REINTEGRATION - THESIS 2011

PROBLEM STATEMENT:The current model of transitional housing for the homeless population often fails to engage the individual in the resource that is provided. The result is continuous looping through the system, abusing the temporary shelter provided, without stepping on to longer term housing, employment and enhanced lifestyle solutions.

THESIS PROPOSAL:To introduce a new intentional community model in Portland for people transitioning from a life of homelessness and addiction to a residential environment. this model emphasizes engagement of participants during the process of:

- recovery, - self care, - relational building, - community engagement, - occupational therapy and - individual ownership of place thru building their own dwellings. The required engagement to step through this building process simultaneously perpetuates the recovery process and increases opportunity for attaining long-term housing and employment options.

REINTEGRATION - PROPOSAL, SITE ANALYSIS & BUILDING PROGRAM

MELISSA FARMER - THESIS 2011

TARGET POPULATION:TRAIN HOPPING & SQUATTER COUNTERCULTURE = ages 18-35

TRAINHOPPERS = communities of people that move from one place to another by train, rather than settling down in one location.SQUATTERS = occupying an abandoned or unoccupied space or building, both residential or commercial, that the squatter does not own, rent or otherwise have permission to use.

WILCOCK’S PSYCHOLOGICAL THEORY:the human need for occupation in relation to maintaining health and survival of the individual:

W1. Provide for immediate bodily needs of sustenance, self-care, shelter, and safety. * shelter *detox * treatment

W2. Develop skills, social structures, and technology aimed at superiority over predators and environment.

*relationship building * community engagement

W3. Exercise and develop personal capabilities enabling the individual to reach his or her full potential

*skill building through design build workshop * employment opportunities * kit of part for moving to long-term housing

THIS IS EXECUTED BY: engaging participants in taking ownership over their own dwelling legally, but they are able to individualize the design to suit their own stylistic preferences.

this is a community of people who often times strives for resistance of social norms. such as cleanliness, structure, govenment, employment, paying taxes, and material possessions.

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individuals within this counterculture form strong “familial” bonds as they protect eachothers livelihood...despite the fact that overindulgence in use of alcohol and drugs is prevalent.

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PROGRAM AXON

eastbank commerce center: 1001 se water ave NEIGBORHOOD BENFITS:

homeless working group defined need for seclose proximity to est/heavily pop camps - salmonindustrial area = less opposition from neighborhoodnear habitat restore (possible partnership & supplies for building)centrally located

BUILDING CRITERIA MET:

4 + story elvator for accessibilityu shape = natural light penetration throughoutfirst floor roof top accessibility/usageloading docks for shipping/receiving donationsexpansive windows = visibility for retail/gallery space on lower levelspossibility of punching thru floors SITE CRITERIA MET:

proximity to transitvacant lot to south for community use/garden spacesite expanse allows for decompression zonevisibility to both sides of the riveraccessibility to both sides: bike path, walking path, between 2 bridges, train, public transitaffordable grocery w/in 3 blocks (Sheridan fruit co)white noise from freeway = transitional zone from outdoor to indoor livingview of river/train = familiarity to outdoor elements (transition from urban to residential)

site by need

DISTRICT TO SUPPORT -

- central eastside

POTENTIAL PARTNERSHIPS -

- habitat restore- transition projects- homeless working group- grows- pnca/ocac m of applied craft

EAST BANK COMMERCE CENTER1001 SE WATER AVE. # 120

DISTRICT: CENTRAL EASTSIDEZONE: IG1SF: 66,017YB: 1925

site locator

site by need


- central eastside



PNCA OCAC MFA IN APPLIED CRAFT & DESIGN425 NE 9TH AVE.

DISTRICT: CENTRAL EASTSIDE

site locator

pnca ocac mfa in applied craft & design: the bison building 425 ne 9th ave.

PROGRAM: Connecting design thinking to design doing, Oregon College of Art and Craft and Pacific Northwest College of Art have collaborated to create a unique MFA Program grounded in hands-on making, entrepreneurial strategies, and social and environmental engagement.

Combining a mentor-based approach with an exceptional visiting artists program, students work one-on-one with nationally and internationally recognized designers, makers, and scholars in a self-directed curriculum that challenges them to bring to life the full strength of their ideas and skills.

Encouraging a cross-disciplinary studio environment in which the workshop is a lab to collaboratively explore design and making processes, the Program welcomes students from a wide range of creative backgrounds to make original work with an applied purpose.

With a curriculum focused on the development of a strong artistic voice, the realization of work for a specific community or client, and entrepreneurism that connects making a living with making a difference, the MFA in Applied Craft and Design is the only graduate program of its kind. BENEFITS: allows students to work with participants ans vice-versa greater educational experience and community buliding realized

site by need


- central eastside



RESTORE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY (PORTLAND)66 SOUTHEAST MORRISON ST.

DISTRICT: CENTRAL EASTSIDE

DIRECTOR JOE CONNELL

restore habitat for humanity (portland): 66 southeast morrison st. THE RESTORE MISSION:

The ReStores raise funds to help Habitat for Humanity build affordable homes in the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan areas. And, we keep usable materials out of the waste stream and into home building, remodeling, and creative arts projects.

In just the past two years we have raised over $275,000 for our affiliates and kept over 1,800 tons of materials out of the landfill.

BENFITS:

building materialsvolunteer opportunityincome possibilitiesnetworking with community & neighborhood membersbranch of habitat for humanity

site locator

REINTEGRATION - PLANS & BUILDING ORGANIZATION


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REINTEGRATION - LIVING FLOOR AXONS & RESIDENT KIT OF PARTS

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“INTROVERTED” PIECES CENTRAL & WALLS CLOSED

“PARTNERED”1 WALL ENCLOSES 2 FLOOR PLOTS

“NEIGHBORLY” CENTER DIVIDING WALL OPENS FOR SHARED MEALS

1 FLOOR PLOT = 180 - 200 SF

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1 FLOOR PLOT = 180 - 200 SF

“DESIGN BUILD LIVING PARTS” RESIDENTS TAKE OWNERSHIP OF PLACE BY BUILDING SIMPLE PIECES THAT CAN MOVE WITH THEM.

STORAGE WARDROBE BED TABLE

4TH FLOOR LIVING WING AXON

PIECES TRANSPORTABLE THROUGH STANDARD DOORWAY...

EASING THE TRANSITION TO LONGER-TERM HOUSING SOLUTIONS.

REINTEGRATION - INTERIOR & EXTERIOR ENVIRONMENT


1ST FLOOR ELEVATOR & STAIRWELL

STAIRWELL GALLERY WITH CONVERSATION PLATFORMS -RESIDENTS LEAVE THEIR “MARK”

3RD & 4TH FLOOR LIVING FLOORS INDIVIDUAL UNITS - SLIDING WALLS ALLOW VARIANCE IN PULBIC/PRIVATE

WEST ENTRANCE - INTAKE

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REINTEGRATION - THESIS 2011