BEYOND ADA SENSORY DESIGN IN ARCHITECTURE
PRESENTERS:
SARAH CUMMING
YAVAR SAREMI
CHRIS LE
PRESENTATION OUTLINE
CLASS PROJECT OVERVIEW
LIMITATIONS OF ADA / DESIGN RESEARCH
DESIGN CHARETTE / PROGRAMMING
PROPOSED DESIGN SOLUTIONS
PRESENTATION RECAP
Camp Summit Program
campsummittx.org
Provides a barrier free camp experience to both children and adults with special needs
Serve physically challenged, developmentally delayed, and sensory impaired with no limitations on severity of their disabilities
2,500 campers per year attend camp with 82% coming from the North Texas area
Camp attendance becomes a lifelong commitment for many
Camp Activities
Swimming
Archery
Horseback Riding
Sports
Ropes Course
Music
Drama
Arts & Crafts
Photography
Fishing
Camp Dance
Camp History
campsummittx.org
Site Masterplan
BrandstetterCarrollInc.
"Every day every body is at odds with the built environment... the qualities of that interaction, body meeting world, are what render people disabled."
sarahhendren.com
GettyImages
"What was common began to be seen as what was natural, and what was natural came to be seen as right."
TOUR
DAILY USES OF SPACES
CHALLENGES
OPPORTUNITIES
DRONE FOOTAGE
BREAKOUT SESSIONS (VIRTUAL)
BY USER TYPES
CAMPERS
CAMP COUNSELORS
ADMIN
OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS
USE / CHALLENGES /
OPPORTUNITIES
"DREAM CABIN" EXERCISE
CAMP SUMMIT DESIGN CHARRETTE
CAMP SUMMIT DESIGN CHARRETTE
MIRO AS A DIGITAL COLLABORATION
BedBunkLayoutAccessibility RestroomTimerswitchoptions Adjustable Adjustableutilitytable?Variousfunctions. Boardgames,aidbedloading,etc Newshowerchairsolution?Forindependentshowering Nobuilt-ins Privacy?ChangingStalls.Nottotakeupshowerbutnotchangeinpublic ResearchBarrierFreedesignandthedifferencesbetweenbarrierfreeandADAcompliance UniversalDesignvsADA https://media.lanecc.edu/users/howardc/PTA103/103UniDesign2/index.html
InfographicsInfoCenter: QualicationsofthestaValidatingstaBelayinguneasefromparents. DesignforQualityofSpace: Colors,material,spaceshouldexpresstrust,comfort,home,warmth,welcoming, life-longrelationshipwithCampSummit”. StudyMaterialsfoundacrosssite GreenScreenProducttobeplacedinconferenceroomforfutureZoom meetings.
NextSteps: Monday4/26
SitePlanningWayfindingInfographicsExistingConditions WayfindingSolutions? Identifying/distinguishingcabinsfromoneanother. SiteLighting Solar,utilitylines,etc. ImpactofColoronSensoryStudy
COLLABORATORS
FIRMS
WORK SCHEDULES
AREAS OF FOCUS MEETING RESTRICTIONS
COMMENTS InspirationImages(Precedence) Cultured Landscaping Landscape with Purpose Solar Opportunities? deep covered spaces cross ventilation daylighting building orientationand plantingcanhelp mitigatetheheat andbugs CAMPERCABINS CAMPSUMMIT|ELPINTERNALPRESENTATION|JULY16,2021 LANDSCAPEDPATH CAMPSUMMIT|ELPINTERNALPRESENTATION|JULY16,2021 WELCOMECENTER CAMPSUMMIT|ELPINTERNALPRESENTATION|JULY16,2021 SITE&WAYFINDING CAMPSUMMIT|ELPINTERNALPRESENTATION|JULY16,2021 InspirationImages(CampTheme/Style) Wood +Glass Nature/ Weathered Steel+ Wood curved framing/soft corners/visual ergonomics Cabins WelcomeCenter LandscapingDonorGarden Alt.LightingSolutionsAccessible Alt.OutletSolutionsUSBAccessible StorageOptionsUnderbed?Toohighlowforaccessibility? Additionalstorage?Lockable? Additionalbiggeropencubbiesinbathroomsforpersonalitems Trapezeassistoverbeds?
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INSTRUCTIONS FULL PARTICIPATION FEEDBACK OPPORTUNITIES NOTES /
Mini-FridgeFoodstoragepercabin? StudyMaterialsfoundacrosssite SensoryRoom? Clearspaceforclipboardsandcharts. Nocorkboard,nodryerase,etc Howdoyougiveeachcabintheirownidentity? Nightlightsforreading? ImpactofColoronSensoryStudy ProjectTeam: ProjectTeam: ProjectTeam: BryceMcCarthy ChanceJones DanaSilvers MalloriSmyers MichaelMaddox RaineJackson RyanWilson SarahSanMiguel AdamFenner ChristopherLe EricaMercer VanessaGutierrez YavarSaremi DaneZeiler CassieReimers MeggBilski SarahCumming
MoodBoard/Inspiration Issues/Research ProjectTeam: AnthonySimerson JoshuaWalker KaylaPeckenpaugh
Instructions
Pickacolorforyourstickynoteandusethesamecolor
Addasfeworasmanystickiesineachareaasyouneed
Ifanideaisalreadyposted,butyouwouldhaveputit downaswell,duplicatethatstickyinyourcolor.Thiswill helpgivehierarchytomoreimportantitems
Noideaisleftout.(ie,weknowthatthehottubmaynot happen,butthisexerciseiscapturingALLoftheideas, notdecidingonthoseideas)
Feelfreetoaddanentirequestionblock,ifyoufeelan importantquestionhasnotbeenposted
Feelfreetoaddimagesofideasordiscussionsthatmay havecomeup.
Attendees
ELPLargeGroup
NicoleRajchel
EricaMercer
MalloriSmyers
MichaelMaddox
ChrisLe
SarahCumming
SarahSanMiguel
DaneZeiler
ELPSmallGroup
ChrisLe–ELP,Mead&Hunt
SarahSanMiguel–ELP,HKS
DaneZeiler-Gensler
CampSummitSmallGroup
NurseLulu–CampNurse
ZoeGaltelli–AssistantCampDirector
KelseyLindsey–wenttoCampSummitlastyear
DaveBarnes–inFloridaatthemoment–hassigned upformeetingsandhasnotbeentothecampyet
Gregory(tubachef)–offcamera
ELPSmallGroup
MalloriSmyers
SarahCumming
DanaSilvers
JoshWalker
CampSummitSmallGroup
Donna-camperwithlongtimeexperience
Austin-camper
WealsohadacounselorfromCS,but can'trecall hername..
MIRO AS A DIGITAL WHITEBOARD
What have you learned?
What was surprising?
What user problems or opportunities should we examine further?
What do you think we should explore, but wasn't mentioned?
Colors Inspiration Images
Desired
items: Miscellaneous Notes
Unique challenges ADA/ accessibility Notall patios accessible No tubs Hottub (medical purposes) Bedlight accessibility Accessibility incabin Accessibility between buildings Various age groups Sun study/bldg orientation
1 2 3 4 5 6 Chris Le
Feelfreetoaddlinkstoanypertinentwebpages CampSummit|Barrier-FreeCampsinTexas(campsummittx.org) Changing stallin bathroom Nicole Rajchel Living roomarea incabin More furnitureon patio(swing andtable) more spacein bathroom Mallori Smyers Accessibility in Bathrooms Accessibility aroundbeds Trapeze Assist overBed Individualized needs Some Campers Cannot Read Wayfinding throughout theCamp Mini-fridge andsmall counter Additional Ramp Access Lighting on Paths Protection from Weather AlongPaths Lockableor Dooron Bathroom Cubbies OneCamper bringsher ownmattress forcomfort Additional Space/ Tablefor Activities Parking Spacefor Wheelchair Campers likethe ideaof Color Comfy Porch Seating Misters/ Fanson Porch Dana Silvers General wayfinding concrens Notenough roomtouse porchand wheelchair turning More privacyin shower Campersare monitored inbunksby staff Morenatural lightand interior activitiesspace Personalization ofspace (coloredlights? markerboards?) Michael Maddox Sarah San Miguel Patiosare veryhotin summer Whatisitlike forsomeone whodoesn't likethe outdoors? impactsof coloron sensory Plugsfor wheelchairs shouldbe closertothe groud Hangout spaceis wantedin cabin Whatitislike travelingaround thesiteRunning fftheroadin wheelchair Sensory toys/board games Trunksdo notfit underbeds Extratables thatcanbe movedtouse atbed(tray) Verycoldin restrooms postshower Extra bedside table Wantmore private storage Needto maintainclear walkwayto kidsincabin Storage under beds/taller beds? Likeprivacy between cabins Outsidehas swings, rocking chairs,tables 12 campers percabin Controlled Natural Light Workfromhome notnecessarily possibleduring camp. Notalotof downtime. RecordDrawingswillbestoredhere: CampSummit|GoogleDrive
Poster's
Links
Dane Zeiler Adequate outlets Furniture quantitytype atoutdoor areas. Lighting /Fansat porch 3-Male Cabins 3Female Cabins Ageofcampers– Fall–JustAdults, Summer–Various agegroups,but youareputinto agedivisions Morespace between beds Docabins maintainan adequate temperature? adequate acoustics? Theideaof colorasa design element. To beused. IKEA STORAGE BEDTYPE? ACCESSIBLE? QuadUSB outlets bedside adjacentto nightlight Existingincludessmall built-inbedsidelight. Newdesigntohave moreaccessiblelight switchloweradjacent totheexistingoutlet location. Requireschairlift. Notethatstaff reactednegatively towardtheideaof hottubasthishad beendiscussed/ negatedinthepast.
meetings.
04/22/21OrganizationSession
MIRO AS A DIGITAL WHITEBOARD
04/26/21WeeklyMeeting InspirationImages(CampTheme/Style)
Dropimagesinthesecategories.InspirationfromGooglesearches,pastprojects,etc.Dropinasmany asyouwant.We'llgothroughandgroupthemtogethertobeabletopresenttotheCampby5/15
InspirationImages(Materials)
Cabins WelcomeCenter
Alt.LightingSolutionsAccessible
StorageOptionsUnderbed?Toohighlowforaccessibility? Additionalstorage?Lockable? Additionalbiggeropencubbiesinbathroomsforpersonalitems Trapezeassistoverbeds? BedBunkLayoutAccessibility
NextSteps: Monday4/26 MoodBoardInspiration IssuesResearch InfographicsInfoCenter:
Mini-FridgeFoodstoragepercabin?
ImpactofColoronSensoryStudy ProjectTeam: ProjectTeam: ProjectTeam: BryceMcCarthy ChanceJones DanaSilvers MalloriSmyers MichaelMaddox RaineJackson RyanWilson SarahSanMiguel AdamFenner ChristopherLe EricaMercer VanessaGutierrez YavarSaremi DaneZeiler CassieReimers MeggBilski SarahCumming SitePlanning/Wayfinding/Infographics
WayndingSolutions? Identifying/distinguishingcabinsfromoneanother. SiteLighting Solar,utilitylines,etc. ImpactofColoronSensoryStudy ProjectTeam: AnthonySimerson JoshuaWalker KaylaPeckenpaugh
Landscaping/DonorGarden
Alt.OutletSolutionsUSBAccessible
RestroomTimerswitchoptions Adjustable Adjustableutilitytable?Variousfunctions. Boardgames,aidbedloading,etc Newshowerchairsolution?Forindependentshowering Nobuilt-ins Privacy?ChangingStalls.Nottotakeupshowerbutnotchangeinpublic ResearchBarrierFreedesignandthedifferencesbetweenbarrierfreeandADAcompliance UniversalDesignvsADA https://media.lanecc.edu/users/howardc/PTA103/103UniDesign2/index.html
QualicationsofthestaffValidatingstaffBelayinguneasefromparents. DesignforQualityofSpace: Colors,material,spaceshouldexpresstrust,comfort,home,warmth,welcoming, “alife-longrelationshipwithCampSummit”. StudyMaterialsfoundacrosssite GreenScreenProducttobeplacedinconferenceroomforfutureZoom
StudyMaterialsfoundacrosssite SensoryRoom? Clearspaceforclipboardsandcharts. Nocorkboard,nodryerase,etc Howdoyougiveeachcabintheirownidentity? Nightlightsforreading?
ExistingConditions
Wood +Glass Nature/ Weathered
StoneCreek Camp- Firewoodas Facade? Surface Colorsand Patterns? Integrated Landscape andPavers atPath? curved framing/soft corners/visual ergonomics Stone? Shaded porches connectors Landscapepaths meandering connectors betweenprogram elements primitive forms;gable roofs&simple materials
Glulam
Steel+ Wood
CAMPER CABINS
CAMP SUMMIT | CAMPER EXPERIENCE ENHANCEMENTS
Extra Large Showers
Dual Line of Site
Extra Mobility Clearance
Controlled Entrances
Hidden / Lockable Storage
Gathering Places
Equality of Spaces
NIGHTSTAND
MATTRESS
HEAD BOARD WITH TWO NIGHT LIGHTS AND OUTLET
BED FRAME WITH OPEN SHELVING
OPEN AREA FOR LUGGAGE
Belowcountertrash/recycling
DESK SPACE
lockable,selfcontainedunitforallstaffneeds
CamperBathroom
Cubbies
FullHeightLockable CabinetwithDesk bothsidesofsink
GAME STORAGE
easytoviewandkeeporganized
StaffSink& Built-ins
CamperTowel Hooks
CoatHooks
BUILT-INS locatingelementsinawaywhichtheyareoutoftheway
CoatHooks
Belowcountertrash/recycling
LockableCountertopheight storagebothsidesofdoor
COAT HOOKS & CAMPER ENTRY AREA
Locationforeachcampertohangcoats/umbrellasandstoreanyraingear
BATHROOM CUBBY
Storageofbathroomsupplies-dryingoutwettowels
*Imagesareexamplesofavailablesolutions.Forreferenceonly
WELCOME CENTER
CAMP SUMMIT | CAMPER EXPERIENCE ENHANCEMENTS
Parking / Drop off
Camper Cabins
Camp grounds entrance
Lodge / Check-in
OPTIONAL 20'-0" PORTICO
Northwest Elevation Southwest Elevation Southeast Elevation Northeast Elevation
Axonometric view from Southeast
Axonometric view from Northwest
PrairieViews
SummerBreeze
Camperdropoff
PorticoOption
PORTICO OPTION ADDITIONAL 20'-0" EXTENSION OF ROOF
BACK PORCH
Brail railing
Interactive/sensorywall
LANDSCAPED PATH
ENHANCEMENTS
CAMP SUMMIT | CAMPER EXPERIENCE
Existing Conditions
Site Plan
Site Section
Site Paths
Enlarged Patio
RAMPTOLOWERDINING SHADETRELLISABOVE SEATINGAREA WATERELEMENT EXISTINGLODGE/DINING EXISTINGPORCH PLANTER PLANTER SEATING PLANTER LAVENDER BUTTERFLYBUSH FOXTAILFERN ROSEMARY DWARFKATIERUELLIA PLANTINGLEGEND
BUTTERFLYBUSH ROSEMARY FOXTAILFERN HOSTA LAVENDER DWARFKATIERUELLIA
Sensory Garden
SITE & WAYFINDING
CAMP SUMMIT | CAMPER EXPERIENCE ENHANCEMENTS
Integralicons isagood feature
Formatand shapeadds clarity
Combination ofcolorblock andtextures
Notquitesobig onthemap stand
Directionality inthesign itselfisgood
Decision Points
Path Identification
Potentialsignpost-FutureUse
PotentialGrantsignpost
CampMap
CampLogoMonumentSign
Colorful iconsare better
Contained Loose Detailed Monochrome
ADA IS NOT SET! IT IS EVOLVING
ADA DOES NOT INCLUDE DESIGN FOR EVERYONE
GO BEYOND CLIENT CONSULTATION WHEN NECESSARY USERS / CLIENTS ARE THE EXPERTS IN THEIR NEEDS
UNIVERSAL DESIGN FAILURES
ROBSON SQUARE, VANCOUVER, BC
WHO IS AFFECTED?
Wheelchair users
People using canes or crutches
People with low vision
People who are blind
People who are distracted
Parents with carriers
People on skates/bikes/etc
"Disability is too interesting to have to decide between pure practicality and raw beauty. Misfit states beg for art and engineering and design."
-Sarah Hendren
ADA IS NOT SET! IT IS EVOLVING
ADA DOES NOT INCLUDE DESIGN FOR EVERYONE
GO BEYOND CLIENT CONSULTATION WHEN NECESSARY USERS / CLIENTS ARE THE EXPERTS IN THEIR NEEDS