Paige Frape

Anorexia Nervosa has the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric illness, an estimated 10% of sufferers will pass away within 10 years of the disorder.

Concept

A holistic approach to recovery. Passage is an innovative approach to treatment by removing the cold and sterile feeling of healthcare and replacing it with evidence based wellness practices aimed at making healthcare more human. Soft forms and gentle feminine energy bring likeminded individuals together fostering a safe community focused on connection, healing and wellbeing.

The building will have residential living quarters with a design focused on the user feeling as close to home as possible, resembling that of a regular home. A market space will be provided with the aim of exposing patients to environments that can be high stress for people in recovery, therefore making these spaces easier to navigate once out of treatment. A clinical area will be provided for the general public and residents to use simultaneously for things such as doctors appointments and therapy. The overall design and aesthetic of the building is calming and unimposing without feeling clinical and sterile. The pallet has been heavily influenced by my research in colour psychology, biophilic design and healthcare design reform.

Indoor Garden

While doing the necessary research for this project, the indoor garden was found to be something survey participants found extremely soothing and desirable in a healing space. A doctor working within the UofA hospital with a similar indoor garden stated that it “Cannot be understated to have such an area”

Passage Shoppe

After conducting an anonymous survey, grocery shopping and ordering food was a common issue that survivors still struggle with even after intensive treatment. Having this space within passage allows users to expose themselves to those kinds of environments in a space where they are supported as well as provides an opportunity for employment for those living in the transitional housing located on the second level.

Passage Clinic

Passage clinic is designed to feel more like a spa than a medical office. The waiting area features plant life, access to natural light and refreshments to ensure the user is comfortable while waiting for their appointments. The medial rooms keep design and patient comfort in mind. The use of wallpaper with a feminine pattern mimicking nature helps bring the biophilic aspect into every space.

Passage House

Passage house was designed to aid in the often jarring transition out of intensive inpatient treatment back into the "real world". Bridging the gap, this space acts as temporary housing for women aged 18-29 where they have access to programs and support when needed, but are also given independence. The space consists of individual suites and a common space used for group meals, cooking classes and a space to connect during their downtime.

Residential Suites

Common Space

Contact:

Paige Frape - paige.frape@gmail.com - Calgary, Alberta