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
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