Kelsey Nixon Senior Interior Design Thesis Project

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I wish to express my special thanks and gratitude to all who have helped me complete this project. Thank you Troy
Hourie, my thesis advisor, for your expertise and guidance throughout this project, and for always challenging me to
put my best work forward. Thank you to Laura Fyles, Chair of Interior Design Programs at RCC Institute of Technology,
and to all of the other faculty who have encouraged and supported me throughout my academic career.
I would like to acknowledge Turner Fleischer Architects for giving me permission to use their building as the base for
my project, and for providing me with the architectural drawings that made this project possible. Thank you to Bob
Barr, Ellen Anderson, Michael Siklos and Cynthia Mykytyshyn for sharing their time and knowledge with me; their
interviews provided excellent insights and greatly helped with the programming of spaces.
Finally, a special thanks to my husband, parents, family and friends whose love, support and understand have been
momentous to my success as a student and a person.

ABSTRACT
City life is changing; people are working from home, young families want to stay in the city, and the aging population
is demanding new types of housing. With a surplus of high-rise condominiums in the downtown area, Toronto is
becoming a city that offers small living spaces, with similar layouts, for similar users. With space at a premium,
designers, builders and developers alike are challenged to create new types of housing to meet the needs of a changing
and diversified group of people. In addition to these challenges, pursuing recreational activities such art, music and
dance is just not feasible for many people due to lack of space, expense, and acoustics. Thus, a there is a need for more
art centres that allow people to pursue their artistic passions.
Patchwork Community Art Centre & Private Residence is a concept that addresses the needs of a diverse group of
users, including members of the disabled and aging communities. Based on research and a passion for universal
design, this project seeks to eliminate barriers that many people with disabilities face, both in terms of access to art
and community services, as well as to the physical barriers that bombard the built environment today.
Patchwork Community Art Centre is designed to be truly universal, and nourishes a wide range of artistic pursuits.
Patchwork Private Residence infuses art into everyday life, and is designed to support the unique needs of people
with disabilities, families with children, multi-generational families, and the aging population through carefully
planned amenities and human centric design solutions.
Book 1 of this senior thesis project includes finished floor plans and renderings that aim to take the reader on a
journey through Patchwork Community Art Centre & Private Residence. Book 2 of this project includes all of the
programming, design strategies, research, budgeting, estimating and documentation that supports the finished
design outlined in this book.

Patchwork Community Art Centre & Private
Residence is a bold idea that combines
art, community and living under a single
roof in downtown Toronto. This project has
been designed to benefit all members of the
community, but special design considerations
were made to ensure its use by members of
Toronto’s disabled and aging communities.
It is estimated that approximately fifteen percent
of Ontarians currently live with some form of
disability; a number that is expected to rise as
the population ages. As a designer and universal
design advocate, I believe all public buildings
should be made accessible to people with
physical disabilities, and should aim to include
spaces and programming to support those with
mental and emotional disabilities. This project
truly takes the principles of universal design to
heart, and reexamines how people live today, in
order to create better living solutions for tomorrow.
Community Art Centre & Private Residence

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
COMMUNITY ART CENTRE: FLOORS 1 & 2
COMMUNITY ART CENTRE: FLOOR 3
PRIVATE RESIDENCE: FLOORS 1 & 4-7
PARKING GARAGES: P1 - P3
PROPOSAL I DESIGN BRIEF I BUILDING LOCATION I USER PROFILE I CLIENT PROFILE I THESIS STATEMENT I DESIGN CONCEPT
FLOOR 3 - PLAN I SECONDARY RECEPTION & WAITING AREA I OPEN ART AREA I ART PODS I ART POD COLOURS,
INSPIRATION & CONFIGURATIONS I EVENT BAR & GIFT SHOP I ART GALLERY
PARKING GARAGE MODIFICATIONS
FLOOR 1 - PLAN I MAIN ENTRANCE I FLOOR 2 - PLAN I MAIN RECEPTION & WAITING AREA I MAIN RECEPTION & DETAILS I INTERACTIVE
MAPPING AREA I PERFORMANCE THEATRE I SHARED AFTER HOURS SPACES
FLOOR 1 - PLAN I CONDO LOBBY I FLOOR 4 - PLAN I DEMONSTRATION KITCHEN & LOUNGE I
OUTDOOR PATIO I OUTDOOR THEATRE & ART CENTRE AREA I RESIDENTIAL UNIT 403 I FLOOR 5 - PLAN
& PROPOSED CARE GIVER SUITE I RESIDENTIAL ELEVATOR LOBBIES & CORRIDORS I BUSINESS CENTRE I
FLOOR 6 - PLAN & ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE I KIDS LOUNGE I FLOOR 7 - PLAN & GUEST SUITES I LIVING
LOUNGE
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The design of Patchwork Community Art Centre & Private Residence addresses the needs of its residence, the local community, and the city as a whole.
Patchwork Community Art Centre provides a wide range of art, music, dance and theater opportunities to people of all ages and abilities. By designing
for people with special needs, it ensures the entire space can be used by absolutely anyone. Recent research has shown that the people with special
needs are underrepresented in the artistic community and that more spaces are required for the production and showcasing of artistic works. Patchwork
Community Art Centre is designed to be able to support most forms of art; all of which have been made accessible to both the disabled and non-disabled
communities. The types of art that are supported include music, singing, dance, theater, wood-working, costume design, graphic design, pottery, painting,
drawing, sculpture, paper making, screen printing and photography, among others. To handle the unique requirements of people with special needs, social
worker offices have been included in the art centre to assist with both art-related and non-art related social matters. Through art, Patchwork Community
Art Centre is able to teach valuable life skills, such as how make art, use specialized tools, sew, clean, and teach practical technological, organizational,
social and collaborative skills. By increasing services to the building with a Toronto TTC Wheel Trans pick-up and drop-off area, increased handicapped
parking spaces, and Car2Go rentals, Patchwork Community Art Centre is able to extend it reach beyond the local community to benefit the wider city area.
INTRODUCTION
DESIGN BRIEF
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Patchwork Community Art Centre & Private Residence is a concept for a fully accessible, universally designed, seven-storey building that brings important
art, cultural and community services to a diverse group of users in the downtown Toronto area. The building is meant to create social and artistic
opportunities, and aims to bridge the gap between members of the disabled and aging communities and the general public, while also serving to break
down any biases and preconceived notions that may exist about these groups.
The architecture of the existing building has not been altered, only the interior spaces have been redesigned. Patchwork Community Art Centre will have an
entrance at ground level, but will occupy the second and third floors of the building. The lobby of Patchwork Private Residence will also be accessible from
the ground floor, but the residence itself will occupy floors four through seven. It is important to note that the existing building currently includes retail
space on the ground floor, second floor and southern half of the third floor, while the rest of the building (floors four through seven, and the northern half
of the third floor) already exist as a residential condominium. Therefore, the proposed changes to the existing building are as follows; move the Loblaws
supermarket from the second floor to the ground floor (the supermarket should not be removed completely because it is a vital asset for the community,
however the redesign of the supermarket will not included in this project); propose to add a walk-in clinic to the Loblaws on the ground floor (also not
included in the design of this project, but space has been blocked in for it on the main floor); the redesign of ground floor condominium lobby; the removal
of the residential units on the northern half of the third floor; the design of Patchwork Community Art Centre on the second and third floors of building; the
removal of some the residential units on floors four through seven to create more amenity spaces; the design of all of the new amenity spaces for Patchwork
Private Residence; the design of one wheelchair accessible residential unit; and modifications to the three levels of underground parking to make them
more publicly accessible.
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The recreational needs of the residents of Patchwork Private Residence are met through thoughtfully designed amenity spaces, including a portion of both
floors of Patchwork Community Art Centre that can be accessed by the private residents after-hours. This sharing of space appeals families, couples and
individuals who are interested in pursuing art and music in their daily lives, but feel hindered by the lack of space, equipment and acoustical issues that
are often associated with such activities when living in dense urban environments. These shared, after-hours spaces include two art studios, individual
and group music practice rooms, storage for instruments and equipment, and a shared lounge space with a pool table, air hockey table, pinball machines
and sound system for entertaining. Other amenities in the private residence are designed to appeal to families who want to raise children in the city, and
as such kid-friendly amenities like a movie theater, video games room and kids lounge have been included. Outdoor amenities, on the large rooftop patio
(accessed from the fourth floor), create activities for all the residents to enjoy, such as urban gardening, cooking, relaxing, and watching movies. There
is even an off-leash dog area that residents can enjoy with their pets, which was included to accommodate future changes to condominium development
that may require new tall buildings to have pet amenities built on site.
For the aging residents and those with disabilities, three live-in care giver suites (one of each of floors five through seven) have been included. While
the private residence is intended for independent living (and not assisted living or long-term care), the addition of these care giver suites allow for the
possibility of private or subsidized care giving down the road (if required). However, if care giving services are not required, then the suites can always
be rented to local artists or families. In addition to these three care given suites, two small guest suites have been included on the seventh floor that can
be used for short-term stays and overnight guests, making this building a true destination for family and friends.

The base building for this project is located at 156 Portland Street in the
vibrant Queen Street West area of Toronto. It was designed and built by Turner
Fleischer Architects and Tribute Communities, and was opened to the public
in 2009. The building serves two distinct functions; there is approximately
100,000 square feet of retail space spread over the ground, second and
third floors, as well as a 96-unit private condominium with units planned by
designer Andrea Kantelberg.
The neighbourhood, outlined in red, is classified as Toronto’s old fashion
district. In the early 1900’s this area was full of warehouses and industrial
factories that were used for making textiles and clothing, and as such this is
still considered one of Toronto’s most fashionable areas. In the 1970’s and
1980’s this area started to become more artistic, and music clubs such as the
Horseshoe Tavern and The Cameron House became popular establishments
(both of which still exist today). More recently there has been an influx of
art galleries, studio spaces, retailers and restaurants that have helped to
transform this area into one of Toronto’s most desirable neighbourhoods.
156 Portland Street I Toronto, ON I M5V 3E8 South/East view of building (Richmond/Portland) North/East view of building (Queen/Portland)
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This large vestibule serves as the main public entrance to the building and will be used by people entering both
the Loblaws (relocated to the ground level) and Patchwork Community Art Centre on the second and third floors.
On the south side of the building, off of Richmond Street, is the entrance to the three-levels of underground parking garage. All three levels of the parking
garage have been modified to include additional handicapped parking spaces, bike storage and a pickup/drop-off area for taxis, buses, and Toronto’s
TTC Wheeltrans service. On the east side of the building, off of Richmond Street are wide sidewalks that connect to the entrance and lobby of the 96-unit
condominium. The location and layout of this existing entrance and lobby of the condominium will be remain, but the furniture and finishes will be changed
to reflect the new design for Patchwork Private Residence.
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The type of people who would benefit from a place like Patchwork Community Art Centre & Private Residence includes anyone who has a strong interest in
the arts, and anyone with a physical, mental, or emotional disability, as it is specifically designed to meet the physical and social requirements of these
groups. The forms of art that are offered at Patchwork Community Art Centre would appeal to people with varying degrees of interest, from beginners to
professionals, and to those who simply want to enjoy the theatrical, musical and visual art performances and displays that are offered.
The user profile for Patchwork Private Residence would include anyone who wants to have access to creating art in their daily lives. It would be especially
appealing to professional artists, dancers, designers, and musicians, or anyone who wants to live in a vibrant, urban and artistic community. People with
disabilities and elderly people, who all want to live independently, would also be drawn to such a residence because it offers great services and amenities
that can benefit them while allowing them to keep their freedom and independence. These services and amenities would also appeal to typical condo
users (singles and couples), but extends further and could appeal to families with children, multi-generational families, and to people from a wide range of
cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Finally, due to its prime downtown location, the private residence could easily appeal to downtown professionals
who enjoy the laid-back, artistic vibe of Toronto’s Queen Street West area.
Demographics from the area (Ward 20 Trinity-Spadina
Profile, City of Toronto’s 2006 Census) indicate that
most people are of working age, but that the largest
age group falls between 25 and 34 years of age. Only
twenty percent of people are over the age of 54, and
of that number only six percent are over the age of 75.
In addition to age, statistics show that eighty-seven
percent of people live in buildings 5-storeys or higher;
that eighty percent of households have two people
or less; and that only thirty percent of people have
children. These statistics would suggest that new types
CLIENT PROFILE
USER PROFILE
of housing may be required in order for people to remain in the area, to raise children, and to grow old. With a facility that offers appropriate services and
amenities, like Patchwork Community Art Centre & Private Residence, the average ages and family types of the local population could potentially become
much more diversified.
Potential clients for Patchwork Community Art Centre & Private Residence include any person or organization committed to improving communities,
creating subsidized living, and supporting work and recreational opportunities for low-to-middle income families, and to members of the disabled and
aging communities. Such clients could include The City of Toronto; non-profit organizations such as Artscape, Sketch, and the Toronto Arts Foundation;
mission-driven developers or property management companies such as Urbanspace Property Group; or even private clients interested in art and community
development such as the Zeilder family (owner of the Gladstone Hotel, founder of 401 Richmond and 215 Spadina, and Zeidler Partnership Architects) or
others with a similar interest and purpose.

City life is changing; people are working from home, young families want to stay in the city, and the disabled and aging communities are demanding new
types of housing. With a surplus of high-rise condominiums in the downtown area, Toronto is becoming a city that offers small living spaces, with similar
layouts, that are suited a similar user profiles; singles and couples. Demographics from the Queen Street West area show that nearly ninety percent of the
local population live in buildings over five storeys, and that only thirty percent of residents have children.
Condo living has also made recreational activities such as visual art, dance and music difficult to pursue due to lack of space, expense, and acoustics. In
addition, people who work from home require access to efficient work spaces and technologies to create a professional work environment. If people are
to pursue their artistic passions, work, live, have families, and even grow old in city centres, then a new type of housing that can accommodate the social
and spatial needs of a such diversified group of users is required.
At the community level, there is a need for more art and community centres in the downtown core that offer affordable programming for low-to-middle
income families, seniors, and people with special needs and disabilities. The concept of a diversified residential condominium, attached to a universally
designed community art centre explores the concept of a fully integrated, inclusive building that has the potential to enrich the lives of those who live,
work and create within its walls. Patchwork Community Art Centre & Private Residence is the vessel that unites these concepts to create a cultural hub for
its residents, the community, and city at large.
THESIS STATEMENT
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DESIGN CONCEPT
THE OLYMPIC PATCHWORK QUILT I SOCHI 2014
Inspiration for this project was drawn from the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics patchwork
quilt. This modern interpretation of a patchwork quilt symbolizes unity, while the
Olympics, Special Olympics and Paralympics celebrate human achievement and focus
on people’s abilities rather than their disabilities. Traditional ideas about patchwork
quilts turned this inspiration into a design concept. Patchwork quilts are typically
comprised of patches made by different members of the community, and as the patches
are sewn together a unique and beautiful story begins to unfold. Therefore, a patchwork
quilt can be seen as an embodiment of community spirit, as its very structure depends
on the unification of its smaller and independent parts to complete its larger whole.
This structural dependency is both intimate and beautiful, and parallels can be drawn
when trying to create a community hub for art, living, culture, and creativity among
a diversified group of people. Patchwork Community Art Centre & Private Residence
strives to create a network for artists from the disabled and aging communities, and seeks to eliminate barriers that these groups face when accessing art
and community services. Like each unique patches of a patchwork quilt, this project celebrates each person’s unique abilities, and creates an environment
of acceptance that helps to strengthens the urban fabric of the city and bridge the gap between the public and members of these communities. The concept
of the patchwork quilt comes through in the design by the way in which people interact and move through the various spaces of the building. Geometric
forms, bright colours, bold patterns and layered textures, as well as unique intersections of finishes and materials create a visually stimulating and tactile
environment that encourages users to interact with both the space and people around them.

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COMMUNITY ART CENTRE: FLOORS 1 & 2
FLOOR 1 - PLAN
The main entrance to the public areas of the building is
accessed through a large vestibule accessed off of the
corner or Queen Street West and Portland Street. The
bones of this space have not been modified, but some
changes were made to the materials, and to the doors to
control access to the building during different times of the
day. It is important to note that most of the ground floor
is not included in this project, because this is where the
Loblaws supermarket is proposed to be moved to (from the
second floor where it is currently located). It was decided
early on in the project that the supermarket would remain,
as it is a vital asset to the community and will help to
draw more people into the building. A walk-in medical
clinic has also been proposed within the supermarket,
which would be most beneficial both the art centre and
private residence, as well as to the community as a whole.
There are currently many Loblaws supermarkets that have
attached walk-in clinics, in fact there are nine in Toronto
alone, making this a feasible proposal. And although the
clinic has not been designed, it has been blocked in the
north/west corner of the building, accessible from Queen
Street West.
The other rendered section of this floor plan (not highlighted
in red) is the main entrance and lobby of Patchwork Private
Residence. This portion of the floor plan is be explained
at in greater detail on page 28 of this book.
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The main features and changes to the large entrance vestibule are outlined on the
enlarged, annotated plan to the left. These changes were done to control access
to the building, as the art centre and supermarket will undoubtedly have different
operating hours. When the art centre is closed (or vise versa), the main entrance
doors off of Queen Street West and Portland Street, as well as the closest set of
automated sliding glass doors, will not be operable. However,people can access
to the supermarket through any of the doors on the north (Queen Street) side of
the store. A security grill ensures that people cannot access the escalators, while
still allowing access to the shopping carts. And of course the elevators will only
be able to go down to the parking garages (not up into the art centre) during off-
hours. Finally, the solid gypsum board wall that separated the entrance vestibule
from the retail space has been changed to a sprinklered glazing system to make
the space feel open, bright and inviting.
Main Entrance (Queen St./Portland
St.)
Added new automatic sliding glass
doors into Loblaws supermarket
Escalators up to Patchwork
Community Art Centre
Replaced the gypsum board wall
with a new sprinklered glazing wall
system
Added a new security grill to control
access to art centre after hours
Added new automatic sliding glass
doors into Loblaws supermarket
Added a new area for grocery
shopping carts
Elevators up to Patchwork Community
Art Centre & down to parking garages
This elevation of the elevators within the entrance vestibule feature custom quilted
wallpaper, as well as lighting and signage designed to draw people toward this
area, and is meant to clearly indicate that this is the route to the art centre
above. A similar sign would be suspended above the escalators. The concrete
and porcelain tile floor playfully pull people in the direction they need to go in
order to access the art centre. All low signage and elevator controls include
braille for the visually impaired, as can been seen in the custom brass elevator
controls beside the elevation above.
New concrete floor with a colourful
array of embedded porcelain tiles
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The main spaces on the second floor include:
• The main reception, interactive mapping & waiting
areas
• Social worker & administrative offices
• Day locker area with kitchenette
• A cafe with kitchen & various eating/seating areas
• Public, family (universal) & staff washrooms
• A quiet (or calm down) room
• The performance theatre, control rooms, stage &
backstage/dressing areas
• A woodworking/theatre prop making workshop
• A gift shop
• Music, theatre, dance, and sewing studios & storage
• Change rooms with showers & lockers
• A staff room with separate washrooms
• Various lounge areas
• Publicly accessibly computer terminals
• And area that is accessible to residents of
Patchwork Private Residence after-hours, including:
• Individual & group music practice rooms
• Instrument storage
• A lounge/games area
• Public washrooms
FLOOR 2 - PLAN
The second floor of the building is the first of the two
levels of the art centre. This floor is dedicated to the
musical and theatrical arts, and features 18-foot ceilings
(mostly exposed), and polished concrete floors in most
areas. The shapes and angles of the various spaces
are meant to loosely reflect those found in a patchwork
quilt. The spaces are centred around the performance
theatre, which is the heart of the space. The more
public spaces are arranged toward the north side to
take advantage of the large curved window and views
over Queen Street West, while the more private spaces
are located toward the south (or back) of the building.
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MAIN RECEPTION & WAITING AREA
Whether entering the art centre via the escalator or elevator, people are immediately welcomed into the main reception and waiting area. This bold and
colourful space quickly communicates what the art centre is all about; a place that supports creativity, uniqueness, and a dares to be different. With ample
space for circulation, this area is completely accessible to those who use wheelchairs or mobility devices, and makes it a great meeting spot for large
groups and gatherings. The social work offices are located through the wide, green passage just off the reception desk, and had a small built-in bench
for people who prefer more privacy while they wait. The main waiting area is set up more like a lounge, encouraging people to relax and converse.
The materials used in this space are meant to work with the existing building. The sprinklered glazing system that separates the waiting area from the
escalators was already existing, but a custom film has been applied to provide a cue to people with visual impairments that there is a solid object there. In
addition to this glass film adding contrast for greater visible, it provided an opportunity to bring some pattern and artistry into the space. The flooring in this
area is completely unique, and consists of different coloured porcelain tiles that are set into a thin, poured layer of concrete that sit above the structural
concrete slab, to create a completely smooth finish. The tiles are arranged in a broken-up herringbone pattern that help to guide people toward the main
reception. The ceilings have been left exposed to maximize the 18-foot ceiling height, and have been painted white to reflect the most amount of light.

MAIN RECEPTION & DETAILS
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The reception desk and bulkhead are custom
details that bring both function and style into the
space. The large reception desk can support up to
three administrative staff, incorporates lighting,
assists with way-finding and visual perception, and
provides seating for those waiting to be serviced.
The dual height counter provides storage and
workspace for the staff, while the lower portion is
wheelchair accessible.
The bulkhead above the reception desk helps
to define the space, and it incorporates task
and accent lighting that eliminate the need for
a suspended lights above the reception desk.
The bulkhead and reception desk are made from
a Corian solid-surface material that includes
20% pre-consumer recycled content. The wood
cubes in the bulkhead are made from thin strips
of reclaimed wood, adding texture and shadows,
and creating a sharp contrast between the modern
Corian and the rustic, weathered wood.
The wall behind the reception desk features linked LCD panels that create a completely customizable, digital wall display that can be changed at anytime.

INTERACTIVE MAPPING AREA
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The interactive mapping area is another
custom feature, located between the elevators
and first set of escalators. The design mimics
the bulkhead above the reception desk, and
is a focal point that also aids in way-finding.
This touch screen system allows users to
discover what is happening in the art centre,
and where. While it is intended to be used for
mapping, it could also be used to advertise
spacial events, programming and scheduling
that is happening in the art centre or greater
city area.

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PERFORMANCE THEATRE
The performance theatre is
truly the heart of the second
floor of the art centre. The
ramp leading to the main
entrance has been treated as
a beautiful design feature,
rather than an obstacle to
overcome. The glass railing
features a scaled-down
version of the same film used
on the sprinklered glazing
in the main reception/
waiting area. This film, in
addition to the painted stair
risers, help to define where
materials start and finish,
making it easier for people
with visual impairments to
take inventory of the space
around them.

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The concept for the interior of the performance theatre began with a sketch
of a typical patchwork quilt pattern. This concept later evolved into the idea
of having individual laser cut wood panels as the walls of the theatre, each
with a unique design meant to reflect the individual patches of a patchwork
quilt. Each panel is a perfect square, and has dimming, colour-changing LED
lights. A frost Plexiglass panel between the wood and LED lights ensures
an even distribution of light and helps to eliminate glare. The shape of the
walls, which are actually jagged, was inspired by Les Quinconces Cultural
Centre in Le Mans, France, design by Babin + Renaud Architects. While the
space is not entirely wheelchair accessible, removable seats have been
installed in the back and front rows (accessed through side doors at the
front of the theatre). The seats are also wider and have more leg room than
traditional theatre seats for added comfort and accessibility.

SHARED AFTER HOURS SPACES
One of the main attractions for the residents of Patchwork Private
Residence, is that they are able to access a portion of each floor of
Patchwork Community Art Centre after hours. This particular section of
the second floor is open to the public during operational hours, but is
sectioned off through this tunnel-like corridor after hours, allowing it to
be used by the residents, and acting as an extension of the residential
amenity space. This “tunnel” has a lowered ceiling that contrasts to the
high ceilings throughout the rest of the floor, and also has built-in artwork
displays and recessed linear LED light fixtures. The wood veneer mimics
wood details found elsewhere in the art centre, and has been continued
over the ceiling to create a more intimate experience. From this corridor,
the residents have access to the large music practice room, four of
the six individual/couple music practice rooms, the instrument storage
room (access with an electronic key), and the spacious games room
and lounge area with universal washrooms. To keep this area sectioned
off from the rest of the art centre, there are two large, impressive,
custom metal doors that swing close and lock. Detailed construction
drawings of these doors are included in the set of construction drawings.
The area highlighted in red
indicates the portion of
the second floor of the art
centre that is accessible
to occupants of Patchwork
Private Residence after
hour. And above is an
image of one of the large,
custom metal doors.
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The shared games room and lounge is a space that can be enjoyed by people of all
ages. The different areas and activities include soft seating for reading and relaxing, a
round table for cards and board games, as well as a pool table, air hockey table, and two
pinball machines. Two universal washrooms and a refreshments area, which includes three
vending machines and a drinking fountain, make the space more comfortable and enjoyable.
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COMMUNITY ART CENTRE: FLOOR 3
FLOOR 3 - PLAN43,500 sq./ft. (NTS)
The third floor of the building is actually the second level of the
art centre. This floor is dedicated to the visual arts, and features
16-foot ceilings in the southern portion of the floor, and 10-foot
ceilings in the northern portion of the floor. This change in elevation
is represented by the horizontal dashed line that runs across the
floor plan. The change in ceiling height is due to the fact that
there is a large rooftop patio above the third storey, which can
be accessed from either the fourth floor lounge of the private
residence, or through elevator 9 located in the north/west region
of the building. It is important to note that the northern half of this
floor, which has 10-foot ceilings, is actually part of the residential
condominium in the existing building. In order to integrate the
residential space into the art centre, the fire separation has to be
removed. The walls of four residential units were was removed to
create the art gallery/exhibition space. The other seven residential
units were cleared of interior walls and fixtures, but the shell of
the units themselves still remain as they are structural walls. Five
of these units (studio/classrooms 1-5) have been left empty, and
have been treated with resilient vinyl sheet flooring, to allow the
art centre to expand and use these spaces as needed. The other
two units have been allocated for after-hours use by the condo.
The main spaces on the third floor include:
• The secondary reception & waiting area
• Administrative offices & meeting room
• The day locker area & public washrooms
• The media presentation area & various lounge areas
• Open art area & ‘art pods’
• Paper-making, print & pottery studios
• Open art studios & classrooms (studio/classrooms 1-5)
• A graphic design studio, computer lab & photography area
• The art gallery/exhibition space, snack bar/lounge & a gift shop

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SECONDARY RECEPTION & WAITING AREA
When entering the third floor of the building
(the second-level of the art centre), people
are greeted into the secondary reception and
waiting area. Since the art centre is so large,
and there is the potential to have many programs
running, it was important to have this secondary
reception to offer the best service. Similar to the
main reception, the desk is made from the same
green Corian, and has the same decorative film
on the sprinklered glazing between the waiting
area and escalators. Above the reception is
a dropped ceiling and bulkhead that is clad
in the same reclaimed wood used outside the
performance theatre on the second floor. This
area also features the same flooring treatment
that was used in the main reception.

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OPEN ART AREA
Just after the secondary reception people enter into the open art area that contains a mix of table and counter seating, as well as the ‘art pods’, which will
be looked at in more detail shortly. This open art area can be used for any type of art or crafts, as well as for organized groups such as group art lessons
or after-school programming. Located on the south side of the building, it receives the most amount of natural light with its large, bright windows. Shared,
height-adjustable tables, and accessible counters and storage areas, make this space extremely user friendly. Stacking chairs and tables with casters
allow the space to transform depending on the activity taking place.

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ART PODS
The rendering below shows the
‘art pods’ in use, and shows how
they can be used individually
or shared. There is a height-
adjustable easel attached to the
inner wall of each art pod, making
it accessible to all users. The
opening in the top of the art pods
allows natural light to penetrate,
in addition to the light provided
from a suspended light hung
directly above the each pod. Task
and spot lights can be added to
the pods by running electrical
conduits from the ceiling.
Directly beside the open art area is a unique feature to this project called the ‘art pods’. These ‘art pods’ sprung from the idea of trying to create individual
art spaces that offered users some degree of privacy, while still being able to work with or be assisted by others, all while still being connected to rest of
the space and people around them. The interiors of the ‘art pods’ are flexible spaces for creating art, while the outsides have become places to display
works of art, and have even become a place to sit down and have a conversation. There is ample space to maneuver through the art pods, making it an
exciting and interactive experience for people.

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ART POD COLOURS, INSPIRATION & CONFIGURATIONS
The philosophy behind the colour
choice of the ‘art pods’ is based on
two things; one is that emulates the
idea of diversity because each one
different and unique in and of itself;
and the other being that it helps
people to easily understand their
surroundings, as each pod has a
colour-corresponding chair(s) and
cart. This could be especially helpful
to young children, and/or anyone
with mental or cognitive disabilities/
memory loss. The different colours
also add energy and vibrancy to the
space.
Each of these ‘art pods’ would have a
wood-frame construction, be covered
with plywood, and be finished in a
GREENGUARD certified, high-pressure
laminate from Panolam. The ‘art pods’
seen in both the plan and elevation
views to the left were rendered using
the exact colour swatches available
from the Panolam website. The ten
large colour swatches on the left are
the exact upholstery colours for the
stacking/rolling Herman Miller chair
selected for these spaces. Finally,
the labeled colour chart corresponds
to the powder-coated art carts from
Smith System. Exact colour options
have been shown to indicate how a
fairly cohesive colour scheme can be
achieved for each art pod, without
having to request customized colours
from each manufacturer, which
translates to savings.

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The initial inspiration for the ‘art pods’ came from
the faceted, plywood workstations designed by Matt
Gibson for the Australian film production studio
Compulsive Productions. The table portion of the ‘art
pods’ was inspired by the amazing drawing tables at
the National Laboratory of Genomics for Biodiversity
in Irapuato, Mexico, design by TEN Arquitectos. The
tables have been adapted in this project to fold tree-
ways, offering maximum flexibility for individuals and
pairs, while doubling as a white-board for drawing and
brainstorming. The three different configurations below
show the table in all three positions, as well show how
the ‘art pods’ look when viewed from different angles.

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EVENT BAR & GIFT SHOP
This rendering and elevation shows the snack bar, which
would be used for serving food and drink during gallery
events. In the distance, off to the left, is the gift shop, which
sells prints, posters, and small works of art, and can also be
used for selling tickets for special events or for fundraising
purposes. Both the bar and gift shop counter are made from
the same green Corian material used for the reception desks
and gift shop on the second floor. This was done to cue
users that all desks in this colour represent areas that are
staffed and areas where they can expect to find assistance.

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ART GALLERY
The art gallery/exhibition space is located in the north/east portion of
the this floor, which is also the portion of the building that was converted
from residential to commercial space. Four residential units were
removed, and four columns were added to support the structural load.
These columns, like the rest of the columns in the art centre, are clad
in reclaimed wood to add that a natural and rustic quality to the space.
This wood theme is carried onto the ceiling, which features a 2” x 12”
dimensional lumber grid, stained and assembled into waffle pattern.
Versatile light fixtures would be installed every 4-6 feet, and movable
walls and platforms allow the exhibition space to change as needed.

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PRIVATE RESIDENCE: FLOOS 1 & 4-7
Residents enter the lobby through
a secure vestibule, with automated
door openers on both sets of double
doors. Upon entry there is a mail
room to the left, and a lounge area to
the right, with the 24-hour concierge
being directly in centre of the lobby.
The main entrance to Patchwork
Private Residence is through the
condo lobby located off of Portland
Street, in the south/east corner of
the building. It is important to note
that this area currently serves as the
entrance and lobby for the existing
condominium. Since the layout of the
lobby was already very functional,
the changes to this space are purely
aesthetic and include changes to
the materials, furniture and lighting.

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The architecture and layout of the condo lobby has not been altered, and therefore
still features the original glass entrance vestibule, large east-facing windows,
and impressive 16-foot ceilings. However, the furniture, materials and lighting
have all been updated to harmonize with selections used throughout Patchwork
Community Art Centre. The existing concrete floors have been polished, and the
same multicoloured porcelain tiles used in the art centre have been used here to
create a defined space in the centre of the room. These tiles add a bold punch
of colour and help to emphasizes the large, cast-in-place concrete bench. The
top of the bench is mirrored to reflect the cluster of gem-like pendant fixtures
suspended from the grid ceiling above. These pendant lights are inspired by
the brass milk crate pendants at Pablo & Rusty’s Cafe in Sydney, Australia by
Giant Design. And while the acoustic ceiling tiles are all the same in size, the
designs and colours are mismatched to create a unique, quilt-like appearance.
The same weathered wood seen throughout the art centre is echoed here on
the walls, and instantly adds warmth and texture to the space. The dual height
concierge desk mimics the green Corian services desks found throughout
Patchwork Commuinty Art Centre.
CONDO LOBBY

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Apart from the condo lobby at ground level, and
because the residential units were removed from the
third floor of the existing building, the fourth floor marks
the start of the private residence. The only amenity
space in the existing building was a gym (located
on the third floor), and the rooftop patio (which has
since been redesigned). Therefore, more space was
required in order to create additional amenities to
suite the new programming. Seven residential units
were removed from this floor to create the amenity
spaces on the north side of the floor that overlook the
large, redesigned rooftop patio. This patio is 6-feet
lower than the rest of the fourth floor, and sits above
the northern portion of the third floor with the lower
ceiling hight. Due to this elevation change there is
an accessible lift and a set of stairs that lead to the
outdoor patio, and once outside there is another set
of three steps and an accessible ramp to access it. A
portion of the rooftop patio (in the north/west corner)
has been sectioned off for use by the art centre,
which can be access through elevator #9 that has
been brought up to the roof (this elevator stops at the
third floor in the existing building). There is also one
residential unit that was designed in detail, which
will be look at closer on pages 34-37.
The main spaces on the fourth floor include:
• Demonstration kitchen & lounge
• Gym & yoga/meditation room
• The spa with jacuzzi, sauna & steam room
• Dog wash room
• Outdoor patio with dog park, movie theatre, garden,
• dining/lounge areas & area for use by art centre

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The demonstration kitchen and lounge is one large, open, and fully accessible
space that overlooks the rooftop patio below. The kitchen is equipped with
height-adjustable cabinets and counters that includes the sink, cook, and food-
prep areas. Stacking ovens with doors that swing left, as opposed to toward the
user, as well as a side-by-side freezer/fridge help to make this demonstration
kitchen even more accessible to wheelchair users. Flexible furniture and mixed
seating makes allow the space to transform for larger parties and special events.
DEMONSTRATION KITCHEN & LOUNGE

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The large rooftop patio allows the private residents to pursue a wide range of
outdoor of activities. There are large, raised planters for growing vegetables, a
barbecue and dining area, as well as public and semi-private seating areas. There
is seamless transition between the non-slip travertine tiles and the boardwalk-like
wood planks that help to define the different zones of this open outdoor space.
Thick timber beams are used to create pergolas that offer semi-private lounge
areas. These pergolas could be covered with climbing or trailing plants to provide
more shade as needed. Closer to the building there is long, fenced-in area for
dogs that acts as a sort of ‘dog park’. This ‘dog park’ is slightly elevated from the
rest of the patio to allow for a drainage system to be installed, and therefore there
is a slight ramp used to access this area. Wood chips (as opposed to grass) have
been used to prevent brown patches from forming and to reduce maintenance.
OUTDOOR PATIO

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A portion of the outdoor patio has been designated for use by Patchwork
Community Art Centre. This area is sectioned off from the rest of the
patio by a wood fence, and by the small building that has been added
to house elevator #9 that has been taken up to the roof as part of this
project. This area is intended for supervised use by the art centre,
for things like special events or organized art classes, but would not
be directly available to the general public. The same pergolas used
on the private residence side of the patio have been used here, and
could also support potted climbing or trailing plants. The current set
up of furniture allows for classes of up to 36 people, but the furniture
is flexible could be rearranged as needed. There are also two benches
off to the side that offers full sun and provides secondary seating.
The flat roof of the building
that holds the elevator #9 has
been extended here to create
a sheltered outdoor theatre.
The screen and sound system
are designed for outdoor use
and are hardwired into the
elevator building. The wood
on the ceiling adds warmth
and makes the space more
inviting. Up-lighting hidden
in the low planters that
run the inner edges of the
theatre illuminate the space
with a soft mood lighting,
adding to the ambiance at
night. A deep, sectional sofa
and movable chairs create
a comfortable and flexible
seating arrangement.
OUTDOOR THEATRE & ART CENTRE AREA

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Residential unit 403, located
in the south/east corner of the
fourth floor, was selected as
the unit to be designed for its
location and size. This is one
of the larger, two-bedroom
units, measuring in at 1130
sq./ft. The unit also features
a large wrap-around balcony
on the south and east sides,
filling it with natural light and
making it the ideal space to
design.
In this project, one residential unit was designed to illustrate how
the units could be modified to better serve a wheelchair user, all
while keeping the base floor plan (interior and structural walls/
column) intact. In this particular example, he unit was designed for
a family of three (two parents and a child), with one parent being
a wheelchair user. There have been little to no changes made to
the location of existing walls and plumbing, but changes have
been made to the type of doors, furniture, finishes and equipment
used in the space. The most significant of the renovations was in
the kitchen as there are a lot of ergonomic requirements to meet
in order to made a kitchen accessible. Another notable feature,
although not one that relates to accessibility, is the choice of
flooring material. The floors in this unit contain the same hand-
crafted porcelain tiles used in both of the art centre receptions
and in condo lobby, but have been mixed with Maple flooring (of
the same size and shape) laid in a herringbone pattern. The two
materials are intermingled, making it look like the tiles are floating
the in wood floor. The tiles are used in the areas with the most
traffic; the entry, the kitchen, and the living room. Since the space
is designed for a wheelchair user, the tiles create similar focal
point that might be achieved with the addition of area rugs, but
without adding a physical barrier to the floor.
RESIDENTIAL UNIT 403142,800 sq./ft. (NTS)

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The kitchen is the one space that was completely redesigned, as many
changes were needed for it to be adapted for a wheelchair user. The sink,
with a food-prep area on the left-hand side, as well as the induction cook-
top (with downdraft ventilation) can be electronically lowered with the base
counters from Freedom Lift Systems.
KITCHEN
All of the upper cabinets have the ability
to lower the contents of what is inside
them, with the cabinets from Freedom Lift
Systems. The microwave located below the
base counters, and the built-in wall oven
and espresso machine opposite the sink,
all add to the high-end feel of this kitchen,
while their position and height make them
more ergonomic for wheelchair users. A
large side-by side fridge/freezer and a mix
of open and closed storage complete this
kitchen.

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The dining room is spacious enough for a large dining table for 6-8 people. By selecting
a table with legs, as opposed to a trestle base, it can easily be used by someone in a
wheelchair. The dining room has a good connection to the living room, creating that much
desired open-concept feel.
DINING ROOM

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The build-in shelving around the bed is actually reinforced to support the weight of the
person, so it could be used to hoist the wheelchair user into the bed, without having to
install cumbersome looking grab-bars. Lots of space has been left beside the bed to allow
for wheelchair storage and for an ample turning radius. The closet doors, as well as doors
for the rest of the closets in the unit, have been changed from sliding to bi-folding doors.
Bi-folding doors are more wheelchair accessible that sliding doors, which only allow access
to one half of the closet at a time.
The master en suite has been updated to include a pocket door (changed from a swing
door), an open-to-below double sink vanity, and a partition-free shower with linear drain
and fold-down seat. The hand-held shower, shelves, towel bars and toilet paper holder are
all reinforced into the surrounding walls and actually serve as decorative grab bars.
LIVING ROOM
MASTER BEDROOM & EN SUITE
The living room, as with the rest of the
unit, is a perfect mix of modern and
traditional styles. The herringbone
pattern of the floors, drywalled
ceiling and crown moulding are all
traditional, while the coloured tiles,
white walls, and sleek entrainment
unit modernize the space.

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FLOOR 5 - PLAN & PROPOSED CARE GIVER SUITE18,130 sq./ft. (NTS)
The fifth, sixth and seventh floors all have layouts, and are also similar in size, however each of these floors is slightly smaller
than the floor below it. It is important to note, however, that only the residential units on the east side of the building are affected
by this change in floor size because the exit stairs and elevators all need to stack. This reduction in the floor size is part of the
existing architecture, and ensures each balcony on the floor below gets at least some direct sunlight. Since the layout of the units
is essentially the same on floors 5-7, the centre units on each of these floors have been removed to create the additional amenity
spaces that were required to support the new programming. Not only were these units conveniently located in
the centres of the floors, they were also units that did not have proper balconies, just sliding doors leading to
a ‘Juliette-style balcony’. In order for a dwelling unit to be deemed ‘accessible’ for inhabitance by a wheelchair
user, the space must have access to an outdoor area, or ‘area of refuge’ in the case of a fire. By allocating
these two units to the amenity space, as well as the third ‘Juliette-style balcony’ unit (located in the north/west
corners of these floors, designed as a potential care-giver suites), it ensure that each of the remaining units
are nondiscriminatory and can be lived in by anyone using a wheelchair or mobility device.
Proposed care giver suite (one on each of floors 5-7)
The main spaces on the third floor include 19 residential units (with full balconies), the business
centre, and one proposed care giver suite (detailed on the enlarged floor plan to the right).

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All of the corridors in the residential portion of the building have a similar layout and design, and have only been altered aesthetically from what existed in
the original building. The flooring is a durable, low-pile, carpeting intended to dampen footsteps and echoes in the corridors. However, the edges of the floor
are sealed concrete. The carpet was not taken to the edges of the corridors because the building is pet friendly, and pet-related accidents have been known
to happen in condo corridors. The concrete is more forgiving and can be cleaned easily. Therefore, the concrete provides a walking surface for pets, and the
carpet provides the walking surface for people while helping to control noise in the corridors.
In addition of the carpeted floors, there are acoustic
ceiling clouds suspended throughout the corridors. These
clouds would be custom made from large, flat sheets of
MDF, and would have square-shaped perforations that
allow the light (ceiling-mounted above) to filter through.
These clouds helps to diffuse the sound and light in the
corridors, and also correlate to the multicoloured, cube-
like sconces from Lighthouse. These sconces add color
and interest to the corridors, but also aid in way-finding,
as they are located close to exits and in the elevator
lobby. Other changes in the corridors include the addition
of wheelchair bumpers and railings. The wood railing ties
in with the design and is highly functional, but does not
look like the institutional railings often found in retirement
homes.
All of the exit signs have
been changed from red to
green, and all new signs
have braille embossed on
them, similar to the elevator
controls and unit labels/
signs shown above.
RESIDENTIAL ELEVATOR LOBBIES & CORRIDORS

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BUSINESS CENTRE - OFFICES & MEETING ROOM
The business centre is a place where people can come to work at any time of the day. It provides people with a professional
space to host meetings and web conferences, as well as offers private, semi-private and shared work areas. The elevation
below illustrates how the offices and meeting room are enclosed in glass, which affords acoustic privacy. The triangular
design, which has been seen elsewhere in the project (for example on the walls in shared games/lounge space on the second
floor of Patchwork Community Art Centre) is actually applied as a film on the glass. This film creates lots of visual interest
int he space, as well as provides a degree of visual privacy between the offices and meeting room, and from the rest of the
corridor. Suspended dome-shaped pendant lights above the desks provides general lighting in the offices, and task lamps
can be added as required. Glass globe pendant lights are suspended above the meeting room table, providing both general,
task and ambient light, while pot lights provide another layer of general lighting in these areas. Carpeted floors help to reduce
sound transmission and make the offices and meeting room more comfortable and inviting. A small lounge area with a coffee
table and three chairs provides a more relaxed seating option. The Juliette-style balcony has been left unobstructed, and in
this space it can be used (while in other amenity spaces the Juliette-style balconies would remain locked or blocked). The
decision about whether or not to make the Juliette-style balconies accessible is based on the type of activities taking place
in each of the amenity spaces and who the primary users are.

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Directly opposite the offices and meeting room is the shared work
area and lounge space. This extra-wide table provides a great
surface for drawing and laying out large sheets of paper. This
space could even be used for children’s art projects. Residents
also have access to the full-sized multi-functional photocopier, as
well as three computer terminals. The flooring in this area is a play
off of the concrete and porcelain tile floor seen in the reception
areas of the art centre. Here the multicoloured tiles float diagonally
in the concrete.
BUSINESS CENTRE - SHARED WORK & LOUNGE AREA

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FLOOR 6 - PLAN & ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE17,380 sq./ft. (NTS)
The amenity space on the sixth floor has been designed
for kids and families, and includes a movie theatre, video
games room and kids lounge. It also contains one of the
three care giver suites in the north/west corner of the
floor.
The movie theatre has fixed seating for 8, while beanbag
chairs can be added for additional viewers. The back row of
seats is raised 1-step up for better viewing. The carpeted
floor, solid door, and padded acoustic wall system all
help to increase the sound quality within the space, as
well as make it more soundproof. A wall that houses the
screen and sound system has been constructed in front
of the windows, blocking any light from entering the room.
The video games
room is also
soundproof and
treated with the
same finishes
used in the movie
theatre. Special
gaming chairs with
built-in speakers
and vibration
sensors add to
overall experience.
Three vending
machines located
directly outside
this entertainment
centre are
convenient for any
of the residents
who wish to grab
a snack or drink at
any time of day.

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KIDS LOUNGE
The kids lounge is something that is lacking in many condominiums and is an amenity space created just for kids. This area is
sectioned off from the corridor with a glass wall and pair of double glass doors. Two swing chairs create a unique conversation
area that overlooks the play house/play area for young children. Toy storage and benches are also provided in this zone.
Toward the far end of the kids lounge is the area that is designed for teens, although it could also be enjoyed by children of
any age. This area features the amazing Giant Birdsnest, by OGE Creative Group. The mirrored ceiling, geometric wall decal,
large world map and juke box make this the perfect teen hangout. A small pool table and card table help to separate the two
main zones (for young children and teens), while also creating space for additional activities. Resilient sheet flooring brightens
the room and makes it easy to clean and maintain. For safety reasons the Juliette-style balcony would remain locked.

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FLOOR 7 - PLAN & GUEST SUITES16,520 sq./ft. (NTS)
The first of the two
guest suites (700A)
is approximately
250 sq./ft. but
packs in a full
3-piece washroom,
kitchenette, closet
and a convertible
living / sleeping
area. Unit 700B
is slightly larger
at approximately
300 sq./ft. and
can accommodate
a wheelchair
user or someone
using a walker of
mobility device.
The washroom is
designed to function
like a ‘wet room’, with
an accessible sink,
grab bars, and fold-
down shower seat,
all in one, fully-tiled,
barrier free space.
This suite also
has an accessible
kitchenette, as well
a separate dressing
and sleeping areas.
The amenity space on the seventh floor has been divided into two separate functions. On the northern
side, one of the residential suites has been converted into two separate mini-suites that can be rented
on a nightly basis by the family and friends of condo residents. The seventh floor also contains one
of the three care giver suites in the north/west corner. On the southern side, the other residential
suite that has been converted into amenity space has been transformed into a “living lounge”. This
‘living lounge’ features a long, peaked skylight that gives the space an atrium or greenhouse-like feel;
flooding the space with natural light and creating a strong connection to the outdoors. This feeling of
nature is further enhanced by the songs and sounds of live birds, housed in a large, built-in cage. The
idea of having birds sprung from a visit/case study to 401 Richmond in Toronto, where there is a large
birdcage in one of the open corridor spaces that houses several rescued birds. At 401 Richmond,
the birds are cared for my the maintenance staff. A similar regime of care would required by the
maintenance staff of Patchwork Private Residence in order for this idea to be feasible. The birds were
included in the design because they enliven the senses and have the ability to make people happy,
and is something that could be of great benefit to the residents (or anyone for that matter).

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LIVING LOUNGE
The bright, open concept ‘living lounge’ features the same diagonally laid
porcelain tile and concrete floor as seen in the shared workspace of 5th floor
business centre. The large atrium-style skylight makes it possible for the
living wall to grow, as well as creates an ideal environment for the birds to
thrive. The cage is built against the wall to keep the birds from overheating
in direct sunlight.

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PARKING GARAGES: P1 - P3
PARKING GARAGE MODIFICATIONS
P1 - Parking for Patchwork Community Art Centre & Loblaws Supermarket Car2Go Map
Building Location
Section 80.36(1) of Ontario’s Integrated Accessibility Standards require that
4% of public parking be allocated to handicapped space in lots with more
than 100 parking spaces. While the existing building met this requirement,
the modifications included in this project exceed current these standards.
Since the building is designed for use by people with disabilities, accessible
parking has been increased from three spaces (one on each of the three
levels) to a total of twenty-six spaces, or 26% of all parking. Other changes
that were made to increase public access and accessibility include:
• Added pickup/drop off area for TTC Wheel Trans, cabs & emergency vehicles
• Allocated 17 electric spaces for electric car parking, 4 of which are handicapped
• Increased the number of public bike racks from 8 to 14 over the three levels
• Added more Loblaws supermarket shopping cart drop-off locations in garages
• Changed one of the two bike storage rooms (on level P-3, Patchwork Private
• Residence) to a room that stores and charges up to ten mobility aid devices
• Added 5 Car2Go spaces (Demographics indicate 68% of people do not drive
there may be a need for
a car to work, and that 42 % of people use cars for
non-work related outings. The map below shows a
Vertical Circulation
Service, Maintenance &
Storage Spaces
Handicapped Parking
Shopping Carts
(Loblaws supermarket)
Bike Racks & Storage
TTC, Cab & Emergency
vehicle Pickup/Drop off
LEGEND
Transportation
for Work Trips
Transportation
for Non-Work
lack of Car-2-Go outlets in the area, suggesting
such services.

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P2 - Parking for Patchwork Community Art Centre & Loblaws Supermarket P3 - Parking for Patchwork Private Residence

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Community Art Centre & Private Residence

Thank you so much for viewing my senior thesis project!
This project, outlined in Thesis books 1 & 2, culminates a
year of design planning and research. If you would like
to know more about this project, or other works of mine,
please visit my website at www.kelseynixondesign.com
and/or email me under the contact section of the website.
Thanks again!

Kelsey Nixon Senior Interior Design Thesis Project

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