2. John Riley Smith is the CEO ofVillage Medicals. This
project is special to him because he recently discovered his
12 year old daughter suffers from sleep disorders.
He has asked us to create a space that is both warm and
inviting. He requests that we design a space that will evoke a
feeling on serenity and calmness, while simultaneously being
sustainable and LEED certified.
3. Village Sleep Center will feature a color scheme of cool blues and greens
complemented with neutrals tones of brown and gray. Light wood tones will keep
the space bright and airy, while various textures and patterns will create visual interest.
Well lit rooms and strategically placed patterns for directional hallway changes will
eliminate patient confusion and stimulate a positive atmosphere.
Sleeping suites inspired by four-star hotels will feature double beds, flat-screen
televisions, and blue-ray/DVD players so the patients can bring their favorite movies
and enjoy their stay here at theVillage.
Most furniture pieces throughout the building will be constructed with formaldehyde
free materials, lowVOC paints and odorless glues. Keeping in mind the importance of
sustainability, laminate glass panels will give natural light to the interior spaces without
exterior windows. Motion sensor lighting will be placed in public restrooms and
offices.
An adjacent Library and conference area will give the interns a place to study with the
convenience ofWi-Fi internet and state of the art technology.
This design will be a soothing environment that will provide relaxation for patients,
and a positive work and learning environment for employees and interns.
6. Clinic Library
Reception/Office Manager and waiting area/lobby
with work surface (with L shaped return: 20 sq. ft total),
file drawers, task chair and seating for 6 clients with side
tables and lamps if desired.
Two doctor’s offices (175 sq. ft. each) with desk (with L
shaped return) task chair, file cabinet (36” x 20” x 60”), 4
guest chairs and small conference table 42” diameter by 30”.
Two sleeping suites for patients with double bed (54” x
75” x 21”), one night table with lamp, closet (4’ x 24”),
comfortable arm chair/recliner, including a bathroom with
sink, toilet, and shower with grab bars.
One observation room (10 sq. ft.) with a window to the
sleeping room.
Casual conference room with 4 comfortable arm
chairs/recliners, coffee table andTV cabinet.
Kitchen/dining area with upper and lower cabinets (8
linear feet), ½ refrigerator, sink, microwave and table and
chairs for six.
Two Staff sleeping rooms (80 sq. ft. each).
Staff shower room (100 sq. ft.)
Public restroom with toilet, sink and grab bars.
meetings or separated for classroom style seating. Chairs for
ten (10).
The Research Area/Library must include:
Three work areas for interns (25 sq. ft.) each
with L shaped work surface.
A library with six (6) 3 foot long shelves and a
8’ x 2’ work counter
A waiting area with seating for four (4).
An equipment room (70 sq. ft.) with 7 linear
feet of shelving.
A large conference room for meetings and
seminars (360 sq. ft.) with five (5) 6’ x 24”
tables that can be pushed together for large
meetings or separated for classroom style
seating. Chairs for ten (10).
Project Requirements
30. Energy Star appliances
Commercial ExtendableTable
Bamboo Counter with
formaldehyde free finish
ArmstrongVinyl Plank
Flooring
Under mount
Sink
31. To create a design that would reach LEED certification.
Eco rock drywall is used as the base material. All
three Carpet styles are Green Label Certified, and all
interior paints are lowVolatile Organic Compounds.
Low flow toilets, dimmer switches, motion activated
light switches in closets and bathrooms, and motion
activated faucets are used in the public restrooms.
KitchenAppliances are Energy Star certified.
32. When I began to research for this project, I began the process by studying Evidence Based Design and
branding. I quickly learned that I wanted to make a space that incorporated some of those
characteristics.
I placed theVillage logo in the waiting rooms, conference rooms, and sleeping areas. I feel it used the
company logo as a source of art and advertising.
The hallways have a commercial grade carpet with two different designs to create visual interest and
indicate directional changes. I feel this is a good way to highlight changes and important features
without the patients having to ask for directions. In many cases, if a line is drawn on the floor, people
will automatically walk on it. In this case I placed the lines along the wall to create a border and give
the people in the building an idea where corners, walls, and important spaces will be.
The Doctor’s Office, common area, waiting area, and conference room will have laminated glass panels
extending from the ceiling down. This will allow more light into the space and permit light to travel
into surrounding areas that don’t have windows. These panels will also make the rooms feel brighter
and larger.
I also placed sound absorbing panels with a printed Sky image in the waiting areas, hallways, and
conference rom. This will help to reduce the noise, especially in the waiting areas where the flooring is
vinyl rather than carpet. The printed Sky pattern will make the space feel open and bright.
The wall paper throughout the space is made of natural materials and a commercial quality grade. Not
only will it be durable , but it will also will help in reducing noise levels.
I think the final design for this project did produce the results that I wanted in so much that, it meets
the LEED certifications requirements, the patient and employee areas have a cohesive color scheme,
and the purpose of each area is clearly defined.
This project has been a very valuable learning experience, and I consider this to be one of the best
pieces of my college career. I had a wonderful time thinking of ways that I could make the spaces
interesting and useful.
