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In January 2015, the Princess Margaret Hospital (PM) in Toronto initiated an Outpatient Autologous Transplant Program, allowing patients to undergo intensive chemotherapy and recover from autologous transplants in the comfort of their own homes, surrounded by loved ones. Due to the daily follow-ups at PM, patients living more than a 45-minute drive away from the hospital do not meet the criteria of patient safety. To address this issue, PM proposed using the 'PM Lodge' located at 545 Jarvis St in Toronto as a routine housing option for patients in the program.
PRINCESS MARGARET
LODGE
THE PROJECT
As part of a group of six, I worked on a complete redesign of the facilities based on existing floor plans and client requirements. The objective of the redesign was to provide a supportive, comfortable, residential and attractive environment for ambulatory patients living far from home. The rooms affected by this redesign were two-person suites that could accommodate both outpatients and caregivers, and a lounge, that would act as both a common room and a shared kitchen.
THE DESIGN
As a group we decided the layout of each room, after which another team member researched off-the-shelf furniture and appliances to be used in our redesign. I was in charge of designing all custom furniture, such as the cabinetry with built-in sink and the egg-shaped island/table that can be found in the lounge and kitchen respectively; and the desk, armoire and bathroom vanity in the suite.
THE PRESENTATION
Once the floor plans were drawn out and the furniture was selected, a team member rendered perspective drawings, while another team member and I worked on building a white model out of foamcore and plywood in order to accurately display the design. A booklet was created as a visual aid for our presentation to the Princess Margaret representatives.
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THE BOOKLET
A booklet was created by another team member as visual aid during the presentation to the Princess Margaret representatives. Feel free to consult it to get a better understanding of the project.