Thrive: Wellness Village

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THRIVE

Programs:

Revit, Enscape, AutoCAD, Photoshop

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PRESENTATION PDF

CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS

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INTRODUCTION

LOCATION + CONCEPT

FLOORPLANS

FINAL DESIGN

Thrive is a wellness village that focuses on community development by raising mental health awareness through a variety of daily services and amenities. The goal of Thrive will be to provide balance between personal and work life, encourage daily productivity, decrease stress, with an outcome of improving the wellbeing of its users. Each space will work together to support healthy mental and physical wellbeing. Thrive intends to help people of all ages and demographics with nutrition, recovery, and mindfulness.

INTRO

PROJECT SIGNIFICANCE

Today, wellness encompasses more than just fitness and nutrition, but the overall physical and mental health of individuals has become the focus. Our mental health impacts our day to day lives, affecting our mood, emotions, behaviors, and thoughts. Some of the key components that can affect our mental health are diet and exercise. A healthy lifestyle is proven to benefit our mental stability as well as to promote our physical wellbeing.

NURTITION

WELLBEING

COMMUNITY

SUSTAINABILITY

ECONOMY

PROBLEM STATEMENT

The CDC estimates that 1 in 5 adults experience at least one mental health condition per year.

According to the world health organization, Mental health conditions can have an affect on all areas of our life including work performance, relationships with friends and family, and the ability to participate within the community. Two of the most common mental health conditions include depression and anxiety, with most people experiencing some level of grief during some period of their life. A report by statistics Canada at the beginning of the COVID

-19 pandemic, showed that there was an increase in the reported rate of both major depressive disorder, increasing from 15% to 19%, and generalized anxiety increasing from 13% to 15% of the canadian population. Despite the relevant prominence of these facts, the global median of government health spending that goes to mental health is less than 2 %.

LOCATION

Thrive is a community village located in the new neighbourhood of the Lantzville Foothills. The District of Lantzville is located along the eastern coastal plain of Vancouver Island, between the regional district of Nanaimo (west and south) and the city of Nanaimo (east) covering approximately 28 square kilometers. Lantzville is located 20 minutes from both downtown Nanaimo and downtown Parksville, making it a great destination for either town residents to stop in. Thrive focuses on serving the Lantzville Foothills community with everyday services and amenities which will benefit the communities health and future development.

LOCATON + CONCET

CONCEPT

The mountainous landscape was the key inspiration for the design. Mountains contain curvature, harsh peaking angles, layered shadow and light with the main illuminance hitting the top of the peaks, snowy curves that rest on top of mountains, and textural variation. The key design feature within the facility is the intent of implementing biophilic design elements, which will be articulated through the use of visual connections within the site, providing views to the natural landscape, and designing with biomorphic shapes and textures which mimic the natural environment. Rugged textures and soft finishes will balance each other to create a natural essence that feels rustic and raw.

Biophilic design is proven to be linked to affecting people's health and wellbeing. Experiences of the natural environment provide for emotional restoration and lower tension, anxiety, anger, fatigue, and total mood disturbance than urban environments with limited characteristics of nature.

THE BUILDING

ARCHITECT: D'AMBROSIO ARCHITECTURE
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 16,500

SERVICES

JUICE BAR

COUNSELLING

COMMUNITY GARDEN

PHARMACY

THRIFT SHOP

YOGA

SPIN CLASS

COMMUNITY KITCHEN

FOUR STOREYS

COURTYARD

SOUTH ELEVATION

RETAIL SPACES

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

COMMUNITY

JUICE BAR
THRIFT SHOP
PHARMACY

SPIN CLASS
YOGA STUDIO
TREATMENT:
- COUNSELLING
- PHYSIOTHERAPY
- NATUROPATH

COMMUNITY KITCHEN

JUICE BAR

THRIFT SHOP

SPIN CLASS

YOGA STUDIO

TREATMENT

MULTI
PURPOSE

COMMUNITY
KITCHEN

PHARMACY

LOWER LEVEL

UPPER LEVEL

LOWER LEVEL

UPPER LEVEL

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1. SPIN CLASS
2. MAIN RECEPTION AND WAITING
3. UNIVERSAL WASHROOM
4. SHOWER
5. ACCESSIBLE SHOWER
6. YOGA STUDIO

7. RETAIL STORE
8. LOUNGE
9. WAITING AREA
10. RECEPTION
11. STAFF OFFICE
12. NATUROPATH
13. COUNSELLING
14. UNIVERSAL WASHROOM
15. ACCESSIBLE WASHROOM
16. LAUNDRY ROOM
17. STORAGE ROOM
18. PHARMACY

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1. PREP KITCHEN
2. JUICE BAR
3. SEATING AREA
4. ACCESSIBLE WASHROOM
5. THRIFT SHOP
6. CHANGE ROOMS
7. CASH DESK
8. STORAGE

9. PHYSIOTHERAPY
10. LAUNDRY ROOM
11. STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING TRAINING
12. STAFF BREAK ROOM
13. ACCESSIBLE WASHROOM
14. MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM
15. GARDENING TOOL STORAGE
16. COMMUNITY KITCHEN COOKING ZONE
17. DINING AREA

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FINA DESIGNN

JUICE BAR

Juices help support individuals with stress, lack of nutrients and vitamins, and rejuvenation to support healthy living and a happier mood.

MICROTOPPING

CONCRETE

TERRAZZO

FLOOR TILE

WOOD

LAMINATE

CLAY SUBWAY TILE

RUBBER PENDANT

OAK VENEER CHAIR

THE PHARMACY

The pharmacy will provide access to natural supplements and vitamins which are prescribed by naturopathic doctors for the purpose of maintaining balanced health.

COMMUNITY KITCHEN

Working along with the community garden, users will have access to cooking classes in order to prepare their own healthy meals using fresh ingredients from the garden.

PLASTER WALL

WOODEN ARMCHAIR

RECLAIMED WOOD

FLOOR TILE

THRIFT SHOP

It is estimated that 92 million tons of textile waste is created annually by the fashion industry. Consignment clothing provides options that are unique, affordable, and helps to save the environment by selling previously warn clothing and accessories and will allow community members to give and exchange items from their wardrobes for a second life.