ENGAGED MATERIAL/
PHENOMENAL URBANISM





EVERGREEN CENTER


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RESEARCH+CONTEXT

Biophilia as a Design Driver



According to Terrapin Bright Green, there are 14 patterns of biophilic design. These patterns are divided into three categories. The Evergreen Center highlights patterns in all three categories. The Evergreen Center will highlight six specific patterns in the three catergories of Nature in the Space, Natural Analogues, and Nature of the Space :

1. Visual Connection with Nature
7. Connection with Natural Systems
8. Biomorphic Forms and Patterns
9. Material Connection with Nature
10. Complexity and Order
12. Refuge

PRECEDENTS


TAUBE PAVILION - WRNS STUDIO
TAUBE PAVILION - WRNS STUDIO




SITE PLAN/ANALYSIS


Key - A. Approaching Main Building B. Interior of Main Building C. Rotunda of Living Facilities D. Hallway of Living Facilities E. Facade of Main Building F. Walkway Between Main Building and Living Facilities G & H. Surrounding Area

THIELLS, NEW YORK

Letchworth Village was a functioning psychiatric hospital until 1996
when patients were left in overcrowded, dirty, and neglectful conditions.
Since then, the site has been completely abandoned, vandalized, or
intentionally burnt down. It has become a symbol of neglect and a mark
of trauma in the North Rockland community.

The Evergreen Center takes the traditional and adapts it into a
contemporary healing space, following the 14 patterns of biophilic
design. The site sits on the existing Stewart Hall and surrounding
dorms in Lecthworth Village. Connecting the three buildings are 2 glass
greenhouse bubble bridges that allows for patients to get treatment in an
immersive biophilic experience.

In 2020, 40% of new specialized hospitals that were built were psychiatric
hospitals. These hospitals should be designed following the latest studies
and best practices in mental wellness treatments. Re-imagining what
a psychiatric hospital can be is what the Evergreen Center hopes to
become.


USERS


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PROCESS


Main building before and after
Dorm building before and after


PLANS

describe



SECTIONS

describe
AXONS

describe
MATERIALS

limestone flooring
oak wood flooring
light terracotta flooring
bamboo slats
light green laminate
yellow cotton textile
flower cotton textile
geometric cotton textile

HIGHLIGHTED PLANTS

1. Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata) Low maintenance and tolerant of lowlight. Improves indoor air quality by removing toxins.
2. Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata) Has large leaves that are pleasing and soothing. Prefers bright spaces. 
3. Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) Easy to care for and can flourish in many different conditions.


4. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum) Thrives in low light and helps improve air quality. Has white flowers.
5. Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) Is a natural humidifier and removes pollutants from the air. Adds texture to spaces.

6. Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica) Thrives in bright indirect light and improves air quality. Has dark leaves.


PHYSICAL MODEL


 This model shows the dorm building highlighting the rotunda with the oculus. As well as small models of pieces of the bubble bridges.

Materials - Cardboard, 3d Printed PLA, and Artificial Shrubbery 



RENDERINGS/VISUALIZATIONS
dorm room
dorm building rotunda

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Darrick Borowski
Visiting Associate Professor

dborow64@pratt.edu
darrick@dba.nyc
718.399.4305

http://darrickborowski.com
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Mycoshield:
Mycellium

 Sarah Cawley
Brianna Martinez-Burns
Saahir Lakhani

Algenosphere:
Algae

 Aarav Schroff
Nicolas Gotzev
Mehek Usman Terraflow:
Terracotta

 Brynn Lucky
Vaughn Carson
Olivia Su

Urban Osmosis:
Hydrogel

 Zophia Li
Tia Thomspon
Kyle Fish