Timeless

Tranquility

The Campbell Residence

Nadine Dragan
IA 317
Interior
Architecture II
Spring 2019
Introduction:

The Campbell family includes a mother and father with a seven year
old son who has mild spectrum autistism and the father’s mother
with limited mobility. They plan to build near the city of Crystal Lake,
Iillinois. They would like to build an approximately 4,500 square foot
two-story home. The father, Thomas, works from home is a software
engineer. The mother, Tina, is an elementary school teacher. Bryan
is seven years old with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). and the
grandmother, Elizabeth, requires wheelchair accessibility.
Design Requirements & Preferances:

The Campbell family has

requested to have a fully open
access deck exposed to the
elements, a piano space for Bryan,
a universal kitchen, a reading
area, a minimal contemporary
style, and a sustainable design.

Space Requirements & Allocation:

TOTAL: 4,500 sq.ft.
Living Area: 600 sq.ft.
Dining Area: 300 sq.ft.
Kitchen: 400 sq.ft.
Family Lounge: 250 sq.ft.
Master Bedroom: 300 sq.ft.
Master Bathroom: 120 sq.ft.
Study/Library: 225 sq.ft.
Office: 225 sq.ft.
Music Room: 225 sq.ft.
2 Bathrooms: 100 sq.ft. each
Bedroom 2: 300 sq.ft
Bedroom 3: 200 sq.ft.
Bedroom 4: 200 sq.ft.
Half-bathroom: 80 sq. ft.
Mechanical Room: 90 sq.ft
Laundry/Utility Room: 60 sq.ft.
Pantry: 25 sq.ft.
2-car Garage: 625 sq.ft.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD):

Illustration by Emily Roberts, Verywell

Children with moderate ASD may have

verbal skills, but not at age level. Though
they can use words to communicate their
needs, wants, etc., it is difficult for them
to become accustomed to. They may or may
not have significant sensory challenges
such as sound, lights, or touch. However,
they may have some areas of real academic
strength. Children with ASD tend to have
breakdowns when they’re overwhelmed
or frustrated.

Problem Statement:
A space with unity and universal design, incorporating
the needs and uses of each individual is needed for the
Campbell Residence. The functionality will be practical
and minimalistic to provide accessibility and inclusivity.

Works Cited:
https://www.steppingstonesca.com/single-post/2016/11/04/What-is-Mild-ASD
https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-mild-autism-260244
https://www.fairmont-residential.com/inside-our-homes/
https://www.homes-caring-for-autism.co.uk/residential/apple-tree-house
http://hazelhomes.care/gallery/
https://andreawestdesign.com/portfolio-item/ellie-jared-mecham-dream-home/
Case Study #1: Sandringham Way

Located: West Midlands

Beds: 2
Address: Sandringham Way,
Withymor
The sensory environment is vital
and needs to be autism-friendly.
How the home feels, looks,
sounds, smells and functions will
influence a person’s day to day
quality of life.

At Fairmont they
know how to
control acoustics
such as noise, echo
and reverberation
which helps the
person with autism.
Escape space for any
overstimulation in the
shared environment is
also vital.

Every person with autism

will experience the
characteristics of the
disorder with varying
degrees of difficulty. This
space is an example of a
room that a child with
autism will experience
overstimulation. The
various moving lights make
the room unsuitable.

A safe garden space and

their service users have
their own ‘den area’ or
sensory room providing
alternative, personal,
quiet space other than
their bedroom.

https://www.fairmont-residential.com/inside-our-homes/
https://www.fairmont-residential.com/sandringham-way/
Case Study #2:
Apple Tree House

Located: Berrow,
Burnham-on-Sea,
Somerset,
Apple Tree House
opened in 2006.

All of their residential

care homes, there
is a big emphasis on
encouraging the
Individuals participate
in activities and become
part of the local
community.

The property has

good-sized gardens,
as well as, views of
the golf course and
beach. The beach, the
local playing fields,
shops and public
house are a few
minutes walk from the
Apple Tree House.

They arrange
a variety of
activities on a
daily basis to suit
the needs and
tastes of each
individual.

https://www.homes-caring-for-autism.co.uk/residential/apple-tree-house
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The Campbell Residence

Nadine Dragan - IA 317 Interior Architecture II - Spring 2019