CORRIDOR
After the initial assessment at the reception area, patients will be led to the proceeding process, art therapy session. Whether choosing individual therapy, group therapy, or sensory experience, they all have to pass through this corridor. This long hallway has the most historical elements preserved, the stone arches, doors, pediments, beams, wooden wainscoting, and columns were kept. The symmetrical design of the original interior is very aesthetically pleasing and distinctive. Also, to serve as the main transitional space that connecting multiple functional rooms, the directory role of it is crucial, so I applied colourful signages to it. With the approach of adaptive reuse in mind, I tried best to install the modern sign plates without blocking and damage the original structure.
WAITING AREA & CONFERENCE ROOM
The conference room shares the same plate with parents waiting area where they can sit and rest to waiting their young-aged children during day session. It is positioned in a peaceful spot with bright sunlight coming down from the skylight above, and a expansive view to look down to the lower ground floor. The form of the conference room is very distinctive that composed of a semi-open acoustic shell and privacy seating. In this area, visitors are allowed to do their own business, even a phone call would not bother much. And after their children’s day session, they will have a short conference with therapists.
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY ROOM
The Individual Therapy Room at groud floor level offers a quiet, private environment tailored for one-on-one therapeutic sessions. It is designed to be calming and secure, featuring soft furnishings, acoustic insulation, and adjustable lighting. Accomodating 2-3 people at a time, this space allows for deeper emotional work in a safe setting, accommodating both verbal counselling and individualized art-based interventions. Most importantly, for those who are not comfortable around groups of people, or having mental disorders that are unable to engage with social activities, this room is ideal for them to work on their own therapeutic process.