Brittanie A Fraser
Hi, my name is Brittanie Fraser, and I have always been interested in the design world and its artistic roots. There has always been a passion for using the environment to best reflect the needs of the user within the design. In my thesis project, I aimed to fulfill a need within the diabetes world, creating a space that best reflects the needs and desires of the diabetic community and broadening the support lines for mental health, examination and overall communication. The Endocrinology Clinic is intended to be an active and resourceful space for those with Diabetes to use however best for their situation
Project Overview
My thesis topic is focused on enhancing the lives of diabetics through innovative clinical design. With this experimental exploration, the desire is to create a natural reflection of individuals' pain through numerous themes. The purpose behind this clinical space is to provide a facility that can influence a design balancing the support of the patient-provider about strategies of lived/perceived/conceived spaces, self-actualization, self-esteem, love, belonging, safety & security and physiological needs. Diabetes treatment isn't sunshine and roses; there is pain around every corner, and the proposed form is to create an artistic influence of the unspoken pain patients, families, and doctoral staff feel in various aspects of treatment. Through injections, blood tests, medications and varying plans, diabetics are constantly being pulled in a direction to balance their treatment and remain strong.
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The inspiration of the Islet of Langerhans drew connective themes and reflect concept, where each space overlapping and supporting the other in known and unknown ways.
Concept/Design Process
Conceptually considering potential design avenues around the Islets of Langerhans presented a unique opportunity to merge scientific innovation with architectural creativity. The vision is a space that accommodates human needs and fosters holistic well-being. Inspired by the intricate cellular structure of these pancreatic islets, the design concept revolves around the principles of harmony, adaptability, and regeneration.
Site Plan/Floor Plan(s)
This Endocrinology Clinic is at 3120 Lake Shore Blvd W in Etobicoke, Ontario. A primary appeal to this building is its accessibility through TTC transit and parking availability, both in the two lots belonging to the site and plentiful street parking, which makes the site adaptable for numerous users to come and go freely.
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3D Views
The 3D renderings highlight the different perspectives and instances of a patient experience within the space, such as therapeutical, pharmaceutical and educational, which further highlights the importance of the user's experience. The blue hues underline the connection to diabetes history, enriched by the design and the desire throughout to embody adaptability, much like the islets' responsiveness to glucose fluctuations.
User interfaces and experiences are crafted with a fluid design approach, allowing seamless real-time data integration, personalized interventions, and user feedback. The goal of the spaces is for the design concept to mirror the islets' role by creating a responsive and harmonious system that intuitively adjusts to the user's unique needs. It envisions a holistic approach to diabetes care, where the ebb and flow of daily life are seamlessly integrated into the design, fostering a sense of empowerment and control. Through this symbiotic relationship between design and physiological principles, the concept strives to redefine the diabetes management experience, making it practical and intuitively fluid for individuals navigating their health journey.
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Therapy Space
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Patient Waiting Area
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Educational Kitchen Space
Poster
The 3D renderings highlight the different perspectives and instances of a patient experience within the space, such as therapeutical, pharmaceutical and educational, which further highlights the importance of the user's experience. The blue hues underline the connection to diabetes history, enriched by the design and the desire throughout to embody adaptability, much like the islets' responsiveness to glucose fluctuations. User interfaces and experiences are crafted with a fluid design approach, allowing seamless real-time data integration, personalized interventions, and user feedback. The goal of the spaces is for the design concept to mirror the islets' role by creating a responsive and harmonious system that intuitively adjusts to the user's unique needs. It envisions a holistic approach to diabetes care, where the ebb and flow of daily life are seamlessly integrated into the design, fostering a sense of empowerment and control. Through this symbiotic relationship between design and physiological principles, the concept strives to redefine the diabetes management experience, making it practical and intuitively fluid for individuals navigating their health journey.
