SENIOR THESIS PROJECT

JAIME HAILE

A WOMEN’S SHELTER FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS

HOPE HOMEHEALINGThe A.D German Warehouse is being transformed into a safe haven for the victims of human trafficking. As a shelter for women, this building will contain various spaces that will support healing and

restoration. The design will take the organic architecture styles and methods of Frank Lloyd Wright, the building’s architect, and apply them to the American Robin, in order to inform the interior architecture of the shelter. Wright emphasized the importance of a home giving the sense of shelter and protection, a vital part of this new building use. The design will also pay attention to his principle of site, and the importance site, and the importance of typing a building to the area and time. This wide open space will be carved into niches that support various program needs, with the sense of enclosure within a large space but without disconnecting, in order to integrate each area as a part of a coherent whole. Linear line movement and geometric patterns will mark the space, and be paired with materials that are respected for

what they are. The fusion of these design principles with the robin will form a comfortable and safe, home-like environment for women human trafficking victims to help them restore their hope.

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT’S ORGANIC ARCHITECTURE

LINEAR LINES AND GEOMETRIC PATTERNS

SMALL, UNIQUE SPACES WITHIN LARGE SPACES

RELATIONSHIP TO SITE

CONVEYS THE SENSE OF SHELTER AND PROTECTION

CIRCULATION AROUND A CENTRAL LOCATION

THE AMERICAN ROBIN

ABSTRACTED, GEOMETRIC ROBIN DESIGN

ROBIN’S NEST AND GEOMETRIC DESIGN INFORMING SPACE LAYOUTS

WISCONSIN STATE BIRD

FAMILIAR BIRD, NESTS

ROBINS RETURN TO THE SAME TERIITORY TO BUILD NESTS

HOPE. HEALING. HOME.

CONTENTS

PROJECT STATEMENTS 3STATISTICS 5FOCUS 7LOCATION 9BUILDING 10CONCEPT 11PARTI DIAGRAM 15FLOOR PLANS 17SECTION 22ENTRY AND GALLERY 24 DINING 28ATRIUM 30LIBRARY 32COMMUNITY AREA 34BEDROOMS 36MATERIALS 37FURNITURE 39BIBLIOGRAPHY 41

An adaptive reuse project which transformed the historic Frank Lloyd Wright A.D. German Warehouse into a shelter for women human trafficking victims. The design will include various spaces that support the restoration of the women living there.

PROBLEM STATEMENT3

“PEOPLE ARE RESILIENT. CHILDREN ARE INCREDIBLY RESILIENT. THROUGH QUALITY, TRAUMA-INFO

The built environment has the ability to affect one’s emotional and mental state of mind. The design for this project will use environmental psychology to create a place that is a safe haven for women, physically, mentally and emotionally, providing a safe and stable home and community that will support and provide assistance in order to meet all the needs of those living in the shelter.

THESIS STATEMENT4

RMED CARE AND NEW LOVING SUPPORT SYSTEMS, LIVING IN TRUE FREEDOM IS INDEED POSSIBLE.”

STATISTICS5

OF VICTIMS ARE FEMALE80%

55%

UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANT38%6%

LEGAL IMMIGRANT

PERMANENT RESIDENT

1%U.S. CITIZEN

79% of Wisconsin human trafficking cases happen in Milwaukee.

It has been documented in all 72 counties.

1,500,00 victims are estimated to be in the USA14,000-17,000 are trafficked into the USA each year

World governments state that the biggest need for rescued human trafficking victims is adequate safe shelter.

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SEX TRAFFICKING

LABOR TRAFFICKING

OTHER

83%

12%5%

38%

27%23%

12%35 years old or older

17 years old or younger

18-24 years old

25-34 years old

Significant percentages of PTSD

PSYCHOLOGICAL AFFECTS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING

More commonly found in women

Anxiety and Depression symptoms

Individuals exposed to this trauma are more likely to be self-destructiveThey also have trouble developing interpersonal relationships

STATISTICS

ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY“the study of human relations and behaviors within the context of the built and natural environments”

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FOCUS

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FOCUS

using light, material, colors, space and volumes, and consideration to the differentiation between private and communal space types to create and design an environment that supports the mental, emotional and physical healing of women that have been subjected to human trafficking.

LOCATION

Richland Center, Wisconsin

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BUILDING

Location: Richland Center, WisconsinYear Designed: 1915Year Constructed: 1917-1921

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT’S A.D. GERMAN WAREHOUSE

BASEMENT PLAN

Summer Sun

Winter Sun

GROUNDFLOOR WITHSUN DIAGRAM

Feeling of privacy/ public- views based

Location: Richland Center, WisconsinYear Designed: 1915Year Constructed: 1917-1921Original Use: warehouse for wholesale commodity seller, stored sugar, flour, tobacco, coffee and other staples.Adaptations: gift shop, small theater on Adaptations: gift shop, small theater on first floor, exhibition for large photograph murals to house Wright’s work on the 2nd floor. One of few One of few Wright building from the mid-teens for public use that wass actually built. Only example of major sculptural detail from that decade. 300 South Church Street, Richland Center, Wisconsin 53581

http://www.wrightinwisconsin.org/Wright-Sites/ADGermanWarehous-eRichlandCenter.aspx

Applying Frank Lloyd Wright’s organic architecture principles to the American Robin, the Wisconsin state bird, which symbolizes hope and new life.

LINEAR LINES AND GEOMETRIC PATTERNS

SMALL UNIQUE SPACES WITHIN LARGE SPACES

RELATIONSHIP TO SITE

CONVEYS THE SENSE OF SHELTER AND PROTECTION

CIRCULATION AROUND A CENTRAL LOCATION

abstracted, geometric robin and nest

robins return to the same territory to build nests

robin’s nest informing layout

wisconsin state bird

familiarity of the bird, cozy nests

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CONCEPT

INSPIRATION IMAGES12

INSPIRATION IMAGES

COLOR SCHEME13

The color scheme was strongly influenced by color theory and the effects that each would have on the women living in the shelter. It is calm and relaxing but also has enough warmth to not be cold. The palette also relates to the robin and its natural habitat.

CONCEPT SKETCHES14

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PARTI

PARTI DIAGRAM

STICKS- the main functional areas

MUD- the connecting and transition areas

GRASS- the central atrium that provides a circulation point and brings in light

PRIVATE

PUBLIC

AXON16

FIRST FLOOR17

Meeting areas that can be closed off are important for meeting with case workers and lawyers.

Having a big and open kitchen is important for gathering and learning. Kitchen need to be able to be closed off and locked in order to deal with eating disorders and self-destructive problems.

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SECOND FLOOR

Educational Rooms for classes that also have space for studying and tutors. Many life and professional skills classes can be taught in these rooms.

The gym provides a place for physical health and also all the mental and emotional benefits that come along with exercise.

Lots of storage is crucial for donations, gifts and things the women may hoard or gather for their future.

THIRD FLOOR19

Art therapy is a helpful activity and the art room also allows for the chance to be messy.

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FOURTH FLOOR

The screen in the common areas divide up the larger spaces on this floor. Open concept floor plans and wide open spaces can be terrifying for victims. Too much space makes clients feel too exposed and feel like they have no privacy.

Having bedrooms be as identical as possible is crucial.

SECTION22

ENTRY AND GALLERY

ENTRY AND GALLERY24

The Entry provides a space for a gallery to display art done by the women for therapy. This open area can also be used for charity events and other gatherings.

3/8”= 1’ SCALE

ENTRY SECTION

ENTRY AND GALLERY26

DINING AREA28

The Dining area faces the largest windows in the space which brings in natural light and create a cheerful atmosphere. The tile patterns and the chandeliers connect to the geometric triangle patterning inspired by the concept.

The Garden Atrium provides a central point for circulation and also a source of natural light through the building. Additionally, it is a place for the women to learn to grow plants for cooking and enjoyment. The trellis acts as a safety net, both psychologically and physically. It diminishes the feeling of being exposed and high up on the upper floors, and also provents suicidal attempts.

GARDEN ATRIUM

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LIBRARY32

1/4”= 1’ SCALE

LIBRARY ELEVATION

The Library provides a space for the women to relax, learn and curl up in a cozy place with a good book. The reading nooks are comfortable and private places that allow for alone time but do not isolate the women. They mimics the geometry created by the column capitals that are original to the building. The form is also reminiscent of a bird house where a robin would like to dwell.

COMMUNITY AREA34

The common areas are places for the women to gather in groups to hang out and engage in community or spend time alone. The wooden screen creates an enclosed and cozy space, inspired by a birds nest, to help the women feel safe and protected. Human trafficking victims often are afraid of large, open spaces, so these partitions solve that problem in the larger areas by creating visual buffers. The positive and negative patterning of slats and triangles allows for this safe feeling without being too closed off or boxed in.

BEDROOM36

The bedrooms provide a serene space for the women to retreat to for more privacy and also for sleeping. The light green wall color was chosen for its calming effect. Geometric silhouettes of birds take flight on the wall to symbolize hope and tie the robin to the space. Creating rooms for two strikes the perfect balance between giving privacy and the sense of having one’s own space, but also giving the women an automatic accountability partner and guardian through their roommate, as human trafficking victims are at risk for self-destructive behavior.

Materials were all chosen for their sustainable aspects, durability and also convey the geometric abstraction of the robin and its nest. Together they create a comfortable and cozy environment for the women to call home.

MATERIALS

MATERIALS37

MATERIALS38

Koi- Carnegie Fabric

Casa Tile- Claesson Koivisto Rune

Live Wire Carpet in Stormy Sky-Tandus

Meteor S in 747-Carneggie Fabrics

Dandelion Tile- Claesson Koivisto Rune

Crepe in Aquamarine-Herman Miller

Highland in Blue Note - Knoll Textiles

Reclaimed Oak- Deconstruction Inc.

44% Post-Consumer Recycled Polyester, 38% Polyester, 18% Nylon100,000 Double Rubs

Cement Cement

Recycled ContentAquafil ECONYL® Nylon

100% IFR Xorel100,000 Double Rubs

100% recycled polyester200,000 double rubs

100% Wool40,000 double rubsGreenguard Certified

Company based in Madison, WISources wood from Wisconsin

FURNTIURE39

Prism Light (LED) by Nathalie Dewez

Goetz Sofa by Herman MillerCharlie Chair by De Steyl Quality Furniture

Outline CHair by Michael Samoriz

Brasilia Coffee Table by HighTower

Loft Lounge Chair by Bernhardt Design Breeze Side Table by HighTower

The furniture used for the shelter evokes the sense of Frank Lloyd Wright’s style and incorporates the geometric nature of the concept’s aesthetics. They ride the line between institution and residential to fit the shelter’s unique needs.

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