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Typology - History and Precedent Case Studies

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History and Precedent Case Studies

2Typology - History & Precedent Case Studies

Table of Contents History of Physical Therapy and Hospitality 3-5

Case study 1 6-7

Case study 2 8-9

Case study 3 10-13

Assessment13

References 14


Carmen Ferrer Week 3 Assignment 2IND 5626 | Professor K. Rothfield | Fall 201309/16/13

History and Precedent Studies

Historic Development of Physical Therapy

Early History

The history goes back to ancient Greek culture and Hippocrates’ influence as the father of

Western medicine.

After the 16th Century

By the 1500s – 1700s, in Europe the use of exercise was in progress for the treatment of

muscle and bone disorders and disabilities.

In the 1800s, exercise and muscle was reinterpreted and with new education these were

utilized for a variety of orthopedic diseases and injuries.

Since the 20th Century

By the 1917, the US joined World War I and the Army recognized the need of

rehabilitation services for soldiers that have been injured during battle. This resulted in

the development of 15 "reconstruction aide" training programs that responded to the need

of having medical workers with expertise in rehabilitation. The programs were created by

a special unit of the Army Medical Department, the Division of Special Hospitals and

Physical Reconstruction. Later on the profession was recognized as of physical therapy.

Physical therapy gains recognition and validation by the public in the 1920s.

In 1946 with the Hill Burton's Act increased in-hospital based practice for physical

therapists and so did its demand.


The 1950s was a critical time for the profession in terms of gaining independence,

autonomy, and professionalism. By 1959, 45 states had regulations.

Since the 1950s physical therapists have found new opportunities and a few more options

to improve patient function with developments in interventions.

These professionals help individuals of all ages to have optimal functioning and quality

of life, meanwhile they also ensure the patient's safety and apply evidence-based

education to provide efficient and effective care.

Historic Development of Hospitality

Early History

It starts in ancient Greece where the guests' rights were established and accepted by the

different cultures of the Greek world.

In Ancient Rome, businessman used to travel, and these were also to be known as one of

the first culture that would travel for pleasure.

Middle Ages

By the Middle Ages hospitality was more about providing shelter, food, and safety to

travelers.

In the year 1282, in Florence the Innkeepers transformed hospitality into a business,

which spread to other cities like Rome.

After the 16th Century

The inns and taverns became popular among the nobility.

By the 18th century coffee houses were very popular In Europe, so it was incorporated in

the inns.


The combination of Hospitality and Healthcare

For the past few years architects have tried to interconnect these two typologies with the

intentions of making the patient experience more appealing and comfortable.

The method is to provide guest-focused care and the design approach looks at the patient

as a guest.


Precedent Study 1- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre PUR

Totality: The building is complete because the design has adequately addressed the functional

requirements related to the activities taking place.

Unity: The building appears to be cohesive, the use of subtle colors and the overall use of

windows throughout the building to the surroundings and natural elements makes it tie together.

Morphology: The building has a shape that is appropriate for the typology and that makes it

logical and functional.

Activities of the Space:

Classical physiotherapy Medical exercise therapy Massage Sale of training Sale of therapy utensils


Thomas Plöckinger-Schatzl and his team have been on the business for a while, so they

decided to expand the services offered to more than just classical physiotherapy. On the process

of integrating the previous and the new services it was necessary to really think the about the

building of the facility. Schneider & Lengauer developed a space solution that integrates the

requirements and providing a simple, smooth and barrier-free organization of all the areas.

The designers took into consideration the safety of the users, they made the space

accessible and clean. The simply and functionally designed the therapy rooms which are

separated by an atrium, as are the sports and cardiac medicine training area. One of the intentions

was to provide the center with enough natural lighting and with views that had calming and

soothing properties to make the patients focus on their therapies.

Circulation Diagram

Private

Semi- Private

Public/ Common Areas

Adjacency Diagram

Therapy Lobby/ Rooms Reception

Outdoor/ Terrace


Case Study 2- Rooftop Hospital Garden for Physical Therapy

Totality: The specific space is not

complete because the design

doesn't cater for every necessity

of the patient but on the other

hand it was recognized to be good

for the activities performed there.

Unity: The space was a good

design solution, it gave purpose to an uninhabitable space and it did it in a way that connects the

other parts of this hospital.

The name of the Garden is Rooftop Therapy Park. It is located two stories above the main

level, on the rooftop of the surgery center at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville,

Tennessee. The eastern side of the garden provides the users with an obstructed view of the

downtown of the city. The garden was mainly created for the use of the rehabilitation center's

patients and healthcare professionals which is located two floors above to the east.

The rehabilitation center that is two levels above provides treatments including physical,

occupational, recreation, and speech therapy for patients. The rooftop garden was created with

the intentions of providing a rehabilitation setting for patients, a well-located outdoor option for

physical rehabilitation in addition to a unique space for visiting with family and friends.

When it comes to the design some of the things that are successful about this garden are:

the therapy walk for physical therapy, the Gazebo for group meetings and interaction, the ball

court for gaming and exercising, and in overall being an outdoor green area to escape to. Some


of the things that did not work for this design were: the limited access and the visibility from

other points of the hospital, no using a proper signage system for the wayfinding, and the lack of

private and comfortable seating. It was a good concept overall but it wasn't properly executed.

Activities of the space:

-Physical rehabilitation

-A place to visit with

family and friends

-Horticulture therapy

-Basketball gaming

- Therapy walk


Seating

Gaming

Private

Semi - Private Groups

Public Therapy Walk

Horticulture

Playground

Case Study 3- Palafito del Mar Hotel


Totality: The building is complete, the design is exquisite and appropriate for the typology.

Unity: The design elements of this Boutique hotel are sleek and minimalist. Every aspect of the

design is interconnected and well executed. Is a warm space, very natural and easy to move

around for the size of the building and for the simplicity of the wayfinding.

Morphology: For this building the morphology is so out of the ordinary that it goes perfect with

the concept, with the site and with the demographics of the area.

This Boutique hotel is designed by Eugenio Ortuzar and Tana Gebauer. It is located in

Chiloe, an island of Chile. The idea was to revitalize a degraded neighborhood creating locations

that could be targeted by tourism. The site is spectacular, is the waterfront, so the building

merges with the sea, giving great views and restorative qualities to the space. This restoration

qualities are not only good to the users but also to the community.

The building has an approximate of 380 square meters. The hotel has a central circulation

that falls under a skylight. It features a living room that makes the experience homey like

because of the warmth of the materials and the seating layouts.


First Level Floorplan

Reception Living room

Guestrooms

Breakfast

Private

Semi-Private

Public/ Common Areas


Second Level Floorplan

Stairs Stairs

Guestrooms

Terrace


Image of the living room.

Assessment

Overall the findings of these case studies about the typologies that I am using suggest that

there should always be provided different types of spaces when it come to privacy. The users

should be provided with private, semi-private, and public accommodations, so at all times they

can feel some level of comfort when performing the activities they would like or that they have

to do. Mainly the circulation used for the three case studies were axial and central, which it

makes evident that complicated floor plans are not a necessity, something simple for the way

finding is the best solution. Adjacency is always a key player when space planning, so it is

important to create the correspondent adjacencies in order to facilitate the users the wayfinding.


References

Davis, B. (2011). Rooftop hospital garden for physical therapy: a post occupancy evaluation. Health Environments Research and Design Journal, 4(3), 14-43.

http://www.network-synergy.com/news/the-history-of-physical-therapy.aspx

http://hospitalityarticles.blogspot.com/2011/07/history-of-hospitality-industry.html

http://www.healthcaredesignmagazine.com/article/hospitality-meets-healthcare

http://www.archdaily.com/265641/physiotherapy-and-rehabilitation-centre-pur-schneider-lengauer/

http://www.archdaily.com/395716/palafito-del-mar-hotel-eugenio-ortuzar-tania-gebauer/

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