arena development.

 Primary riding arena, with some structural elements added, also down lights and windows.

 The ramp in place. [one of two]

Smaller riding areas.

scale.

For our semester studio project we are supposed to develop a furniture piece...

Most are designing the reception desk for their therapy center... I have decided to develop a wheelchair accessible, mounting ramp. With function over form it is not a very exciting piece, yet, but I did have to pat myself on the back when I figured out how to model the cut-out built in handrail, shown in the last picture. The limestone wall shows building context. The ramp is designed to have multiple levels and approaches for riders with different levels of ability. The six foot wide ramp has a two inch lip to prevent the chairs from deviating from the ramp and textured surfaces for added friction. It has been interesting trying to choose materials that are aesthetically pleasing yet durable considering the use of the piece. Besides adoration for the lovely scale figures seen in the renderings, any input?

process.

 From this..

To this..

To this... [unfinished]

From this

To this..

To this... [unfinished]

design process.

Concept Board

Inspiration Board

Parti Development

Parti on Site

Building Parti - On Grid

Spatial Organization

site.

Site Selection - via GoogleEarth

I was looking for a site that was outside of town, relatively flat, easily accessible, has access to water and also vegetation for enhanced scenic views.

Site Visit

My classmate, Alexis, and I teamed up to visit our sites. We met the nice farmer who owns this land, and had to explain why were trespassing and taking pictures of his fields.

 "So you need a pretty picture to put a building on?"

 "Yes, that is all sir."

Honestly, a very nice man.

We then created an inspiration board. Click on it to view it a little bigger.

I decided to use the natural ordering system of the sunflower, note the bottom three images on the right, and the top right photo. The golden section [the rectangle with the swirl in the middle] is a common natural ordering system found everywhere. Google it.

Then after site analysis we create a system of parti drawings that help us set up an informed ordering system for our site and buildings.

field trip. kansas therapy center.

 Today we had the opportunity to visit the Kansas Therapy Center in Topeka!

Here are a few pictures!

It has been so inspiring visiting therapy facilities. All of the people who have given us the tours are so passionate about their jobs and helping people. They are very excited that we are designing a therapy center and for advancements in healthcare design. They each have had a long list of things they WISH their facilities had. It makes it much easier to put in the time and effort knowing how much of a difference it can make.

field trip. equine therapy.

Today we had the opportunity to visit the K-State Horse Training Facilities. They are currently doing research on the benefits of equine therapy in relation to physically and emotionally wounded soldiers from Fort Riley. One of the first actual research/evidence based  projects pertaining to equine therapy. Very exciting! Here are a few pictures!

field trip.

 A few images from our field trip on Wednesday the 26th to the Irwin Army Community Hospital and the Therapy Center at Fort Riley.