Relief is a long-term rehabilitation center for traumatically and physically injured people that address both physical and psychological wellness. The center will incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices into patients’ everyday routines to ease their transition into a new sense of normalcy upon leaving the center to give them sustainable tools to re-enter this new stage of life.
CONCEPT
The concept of biophilia and being connected to one’s external environment are two vital components of a healthy, accelerated recovery. At Relief, biophilia plays a critical role in how one interacts with their immediate environment and how they navigate the space, with the intention to ease patients back to a sense of normalcy and excellent health. The ancient symbol of the tree of life inspired the spatial organization of Relief, where the ground level is where the rehabilitation of the physical body will be worked on, representing the roots, strength, & support of the tree, and as you ascend up to the second level, this where one’s work is focused on strengthening the power of the mind. Specifically, cognitive behavioral therapy, yoga, and meditation, where this work is an abstract representation of the tree’s branches ascending towards a higher power and a stronger connection to self-improvement.
PHYSICAL THERAPY GYM
GYM VIEW FROM WALK PATH
WALK PATH OVERLOOK
OVERNIGHT GUEST SUITE
VIEW OF ATRIUM FROM MAIN ENTRANCE
