Center for the Intrepid Tenerife USA
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Center for the Intrepid Tenerife USA
S P A Z I O NO 9 • JULY / AUGUST 2007 Center for the Intrepid Advanced Rehabilitation Technology Tenerife Centro Insular de Atletismo U.S.A. Stipes Elementary School for the Center Intrepid SmithGroup Timothy Hursley A single, horizontal glass band wraps the entire ellipse at the second and third floors, is fully integrated into the Center and can be fourth floor, allowing the roof to “float.” Most of the patient viewed from the atrium. Here, prosthetists and technicians utilize activities are placed intentionally along the outer edge of the a team approach to provide state-of-the-art, on-site fabrication building. The generous use of glass affords patients, who often of artificial limbs, using computer-assisted technology for design, spend the entire day in rehabilitation, plenty of natural daylight milling, production and fitting of prosthetic devices, including and views to the outside. unique specialty limbs for sports and other activities. A two-story light-filled space houses a key facility, The Center's lounges and outdoor recreation areas -- including the rehabilitation training and exercise center, a custom-designed basketball court -- were designed with input symbolizing the heart of the complex. It spans the entire front from patients and staff. SmithGroup wanted to enable patients Inaugurated in January, the striking 65,000 square-foot of the building on the two upper floors, borrowing light from the and family members to have a place to relax between treatments Texan facility was designed to be a supportive and healing central atrium. Within it are a dramatically cantilevered running as well as provide emotional and spiritual support to one another. environment in which to provide military patients and veterans track; a treadwall and 21-foot climbing tower with auto-delay; with severe extremity injuries, amputations and burns the custom-designed elevating parallel bars; and other advanced best opportunity to regain their pre-injury abilities. equipment to promote strength, balance, agility and aerobic SmithGroup’s Center “As a prototype for similar military and civilian centers of excellence worldwide, the center supports innovation and technological advances in military medicine” conditioning. Because of its elongated form, multiple rehabili- Intrepid for the tation activities can be conducted concurrently within and adjacent to it, facilitating visibility and interaction for patients, The choice of flooring material and color for the rehabilitation center and the Gait Lab was important to enhance the architecture without visually distracting the patient in any way. Ease of maintenance was also critical. The floors had to provide the proper impact resistance required for amputee rehabilitation. SmithGroup was grateful for Mondo's technical assistance families and caregivers. throughout the flooring installation, contributing to this facility's The state-of-the-art Gait Laboratory, located on the ability to bring the highest level of care to the wounded as they ground floor, can be seen from the main lobby through work to regain capability and mobility. full-height glass walls. The Gait Lab is fitted with 24 cameras on SmithGroup Key Achievements an automated truss that use infrared light to analyze human Shanghai Traditional Chinese Sutter Health, California Pacific Medical motion, with particular emphasis on amputee gait (walking). Medical University, Shuguang Center, Cathedral Hill Campus Hospital Replacement San Francisco, CA Shanghai, China UCSF Mount Zion Comprehensive George Washington University Cancer Center Hospital Replacement San Francisco, CA Washington, DC Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles University of Virginia Health Sciences Medical Center Center Bed Expansion Los Angeles, CA Charlottesville, VA The Barbara Ann Karmanos Institute The University of Chicago, Detroit, MI Comer 2 Children's Hospital, 300-degree screen that can display a variety of “virtual realities”. Saint John's Health Center Pediatric Emergency Department Santa Monica, CA Patients are immersed in a fully reactive virtual and physical Chicago, IL Computer Assisted Rehabilitation Environment (CAREN) Members of the design team traveled to Israel, where the technology was still in research and development, to learn how to best integrate the $1.5 million dome into the architectural design. Computer Assisted Rehabilitation Environment (CAREN) Members of the design team traveled to Israel, where the technology was still in research and development, to learn Force plates in the floor, parallel bars and treadmills measure how to best integrate the $1.5 million dome into the architec- ground reaction forces in three directions to determine the tural design. This simulator is a first of its kind in the U.S., and torque that muscles or prosthetic components produce. holds tremendous promise for the successful rehabilitation of Electromyography (EMG) is used to assess the electrical the patients, and is central to the research mission of the activity that is given off during muscular contraction, detecting Center. both the timing and intensity of muscular contractions. The Computer Assisted Rehabilitation Environment (CAREN). The CAREN is a 21-foot simulator dome with a environment that reacts to their movements through sensors, high-speed infrared cameras and a moving platform. Patients are encouraged to use atrophied muscles and relearn skills necessary in the real world, from walking on different terrains About the surface: Sport Impact to driving a car. It offers tremendous promise for the successful Extra thick wear layer rehabilitation of the patients, and is central to the research Exceptionally durable mission of the Center. Withstands heavy abuse from strength and conditioning activities and ice blades. SmithGroup chose to integrate the unique programmatic Excellent tensile strength and requirements of the project in highly visible ways throughout the facility. The prosthetics fitting and factory, located on the resistance to abrasion Unparalleled safety Never requires any coating and comfort Timothy Hursley SURFACES Indoor track Basketball field Sportflex Non-porous surface for Special areas Sport Impact Common areas Punti 3 mm No bacteria grow greater ease of maintenance Spazio Mondo interviewed Mr. José Maria Rodríguez-Pastrana How was it possible to combine functional aspects with of AMP Arquitectos. aesthetic aspects in the structure of the facility? The functional aspects of a track and field stadium determined In your opinion, what are the basic aspects of this design? “The design was featured in an exhibition of contemporary Spanish architecture last February at MoMA, the Museum of Modern Art in New York.” the shape of the Centre. The functional infrastructure of the work was developed in accordance with the requirements of the In the design, we have maximized the advantages of the area's physical conditions, articulating the stadium using the Federación Nacional de Atletismo. We were in continuous contact with the president of the local federation, Mr. Andrés Torres. landscape morphology of the islands themselves: a volcanic cone. In this way, the design meets a comprehensive array of Are there other aspects of the design that you would uses by means of a well-rounded architectural design that in like to highlight? turn provides new public space in this suburban area of Santa The stadium was designed with natural ventilation and illumination Cruz. With the sloping effect on one side, the volume of the systems to meet the need for sustainability and energy savings. Centre is almost camouflaged, creating a large, regional plaza The High Performance Centre and the administrative facilities inside the city. use natural ventilation and illumination, made possible through courtyards and central systems located in the plaza. To boost the ventilation throughout the interior spaces and the locker rooms under the stands, we designed a special parapet that serves as a solar collector. This dark metal material placed over the roofing surface is subject to very high temperatures. These cause air to move under the false roof, which is shaped like a great chimney, replacing the air every 30 minutes. This system was installed in the southwest area of the complex, to protect the stands that are most exposed to the sun. These design and architectural choices show great sensitivity towards energy savings and sustainability and we are keen to highlight them. Centro Insular de Atletismo de Tenerife The Island Athletic Centre was designed by the facilities are covered. The stands surround the track and field architectural events area and facilities are covered. firm AMP Arquitectos, comprising architects Mr. Felipe Artengo Rufino and Mr. José Maria Rodríguez-Pastrana. Architect Ms. Maria Dolores Merino collaborated closely on the design that was featured in an exhibition of contemporary Spanish architecture last February at MoMA, the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The Island Athletic Centre The complex includes an eight-lane track with a Sportflex Super X Performance surface as well as an indoor facility with the same surface material. The track and field facilities are of the highest quality. Mondo manufactured, supplied and installed the track and field surface as well as the equipment. The stadium's design arose out of feasibility studies undertaken Residential quarters at the Centre (twelve apartments, each by the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Islands). able to accommodate five persons) occupy the southeast AMP Arquitectos won first place with their design because of its area. Their layout takes full advantage of existing inclines, intelligent use of the local topography. exposures and landscapes. What were the requirements that led to planning such an innovative Centre? What led us to make a proposal very much based on form, The sports complex was designed to fit perfectly into its The stadium also includes a small library, a meeting hall, cardio which in its turn recalled the natural landscape of the islands geographic environment. Indeed, it was conceived as an integral training room and a first aid facility. Banked around the four and its own environmental elements was an exhaustive analy- part of the landscape of the Canary Islands, simulating the crater of entrances to the track the stands can normally accommodate sis of structural systems and the natural ventilation systems of a volcano and taking advantage of the gently sloping topography of 4,000 people in Mondoseat 1 model seats. The rest of the the centre itself. These combine to take advantage of the the land. As such it created an embankment on one side at street escarpment can be converted into stands for 6000 spectators. physical possibilities of the area and the use of local materials and building systems. level, while on the other side there is an excavation, minimizing the efforts at earthmoving. The lava rock of the site was reused to build an escarpment around the border, yielding a compact and unified result. The stadium is thus perfectly integrated into its environment and is shaped like a large plaza, with a gradient of 10%. Four large entryways provide public access to the stadium. The stands surround the track and the field events area and During the inauguration of the facility last April 21 st, Mr. Dámaso Arteaga, councillor for sport of the island municipal council, stated "the Tíncer stadium, because of its exceptional characteristics, is a facility that should be a national benchmark ". SURFACES Tracks Sportflex Super X Performance EQUIPMENT Gymnasium Track & Field Mondoflex Cardio-training room Sport Impact SEATS Mondoseat 1 “Conceived as an integral part of the landscape of the Canary Islands, simulating the crater of a volcano and taking advantage of the gently sloping topography of the land.” Irving Independent School District, like many Playful use of geometric shapes and symbols encourage students' potential while offering them a means of “wayfinding”. other school districts across the United States, is concerned about the environment in which their students learn. That is reflected in the look and feel of the materials used in the new Stipes Elementary School, as well as their environmental impact. When it came time to build their newest school, the compact design, modeled on the previous building, included quality finishes that align better with the district's new “green” initiatives yet provide a color pallet that is anything but monochrome. Efficiency, however, is not the only criterion in SHW Group's effective design. Stipes Elementary School was designed by educators to foster a High enrollment in the elementary school meant that durable lifelong love of learning in its young students. materials and finishes had to be chosen to withstand the heavy traffic of energetic youngsters. Rubber flooring was chosen The merry use of materials, bright colors and variety of forms because it offers a healthier, anti-microbial solution than carpet creates a friendly place for teachers and students alike. In the while still providing essential sound-absorbing attributes. The public areas the colors are energetic and vibrant, very much like installation is environmentally-friendly and the flooring provides the students themselves. The Mondo pallet is vast and provides easy maintenance and, as such, is cost efficient. the sorts of choices appropriate to the multifaceted environment The school's compact floor plan features spaces surrounding a of the school. large library with a story-telling area that has become the heart of They marry well with the rhythmic and fun geometric patterns the school. There are two music rooms, one of which serves as that mark the different areas of the school. Each grade level, for a flex space to accommodate art class overflow. The classroom example, has a designated color to indicate its class location in wing and dining room are both expandable. Further, the extra the school. Playful use of geometric shapes and symbols encour- large library and 2 gyms support additional students. All of that age students' potential while offering them a means of “wayfind- flexibility and expandability extends to the data/power boxes in ing”. Intersections and entrances are marked vividly with broad the floors and in the walls of each room, allowing it to be easily swatches. The vibrancy is most apparent in the public areas and, reconfigured. naturally, subdues as you enter classroom areas and the more Based on the success of Stipes Elementary School, Irving ISD intimate learning environments. SHW Group’ S Stipes Elementary School plans to build more schools like it. As the district's first strong investment in going “green,” Stipes Elementary leads the way as Irving ISD strives to provide its students with the very best learning environment available. SHW Group has LEED-accredited professionals (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) on staff to help ensure their buildings are efficient and environmentally responsible. By working in partnership with local communities, they design sustainable, high-performance facilities that reflect a commitment to a community's environmental and fiscal future. Stipes Elementary School was designed by educators to foster a lifelong love of learning in its young students. SHW Group Key Achievements Caudill Award winning Gloria Cisneros Pre-Kindergarten School Garland Independent School District, Garland, TX Impact On Learning Award winning Bilhartz Elementary School Duncanville Independent School District, Duncanville, TX Educational Interiors Showcase Project of Distinction Little Elm High School Little Elm Independent School District, Little Elm, TX SURFACE Futura 3 mm Poste Italiane - PP E c o m o my S M A NO423/2007 du 26.02.2007 N E W S JOAO HAVELANGE SPORT COMPLEX PA N A M E R I C A N G A M E S RIO DE JANEIRO JULY 13 TO 29 From July 13 - 29, around 5500 athletes from 42 countries in the Americas will meet in Rio de Janeiro, to compete in no less than 33 different sports. For those taking part in the athletics competition, Mondo has installed an 8600 sq m track, with a warm-up track of 7300 sq m, both dark and light blue, inside the majestic Joao Havelange The surface installed is the 13 mm SPORTFLEX SUPER X, whose exclusive properties have won the Class 1 certification from Sport Complex. the IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations). C O L O R S AUTUMN IN COLORS WITH MONDO N E W C O L L E C T I O N S ! N E W C O L O R S ! 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