John Riley Smith is the CEO of Village Medicals. This

project is special to him because he recently discovered his

12 year old daughter suffers from sleep disorders.

He has asked us to create a space that is both warm and

inviting. He requests that we design a space that will evoke a

feeling on serenity and calmness, while simultaneously being

sustainable and LEED certified.

Village Sleep Center will feature a color scheme of cool blues and greens

complemented with neutrals tones of brown and gray. Light wood tones will keep

the space bright and airy, while various textures and patterns will create visual interest.

Well lit rooms and strategically placed patterns for directional hallway changes will

eliminate patient confusion and stimulate a positive atmosphere.

Sleeping suites inspired by four-star hotels will feature double beds, flat-screen

televisions, and blue-ray/DVD players so the patients can bring their favorite movies

and enjoy their stay here at the Village.

Most furniture pieces throughout the building will be constructed with formaldehyde

free materials, low VOC paints and odorless glues. Keeping in mind the importance of

sustainability, laminate glass panels will give natural light to the interior spaces without

exterior windows. Motion sensor lighting will be placed in public restrooms and

offices.

An adjacent Library and conference area will give the interns a place to study with the

convenience of Wi-Fi internet and state of the art technology.

This design will be a soothing environment that will provide relaxation for patients,

and a positive work and learning environment for employees and interns.

Sleep Well, Live Healthy

Clinic Library Reception/Office Manager and waiting area/lobby

with work surface (with L shaped return: 20 sq. ft total), file drawers, task chair and seating for 6 clients with side tables and lamps if desired.

Two doctor’s offices (175 sq. ft. each) with desk (with L shaped return) task chair, file cabinet (36” x 20” x 60”), 4 guest chairs and small conference table 42” diameter by 30”.

Two sleeping suites for patients with double bed (54” x 75” x 21”), one night table with lamp, closet (4’ x 24”), comfortable arm chair/recliner, including a bathroom with sink, toilet, and shower with grab bars.

One observation room (10 sq. ft.) with a window to the sleeping room.

Casual conference room with 4 comfortable arm chairs/recliners, coffee table and TV cabinet.

Kitchen/dining area with upper and lower cabinets (8 linear feet), ½ refrigerator, sink, microwave and table and chairs for six.

Two Staff sleeping rooms (80 sq. ft. each).

Staff shower room (100 sq. ft.)

Public restroom with toilet, sink and grab bars.

meetings or separated for classroom style seating. Chairs for ten (10).

The Research Area/Library must include:

Three work areas for interns (25 sq. ft.) each with L shaped work surface.

A library with six (6) 3 foot long shelves and a 8’ x 2’ work counter

A waiting area with seating for four (4).

An equipment room (70 sq. ft.) with 7 linear feet of shelving.

A large conference room for meetings and seminars (360 sq. ft.) with five (5) 6’ x 24” tables that can be pushed together for large meetings or separated for classroom style seating. Chairs for ten (10).

Project Requirements

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Eco Select Zero VOC latex

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Crystal

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March

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Table

Synthetic Carpet Tile Wall Light/Sconce

Office Partition

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Moveable Conference Table Mirror TV

and Stand

Ergonomic Seating

Adjustable Laptop

Table

Synthetic Carpet Tile Recessed

Mirror

Wardrobe

Reclaimed Wood

Mirror

Reclining

Chair Mirror TV Natural Wood

Pendant Staff Sleeping Bed

Commercial Bamboo Bed Natural

Stone

Lamp

Wall hung wash basin Adjustable

Shower Head

ADA Shower Armstrong Vinyl Plank

Flooring

Motion Activated

Faucet

SW 6756 Crystal Clear

Commercial

Toilet with Low

Flow Technology

Glass Mosaic

Tile

L-Shaped Computer Desk

Cube Storage

Stackable Chairs Commercial Glass Table

LED Lighting and Housing

Energy Star appliances

Commercial Extendable Table

Bamboo Counter with

formaldehyde free finish

Armstrong Vinyl Plank

Flooring

Under mount

Sink

To create a design that would reach LEED certification.

Eco rock drywall is used as the base material. All

three Carpet styles are Green Label Certified, and all

interior paints are low Volatile Organic Compounds.

Low flow toilets, dimmer switches, motion activated

light switches in closets and bathrooms, and motion

activated faucets are used in the public restrooms.

Kitchen Appliances are Energy Star certified.

When I began to research for this project, I began the process by studying Evidence Based Design and branding. I quickly learned that I wanted to make a space that incorporated some of those characteristics.

I placed the Village logo in the waiting rooms, conference rooms, and sleeping areas. I feel it used the company logo as a source of art and advertising.

The hallways have a commercial grade carpet with two different designs to create visual interest and indicate directional changes. I feel this is a good way to highlight changes and important features without the patients having to ask for directions. In many cases, if a line is drawn on the floor, people will automatically walk on it. In this case I placed the lines along the wall to create a border and give the people in the building an idea where corners, walls, and important spaces will be.

The Doctor’s Office, common area, waiting area, and conference room will have laminated glass panels extending from the ceiling down. This will allow more light into the space and permit light to travel into surrounding areas that don’t have windows. These panels will also make the rooms feel brighter and larger.

I also placed sound absorbing panels with a printed Sky image in the waiting areas, hallways, and conference rom. This will help to reduce the noise, especially in the waiting areas where the flooring is vinyl rather than carpet. The printed Sky pattern will make the space feel open and bright.

The wall paper throughout the space is made of natural materials and a commercial quality grade. Not only will it be durable , but it will also will help in reducing noise levels.

I think the final design for this project did produce the results that I wanted in so much that, it meets the LEED certifications requirements, the patient and employee areas have a cohesive color scheme, and the purpose of each area is clearly defined.

This project has been a very valuable learning experience, and I consider this to be one of the best pieces of my college career. I had a wonderful time thinking of ways that I could make the spaces interesting and useful.

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