Central Regional Hospital : Preliminary Presentation

Concept


Patient Room


Group Room


Visitation Room


Main Activity Room


Main Activity Room

Design Development

Using my concept of a rolling wave and trying to stay with the theme of water for these units, I made my design decisions based on the aspects of water such as the movement, color, and relaxing nature of it. Water is very organic in movement and I wanted to soften the space by creating more curves and replacing the sharp corners with smoother and softer shapes. The furniture used in the main activity space is curvy in shape to create a more inviting area to sit. The design of the chairs create personal space with the higher sides and backs so that it can envelope the children in the chairs but still allows them to see over the sides to communicate with others and be seen by the nurses. With the partition I designed, I wanted to design it so that it would define different spaces but still allow for connections and viewing from all over the entire space. My design started with sketches that represent waves and I chose the one I placed in the space because if offers the option for a third space to separate the patients from each other. I also based many of my design decisions on the knowledge that the hospital has a budget to be considered. Because of this I wanted to work with what I knew they could afford and work with aspects that already did somewhat work for them but with some tweaking. This is seen in the custom storage unit that I developed.

Activity Room Design


Early Floor Design


Preliminary Presentation Floor Design


Custom Storage Design


Preliminary Presentation Model

Design Schematic + Concept

My concept for the three PCU’s at the Central Regional Hospital is a rolling wave. A rolling wave represents the growth the patients make while at the facility and then the release of the issues the children face. A rolling wave also creates a visual representation though the calm waves that build up which. This will be incorporated throughout the space by the use of gentle movements and patterns. The rolling part of the wave creates a stimulation and activeness in the space.


Circulation Map


Spacial Map


Window Patterns


Graphic Concept