Location
Hearst, ON
Client
Foyer Des Pionniers Long Term Care
Year
2004
Size
51,250 sq ft
Awards
- Ontario Wood Works! Jury’s Choice Award, 2004
The Town of Hearst and the area municipalities operated an existing long term care facility with a structural rating of “D”, which required redevelopment. The project consisted of construction of an all new, primarily single storey structure to the north of the existing Hôpital Notre-Dame Hospital.
The main floor was designed to provide 3 distinct Resident Home Areas (RHA) including one 32 bed RHA, one 16 bed RHA and a 14 bed RHA dedicated for the cognitively impaired. Site topography permitted the development of and access to several outdoor areas for the residents of Foyer des Pionniers. A large outdoor patio complete with a wooden garden trellis for shade was provided.
For the cognitively impaired RHA, an exterior courtyard space was created within the confines of the RHA. Residents have access to the safe, controlled exterior area and require less intensive staff supervision as the potential for uncontrolled wandering is virtually eliminated.
Paul offers knowledge and sensitivity to the needs of the residents, and is especially concerned with design for those with Alzheimer’s disease. He has developed several creative solutions to assist in maximizing staff efficiency, and he has worked hard to ensure that the design fulfills all of our expectations for our new facility.
Photography
Paul Mitchell
