[Disclaimer: This project is theoretical and was created as my comprehensive (thesis) project at the University of Oregon for my Bachlors of Interior Architecture in 2016]
LIVING
Grays Harbor Safe Haven
Computer Lab
Adjacencies :
Game rooms, homework corner, living room, quiet room
Activities :
After school homework help and study rooms, the computer lab will also allow the children to have access to the Internet for free time or Internet research.
Aesthetic/experiential Characteristics :
Quiet interactive space that allows individual and group interaction.
Furniture, Fixture and Equipment :
Tables, chairs, computers
Illumination and Lighting Condition :
Electric lighting as the main form of lighting to create a constant lighting condition. Daylighting through existing windows with window coverings to eliminate glare.
Health, Safety and Security :
Ergonomic chairs and tables, computers and electronics secured down
Acoustics :
Acoustical quality to create a medium level sound environment to allow for individual interaction along with communal activity
Finish/material consideration/requirement :
Durable, functional, easy to clean, comfortable, static free carpet and upholstery
Special Needs :
Table and chairs at differing heights to allow for access to different age groups.
Quantity : 2 Floor Area : 256 SF Occupants : 24 occupants total; 12 mezzanine level; 12 seventh floor, children of all ages
Dining Hall
Adjacencies :
Kitchen, bathrooms, command center, art corner
Activities :
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack time. Also doubles as a place to do activities such as homework, arts and crafts and puzzles.
Aesthetic/experiential Characteristics :
Emulates the dining room table to create another sense of home. Warm, welcoming environment, with different tables and chairs for everyone to accommodate different sizes.
Furniture, Fixture and Equipment :
Tables, chairs
Illumination and Lighting Condition :
Electric lighting as the main form of lighting to create a constant lighting condition. Daylighting through existing windows, window coverings to eliminate glare.
Health, Safety and Security :
Easy to clean surfaces, visual connection to kitchen
Acoustics:
Acoustic quality to absorb and reflect sound to not create an over stimulative, loud environment
Finish/material consideration/requirement:
Easy to clean surfaces, durable, functional, recycled content or sustainable approach
Special Needs :
Furniture needs to be accessible to various ages and users needs
Quantity : 1 Floor Area : 1000 SF Occupants : 50-60 occupants, children and staff at Grays Harbor Safe Haven
Game Room
Adjacencies :
Living room, movie room, music room, bathrooms, command center, reception
Activities :
Board games, video games and table games, Provide an environment for social interaction
Aesthetic/experiential Characteristics :
Fun, safe, inviting, relaxing, engaging, create a sense of curiosity and imagination
Furniture, Fixture and Equipment :
TVs, tables, chairs, couches, lounge furniture, storage, table games
Illumination and Lighting Condition :
Electric lighting as the main form of lighting. Daylight through existing windows with window coverings to adjust daylighting when applicable.
Health, Safety and Security :
Easy to clean upholstery where applicable, distance between furniture and TVs, strongly mounted TVs to avoid damage and injury
Acoustics :
Acoustic quality to keep sound in, acoustics to create a lively space but not to disturb other spaces
Finish/material consideration/requirement :
Easy to clean carpet, mild to no chemical cleaning agent for all surfaces, comfortable soft seating, durable for wear and tear, living setting, durable carpet resistant to stains, carpet with a recycling program.
Special Needs :
Address age appropriateness in these spaces
Quantity : 4 Floor Area : 400 SF Occupants : 10-15 occupants, children and staff at Grays Harbor Safe Haven, children in the community
Homework Corner
Adjacencies :
Living rooms, refuge nooks, quiet room, computer lab
Activities :
Separate quite space for children to learn and work on homework, also used for tutoring area
Aesthetic/experiential Characteristics :
Fun, safe, inviting, relaxing, engaging, create a sense of security, low distraction
Furniture, Fixture and Equipment :
Tables, chairs, couches, lounge furniture, storage
Illumination and Lighting Condition :
Electric lighting as the main form of lighting. Daylight through existing windows with window coverings to adjust daylighting when applicable.
Health, Safety and Security :
Easy to clean upholstery where applicable
Acoustics :
Acoustics to create a quite space for concentration
Finish/material consideration/requirement :
Easy to clean carpet, mild to no chemical cleaning agent for all surfaces, comfortable soft seating, durable for wear and tear, durable carpet resistant to stains, carpet with a recycling program.
Special Needs :
Table and chairs at differing heights to allow for access to different age groups.
Quantity : 4 Floor Area : 256 SF Occupants : 10-15 occupants, children at Grays Harbor Safe Haven, children in the community
Kitchen
Adjacencies :
Dining hall, Bathrooms, command center
Activities :
Prep and cook food for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack times. Clean dishes from meals and other activities
Aesthetic/experiential Characteristics :
Functional, clean
Furniture, Fixture and Equipment :
Sinks and faucets, dishwashers, ovens, stove tops, refrigerators, freezers, storage
Illumination and Lighting Condition :
Electric lighting as the main form of lighting. Daylight through existing windows with window coverings to adjust daylighting when applicable.
Health, Safety and Security :
Durable, easy to clean, antibacterial
Acoustics :
Standard acoustics
Finish/material consideration/requirement :
Easy to clean, mild to no chemical cleaning agent for all surfaces, durable for wear and tear, antibacterial and antimicrobial
Special Needs :
Accessibility for all potential users
Quantity : 1 Floor Area : 1000 SF Occupants : 5-6 occupants, Staff of GHSH and older children of GHSH to allow for responsibility opportunities
Living Rooms
Adjacencies :
Homework corner, game room, computer lab, movie room, refuge nooks, art corner, quiet room, bathrooms, command center, reception, storage
Activities :
Hang out in a home like environment, watch TV or movies, play games, talk, read books, play with toys, etc.
Aesthetic/experiential Characteristics :
Create a communal space, interactive, encourage, invoke curiosity and imagination
Furniture, Fixture and Equipment :
Couches, chairs, lounge furniture, coffee tables,TVs
Illumination and Lighting Condition :
Electric lighting as the main form of lighting. Daylight through existing windows with window coverings to adjust daylighting when applicable.
Health, Safety and Security :
Easy to clean upholstery where applicable, distance between furniture and TVs, strongly mounted TVs to avoid damage and injury
Acoustics :
Standard acoustics
Finish/material consideration/requirement :
Easy to clean carpet, mild cleaning agent for all surfaces, comfortable seating, durable for wear and tear, carpet resistant to stains
Special Needs :
Accessibility for all potential users, address age appropriateness in these spaces
Quantity : 4 Floor Area : 400 SF Occupants : 7-10 occupants per room,Children and staff of Grays Harbor Safe Haven
Movie Room
Adjacencies :
Living rooms, game room
Activities :
Hang out in a home like environment, watch TV or movies, dedicated space to watch movies based on age appropriateness
Aesthetic/experiential Characteristics :
Comfortable, safe, secure, calming, create a home like environment with comfortable neutral palette with calming accent colors
Furniture, Fixture and Equipment :
Couches, chairs, lounge furniture, coffee tables,TVs
Illumination and Lighting Condition :
Electric lighting as the main form of lighting. Daylight through existing windows with window coverings to adjust daylighting when applicable.
Health, Safety and Security :
Easy to clean upholstery where applicable, enough distance between furniture and TVs, strongly mounted TVs to avoid damage and injury
Acoustics :
Standard acoustics
Finish/material consideration/requirement :
Easy to clean carpet, mild to no chemical cleaning agent for all surfaces, comfortable soft seating, durable for wear and tear, durable carpet resistant to stains
Special Needs :
Accessibility for all potential users, address age appropriateness in these spaces
Quantity : 1 Floor Area : 400 SF Occupants : 10-15 occupants, Children and staff of Grays Harbor Safe Haven
Refuge Nooks
Adjacencies :
Living rooms, homework corner, quiet room, command center, reception
Activities :
Individual reflective space, calming down space, individual study spaces, play areas for small children, small group hang out spaces
Aesthetic/experiential Characteristics :
Comfortable, safe, secure
Furniture, Fixture and Equipment :
Built in nooks, with pillows and soft cushions
Illumination and Lighting Condition :
Electric lighting as the main form of lighting. Daylight through existing windows with window coverings to adjust daylighting when applicable.
Health, Safety and Security :
Easy to clean upholstery where applicable, enough distance between furniture and TVs, strongly mounted TVs to avoid damage and injury
Acoustics :
Quiet acoustic quality
Finish/material consideration/requirement :
Mild to no chemical cleaning agent for all surfaces, comfortable soft seating, durable for wear and tear, recycled content in upholstery, recycle program
Special Needs :
Accessibility for all potential users, address age appropriateness in these spaces
Quantity : 6 Floor Area : 50 SF Occupants : 1-2 occupants per area, Children of Grays Harbor Safe Haven