2018BD2A

GORE STREET MEDICAL
CHANTAL CARRIGAN BD2A 2018

ABOUT THE DESIGNER
CHANTAL is an experienced building designer having worked in
Australia, New Zealand and London on different scales and
encompassing many building types, however it is the residential
and environmental projects she finds to be most rewarding. A
recent project saw her design and implement a recovery centre
for animals requiring temporary shelter as a result of natural
disasters. Today, she runs a building and renovation business
focusing largely on designs that remain environmentally, socially
and financially sustainable. When she isn’t on site or in office,
Chantal can be found horse riding and spending time with her
foster animals on the family farm.

PROPOSED BUILDING
PROPOSED NEW CARPARK
SMITH STREET
ABOUT THE PROJECT
GORE STREET MEDICAL has been designed to create an inviting and relaxing space, rather than that of a
clinical environment. The building employs traditional materials and techniques to ensure compliance with
health regulations, however the reception, waiting rooms, corridors and consult rooms are made to feel
homely and tranquil to evoke the feeling of calm and wellbeing. By incorporating breezeblocks, glass garden
areas and voids, natural light is able to reach the majority of the usable floor area thus aiding in reducing the
requirement for artificial light. Void ceilings to the reception and waiting room naturally allows hot air to rise
and travel towards the high level windows. Greenery can be found throughout the building, both naturally
improving air quality adding a calming feeling to the spaces. Recognised for its sustainable credentials,
ethically harvested, low voc and prefinished bamboo flooring is to be used throughout most of the building.
Half of the building is open to the roof structure to reduce construction materials and allow for easier
ventilation. High yield/low wastage local cnc processing is to be used to machine all plywood, extensively
specified in waiting room furniture, and reception area joinery. Low voc' finishes have been specified for all
wall paints and timber stains and sealants. To encourage staff to walk or ride to work, the staff change room,
shower and lockers have been provided with ample space and storage. The void and catwalk facilitates
interaction between each level, while specific rooms and levels still allow separation of spaces for privacy,
acoustics and thermal comfort. The result is a spacious, interwoven centre that respects its surrounding
environment and interaction with the outdoor public spaces.

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ConceptDevelopment
“Whenthemind,bodyandsoulareinharmony.
happinesisthenaturalresult”
Inspiredbythethreecomponentsoflifethatisthemind,thebodyandthesoul,Fitzroyclinicisdesigned
intheheart(andsoul)ofthelocalcommunitysuroundingGoreandSmithStreet.
VeronikawantedtodesignabuildingthateliminatesthestresesanduneasinesofvisitingyourlocalGP
oranyotherpractitionersandforpatientstohavearelaxedexperienceduringtheirtimespentattheclinic.
Thedesignissplitinto3distinctpartsimmitatingtheconnectionsbetweenthemind,thebodyandsoul.Al
threecomponentsareofgreatimportancetoanindividualshealthandwelbeing-whichisexactlywhatMinoskitook
intogreatconsiderationwhendesigningthisclinic.Thevoid,whichistheheartofthebuilding
replicatesthe“soul”,alowingfornaturallighttoowthroughthebuilding.It’salsosuroundedbyalovelygarden
andcourtyardwherepatientsareabletogooutsidetogetsomefresh airwhilstwaitingfortheirappointment.
Theother2connectiongsofthebuildingreplicatethe“mind”and“body”,wherealappointmentsand
meetingswilbetakenplace.
FitzroyMedicalalowsforsmoothcirculationthroughoutitsinteriorandhasbeendesignedtosatisfyforalpatients
ofdifferentconditionsandsituations.
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1.Entry
2.Reception
3.WaitingRoom
4.OutdoorCourtyard
5.FemaleWC
6.MaleWC
7.Disabled/UnisexWC
8.Cleaners/DryGoods
9.StaffAmenities
10.MaleStaffShower/WC
11.FemalestaffShower/WC
12.ConsultationRoom
13.InterviewRoom
14.Linen
15.WasteManagement
16.WheelchairRamp
17. MentalHealthConsultation
18. InformationcommunicationsSystems
19. UnisexWC
20.StaffMeetingRoom/InterviewRoom
21. MedicalSupplies
22. Sterilizingfacilities
23. Lift
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MARK GIRTON, BORN ON THE 21ST OF MAY, IS ONE OF TWO PEOPLE
WHO SHARED THE SAME WOMB FOR 9 MONTHS WITH HIS ALMOST
IDENTICAL (BUT MORE ANNOYING) TWIN BROTHER MARIO. THESE
TWO AMBITIOUS YOUNG MEN WERE LIKE PEAS IN A POD. THEY DID
ALMOST EVERYTHING TOGETHER, EVEN TO THE POINT OF STUDYING
THE SAME COURSE AND OPENING UP THEIR OWN DESIGN BUSINESS
TOGETHER (M^2) THEY SHARED THE SAME PASSION FOR MUSIC,
SPORTS AND ESPECIALLY CARS. FROM A YOUNG AGE MARK HAD
ALWAYS HAD A KNACK FOR DRAWING AND DESIGNING. BEING A
VERY HANDS ON PERSON, HE WAS ALWAYS MAKING AND DRAWING
NEW THINGS TO FUEL HIS CREATIVITY, WHICH IS ALSO WHAT LEAD
HIM TO LOVING CARS SO MUCH AS IT "ENCOURAGES AND PROMPTS
PROBLEM SOLVING" IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE MORE POWER AND AN
AESTHETICALLY PLEASING OUTCOME. MARK & MARIO ARE
SUCCESSFULLY RUNNING THEIR BUSINESS WORKING ON SMALL
SCALE RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS, ALWAYS TRYING TO CREATE NEW
AND EXCITING HOMES FOR THE MODERN-DAY FAMILY.
mark girton

gore street

THE PROPOSED GORE STREET MEDICAL CENTRE
WAS DESIGNED TO CREATE A CALMING, OTHER
WORLDLY EXPERIENCE WITHIN BUT TO ALSO
CREATE A VISUAL DISTURBANCE TO ITS
SURROUNDING. THE UNIQUE PLAN LAYOUT
REFLECTS THE STRUCTURE OF MOLECULES, THE
WAY EACH ROOM ENCROACHES INTO ONE
ANOTHER AND THE SITE AS IF ALMOST
INFECTING THE SITE. THE PLAN WAS DESIGNED
IN SUCH A WAY TO ELIMINATE CORRIDORS AND
TO CREATE OPEN PLAN SPACES. THE SHAPE OF
THE PLAN THEN CREATED THE UNIQUE FORM.
THE BUILDING IS CLADDED IN DANPALON
CONTROLITE PANELS WHICH OPTIMISES LIGHT
AND SOLAR HEAT GAIN IN ANY SEASON. THE
EXTERNAL SENSORS ON THE PANELS DETECTS
THE DIRECTION OF THE SUN AND INTERNAL
SENSORS REGISTER THE LEVEL OF LIGHT INSIDE
THE BUILDING. THE INTELLIGENT SYSTEM THEN
BALANCES LIGHT LEVELS, HEAT GAIN AND
SHADING TO TRANSMIT APPROPRIATELY
FILTERED LIGHT, ENSURING A COMFORTABLE
INDOOR ENVIRONMENT.

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1 - ENTRY
2 - WAITING ROOM
3 - MENTAL HEALTH ROOM
4 - PUBLIC TOILETS
5 - IT ROOM
6 - RECEPTION
7 - STAFF ROOM
8 - STAFF MEETING ROOM
9 - STAFF TOILETS/CHANGE/SHOWER
10 - WASTE MANAGEMENT
11 - LIFT
12 - FIRE ISOLATED STAIRS
13 - GP ROOM
14 - MEDICAL SUPPLY/CONSUMABLES
15 - TREATMENT ROOM
16 - INTERVIEW ROOM
17 - STERILISING ROOM
18 - COOL/DRY STORAGE SPACES

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PUBLIC
PRIVATE
CONSTLTATION

EAST
NORTH
SOUTH
SECTION

C-W OOD MED,is the proposed MedicalCentre builton
the existing carpark within the historicalfacade ofthe
Collingwood Coffee Palace.
A ridge in the middle ofthe site slopesto the north and
south posing a challenge for the new building. The
medicalcentre willtherefore be constructed on a newly
created levelalleviating the problems with levels and
in turn providing the required additionalparking.
To take advantage ofthe trees lining Gore Stto the
W est,C-W OOD MED willbe situated in the South W est
corner. The design ofthe building is simple geometry
inspired bythe Ontario College ofArtand Design -W ill
Alsop. An L shape form is built over the vehicular
entrance from Hodgson St.Atthisentrance a new ramp
is created to direct cars to the front door of the
Medical Centre. Direct pedestrian access from the
Supermarketand CarPark below is via an existing lift
and staircase.
C-W OOD MED
CONCEPT

Gilda brings life long experience and passion to the building
industry. Her pracitcal knowledge was shared as a relief
volunteer around the world. Never afraid to get her hands
dirty she initially worked more as an apprentice than a
building designer.Skills in drafting were wellsortafterand
extremely usefulin the 3rd world countries.Heradventures
and passion for design assisted in creating affordable and
sustainable communities.
Gilda has returned to her home town to settle down in the
hillsfocussing on smallresidentialdesign.Herstrong ethical
values have encouraged herto pursue herpassion to assist
adultindependentliving for‘AllAbilities Charity’.
C-W OOD MED
GILDA RICCIO

SMITH St
MOOR St
StDAVID St
GORE St
MOOR St
HODGSON St
StDAVID St
HARGREAVES St
SMITH St
STANLEY St
OTTER St
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C-W OOD MED
SITE PLAN

Lime washed bricks have been used to emulate the
polychromatic style evidentin the neighbourhood.The
rough finish of the brickwork allows random colours
throughout.
The Graffitiwallon Gore Streetissignificantand adds
character to the new building. To establish a
connection with the existing graffitiwallinverse signs
were created. Bricks were used on the wallto create
the C-W OOD MED sign and graffitipainted bricks were
used to create the same sign above the entrance to the
new medicalcentre.
Rectangular windows feature throughout the centre
with deep window sills externally.As a directshiftto
the linealaspect of the rectangular windows a large
oversized arched window is placed on the South
Elevation to reflectthe arches ofthe originalheritage
facade. This large opening provides expansive light
within the waiting room ofthe medicalcentre.
C-W OOD MED
BEFORE and AFTER

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STAFF
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MEDICAL SUITES
ENTRANCE
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INFECTIOUS CONTROL
C-W OOD MED
SPACE

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2. STAIRS
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6. STAFF W C AND SHOW ER
7. IT
8. STAFF ROOM
9. CONSULTING
10.UNIVERSAL W C
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12.NURSING STATION
13,INTERVIEW ROOM
14.MENTAL HEALTH
15.CONSUMABLES
16.STORAGE
17,MEDICAL SUPPLIES
18.INFECTIOUS CONTROL
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