Thesis Process Dossier

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thesis project | active living retirement facilityprocess dossierapril 2012

catherine von sallwurk

Project Proposal page 1Building page 2Building Site Analysis page 3Programming page 4Programming Chart page 5Programming Chart page 6Programming Chart page 7Concept page 8Bubble Diagrams page 9Conceptual Block Diagrams page 10Preliminary Block Plans page 11Preliminary Floor Plans page 12Inspirational Images page 13Midterm - Main Level (Second Floor) page 14Midterm - Lower Level (First Floor) page 15Midterm - Third Level & Sections page 16Midterm - 3D Renderings page 17Midterm - Beam Detail Option page 18Midterm - Corridor Conceptual Approach page 19Midterm - Conceptual 3D Modelling page 20Entry Design Approaches page 21Progress Floor Plans with Ceiling Detail page 22Final - Plan Main Level (Second Floor) page 23Final - Plan Lower Level (First Floor) page 24Final - RCP Main Level (Second Floor) page 25Final - RCP Lower Level (First Floor) page 26Final - Plan Level Three page 27Final - Sections page 28Final - 5,000 sq ft Focal Area page 29Final - Digital Model view - 5,000 sq ft page 30Final - Digital Perspectives page 31Final - Model Context page 32Final - Physical Model page 33Final - Materials page 34Final - Poster Board One page 35Final - Poster Board Two page 36

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The proposal for the building is an active living retirement facility that is geared towards retired adults of the Baby Boomer genera-tion. Research has shown that Boomers are interested in engaging activities that will help them live healthier and more independently in their aging years. They want to remain involved in community-based activities while continuing to live in their current homes. The building will consist of two tenants, residential suites and a public health and wellness centre. The residential space will feature con-do-style suites designed to allow the retirees to live independently and provide an aging in place home. The health and wellness centre will be open to retirees in the public and will feature active fitness amenities, educational classes, and promote social interac-tion.

By creating two separate functions within the building it will provide housing to Boomers who wish to downsize in their retirement and community-based activities to suit the Boomers who continue to live in their current homes. This approach to retirement living is inconsistent with current traditional facilities because it provides a centre that is open to the public as well as activities that fully engage the users while promoting their health. Current retirement residences offer less active fitness amenities and provide more observational and relaxed activities.

The Boomers want to continue participating in the fast-paced ac-tivities they currently enjoy and are not looking to adopt the lifestyle currently provided in these residences. The proposed facility will fill this gap and be directed towards the Baby Boomer demograph-ic who live active lifestyles and want to carry that mentality through their retirement years.

• A facility that focuses on assisting new retirees ease into their retirement lifestyle.

• Providing spacious, independent living suites the baby boomer generation can purchase at an early retirement age as their ‘aging in place’ home.

• Providing active lifestyle amenities that are avail-able to all retirees of the public that will allow them to age in their current home, while enjoying the social interactions of the community.

• Creating a mixed-aged community that promotes health and wellness to support the Boomers de-sire to live healthy and independent in their retire-ment years.

Create a mixed-aged public community • Permit residents of age 55 and older to move into the facility. • The facility’s amenities are open to the public, allowing for a mixed-aged community. • Creating an outdoor public square that will attract users of all age groups.

Provide an active lifestyle to retirees • Facility open to all retirees in the community and not just residents of the facility. • Provide activities where the retirees are engaged in, instead of observing while seated. • Promote group fitness activities to keep them active.

Help ease retirees into their retirement lifestyle • Provide educational interest classes to support their interests in various fields. • Provide activities that are currently enjoyed by the Baby Boomer generation.

PROJECT PROPOSAL GOALS & OBJECTIVESTHE GAP

project proposal

CURRENT ACTIVE RETIREMENT FACILITIES

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The building is located at 101 Town Centre Boulevard in Markham, Ontario and is three storeys. The building currently functions as the Markham Civic Centre and is a public building. It features a man-made pond, walking trails, a large green space, a new skating rink, and is in developments to create a civic square to host community events.

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bu ild ing s ite analys is

STREET VIEWS:

Walking trails

Pond

Markham theatreParking lot

Outdoor park

Ice skating rink

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Adult LivingResidential Suites***• Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom*• Two piece second bathroom• Spare bedroom/den• Kitchen**, living, dining open concept combination

*Bathroom will feature a walk-in shower. No tubs will be featured in the bathrooms as it poses a tripping hazard.

**Kitchen will have high end stainless steel appliances, wood cabinets, and granite countertops.

***Suites will have hardwood and tile flooring. No carpet will be fea-tured in the suites.

Health and Wellness Centre• Reception desk • Outdoor walking trails• Pool and whirlpool• Fitness gym • Fitness Classroom• Indoor simulated golf range• Theatre / Lecture Room• Cooking classroom• Cafe / Bistro• Restaurant• Two party/lounge rooms• Wellness spa• Beauty spa

PROGRAMMING

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Main Reception 2nd FloorWaiting Room 2nd FloorOutdoor Space - Walking TrailsPool and WhirlpoolFitness GymFitness ClassroomIndoor Simulated Golf RangeTheatre / Lecture RoomCooking ClassroomCafeRestaurantTwo Lounge/Party RoomsWellness SpaBeauty SpaResidential Suites

LegendStrong AdjacencyMedium AdjacencyLow Adjacency

ADJACENCY MATRIX

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The Active Retirement facility will occupy half of the building floor plate on each of the three levels.

Spaces Quantitative Qualitative Spaces

# of

Users

Type/

Age

Group

Time

Associated

w/ Activity

Types of Activities Physical Implications Furniture and Equipment

(Information derived from

literature research, case

studies, and client)

Lighting and Acoustics (Information

derived from literature research,

case studies, and client)

Electrical Requirements

(Information derived

from literature research,

case studies, and client)

Adjacencies and

Flexibility

Square

Footage

Outdoor Space n/a All n/a Walking trails,

platform stage,

skating rink, green

space for festivals

Need lit walking trails

to help with visibility.

Outdoor benches for

resting, patio furniture

for outdoor lounge

spaces.

Outdoor lighting to help visibility on

trails at night.

Electrical to run

underground to support

outdoor path lights.

n/a n/a

Pool and whirlpool 20 55+ n/a Water aerobic

classes, general

swim

Need stairs with

hand rail to get in

and out of pool with

ease.

Bench seating to rest

after workout and

stretching.

Sound absorbing ceiling finish to

counterbalance the echo of the pool

and hard tile materials. Lights

located in pool to help visibility.

Electrical to run around

pool to support pool

lights. Need electrical to

run in ceiling for general

lighting.

Near fitness gym. 1400

Fitness gym 50 55+ n/a Exercise equipment -

free weights and

cardio machines (no

treadmills)

Need grab bars for

support.

Bench seating for resting

after workout.

Sound absorbing ceiling and floor

materials to soften noise of work out

machines. Bright recessed lights to

help visibility when using machines.

Electrical to run through

ceiling.

Near fitness

classrooms and

pool.

2400

Fitness classroom 20 55+ 30 min per

class

Instructor led

muscle and aerobic

classes

Need grab bars for

support.

Bench seating for resting

and stretching.

Sound absorbing ceiling and floor

materials to soften noise of work out

machines. Bright recessed lights to

help visibility when using equipment.


ceiling.

Next to Fitness

gym.

Space can be easily

changed to suit a

variety of classes.

1300

Indoor golf range 10 55+ 1 hr Simulated range Need lots of space

between each golfer.

Net for golf balls. Sound absorbing ceiling and flooring

material to soften the noise of the

golf balls. Lower lighting levels

needed. Natural light from windows

provide main source.


ceiling.

Near sports gyms. 1400

PROGRAMMING CHART

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Theatre / Lecture Room 20 All 1 hr per

class

Theatre style

room for movies

and lectures

Sloped incline for

better viewing.

Lounge seating with

movable task surface.

Sound proof ceiling, wall, and

flooring materials to contain

sound from movies in room.

Lower lighting levels needed.

Electrical to run

through ceiling and

walls to support

general and accent

lighting.

Near party

rooms.

Very flexible

space to use as

desired.

1400

1800

Cooking Classroom 15 55+ 2 hr per

class

Stoves for groups of

3 with stove for

instructor

Need extra space for

mobility devices.

Counters, cabinets,

stools, appliances.

Sound absorbing ceiling and flooring

materials to soften echoes made

from cooking utensils. Bright

recessed and task lighting to help

with visibility when using knives.


ceiling for general light

and task light, wall for

electrical plugs, and floor

for island task power.

Near multi-purpose

rooms.

1600

Cafe / Bistro 30 All n/a Lounge cafe style to

enjoy coffee and

pastries

Need space for

mobility devices.

Soft seating and tables Sound absorbing ceiling material to

help soften excessive noise.

Recessed and pendant lighting to set

mood.


ceiling for general and

accent light.

Next to bistro.

Flexible seating

arrangements.

1400

Restaurant 50 All n/a Outdoor patio

feature

Need space for

mobility devices.

Chairs with armrests and

tables.

Sound absorbing ceiling material to

help soften excessive noise.

Recessed and pendant lighting to set

mood.


ceiling for general light

and through wall for

accent light.

Next to outdoor

space.

Flexible seating

arrangements.

3500

Party rooms 20 55+ n/a Large open space

with soft seating

arrangements

Need space for

mobility devices.

Sofas, armchairs, coffee

tables, and bar surfaces.

Sound absorbing ceiling, wall, and

flooring materials to reduce

excessive noise. Recessed and

pendant lighting at lower light levels.


ceiling and walls for

general and accent light.

Near Multi-purpose

rooms.

Very flexible to

accommodate

different

gatherings.

2100

1900

Wellness Spa 5 55+ 30 min For acupuncture,

massages,

physiotherapy

Need space for

mobility devices.

Massage beds. Low lighting levels needed. Electrical to run through


general and accent light.

Next to beauty spa. 600

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Beauty Spa 5 55+ 30 min Haircuts,

manicures and

pedicures, facials

Need space for

mobility devices.

Salon chairs, pedicure

chairs, and reclining

chairs.

Low lighting levels needed. Electrical to run

through ceiling and

walls for general and

accent light.

Next to wellness

spa.

600

Residential Condo-Style

Suite

1-2 55+ n/a Living and

entertaining guests.

Need space for aging

in place and the

future use of mobility

devices.

Furniture and equipment

to support resident's

ability to age in place.

Variety of lighting including

recessed, task, and accent.

Dimmable light to allow individuals

to specify their required levels.


ceiling, walls, and floor

for power and lighting.

Electrical to run though

floor for heated tile

floors.

Second and third

floor of building.

1000 each

suite

Circulation n/a All n/a Hallways Need space for

multiple people

passing through at

the same time and

for the future use of

mobility devices.

Benches along walls -

inset into walls.

Sound absorbing ceiling materials to

absorb excess noises. High lighting

levels for visibility.

Electrical to run though


general and accent

lighting.

n/a 18000

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The design of the facility takes an interior urbanism approach, combining the interior and exterior spaces to create a public square for the active retired Boom-er. Linearity will be carried throughout the planning, as it relates to the linear gradient of the landscape and the urban context of Markham. Design elements are used to express the connection to the community and outdoor spaces.

To define active retirement in terms of the new and future retiring Baby Boomer generation, and to provide a facility that addresses their desire to age in place where they can maintain their active and independent lifestyles.

concept

MARKHAM GRIDSITE MODEL

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MISSION STATEMENT

CONCEPT

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conceptual block d iagrams

TRAFFIC FLOW AND SPATIAL RELATIONSHIPS

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR VIEWS

MAIN LEVEL

LOWER LEVEL

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WELLNESS PROGRAM SPACES - 14,077 sq ft

FITNESS PROGRAM SPACES - 8,946 sq ft

STAFF PROGRAM SPACES - 2,100 sq ft

PROGRAMMING LEVEL 1

SUITE TYPE B - 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH

SUITE TYPE A - 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH or 1 BEDROOM 1 DEN 2 BATH

PROGRAMMING LEVEL 2

SUITE TYPE B - 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH

SUITE TYPE A - 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH or 1 BEDROOM 1 DEN 2 BATH

PROGRAMMING LEVEL 2

WELLNESS PROGRAM SPACES - 14,077 sq ft

FITNESS PROGRAM SPACES - 8,946 sq ft

STAFF PROGRAM SPACES - 2,100 sq ft

PROGRAMMING LEVEL 1

BLOCK PLAN MAIN LEVEL

BLOCK PLAN LOWER LEVEL

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CIRCULATIONPRIVATE SPACESPUBLIC SPACESENTRANCES

CIRCULATIONPRIVATE SPACESPUBLIC SPACESENTRANCES

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Linear wood beams provide a visual connection between the indoor activities and the outside landscape. The beams draw the user’s view to the outside, connecting the retirees using the facility to the Markham community outside. The retirees continue to feel a part of the community and not shut away.

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REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

PLAN

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REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

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PLAN

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ENTRY PARTY ROOM POOL

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MAIN LEVEL

LOWER LEVEL

f inal - plan main level (second floor) 23

f inal - plan lower level (f irst floor) 24

25f inal - rcp ma in level (f irst floor)

The wood beams will be constructed out of oak and will be treated with a clear intumescent paint that will provide the wood with the required flame spread rating and adhere to the requirements of combustible construc-tion.

26f inal - rcp lower level (second floor)

f inal - plan level three

SUITE A TYPICAL LAYOUT SUITE B TYPICAL LAYOUT

PLAN

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f inal - sect ions

SECTION A

SECTION B SECTION C

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f inal - 5 ,000 sq ft focal area

PLAN MAIN LEVEL FOCAL AREA

PLAN LOWER LEVEL FOCAL AREA SECTION A ENTRY

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f inal - d ig ital model v iew - 5 ,000 sq ft 30

f inal - d ig ital perspect ives 31

MAIN ENTRY MAIN ENTRY LOWER ENTRY

CAFEPARTY ROOMS CORRIDOR

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f inal - phys ical model 33

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Accent PaintBenjamin MooreGolden HoneyCC-214

Accent PaintBenjamin MooreWinter’s EveCC-844

Accent PaintBenjamin MooreDill Pickle2147-40

General PaintBenjamin MooreSoft ChamoisOC-13

Seating FabricMaharamCover 005 Estuary

Seating FabricMaharamChime 020 Slate

Seating FabricMaharamRove 006 Mum

Counter SurfaceDuPont CorianDesigner White

Table SurfaceDuPont CorianSandalwood

General FlooringDuro DesignCork FloorBarriga Pearl

Accent FlooringDuro DesignCork FloorBarriga Red Maple

General FlooringMosaic tile Co.Porcelain TileFAP Velvet Beige

Dark Oak Beams

Gus ModernRichmond Chair

PARTY ROOMS ENTRY & CORRIDOR CAFE

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