Spaces Matrix and Diagram

Precedent Studies

The following are a set of studies for different medical facilities I have chosen to analyze based on their concept, massing circulation, entrance and lighting. On my selection, Plans vary from cluster to radial forms and thus I consider them great examples towards the progressive design of my rehabilitation center project.

I will research Spa centers with the intent of inlcuding elements from this type of building along with the rehabilitation center.

Building Typology

I will be researching Rehabilitation center with included spa.I am researching this building typology because I want to explore more into depth the possibilities to engage spaces to create a sense of comfort for physical and mental wellness. I want this building to specialize in patient rehabilitation before and after surgery or any trauma.

My goals for working with this building type are to explore and experiment an innovative yet functional program to serve the people who need to get better after surgery to help regain capabilities lost due  to injury or illness.

At this point the elements that will be included in my building type are

• Lobby
• Reception
• Offices
• Baths
• Consultation Rooms
• Medical Rooms:
• Exam Rooms
• X-Ray 
• Lab
• Nurse Station
• Pharmacy
• Therapy Pool
• Spa
• Fitness  area:
• Yoga Room
• Dance Room
• Cardio Rooms 
• Lockers
• Dormitories
• Kitchen
• Living area
• Garden
• Outdoor Space
• Mechanical Room
• Storage Room

The following is a list of medical centers I will analyze  during the research stage of the project.

1)Baylor Outpatient Cancer Center

Perkins+Will

Dallas, Texas

2) Chickasaw Nation Medical Center

PageSoutherlandPage 

Ada, Oklahoma

3) Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center

ZGF Architects   

Charlottesville, Virginia

5) National Intrepid Center of Excellence

SmithGroup    

Bethesda, Maryland

6) Blanchard Hall Outpatient Center

Stanley Beaman & Sears   

Warm Springs, Georgia

7) Santa Clara Valley Specialty and Health Centers

Anshen + Allen, Architects

California

 8)Rehabilitation Centre Groot Klimmendaal 

      Koen van Velsen 

9)  P.W.C.C. Spa & Fitness Center

PLAN Arquitectos + Loroworks Architects

St. Joseph's Hospital, Patient Tower

St. Paul, Minnesota