Class
Article
College
Caine College of the Arts
Faculty Mentor
Susan Tibbitts
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
CAPSA is a non-profit domestic violence, sexual abuse, and rape recovery center. It provides support services for women, men, and children impacted by abuse. Their facility must be designed to not only provide a safe place for victims, but the interior environment must heal its occupants. CAPSA’s mission is to provide support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and to reduce incidents of abuse through prevention education. With a functional space, CAPSA will be able to further education and instruction to those seeking help. By interviewing specialists on the necessities of a functional, healing space, a design can be implemented that assists those who use it. Research of the effects of color and pattern on occupants is vital in designing a space that is comfortable for its users. Extensive research of materials and finishes that best suit the function of various spaces within CAPSA’s facility will also ensure an accurate design. Because CAPSA is a place of security and education, the design will play an important role in the healing and productivity of its occupants.
Location
The South Atrium
Start Date
4-12-2018 1:30 PM
End Date
4-12-2018 2:45 PM
Designing Interiors for CAPSA; Creating a Healing Space for All
The South Atrium
CAPSA is a non-profit domestic violence, sexual abuse, and rape recovery center. It provides support services for women, men, and children impacted by abuse. Their facility must be designed to not only provide a safe place for victims, but the interior environment must heal its occupants. CAPSA’s mission is to provide support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and to reduce incidents of abuse through prevention education. With a functional space, CAPSA will be able to further education and instruction to those seeking help. By interviewing specialists on the necessities of a functional, healing space, a design can be implemented that assists those who use it. Research of the effects of color and pattern on occupants is vital in designing a space that is comfortable for its users. Extensive research of materials and finishes that best suit the function of various spaces within CAPSA’s facility will also ensure an accurate design. Because CAPSA is a place of security and education, the design will play an important role in the healing and productivity of its occupants.