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watermarkAdultLiving & Learning FacilityBy Charissa
WilliamsDate: Fall/ Winter Semesters (2009-2010)Project
Synopsis:Developing a single parent residential and learning
facility with an enhanced element of integrating community
involvement and connection. Cumulative Solution
2. Introduction Background Information Site Conceptual Thinking
Plan Lighting Plan Visual Connection Conclusion Technical
Representation 0Table of Contents Table of Contents 3. A LIVING AND
LEARNING FACILITY DESIGNED FOR SINGLE PARENT FAMILIES WITHIN THE
COMMUNITY OF HAMILTON... With the devastating experience of
entering a state of homelessness, families are faced with a
multitude of stress and responsibility. Though most family shelters
provide housing and minimal support services, self sustainment and
growth rely on the fundamentals of education and lifestyle
practice. This proposal for a living and learning facility will
address many of the issues and concerns associated with shelter
living and re-integration back into society and community. With
privacy, dignity, autonomy, education, and communal values as its
guiding point, programs offered in this facility will not only
provide users with a sense of hope, worth, and opportunity, but
also equip them with specific tools designed to assist them
throughout a lifetime. The promotion of a sustainable lifestyle and
education is addressed with the integration of a communal learning
garden. Concepts of social interaction, participation, and activity
experienced within a communal garden space, all work to promote a
healthy and economically sustainable lifestyle, enhance a residents
experience within shelter living, and to strengthen and build their
connection with others within their surrounding community. This
type of facility will be especially beneficial the community of
Hamilton. The community of Hamilton, known, for its once thriving
Industrial Sector is now the largest community within the overall
city of Hamilton with the lowest median individual income. Hamilton
also holds the highest population of families run by single parents
(Don Jaffray, 2008). Though rich in history and activity, the
neighbourhood of Ward 3 in Hamilton has become one of the lowest
income areas for the entire city. This proposed site for this
project is not only located within this slowly decaying sector of
the city, but also near to those who may utilize it. Katherine
Kalinowski, assistant executive director of the Good Shepherd
Centre in Hamilton, believes that this facility, since it is more
diverse than others that exist, would be beneficial to the
community (Kalinowski, 2009). She also comments that the gardens
here [in Hamilton] are for personal consumption, but the
OIntroduction idea of extending this concept to a social enterprise
is certainly very interesting, (Kalinowski, 2009).Information
throughout this document describes not only the site, building,
programs, and proposed intentions, but also delves into deeper
research regarding significant factors and implications of
homelessness, homeless shelters, the changing face of low-income
design, and significant the potentials of this facility.
Introduction 4. (Don Jaffray, 2008) 1Background Information (Don
Jaffray, 2008) (Don Jaffray, 2008) Background Information 5. Image
From: Google Maps The site is located at 181 Belmont Avenue in
downtown Hamilton, Ontario. The previous use of this building was
the Holy Existing Faade of Building Name of Jesus CatholicPicture
Taken By: Charissa WilliamsElementary School. Harboring many
activities both directed to the students as well as the surrounding
community; such as breakfast programs, public environmental clean
ups, cooking classes, and religious masses, this school was
self-acclaimed as a hub of its community (HNO Jottings, 2009). This
philosophy was crucial in the idea of implementing this facility
into the neighbourhood. Design elements, programming, concept,
views, and experience are all reflective 1Site of this philosophy
and goal to integrate the facility with the community. Original Map
From:
http://www.hamilton.ca/NR/rdonlyres/05B7055E-00D4-46B6-BB00-5088D82A5CA5/0/ErosionMapLarge.jpg
Site 6. All public spaces and community access spaces are located
on the first floor in order to provide ease of access, as well as
acoustical and traffic (high/ low) separation from the private
spaces. Visitors and users will be able to access these facilities
from multiple entrances without posing any disruption to privately
designated spaces. The learning garden was situated in the space
with the highest ceilings to allow for easier ventilation and
possible sun light through implemented skylights. The kitchen and
lounge space is located in connection with the garden and learning
centers. This is also located adjacent to the main stair well to
allow for easy access for all users. Users will not2Site have to
pass through the educational facility in order to arrive at these
areas. Site 7. Enhancing the Concept of CONNECTION through the Idea
of the RAILROAD.As a railroad connects the cities it travels
through and the people within it, this motion remains evident
through the circulation of people through this space. With
influence from the site, the school, and the use, this concept of
CPR Railway towards Hamilton Connection Evolved. Industrial Sector
Connection is enhanced throughout this project on the levels of
connection to people, to community, to spaces, andThe Parti Diagram
is influenced by specific aspects of the site. The to the
environment.CPR railroad that crosses the site travels through the
vibrant liveliness ofthe city of Hamilton towards its destination
at the more rigid and Characteristics ofstructured characteristics
of the industrial sector. planning was significantly Similarly, in
the plan, the more communal & lively areas are
locatedinfluenced by the OMA ITTon the left, flowing into a more
structured class and learning section, andby Rem Koolhaus. This
isthen gradually towards the more rigid characteristics of the
counselingseen through the0Conceptual Thinkingand administrative
areas.utilization of views to the site as pathways that meetThe
main circulation path is highlighted in red, acting as the
railroad, and intersect with oneconnecting all functions clearly
and easily to one another.another to create interesting spaces,
shapes, and forms.* ALL IMAGES TAKEN FROM GOOGLE IMAGE
SEARCHESConceptual Thinking 8. Greenery is used to highlight the
views to the site, to define parking Top View of 3D Model
showcasing the location of greenery amidst the original spaces, and
to influence the exterior environment. asphalt This diagram
highlights the location of the remaining asphalt on the
site.Perspective View of 3D Model showcasing the relationship
between greenery This project intends to implement as much greenery
into the existingand asphalt in elevation landscape as possible
1PlanScale: N/APlan 9. Main circulation through the space. There
are 5 Main Entrances; 3 are strictly for the Classrooms &
learning Spaces are located centrally in respect to the conceptual
pro- residents of the facility, and 2 are more celebrated public
entrances. gramming of the space. There are a variety of different
types of learning taken into con-sideration for these spaces:
Formal Learning, Collaborative Learning, Individual Study,and
Computer Aided Learning.1Informal Classroom2 GED Classroom 3 Formal
Classroom4 Individual Study 5Computer Access Classroom 2Plan The
more communal areas are located conceptually to the left of the
plan. These areasThese areas are designated for the more
administrative functions. will foster much activity and
socialization. 1 Reception 2 Counselling Rooms 3 Print &
Storage Area 1Interior Learning Garden 2 Cafeteria3 Kitchen4
Collaborative Office Space 5 OfficesScale: N/APlan 10. Furniture
Within Space3Plan Accent Chair Wall/Ceiling: Tables: Flooring:
Flooring: Wall/Ceiling: Expanded Metal Mesh Armstrong Luxury Vinyl
Tile Scale: N/A Plan 11. L ighting within is placed
onisintegratingtothe lighting0Lighting Plan 1. Open To Above5.
Armstrong Wood Grill Slatsthis space intended appear in-visible.
Priority 2. Armstrong Wave Ceiling System6. Expanded Metal Mesh
Structure into the walls for cove lighting, as well as, into and 3.
Armstrong Metal Mesh Grid System 7. High Gloss Painted Gypsum
Boardabove the ceiling systems for indirect illumination. 4.
Polished Concrete8. Custom Cylinder Design: Drop Ceiling Scale: N/A
Lighting Plan 12. Interior: Cafeteria and Kitchen 1 Visual
ConnectionScale: N/A Visual Connection 13. Interior: Lighting
Concept Enhanced spatialexperience throughhidden lighting,glow, and
design. 2 Visual ConnectionScale: N/A Visual Connection 14.
Conceptual FormTransitioning through space and connecting interior
environments. FrontWith the purpose of highlighting the transition
from the liveliness of the cafeteria, to the more structured
atmosphere of the learning spaces, and finally to the rigidity of
the office & administrative areas, this form was developed to
act as both a visual and physical representation of this movement.
Back The counselling areas, located within the red component, are
enclosed and separated for privacy and con- fidentiality, meanwhile
the learning space within the mesh structure is showcased and on
display to promote a sense of pride and involvement with the rest
of the space.This component is constructed of high-gloss painted
gypsum board with metal framing and a sculpted metal mesh. The
metal mesh is utilized to resonate conceptually with the steel
industry, meanwhile the red is Images of 3D Model utilized in
reference toe the vibrance of the city. This form provides
functional space division, enhanced spatial Sideexperience, and
aesthetic curiosity.3 Visual Connection Visual Connection 15.
Interior: Conceptual Form An experiential atmosphere influenced by
exterior views, lighting effects, and a strong dominant form. The
fluidity and undisturbed form makes each end of the path a
significant destination point. 4 Visual ConnectionScale: N/A Visual
Connection 16. Interior: Conceptual FormElements overlapping and
intersecting one another creating space while defining place.
By-passers experience a comforting atmosphere as elemental planes
create an intriguing encasing atmosphere. 5 Visual Connection
Scale: N/A Visual Connection 17. EXTERIOR Exterior Elevation: View
from Belmont Avenue The amplification of the connection between
theinterior and exterior environment is extremely impor-tant to the
experiential atmosphere of both thespaces inside, as well as, the
experience gainedfrom outside the building. A key focus on
enhancingand exposing the play with proportion and place-ment adds
to this intriguing view into the space.Greenery is also an
important feature. Withthe implementation of an inaccessible green
roof,the connection to natural environment is enhancedfor residents
located on the third floor.6 Visual Connection Scale: N/AVisual
Connection 18. EXTERIORA visually & structurally captivating
entrance area, pulling visitors and by-passers in with a sense of
curiosity and intrigue.7 Visual Connection Scale: N/A Visual
Connection 19. Posing another response to the interior and ex-
terior experience of space is the opposite side of the building.
This side offers a dynamic, engaging, and dominant entrance that
ishighlighted by an elongated orange wall and a processional ramp
down into the space.Greenery is evident on protruding roof planes,
entry areas, and designated areas within the exte- rior landscape 8
Visual ConnectionScale: N/A Visual Connection 20. EXTERIOR A
multi-purpose and welcoming landscape offering areas of retreat,
relaxation, and congregation.9 Visual Connection Scale: N/A Visual
Connection 21. G reenery is highlighted at the entrance points on
both the protruding concrete planes and at hu- man level. Residents
on the second floor are able to view out to the green space as well
as to the entry way. This entrance is visually connected with the
learning garden to promote a stronger indoor/ outdoor experience.
10 Visual ConnectionScale: N/A Visual Connection 22. Interior: Main
ConcourseThis dynamic entry concourse offers views into the dining
hall, out to the exterior, learning garden, and reception all at
once.There is a heightened sense of connection within interior
spaces as well as connection through views to the outside. 11
Visual Connection Scale: N/A Visual Connection 23. 12 Visual
Connection Scale: N/A Visual Connection 24. EXTERIOR A captivating
view of the interior space, experienced by visitors and by-passers.
13 Visual Connection Scale: N/A Visual Connection 25. Aspects
researched related to preserving a familys autonomy, respect,
privacy, and integration within the surrounding community, are
highly valued within this pro- posal for this project. Apartment
style suites, access to educational services, day care services,
and the integration of interior garden space all attempt to aid a
familys transi- tion into assisted living. Program aspects as well
as design decisions will help to reduce the worry many families
feel regarding the loss of freedom, family rituals, routines, and
privacy associated with shelter living. Education and hands -on
learning are designed to be the foundation of the programs within
this facility. While providing a safe, secure, and stable
environment for vulnerable families, unique ways of offering
housing, and educational support services are addressed.Building
community values, support, and trust through easily accessible
programs such as the adult learning centre and the communal
learning garden, will help to en- hance the lives and experiences
of individuals utilizing the space. 0 ConclusionA focus on both
male and female single parent families promotes the breaking down
of gender barriers while encouraging independence and opportunity
to a vulnerable population. Enhancing the architectural aesthetic
of the building will attempt to counteract any negative responses
surrounding community members might feel. This facility will
provide a positive, nurturing, respectful, and educational
atmosphere not only through program substance but also
architecturally, spatially, and socially.Conclusion 26. 0 Technical
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