medical or curative treatments as those can become torture. When medicine becomes powerless and a cure is no longer a real possibility, the primary goal is to control pain and other symptoms so the patient can remain as alert and comfortable as possible. Hospice stresses the importance of the quality of life for those with terminal illnesses and their families. A hospice focuses on and treats the person, not the disease. Hospice also help patients come to terms with the reality of the situation so when the time come their families and them will be ready. Hospice care is about improving mental health and helping the patient experience meaningful social interactions, among a range of other possible services. At the center of hospice and palliative care is the belief that each of us has the right to die pain-free and with dignity, and that our families will receive the necessary support to allow us to do so. We must first know that death is often not painful. “the approach of actual death produces a sensation similar to that of falling asleep” (John Ferriar). Fear and apprehension are as much the cause of suffering as physiology and with the help of hospices these can be quieted. Designing a hospice is trying to connect with what the patient needs and what they want to dye graceful. It’s also a way to improve the end of life care for everyone when how one dies is not really important to all. It also reminds us that it is part of the cycle of life.

To create a space that promotes and encourages healthy living. I plan on doing this by designing a outdoor area that introduces fresh air and natural sunlight.

To create a space that is accessible to those of all ages, sizes and disabilities. I plan on doing this through using ADA guidelines to ensure they space is up to code.

To create a space that well executed way finding. A space that is easy to read with the use of color, landmarks, water features for sound, food kiosk for smell.

To create a space that conveys a Luxury Hotel Aesthetic with the use of High-end finishes and elaborate detailing in walls and ceiling that is equally pleasing and comfortable.

To create a space that establishes a sense of community by creating social areas and bring in community events.

CODES & REGULATIONS

HISTORY of JACKSON

Temperature – minimum temperature of 75 degrees to eighty 80 degrees Fahrenheit may be maintained.

The city of Jackson was set as the capital of Mississippi in the U.S. It is settled along the Pearl River, in the west-central part of the state, about 180 miles north of New Orleans, Louisiana (Britannica, 2021). It was laid out using Thomas Jefferson’s checkerboard plan with alternate squares designated as parks during April of 1822 (Britannica, 2021). The settlement on the Pearl River that gave birth to Jackson was first called LeFleur’s Bluff, named for French-Canadian trader Louis LeFleur, who had founded a trading post on the site (Mental Floss, 2012). It remained a trading post until the Treaty of Doak’s Stand in 1820, then in 1821 the city had been established as the seat of state government. Lawmakers also chose to name the city after General Andrew Jackson, who had become a national hero by defeating British forces at the Battle of New Orleans (Mental Floss, 2012). The site was chosen because of the merging of several transportation routes. Jackson quickly became the center of the political, economic, and social activity in Mississippi (Mississippi Historical Society, 2017).

Lighting – Each patient’s room shall have artificial light adequate for reading and other uses as needed. All other spaces shall have sufficient artificial lighting to prevent accidents and promote efficiency of service. Night lights shall be provided in all corridors, stairways, toilets, and bathing rooms. Floors – Areas where frequent cleaning is necessary should be covered wall-to-wall with inlaid linoleum, resilient tile, hard tile, or the equivalent. Walls and Ceilings – Shall be of sound construction with an acceptable surface and shall be maintained in good repair. Ceiling Height – Shall have a height of at least 8 feet except that a height of 7 feet 6 inches may be approved for corridors or toilets and bathing rooms where the lighting fixtures are recessed. Exception may be made for existing facilities. Handrails – Handrails shall be installed 32 inches to 36 inches above the floor on both sides of all corridors and hallways used by patients. The handrails should also have a return to the wall at each rail ending. Stairways - Stairways shall have a minimum width of 44 inches with risers not to exceed 7¾ inches and treads not less than 9 inches. Treads shall be of uniform width and risers of uniform height in any one flight of stairs. All stairways and stairway landings shall be equipped with handrails on both sides. 1.A landing with width not less than the width of the stairs shall be provided at the top and bottom of each flight of stairs. 2.Winding stairways or triangular treads are prohibited. 3.Stairways shall be enclosed with noncombustible materials of at least two-hour fire resistance rating. 4.Openings to stairways shall be equipped with doors with self-closing devices. 5.Doors to stairways shall open in the direction of exit travel and be equipped with a vision window of wired glass. The doors shall open on a landing of the same width as the stair width. 6.Stairways shall be individually enclosed and separated from any public hall.

Jackson is the largest city in Mississippi and the 167th largest city in the United States with a population of 154,340. Spanning over 113 miles, Jackson has a population density of 1,389 people per square mile (World Population Review, 2021). Jackson’s current population consist of 49.5% of African Americans, 46% of Whites, 1.54% of Hispanics, and 1.09% of Asian while the other 0.723% is listed as two+ (Data USA, 2018). The median age in Jackson is 33 years, 31.7 years for males, and 33.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 85.4 males (World Population Review, 2021).

The average household income in Jackson is $55,850 with a poverty

rate of 25.42% (World Population Review, 2021). Males in Mississippi have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $38,086 (Data USA, 2018). The median rental costs in recent years comes to $847 per month, and the median house value is $90,700 (World Population Review, 2021). The homeownership rate in Jackson, MS is 67.8%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Jackson, MS have an average commute time of 23.8 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Jackson, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household (Data USA, 2018). Like most places in Mississippi, Jackson has summers that are long and hot and winters that are short, cold, and wet. During the other times it is partly cloudy year-round. The warm season lasts for 4 months, from May 22 to September 24, with an average daily high temperature above 85°F and low of 73°F. With the cold season lasting for 2.8 months, from November 30 to February 23, with an average daily high temperature below 64°F and low of 38°F. The best times of year to visit Jackson for warm-weather activities are from mid-April to early June and from early September to late October (Weather Spark, 2021). The number of hospice care facilities I found in Jackson, Mississippi, added up to 8 and one of them was permanently closed. 89.9% of the population of Jackson, MS has health coverage, 45.6% with employee plans, 19.2% with Medicaid, 10% with Medicare, 13.2% with non-group plans, and 1.82% with military or VA plans (Data USA, 2018).

ANTHROPOMETRIC DESIGN

Corridors and Passageways - Corridors in patient areas shall be not less than 8 feet wide. Exception may be granted to existing structures where it is structurally or feasibly impossible to comply. Exit Passageways other than corridors in patient areas shall be not less than 4 feet wide between handrails. Door Widths – All doors to patient bedrooms shall be a minimum of 44 inches wide and open inward. All other doors through which patients must pass shall be a minimum of 36 inches wide. Doors to patient closets shall be not less than 20 inches wide. Exception may be granted to existing facilities. Door Swing - Exit doors, other than from a living unit, shall swing in the direction of exit from the structure. Doors to toilet and bathrooms accessible from the patient’s bedroom shall open into the room while from a corridor shall open into the toilet or bathroom. 5

Med Room

Chaplin ADMIN

NURSE

Pharamacy Social Worker

Nurse Manger

Accountant

Dietary

FAMILY

Kitchen CONFERENCE PATIENT

Lounge

Bubble Diagram

BUBBLE DIAGRAM 6

INSPIRATION IMAGES

RENDERED FLOOR PLAN LVL 1

RCP PLAN LVL 1

CH1

CH2 F9

LOBBY/RECEPTION 10

LOBBY/RECEPTION VIEW 11

LOBBY/RECEPTION VIEW 12

LOBBY/RECEPTION VIEW

OUTDOOR AREA 13

FAMILY LOUNGE 14

DIINING ROOM 15

CH8 T8

CONFERENCE ROOM 16

PT3

CONFERENCE ROOM VIEW 17

RENDERED FLOOR PLAN LVL 2

RCP PLAN LVL 2

CH7

T6: Teknion Reception 2

ARTWORK

NURSE STATION 20

NURSE STATION VIEW 21

PATIENT CORRIDOR 22

MEDITATION ROOM 23

PATIENT SUITE FLOORPLAN

MATERICAL SELECTIONS

FURNITURE SELECTIONS

WF 1: Wood Finish_ Portobello (PB)

T1: Steelcase Embold Collection Table

F 3: Arc-Com_ Bali - AC-62405_Spring

T3: Steelcase Mobile Overbed Tables

F 4: Arc-Com_ Dynasty - AC-60517_Blueberry

CH3: Ki Soltice Recliners

F 5: Arc-Com_ Dynasty - AC-60503_Tangerine

S2: Ki Laresta Day Bed CH4: National Rizora Stool T4: Herman Miller Nemschoff Bedside Cabinets

PATIENT SUITE ELEVATIONS F4

F5 F3

WF1

CH4

T3 S2

CH3

RENDERED FLOOR PLAN LVL 3

RCP PLAN LVL 3

WF1

FL2

PT2

FL3

FL1

MATERIAL SELECTIONS

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FURNITURE SELECTIONS

WF 1: Wood Finish_ Portobello (PB)

RB: Armstrong Rubber Base - Graphite Gray

CH5: Allsteel Inspire Chair Armless

F6: Arc-Com_ Square One - AC-62297_

FL1: Shaw Contract - 73104 Inspire

CH6: Allsteel Acuity Side Chair

Midnight

FL2: Shaw Contract - 73485 Exhilarate

CH7: Allsteel Acuity Task Chair

F7: Arc-Com_ Silverado 2 - AC-62713_Orange

FL3: Shaw Contract - 73675 Energy

S3: Allsteel Parallel Sofa

PT2: SW 6253_Olympus White

FL4: Shaw Contract 9x48 LVT - 26120 Nestle

T2: National Tessera Table T5: Allsteel Briefing Occasional Table

CH7 CH6

CH5

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