This comprehensive integrated design studio project aims to achieve the program goals and design objectives by using limited means and employing integrative design process. This project is structured to resemble an ongoing, live, actual project with realistic goals and practical constraints. The project is developed through strong collaborationamong team members addressing issues such as developing a clear set of goals, understanding client needs, and keeping in mind legal and financial aspects. Firms, acting as teaching offices, will provide their feedback as expert consultants and clients to guide the project.

RIC Hospital, Chicago IL

Team collaboration for a complex high-rise rehabilitation hospital

Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

Team collaboration for a complex high-rise rehabilitation hospital.

Exterior 1 Rendering Credit: Glen Frank	Idea Map Brainstorming exercise for overall project design goals and concepts.	Ability Lab Track Concept of an internal street, connecting various user groups without sacrificing patient-centered care.
Concept Evolution 1 Major building concepts showcased through sketchup vignettes.	Concept Evolution 2	Concept Evolution 3
Site Plan with Surrounding Context	Programmatic Stacking Diagram Initial concept of overlapping levels and functions in upper left diagram.	Exterior 2 Rendering Credit: Glen Frank
Lobby Floor Plan	Typical Inpatient Floor	Ability Lab Floor Plan Two plans depict the vertical relationship of the ability labs. Open gyms directly connect to research areas for the development of new equipment.
Ability Lab Idea Map	Concept Section Shows idea for ability lab vertical connection to enhance staff and patient experience. Research space is integrated with the ability labs. Goal was to provide a seamless flow into patient floor rooms to provide easy access to ability labs where they spend the majority of their recovery time.	Ability Lab Overlook Revit base render (Liz Gray) Entourage, context, and materials (Kimia Erfani)
Overlooking Spaces Vertical connection in Ability Labs	City View from Ability Lab Revit base render (Liz Gray) Entourage, context, and materials (Kimia Erfani)	Screen Shot 2015-06-12 at 6.26.18 PM.png
Research Department Lower Level Revit base render (Liz Gray) Entourage, context, and materials (Kimia Erfani)	Research Department Upper Level Revit base render (Liz Gray) Entourage, context, and materials (Kimia Erfani)	Building Elevations
Context Section Depicts careful coordination with surrounding context to inform the design of sky gardens.	Building Sections	Mechanical Level Structural Layout
Patient Tower Structural Layout	Enclosure System for Patient Rooms Allows increased daylight into the building and a higher ceiling in the family zone.