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A M I N D F U L R E T R E A T

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INTRODUCTIONCONTENTS SPACE ALLOCATIONCODE ANALYSIS

PROGRAMMING

SITE ANALYSISPRECEDENTS STUDIES

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VAN HA DANG SPRING 2015 PROFESSOR CULPEPPER MENTORS: CHRISTOPHER MCGEE, CHRISTY BRICKER

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SCHEMATIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT

DESIGN CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

PLANDEVELOPMENT

PERSPECTIVEDEVELOPMENT

MATERIALDEVELOPMENT

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SCHEMATIC DESIGN DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

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INTRODUCTION

77% experience symptoms caused by stress

33% live with extreme stress

7.3% from 25-49 suffer from depression

Job Pressure Money Health Media Overload Dislocation

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Mindfulness is the intentional, accepting and non-judgemental focus of one’s attention on the emotions, thoughts and sensations in the present moment. An essential element of Buddhist, it can be trained by meditational practices derived from Buddhism. Practicing mindfulness has been proven to improve both mental and physical health.

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The project envisions a retreat that brings

about spiritual transformation to professional adults by cultivating the mind-

body relationship through learning, practicing and experiencing mindfulness.

In this high-end, solitude, transformative environment that is free of religion stigma, people from all paths of life come together

to relocate happiness and purpose in themselves.

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STAKEHOLDERS

THEORIES

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SECTION 1PROGRAMMING

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PRECEDENTS STUDIES

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Mindfulness TrainingPlum VillageThenac, France

SPIRITUALITY

Spiritual TrainingShrimad Rajchandra Ashram Dharampur, India

HOSPITALITY

Spa and HotelEskisehir HotelEskisehir, Turkey

Tea HouseGreen T-HouseBeijing, China

Spa and HotelEmperor Qianmen Beijing, China

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Mindfulness Training

PLUM VILLAGE

The Order of InterbeingThich Nhat Hanh

Dordogne, France

160 acres

1982

Countryside

Monks and nunsAll age groupsInterest in mindfulness

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Center of SpiritualSon Ha TempleMain Meditation Hall

AccommodationUpper Hamlet: Man, FamilyLower Hamlet: Woman, FamilyNew Hamlet: Woman, FamilyStaff Quarters

Services and UtilitiesAdministrative Office BlockSecurity OfficeInformation CentreKitchen & Dining HallStaff Dining AreaMedical CentreBack of House

LandscapingGeneral LandscapingGardens & ParksWater BodiesAmphitheatre

Spiritual ActivitiesSpecial RetreatDharma Teachings5 year Monastic trainingWake Up - for young pracitionersSangha Directory

Daily ActivitiesCommunal ActivitiesPreparing MealsGeneral CleaningWashing Dishes

Monastery for monks and nunsBuddhist Meditation Center for lay people

The facilities are on hills with local vegetationsOutdoor facilities immersing in landscape

Natural materials: reclaimed wood, stoneWarm colors of nature

Traditional Buddhist style

Midfulness is weaved into all daily activities

Natural creek as meditation setting

5 Mindfulness TrainingsReverence for LifeTrue HappinessTrue LoveLoving Speech and Deep ListeningNourishment and Healing

AMENITIES ACTIVITIES

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Spiritual Training

SHRIMAD RAJCHANDRAASHRAM

Shrimad Rajchandra Mission

Dharampur, India

223 acres

Not Built

Hillock, outskirt of the city

Children, Youth, Adults

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Center of SpiritualJain TempleMeditation CellsAuditoriumMuseumLibrary and Research Centre

AccommodationAtmarpitsAshramitesSaints / VIPStaff Quarters

Services and UtilitiesAdministrative Office BlockInformation CentreKitchen & Dining HallMedical CentreIndoor Sports / Gymnasi-umBack of House

LandscapingGardens & ParksWater BodiesChildren's PlaygroundAmphitheatre

Spiritual ActivitiesSatsang RetreatsYatrasMeditation RetreatsTraining ProgramsAtmarpits

Seva ActivitiesSelfless ActivitiesHealthcareEducational CareChild CareWomen CareCommunity CareAnimal Care

"A GLOBAL MOVEMENT THAT ENDEAVOURS TO ENHANCE THE SPIRITUAL GROWTH OF SEEKERS AND BENEFIT THE SOCIETY"

Realise one's True Self and serve others selflessly

The facilities are on hills with natural vegetations, surrounding a lake Outdoor facilities immersing in landscape

White monochromatic scheme

Contemporary Jainism achitecture

Meditating and Serving

Natural lake as the center of mediation and contemplation

1 Entrance Plaza2 Temple/ Satsang, Museum Amphitheater3 Cottages and Dorms4 Meditation Cells5 Recreational Area6 Marquee Space7 Staff

AMENITIES ACTIVITIES

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asap

Dongcheng, Beijing, China

7500.0 sqm

2013

Urban

Tourists, Professionals

Hospitality

EMPEROR QIANMEN HOTEL

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"THE DESIGN IS ORGANIZED NOT BY SPACES AND CIRCULATION, BUT BY EMOTIONS AND DREAMS."

To create a new public space and a new experience of the historic city

Qianmen is associated with commerce and foreign influence prior to the fall of the Qing dynasty.

Natural colors and textures: wood, rock, water, liquid-like strings

Water is a conduit of peace, tranquillity and balance; it slows down time and brings frazzled minds and bodies back into natural harmony.

Contemporary, Conceptual

Water is infused throughout the design; from the pool cantilevered above the rooftop, it flows out in a 15m interior rainfall and an underground waterfall in the heart of a hidden spa.

AccommodationGuestroom

Public AreaReceptionKitchen & Restaurant

Services and UtilitiesAdministrative Officel'Occitane SpaRooftop BarStaff Dining AreaGymnasiumLaundryMaintenance Workshop

LandscapingWaterfall Swimming Pool

AMENITIES

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Spa and Hotel

ESKISEHIR HOTEL

GAD Architecture

Eskisehir, Turkey

45000.0 sqm

2014

Urban view hill

Tourists and locals

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Public AreaReceptionSpaMassageConference Rooms

AccommodationGuest rooms

Services and UtilitiesAdministrative OfficeSecurity OfficeInformation CentreKitchen & Dining HallStaff Dining AreaMedical CentreBack of House

LandscapingGardensWater BodiesAmphitheatre

Create an exquisite experience thattouches the five senses

Blending in with landscape

Earthy, natural textures: stone, mud

Curvilinear forms to create relaxed circulation and to calm the mind

Inspired by Turkish vernacular architecture

and thermal water resource

Water as the main therapy and artificial landscape

THE HOT WATER HAD HEALING FEATURES AND IT WOULD IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF ANYONE WHO RESTED IN THE WATER.

AMENITIES

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Tea House

GREEN T-HOUSE

Musician, artist and tea connoisseur JinR

Beijing, China

1,500 sqm

1997

Outskirt of city

Artists, musicianstea and cuisine lovers

“the best bath in the world is the simplest bath”- JinR

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"STUNNING TO THE SENSES, SOOTHING TO THE SOUL, GREEN T. HOUSE OPTIMIZES THE EVOLVING SPIRIT OF THE NEW CHINA."

Create an intersection of art, culture, and community that delivers fine dining and art events that touches the five senses

Locate in Bathing Residence, surrounding a lakeWhite exterior gardens reflect white interior

Achromatic schemeNatural textures: wood, stone, waterTree branches, fabric

Inspired by Tang dynasty era bathhouseNeo-Classical ChineseReflected in:furniture, patterns, fabric

Water body as the facal point

Services and UtilitiesTea roomKitchenRestaurantSpaGallery

LandscapingGardensWater Bodies

Cuisine TeaDining

Art Fine ArtInstallation ArtPerforming ArtFashion Show

AMENITIES

ACTIVITIES

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CONCLUSION

the desire to connect to the place, context,

time and culture

the desire to connect to oneself

Lighting

Landscape is transparent in the design

Water as a means of meditation

Spiritual activities embedded in placemaking

Natural colors and materials to calmTextures to enhance senses reception

Spirituality

Hospitality

Spiritual styleCulture influenceContext influence

Abundant natural lightcalming artificial ambience

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SITE ANALYSIS

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Population

8,326,289Median household income

$61,044age group64.62%

VIRGINIA

42,774.2 sq mile

RichmondShenandoah National Park Washington D.C

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Virginia’s shores, mountains, mineral springs, natural wonders, and numerous historic sites draw millions of visitors annually.Virginia has an economy that is highly diversified. Being one of the largest concentrations of computer communications firms in the U.S., other industries include tourism and manufacture of chemicals, electrical equipment, food, textile, paper products and government.

B LU E R I D G E MOUNTAINMEADOWS OF DAN

The mountain range is located in the eastern United States, starting at its southernmost portion in Georgia, then ending northward in Pennsylvania.

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CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS AIRPORT

PIEDMONT TRIADAIRPORT

BLUE RIDGE AIRPORT

VA

45’

150’

8h

5h

2h

5h

90’

NEW YORK

WASHINGTON DC

CHARLOTTE

ATLANTA

90’

ROANOKE REGIONALAIRPORT

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Secluded Area

Stunning Landscape

Pleasant Climate

Four Season beauty

clear night sky

Clean environment

Transportation

Accessibility to hospital

Accessibility to building materials

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Meadows of Dan has 100% good air quality.

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CODE ANALYSIS

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EXISTING BUILDING CONDITIONS

CT Design + Collaboration Team

139,930 SQF

2010

OccupancyResidentialAssembly

Gross building square footage69,960 sqf

Net building square footage67,160 sqf

28’Mullion spacing 3’6”

30’

21’

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FloorsSprinklered2

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CEILING HEIGHTFLOOR TO FLOOR HEIGHT

10’-5”13’-0”

Building Type II-A-Protected Non-Combustible1 Hr. Exterior Walls1 Hr. Structural Frame1 Hr. Floor/Ceiling/Roof Protection

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BUILDING CODES COMPLIANCE

Gross building square footage 69,960 sqfNet building square footage 67,160 sqf

Maximum Floor Area Allowances Per OccupantResidential 200 grossAssembly 15 net

FIRST FLOOR

DIAGONAL RULE 561’200’141’

OCCUPANCY LOAD

FIRST FLOOR 1033

SECOND FLOOR 335

Minimum Exits

4Number of Exits 9

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SECOND FLOOR

CODESPatrick County

2012 International Building Code 2012 International Residential Code 2012 International Mechanical Code

2012 International Plumbing Code 2012 International Energy Conservation Code

2012 International Fuel Gas Code 2011 National Electrical Code

2009 ICC/ANSI A117.1 for Accessibility 2012 International Existing Building Code

{ MINIMUM CLEAR WIDTH36”MAXIMUM CLEAR WIDTH64” ACCESSIBLE RAMPS1:12

FIRST FLOOR

Water closetLavatoriesDrinking fountain

SECOND FLOOR

Water closetLavatoriesDrinking fountain

REQUIRED

ACCESSIBILITY

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PROGRAMMING

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PROGRAMMING

CEO

1. RECEPTIONLobby / Entry Area (seats 8)

ReceptionSupport (bellman, luggage, phones)

Retail store

2. ADMINISTRATIONCEO

General ManagerFood and Beverage Manager

Telephone OperatorCounselor Office

Program AdministratorAdministrative Assistants

Employees’ BreakroomAccountant

WorkstationsConference roomCopy and Storage

Employee’s lockers/toilets

3. SPIRITUAL TRAININGMeditation Hall

Lecture Hall Library

Tea RoomClassroom

Storage

4. HOSPITALITYKing room

Double- DoubleDeluxe suite

Accessible roomMain KitchenFood storage

RestaurantGathering Space

Dining HallGrab’n’go/ Café

Storage/ Public toiletsGym/ Lockers room

1. SUPPORTLaundry

Dry-cleanMailroom

Assistant housekeeperHousekeepers breakroom

Storage: linen, suppliesJanitorial Closet

Mechanical Room(s)Server room

Loading dock/ receiving areaLocked storage

Security

General Manager

Food and beveragemanager

Counselor Office

ProgramAdministrator

AdministratorAssistant

Accountant

Receptionists

Chiefand

Cooks

VisittingMindfulMasters

HousekeeperAssistant

Housekeepers Mechanician

Practitioner

Who

Janitors Doorman Mail roomstaff

Guests

Waiters

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Daylight Acoustic Privacy View Water Bamboo Flower Yin Yang

1. RECEPTIONLobby / Entry Area (seats 8)

ReceptionCoat / Luggage Storage

Support (bellman, luggage, phones)Retail store

2. ADMINISTRATIONCEO

Private ToiletGeneral Manager

Food and Beverage ManagerTelephone Operator

Counselor OfficeProgram Administrator

Administrative AssistantsEmployees’ Breakroom

AccountantWorkstations

Conference roomCopy and Storage

3. SPIRITUAL TRAININGMeditation Hall

Lecture Hall (seat 60)Library

Tea RoomClassroom

Storage

CRITERIA MATRIX

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Daylight Acoustic Privacy View Water Bamboo Flower Yin Yang Daylight Acoustic Privacy View Water Bamboo Flower Yin Yang

CRITERIA MATRIX

1. SUPPORTLaundry/ Dry-clean

MailroomAssistant housekeeper

Housekeepers breakroomStorage: linen, supplies

Janitorial ClosetMechanical Room(s)

Server roomLoading dock/ receiving area

Locked storageSecurity

4. HOSPITALITYKing room

Double- DoubleDeluxe suite

Accessible roomMain KitchenFood storage:

RestaurantGathering Space

Dining HallQuick service/grab’n’go

StoragePublic toilets

Lockers roomCafé

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RECEPTION

Lobby / Entry Area

1500

Support (bellman,

luggage, phones)

300

Coat / Luggage Storage

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Retail store

600

Reception

250

Entrance

Reception area is where guests are admissioned and welcomed. It provides area for receptionists and support staff. The lobby is directly adjacent to the reception. This lobby is to be distinguished with staying guests’ public area.

Public

Private

Adjacent

Acoustic

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ADMINISTRATIONCEO

250

General Manager

120

Telephone Operator

80

Food and Beverage Manager

120

Employees’ Breakroom

500

Counselor Offices

200

Conference room400

Copy and

Storage60

Private Toilet

80

Workstations384

Administration area provides workplace for leaders, permanent employees and visiting spiritual masters and trainers.

Public

Private

Adjacent

Acoustic

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SPIRITUAL TRAINING

Lecture Hall

750

Tea Room1000

Library2000

Meditation Hall2500 x 2

Classrooms1300 x 3

Storage200

lecture hall library

Public

Private

Adjacent

Acoustic

PROTOTYPICAL

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HOSPITALITY

PROTOTYPICAL

Double- Double385 x 24

Deluxe suite

800 x 14

Accessi-ble room

385

Food storage

Grab’n’ go300

Gathering Space2000

Main Kitchen

1200

Dining Hall

500

Public toilets

King room

385 x 84

Restaurant

2000

Locker

Spa1000

double-double guest room accessible guest room restaurant

Public

Private

Adjacent

Acoustic

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SUPPORT

Laundry

1000

Security100

Storage

340

Mailroom

200

Housekeepers’ Breakroom

500

Mechanical Room(s)

300Storage:

linen, supplies

340

Server room100Dry-

clean

Assistant Housekeeper

100

Loading dock/

receiving areaThe resort’s organization of offices and support areas greatly influenc-es the staff ’s ability to meet overall administration needs and to provide efficient services.

Public

Private

Adjacent

Acoustic

Service Corridor

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THE FIVE MINDFULNESS TRAININGS

REVERENCE FOR LIFE

Aware of the suffering caused

by the destruction of life, I

am committed to cultivating

the insight of interbeing and

compassion by protecting the

lives of people, animals and

plants.

I will cultivate openness,

non-discrimination, and

non-attachment in order to

transform violence, fanaticism,

and dogmatism in myself and

in the world.

TRUE HAPPINESS

Aware of the suffering

caused by exploitation,

social injustice, stealing, and

oppression, I am committed

to practicing generosity in

my thinking, speaking, and

acting.

I am aware that happiness

depends on my mental

attitude and not on external

conditions, simply by

remembering I have more

than enough conditions to be

happy.

TRUE LOVE

Knowing that sexual activity

caused by craving and desire

always harms myself and

others, I am determined not

to engage in sexual relations

without true love and a deep,

long-term commitment.

Seeing that body and mind

are one, I am committed to

learning appropriate ways

to take care of my sexual

energy and cultivating

kindness, compassion, joy

and inclusiveness.

LOVING SPEECH DEEP LISTENINGAware of the suffering

caused by unmindful

speech and the inability to

listen, I am committed to

cultivating loving speech and

compassionate listening in

order to relieve suffering and

to promote reconciliation.

I am committed to speaking

truthfully to inspire

confidence, joy, and hope.

NOURISHMENT AND HEALINGAware of the suffering caused

by unmindful consumption,

I am committed to

cultivating good health,

physical and mental by

mindful eating, drinking,

and consuming.

I will practice coming back

to the moment to be in

touch with the healing and

nourishing in me and around

me, not letting regrets drag

me into the past nor letting

anxieties pull me to the

future.

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PROPOSED SCHEDULEWake Up

Guided Sitting + Chanting7 AM

7:30 AM

8 AM

9 AM

10:30 AM

11 AM

12 PM

2 PM

4 PM

6 PM

8 PM

9 PM

11 PM

6:30 AM

Sitting Meditation

Walking Meditation

Breakfast

Working Meditation Mindfulness Class

Singing Meditation

Dharma Talk

Lunch

Dharma Sharing

Sports/ Leisure Time

Leisure Time

Dinner

Lectures

Noble Silence

Music Performance

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PROGRAMMING GOALS

Restaurant

Encourage communication, strengthen mindful

consumption through the act of enjoying food

- Palette of inclusiveness: big groups, small groups, couples, individuals

- Quotes about mindful eating

Library

Educate users about mindful living, provide leisure

reading

- Shelving for books: 50% covering subjects of Mindfulness, Religions, Buddhism, Meditation, Zen, Art50% covering other subjects- Provide focus areas without technology distraction

- Provide tables for reading and writing

Working room

Provide conditions to practice mindful working and taskmanagement Mimicking an office layout for users to apply skills

and mindset in the real workplace

- Workstations- Conference rooms for collaborative work

Gathering Space

Encourage communication, strengthen mindful loving and careful speaking, provide space for events such as film screening, music performance,

poem citation, art showcase

- Palette of inclusiveness: big groups, small groups, couples, individuals- Seating and tables

- Stage, screen, projector

Meditation Hall

Provide a tranquil, uninterupted space for

meditation and dharma talk

- Space for meditation mat in row and gradial organization that centers the Zen Master- Connected to nature

- Open for individual meditation

Tea Room

Provide a tranquil environment to practice mindful consumption and communication through the act of making tea and drinking tea

- Palette of inclusiveness: big groups, small groups, couples, individuals- Surface for making tea- Shelving to contain tea boxes and tea sets

- Quotes about mindful tea practice

Guest Room

Provide a restful place to practice individual mindful living throughout the day: sleeping,

washing, working, cooking, meditation

- Basic 5 star guest room requirement

- Space for meditation mats

- Kitchenette in suites

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DESIGN GOALSMaximize the impact of landscape and natural elements to the interior

Weave mindful teachings in design function and aesthetic

Engage the users in space and time through five senses

Get LEED certified

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Tea Room

Classroom

Meditation Hall

Classroom

Storage

Tele-phone

Operator

Employ-ees’

Breakroom

Confer-ence room

Support

Coat Luggage

Retail store

Reception

Lobby

Double- Double

Accessible room

King room

Food storage

Grab’n’ go

Gathering Space

Main Kitchen

Public toilets

Restaurant

CEO

General Manager

Food Manager

Counselor Office

Copy

Workstations

Public

Private

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FLOOR 2 BUBBLE DIAGRAM

Library

Double- Double

Deluxe suite

King room

Meditation Hall

Gym

LockersBath

Laundry

Storage

Housekeepers’

Me-chanical

Storage: linen, sup-

Dry-clean

Working Room

Public

Private

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SECTION 2SCHEMATIC DESIGN

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CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

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I have arrived. I am home.In the here. In the now.I am solid. I am free.In the ultimate I dwell.-Thich Nhat Hanh

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CHANGING SEASONSThe vast landscape of Blue Ridge Mountains is dramatically transformed by the touch of seasons. As the flora is awakened to the subtle changes in weather, it quietly changes internally to harmonize itself with the circumstances. Hence it becomes the manifestation of seasons. This resonates with the idea that the mindfulness followers learn to be aware of the moment and shift their state of mind to peace.

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PRACTICEsummernoun

Summer is the warmest of the four temperate seasons, falling between spring and autumn. At the summer solstice, the days are longest and the nights are shortest. Summer is generous and abundant. Practicing of mindfulness is not only about meditating in silence, but also loving others genuinly and speaking caring words. Vibrant green and blue color scheme will bring about the lively energy of summertime.

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fallnoun

Fall is the transition from warm to cold weather, and its related status as the season of the primary harvest, has dominated its themes.

In fall, the flora sheds leaves as a strategy to survive harsh weather conditions. Shedding leaves helps trees to conserve water and energy. The guest rooms are areas of resting, withdrawal and intimacy. The warm and earthy color scheme will breath in a calming atmosphere for this area.

REST

ABLAZING FALLING ENCHANTING

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winternoun

MEDITATE

To survive the harshness of winter, many animals have developed different behavioral and morphological adaptations for wintering, like hibernation. The state of meditating is also about gathering energy internally and remaining still externally.

Achromatic blue scheme in combination with warm tones of beiges will create a misty feel yet lifted up by contrast.

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OVERJOY

Springtime refers to ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal and regrowth. After the long winter, flora wakens up and manifest its beauty by blossoming to receive the sun warmth. The mindfulness followers come to rejoice in public areas such as the gathering space and the dining hall. Vibrant colors of yellow and orange create accents on a neutral background.

springnoun

The season after winter and before summer, in which vegetation begins to appear

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RESTPRACTICEOVERJOYMEDITATE

Lecture Hall

Tea Room

Library

Meditation Hall

Classroom Recep-tion

Retail store

Lobby

Double- Double

Accessi-ble room

King room

Gathering Space

Restaurant

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MEDITATE

REST

PRACTICE

OVERJOY

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SECTION 3DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

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MEDITATION HALL

LECTURE HALL

LIBRARY

MATERIALS

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RECEPTION

GATHERING SPACE

DHARMA SHARE

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REST

MEDITATE

BATH

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WORKING ROOM

RESTAURANT

TEA ROOM

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FLOOR 1 FURNITURE PLAN

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FLOOR 2 FURNITURE PLAN

Elevator

Stairs

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FLOOR 1 CODE/ LIFE SAFETY

CEILING HEIGHTFLOOR TO FLOOR HEIGHT

10’-0”12’-0”

OccupancyResidential| Assembly

Gross building square footage 61,960 sqf

Net building square footage60,160 sqf

FIRST FLOOR

Water closetLavatoriesDrinking fountain

SECOND FLOOR

Water closetLavatoriesDrinking fountain

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Diagonal Rule

561’200’141’

Minimum required Exits 4Number of Exits 7

Main Entrance

Exit door

Restroom

Building Type II-A-Protected Non-Combustible1 Hr. Exterior Walls1 Hr. Structural Frame1 Hr. Floor/Ceiling/Roof Protection

Elevator

Stairs

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RESTAURANT PERSPECTIVE

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TEA ROOM PERSPECTIVE

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TEA ROOM ELEVATION

RESTAURANT ELEVATION

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SUITE

Perspective

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SUITE PERSPECTIVE

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GATHERING PERSPECTIVE

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NEBULA- INTERACTIVE WALL OF LIGHTMotion sensory LED’s wall, displays of mindfulness teachings quotes

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