Elevating Environments for Stroke Rehabilitation
Seth Bout
ARCH 8920 | Professor Allison
This new facility located in Greenville, South Carolina (U.S.A) takes a first step of many towards progressive environments for stroke rehabilitation. With a deep focus on providing connections to nature, outdoor therapy spaces and engaging social spaces, the site's unique qualities became this design's focal point. The steep sloping site of this project, along with plenty of natural vegetation, drew inspiration for disjoining the stroke survivor’s unit from the remaining program and projecting it over the middle of the site. This creates an independent floating structure that rests within the tree canopies which allows for panoramic views of nature, fresh air, ample natural light, and an exterior balcony for all survivors. Consequently, this creates distinctive environments with qualities that emulate each program’s therapeutic nature, giving each survivor stimulating experiences that enhance rehabilitation.