The goal of this project was to design a care center for people on the Autism spectrum to go during the day and learn, grow and become productive members of society. The center aims for young adults and adults from 18-40 years of age to provide the people with Autism rehabilitative services, social programs and activities that focus on health promotion, employment and education.
The center targets individuals with High-Functioning Autism
The building site is located in the residential, commercial and industrial neighborhood of Testaccio in Rome, Italy. The area is characterized by its close proximity to the Tiber River along with its social housing units and former slaughterhouse. The project is located in one of the buildings of the slaughterhouse pavilions in the complex along with the adjacent outdoor area
Former Slaughterhouse in Testaccio *Site highlighted in black
Bubble Diagram Sketch 1
Bubble Diagram Sketch 2
Moodboard
Concept Statement: At Games for Care, the goal is for young adults on the spectrum to learn important life skills that they will take with them for the rest of their lives. This is achieved through the activity of games such as chess or solving puzzles to sporting activities like soccer, which allows for team collaboration, socialization and ability to make friends
Floor Plan w/ Outdoor Area
Site Axon
Floor Plan Scale: 1:100
Section A Scale: 1:100
Exterior Elevation Scale: 1:100
Section Perspective
Section B Scale: 1:100
Section C Scale: 1:100
Section D Scale: 1:100
Exploded Structural Axonometric
Hallway Perspective at 7am
Flex Space Perspective at 7am
Flex Space Perspective at 5pm
Dining Area Perspective at 5pm
Community Garden Perspective at 2:30pm
Final Board
Final Presentation Photo
