Capstone-Mind,Body & Soul Wellness Center
22,000 SQ.F
Objective: The focus of this project was to choose a topic that would benefit our community and carry out various types of research in order to devise a solution to a real-world problem. According to Stats Canada, since Covid-19, fewer Canadian’s report having very good mental health, the overall trends across interior health indicate a growth in the population ages 65+ and a large percentage of deaths in the interior health region are due to alcohol, suicide, drugs and many different types of diseases and health problems. These stats are what influenced the idea of designing a Wellness Center.
Duration: 6 months
Quarter: 12
Square footage: 23,000 Square feet
Software: Autocad, Adobe Photoshop, Sketchup,Enscape, Microsoft Excel
Concept: Mind, Body and Soul will serve as a center and retreat geared towards providing a place for the community to access amenities that will help aid in holistic healing and wellness. Several amenities will be accessible here in a calming spa-like environment. All interior finishes and materials focus on sustainability and evoking a sense of relaxation for the user. The color palette uses neutral tones complimented by elements of nature inspired textures and colors. Several biophilic elements are used because they proven to help in reducing heart rate and pulse rates, decrease blood pressure, and increase activity in our nervous systems. Organic shapes and forms tend to be comforting and approachable because we see them in nature which makes it a feature that will be used consistently through the space.
The buildings features and designs will enhance human comfort and encourage positivity. There is special attention to indoor air quality, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort, and mind. A few ways these are implemented are by providing operable windows, using low emitting materials, minimizing noise pollution, pleasant light density along with natural light, water efficient plumbing fixtures and accessible water stations.
