CONNECT Communities Hamilton

Description

Built off our client’s Life Redesign Model, this is a transitional residence for those recovering from acquired brain injuries or stroke. This treatment programme requested that traditional barrier-free code requirements be creatively avoided or hidden where possible, creating a definitively residential environment. The 42 bedrooms with accessible ensuites and communal living spaces are connected to amenity spaces and offices. The living spaces are complemented by a tangible connection to the landscape and thoughtful access to the surrounding community. The care facility consciously fits within the context and scale of the residential community it which exists.

The building was to be a home first, not a facility. Every design decision needed to be about what one would do in their owe home. We achieved this through a unique family-style format which groups residents at varying stages of recovery in each apartment. This project challenged the traditional design and construction norms.

CLIENT
CONNECT Communities
SIZE
40,289 sf
LOCATION
Hamilton, ON
STATUS
Complete

It was essential to eliminate the barrier-free and typical institutional elements of the design to evoke a truly residential atmosphere. This required in-depth research into the Ontario Building Code which led to a collaboration with the local building department to procure an agreement clarifying certain requirements that satisfied both the design and the client’s vision. The otherwise utilitarian exit stairs were designed to help residents practice navigating stairwells and begin to regain confidence and independence. This led to the introduction of natural light and natural wood handrails, as opposed to more economical treatments.

The 1.2 ha property was a remnant block of parcels in a large suburban survey intended for single-family homes. Although it is significantly larger than the surrounding homes, there was a desire to fit within the community and seamlessly integrate into the streetscape. The existing rhythm of building mass and spacing along the street was extended by flipping the building along its connecting spine – placing the residential scale pieces on the street, and the larger building block and parking lot along the backside of the property. The resulting streetscape is not unlike that which has been there for decades.
The surrounding conservation land was an important consideration in the design and inspired the visible connection to nature – a goal that was accomplished by pulling the building components apart to create narrow corridors with large windows which provided lighting and views of the conservation area directly through the building. The concept of natural light as a healing element is not new, but the goal for the living spaces went further, with a desire to have a meaningful connection to the surrounding residential community. Out team created courtyards between residences and large balconies to encourage interaction with neighbours and passersby.

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