Creative Arts Center

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 StatementBy 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

Creative Arts Center

Lisa Kaliher Designs

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 TechT-Bar LED Smartlight

Sustainable Aspects

LightingEnergy 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

MaterialsMaterials such as acoustical tiles office furniture, carpeting and upholstery use up to 71% recycled content. Low VOC paint, flooring and ceiling tiles are used.

SoundAcoustical 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.

Creative Arts Center

Lisa Kaliher DesignsReception 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 FabricCF 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

Creative Arts Center

Lisa Kaliher DesignsMultipurpose 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

Creative Arts Center

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

ConstructionDetail 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