Academic thesis
George Anderson J.R Award; Carnegie Mellon University 2022
A place instilling subtle sense of support, quiet resilience and providing people opportunity to develop connection with their own agency.
“In my own words, a place that feels like a hug and makes you feel cared for“
Objectives
- Understanding the stages of rejuvenation through quality of spaces.
- Developing mindful connections with patients, with one another and with care takers, these connections can be visual and physical.
- Human centered design which provides according to the user needs and emotions.
- Using nature to instill soothing effect and rejuvenate the physiological well being.
- Building typology should instill a sense of dwelling and strip away from traditional hospital spatial qualities
- “Providing emotional, practical and social support for secondary therapy.
Thesis Statement
Architecture and nature provide a secondary therapeutic effect and rejuvenate well being through the curative process of healing. An empathetic approach providing care and comfort which develops mindful connections and instills strength.
Program Analysis
Conceptual breakdown of spaces
Zoning Strategies
Massing Strategies
Overall view
Masterplan
Entrance
Ground floor plan: Emotion Rejuvenation
Providing help, support and coming together. Developing connection, Physical interaction or Visual interaction.
Guided circulation space
Outdoor communal areas
First Floor Mezzanine : Emotional Rejuvenation
Second Floor : Physical Rejuvenation
Second Floor : Physical Rejuvenation & Complex
Third Floor : Accommodation
Empathy: In words + In visual connection + Physical connection + Space occupied + Materials used