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Alexandra De Leon

Alexandra De Leon

San Diego, CA, US

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The form formation started with the idea of using the cruciform shape and taking advantage of the already established formality of the form such as the placement of columns, entrance points, and circulation aisles. Additionally, the form would be broken down by courtyards simulating a monastery or hacienda. The design principles implemented include transparency, progression and transition, symmetry, and materiality.
The form formation started with the idea of using the cruciform shape and taking advantage of the already established formality of the form such as the placement of columns, entrance points, and circulation aisles. Additionally, the form would be broken down by courtyards simulating a monastery or hacienda. The design principles implemented include transparency, progression and transition, symmetry, and materiality.
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March Thesis Project "Healing Architecture"

Thesis Statement: Given the absence of qualified personnel and infrastructure, along with the current architectural typology, there is a pressing need for the establishment of a novel community mental health center in Mexico, this project will focus on mood disorders such as bipolar disorder and major depression integrating both mental and physical health services, enabling patients to manage their overall well-being. This novel approach aims to create an environment for patients, their families, medical personnel, aspiring psychologists, and the wider community to foster mental health awareness and support, incorporating vernacular architecture with an emphasis on religious motifs defining the center’s design ethos.

 
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Status: School Project
Location: Ameca, MX

 
Floor Plan The facility will provide support to the community by providing outpatient services such as cognitive behavioral therapy and animal-assisted therapy. Patients can get support for their physical health as well as their dental health all in one facility for their convenience. Furthermore, the facility will have an emergency section to treat patients having a mental health crisis with patients staying in a short-term period. Staff can enjoy outdoor space with the allocation of two...
Floor Plan
The facility will provide support to the community by providing outpatient services such as cognitive behavioral therapy and animal-assisted therapy. Patients can get support for their physical health as well as their dental health all in one facility for their convenience. Furthermore, the facility will have an emergency section to treat patients having a mental health crisis with patients staying in a short-term period. Staff can enjoy outdoor space with the allocation of two courtyards providing staff with private outdoor areas for them to have a break, meditate, and unwind from their duties.
Parti, concept sketches
Parti, concept sketches
Parti, concept sketch
Parti, concept sketch