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The Connect Center
The Connect Center
A Community & Resource Center for Women
A Community & Resource Center for Women
The Connect Center is a space of healing created for women in need of support and community. By connecting women with resources, community programs and, accessible care services in a nurturing calming environment The Connect Center hopes to heal women from within.
Clarity and Shelter
Clarity and Shelter
Conceptual Goals:
Layers of habitat - Creating various dwelling spaces to cater to divers individual needs.
Trust and transparency - How to create a space that feels safe and transparent for both staff and visitors.
Trauma informed design - Creating a space that feels intuitive to navigate and understand.
Main level
Main level
Connecting to:
Community
social event
sports and meditation programs
community outreach and support
Social Work
Social assistance
Provide access to resources and programs
Second level
Second level
Connecting to:
3. Education
Workshops
job support
4. Medical Center
female oriented care provided by trauma informed nurses and doctors.
general examination
lab samples, etc.
5. Counselling Programs
one on one/ group therapy
addiction counselling, suicide prevention, domestic violence counselling, counselling for trauma.
Base Material Palette
Base Material Palette
Glossed concrete surfaces.
Inspiration - Architectural Design Accents
Inspiration - Architectural Design Accents
Living green wall.
Steel mesh stairs in yellow.
Concrete fireplaces.
Modular seating in blue.
Paneling system.
Sectional Elevation - North
Sectional Elevation - North
Sectional Elevation - South
Sectional Elevation - South
MAIN LEVEL RENDERINGS
LIVING ROOM SPACE AND KITCHEN SPACE AT FRONT OF HOUSE
ENTRY WAY INTO MULTI-PURPOSE SPORTS ROOM AND PATH TO WASHROOMS
MULTI-PURPOSE SPORTS ROOM WITH MILLWORK STORAGE FOR VARIOUS EQUIPMENT TYPES
STAIRS AND HALL ACTING AS A SPACE BUFFER
SOCIAL WORK HUB - OPEN PLAN OFFICE SPACE TO ENHANCE CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY + KIDS PLAY ZONE
LEVEL 2 RENDEINGS
SECOND FLOOR REPECTION
GROUP THERAPY ROOM / DWELLING SPACE
OFFICE DESIGN
Virginie N. Guillemette
Virginie N. Guillemette
403. 815. 1216 - email is preferred.
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