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wellness centre for recovering eating disorder patientssenior level thesis

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new realities

georgian bay cottage

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twin views

chair designp 22 - 27

slots

lise hyatt

new realitieswellness centre for recovering eating disorder patients

senior level thesis

The purpose of the proposed design is to create a safe and supportive social environ-

ment where people who are recovering from eating disorders can have an escape from

the pressures of society in a facility designed to aid the often long recovery process.

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p 2 new realities

site : 02 berkeley street, toronto

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THE ESPLANADE

The new realities eating disorder recovery centre currently has two locations in To-ronto, both with a private counseling fo-cus. Currently, the facility refers patients to programs elsewhere in order to obtain other forms of therapy such as group cen-tered therapy. This is not only a system which lacks effi ciency and consistency, but the city of Toronto is heavily lacking in services aiding in the treatment of eating disorders.

The creation of an entire destination at the site of Berkeley Castle would allow for one all-encompassing destination. The wellness centre would be a single portion of the facility; one aimed towards patients who are past the early stages of recovery, and who would benefi t from the commu-nity based programs offered.

legend street car lines streets greenspace

bus routes berkeley castle

bus stops scope of work

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conceptual approach

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growth & restthe new realities program compares the recovery process of patients to that of the growth cycles of a tree. There are lush & rapid periods of growth, as well as slower pe-riods with periods of rest in between.

This concept was especially important in the programming of the spaces, with care-ful placement of rest spaces in between the spaces meant for different stages of growth.

implementation of greenresearch has proven that interaction with natural elements and plant life are vital to the recovery process and overall wellbeing. The in-tegration of a single vertical green element centrally in the space provides visual access to plant life from virtually every point in the building. This also acts as an inhabitable space which lends to the program and it breaks up sightlines in the otherwise open concept space providing a higher sense of privacy between spaces. The tower element is clad in a series of living wall panels, which helps im-prove air quality and the wellbeing of users. This element is the core of the space, and relates back to the initial concept of growth and rest, as it is an element which represents growth in various forms.

multi-use

quiet space

small group counseling

open lounge

fi rst fl oor planscale : 1/8” = 1’- 0”

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vestibule

reception

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open lounge/event space

yoga studio

women’s w/c& changing

men’s w/c& changing

private counseling

privateoffi ce

staff lounge

open offi ces

conference

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programming is a large focus of this project. The design process was entirely user based, and creating appropriate adjacencies and privacy levels be-

tween areas was imperative to the success of the design. The development of the program was entirely research based; deriving from a combination of

literary fi ndings, case studies, and most importantly, interviews.

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reception

second fl oor planscale : 1/8” = 1’- 0”

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small group

demo kitchen

cooking studio

art therapy

computer labup

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cooking studio

third fl oor planscale : 1/8” = 1’- 0”

journaling &personal refl ection

quiet fl oor

meditation

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meditation

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the yoga studio is mirrorless as the purpose of this practice is to help develop a mindful connection with the body, breaking free from the perception of the body as a physical ornament. The circular form en-courages a circular gathering, rather than the typical studio layout of rows facing mirrors.

yoga studio

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art therapy

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key ff & e selections

Swoop lounge - Herman Miller

original brick

original douglas fi r

natural

frosted glass

limestone

marble

furniture upholstery

furniture upholstery

furniture upholstery

furniture upholstery

nelson cigar pen-

atto pendants

fl ax pendants natural fi nish

farolillo fat suspension

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sectional perspective

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materials: foam core, translucent plasticore, heavy card, balsa wood, 1/32” acrylic

the intent of the model is to show the relationship of the tower detail with the fl oor plate and the rest of the build-ing. Semi-translucent walls allow for a better understand-ing of the relationship of the tower to the building’s south wall.

physical model

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p 16 twin views

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site plan

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twin viewsgeorgian bay cottage

The intent of this project was to design a summer cottage to suit the active outdoor lifestyle of a family of four The intent of this project was to design a summer cottage to suit the active outdoor lifestyle of a family of four with two teenage children. The site is located on an island in point au baril, in the georgian bay. Main concerns with two teenage children. The site is located on an island in point au baril, in the georgian bay. Main concerns to be addressed were privacy, as well as site conditions such as the uneven rocky terrain, sun angles, prevailing to be addressed were privacy, as well as site conditions such as the uneven rocky terrain, sun angles, prevailing winds, and views. winds, and views.

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main level plan

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2nd level plan

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11 main entrance

22 powder room

33 living room

44 outdoor living

55 kitchen/dining

66 utility/storage

77 master bedroom

88 master bath

99 outdoor patio

1010 kid’s house entrance

1111 bedroom 1

1212 bedroom 2

1313 rec room

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section A

twin views p 21

south-east elevation

p 22 slots

full-scale prototype construction

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slotschair design

Intent to design and build a prototype for a chair concept._Seat height_adjustabi l i ty through a series of slots allows for comfort de-pendant on leg length of users. Inspiration de-rived from_a_shelving unit_(below) designed_previously in a studio design/build.

p 24 slots

Through sketches, and later on, foam core scratch models, several solutions to maintaining both the balance of the chair and a pleasing aesthetic were tested and considered.

process

key pieces: Back & Seat

Ergonomics:

Height: 42”Seat height: 15-21”Seat width: 16”Seat depth: 17”Angle of back: 105 degreesArm height: N/A

sketching processg proceeeeeeeeess

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p 26 slots

rendered sketchup model

slots p 27