The document describes plans for the Creative Arts Center, which will provide art, music, and dance/movement therapy. It outlines goals for the center to have a sensory-friendly environment, accommodate different activities, and keep operating costs low. Floor plans and descriptions are provided for the reception area, multipurpose room, and art therapy rooms. Design elements like adjustable lighting, storage, and acoustical treatments are discussed to create a space suited to the needs of the center's users.

1. Creative
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Lisa Kaliher Designs
Goals and Objectives
Goal: The center will have an interior
environment that is free of sensory
distractions.
Objective: Materials and finishes will be
carefully selected to support the sensory
needs of the users.
Goal: The space will allow various activities to
accommodate the differing users.
Objective: The space planning of the building
will provide different room styles and sizes to
best suit the various users.
Goal: The operating cost should not drastically
affect the budget of the users over time.
Objective: Energy efficient fixtures will be
used and well as high quality construction and
materials to ensure product longevity.
Goal: The center will run efficiently to
maximize the number of clients that can be
seen on a daily basis.
Objective: The design will have fixed
furniture and storage options to provide
smooth transitions for children greatly upset
by change.
Concept Statement
By using the concept of Clockwork, the center
will operate with the mechanics, rhythm, and
precision necessary to accommodate a variety
of children’s needs in an inclusive environment.
Site Plan
Insirational images courtesy of Google
Parti Concept Sketches
Concept Diagrams
Building Exterior
Location: 8080 Park Meadow Dr. Lone Tree,
CO 80124
Building type: Existing Multi-tenant
Business
Occupant Load: 195
Square footage: Overall 19,447 Tenant
10,000
Site
The Creative Arts Center is made up of a group
of local art and music therapists. The Creative
Arts Center offers music therapy, art therapy,
and dance/movement therapy for children with
Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and
other developmental disabilities. The center
is be community focused, providing a space
for peers and families to grow together. Music
therapists typical do in home therapy limiting
the number of clients they can see in a day.
Existing art therapy centers are not equipt to
handle the additional sensory needs of autistic
clients.The center will benefit therapists by
allowing them to be more efficient as well as
providing additional resources. In addition to
having individual therapy rooms there is also
be space for group therapy and classes. This
will offer a social component that one on one
therapy does not have. A unique feature of
the center is quiet rooms for children to relax
and decompress in if they are having difficulty
adjusting to environment.
First Draft of Floor Plan
Concept Mind Map

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The waiting room will be an inviting and
interactive space that allows users to explore
while waiting for their appointments.
The individual art therapy rooms will provide
a workstation, sink and storage to allow for an
efficient and focused learning environment.
The individual music therapy rooms will provide
a space that allows users to freely express their
musical creativity while not disturbing others in
surrounding rooms.
The group art therapy rooms will be a space
where multiple users will be able to interact
with each other while exploring various art
mediums.
The quiet rooms will have sensory aids and
adjustable lighting to create a safe environment
for children to decompress.
The multi-purpose room will be an open space
that can be configured for multiple activities
with ample storage for furniture.
The filing room will provide a secure space for
sensitive documentation to meet requirements
of HIPPA.
The break room will be a functional space for
the therapists to relax.
The restrooms will be child friendly functional
space that is large enough for a family member
to offer assistance if needed.
The offices will be functional spaces for
therapists to work in while also providing
additional private storage.
Building Section 1/4”=1’0”
Millikin Chalk
Carpet
Wolf Gordon
Lundie
Wallcovering
Reflected Ceiling Plan 1/8”=1’0”
Floor Plan 1/8”=1’0”
One music room is set up showing a hanging swing that is
often used as a reward at the end of the session. The hooks
for these swings are placed in the large music rooms and can
be easily hung and taken down as the therapist needs.
Programmatic Statements
Floor Plan
Reflected Ceiling Plan
JLC Tech
T-Bar LED
Smartlight
Sustainable Aspects
Lighting
Energy Efficient LED are used throughout the
center. Fixtures are grouped on switches to
create lighting levels. Natural light is used
by placing primary functioning rooms to the
outside walls
Materials
Materials such as acoustical tiles office
furniture, carpeting and upholstery use up to
71% recycled content. Low VOC paint, flooring
and ceiling tiles are used.
Sound
Acoustical clouds and canopies reduce
background noise by -2.0 dB. Ascoutical tiles
have an NRC rating of .90 and an AC rating of
1.90. Therapy rooms have a.40 CAC rating.

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Reception Perspective
Reception Perspective
Reception Desk Detail
Reception Enlarged Floor Plan 1/2”=1’0”
Reception Elevation 1/2”=1’0”
CF Stinson I Spy
Green
Arcadia Leaf Abet Laminati
Laminates
Delray Big Lights
Solyx
Glass Films
NunoErin
Touch Panels
Bench Fabric
CF Stinson
Acrobat Spin
The reception area was designed to be a
playful space for exploring. The custom bench
that resembles the hands of a clock wraps
around the west and north walls also provides
storage for toys. The west wall is covered in
thermosensitive panels that change colors
by touching them. They transition into wool
acoustical panels to help with the sound in the
room. The windows are layered with colored
films and textured patterned films for an added
sensory feature. The custom reception desk
has the cogwheel design seen throughout the
center. Twelve acoustical clouds in a clock
face pattern help reduce the noise in the high
energy space. The south wall features a map of
the center to help with wayfinding by allowing
children to locate their therapy rooms prior to
the sessions.
Reception Area

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Multipurpose Room Perspective
Multipurpose Room Perspective
Shaw Spectrum
Carpet
Storage Cubby Detail
1-1/2=1’0”
Multipurpose Room Section 1/2”=1’0”
Multipurpose Room Floor Plan 1/4”=1’0”
This room is used during the day for group
music or dance/movement therapy. It was
designed to be a community space where
workshops, concerts and art shows can be held.
It is available to art and music therapists in the
area as well as for community organizations
to rent at low cost in the evenings and on
weekends. The curved wall is covered in a dry
erase projectable wall covering. This gives
great flexibility for the space to be used for
workshops as well as activities such as movie
nights. The west wall has a custom shelving
unit for kids to store coats, shoes and other
personal items. The ottomans can be easily
moved if needed. The stage is 12” high and
can be broken down and stowed away in one
of the two storage rooms. The chairs can stack
16 high on a cart. The multipurpose room
has its own entrance and two restrooms. For
larger functions there are additional restrooms
located outside the second egress door.
Multipurpose Room
Izzy+ Hannah
Chair Peacock
Walltalkers
Erase•rite

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Lisa Kaliher Designs
Art Room Elevation 3/4”=1’0”
Art Room Elevation 3/4”=1’0”
Art Room Perspective
Art Room Floor Plan 3/4”=1’0”
Wall Art Detail 1-1/2”= 1’0”
Encore Nexxt Chair CF Stinson PVCfree
Seating
Custom Bench
Fabric CF Stinson
I Spy Aquamarine
Construction
Detail 3”=1’0”
Since the users age vary from 4-12 we chose
tables that are height adjustable. We also have
two heights for the chairs to provide everyone
with a comfortable fit. The tables and chairs
can be easily moved around, as the therapist
needs.
One of the things that is unique to this
design is the private waiting area with
custom bench seating located just outside
the therapy rooms. We put a window in
between the rooms so that parents can
observe the session or the therapist can
observe the family if needed. We used a
mirror finish on the therapy room side and
an in window blind for when the window is
not being used.
The walls have been covered
with a low VOC dry erase finish
called Wink by Wolf Gordon.
The combination of lighting
levels and window blinds
allow the therapist to adjust
the light to the comfort level
of the client. We put ample
storage space in each therapy
room. All of the storage is
closed so there will not be any
distractions in the sessions.
We also chose a fixed storage
system with lockable cabinets
for added safety.
The custom wall art doubles as storage for small
frequently used items
Custom Wall Art Sketch
Art Therapy Rooms
Izzy+ Clara Haba Move Upp
Izzy+ Bola