Mind and body rehab: Rehabilitation Center where peoples' body and their mind recover
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Examensarbete för masterexamen
Program
Architecture and urban design (MPARC), MSc
Publicerad
2022
Författare
Wu, Zonghao
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More than 100,000 sports injuries requiring medical examination occur in Sweden every year. Rehabilitation from sports injuries can be difficult, both physically and psychologically. They often experience negative emotions such as depression, isolation, stress, and lack of motivation. Many people feel that their rehab facility doesn't take mental health issues well into account after being treated in the hospital. Rehabilitation training should start from a more comprehensive point of view, placing physical and psychological rehabilitation in an equally important position.
Therefore, this master thesis will propose a rehabilitation center in Gothenburg, where people receiving rehabilitation training can communicate well with the community and the natural environment.
Research shows that increased physical activity, exposure to the natural environment, and enhanced interpersonal communication with the community can positively affect rehabilitation training. The psychological effects of these activities include relaxation, a sense of achievement and pleasure, and a sense of belonging. In addition, good mental health can play a role in speeding up physical recovery. Design strategies
including active design and biophilic design promote exercise and add natural elements to the building. The proposal contains circular corridors, a multifunctional staircase, and an indoor park. Sharing programs with community residents allows for better connection to the surrounding.
The project is based upon Research-ForDesign and Research-By-Design approaches, including literature studies, interviews with patients and a relevant academic researcher(n=4), site analysis, evaluation on sketching, and reference studies focused on encouraging exercise and enhancing the connection to nature.
The thesis proposes a rehabilitation center in Backaplan, Gothenburg, sharing functions with the community, encouraging exercise, and having close relation to nature. The result may contribute to a raised discussion about the spatial and psychological needs of people affected by a sports injury and the importance of connecting the community in the development of health-promotive environments.
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rehabilitation, injury, disability, mental health, community