Spacial Requirements continued

Domed Aviary/Activity Wing (Existing Left Wing of Conservatory)

Central Glass Dome
Purpose: To act as a symbolic meaning as the “spirit” of Spirit Gardens that holds butterflies in a contained central glass aviary, a space for remembrance of Cancer victims, a space to sit and enjoy the aviary, an entry for guests and public to either go to the activity area to the left, or go to play rooms and the obedience training area to the right for the Animal Assisted Therapy Center
Adjacencies: front desk for activity wing, front desk for AAT Center, entrance/exit to surrounding gardens
Needs: Live butterflies, necessary aviary equipment, seating, gallery space lighting

Front Desk of Activity Wing
Purpose: To greet guests coming to use the facilities, show them around
Adjacencies: Washrooms, central glass dome, employee office/janitorial space, storage
Needs: Desk, chairs, lighting

Employee/Janitorial Space
Purpose: Place employee private space, storage for employee things, store cleaning supplies, used for janitorial workers
Adjacencies: Front desk of Activity room, cleaning station, men’s/women’s washroom, Fitness/Multipurpose room
Needs: Tables, chairs, kitchenette, lighting

Cleaning Station
Purpose: To provide easy access for users of the space to clean items used during any such activity being attended
Adjacencies: storage space, fitness/multipurpose studio room, men’s/women’s washroom
Needs: Easy cleanable custom tabletop with sinks and cabinets and bins, lighting

Men’s/Women’s Washroom
Purpose: To allow users of the space to have a close and clean facility to use during activity events.
Adjacencies: Cleaning station, Activity room front desk, fitness/multipurpose studio room, storage space
Needs: Restroom utilities, locker space, changing area, mirrors, lighting

Storage
Purpose: To provide space for the storage of equipment needed for the activities held at Spirit Gardens
Adjacencies: Men’s/Women’s washroom, fitness/multipurpose studio room

Fitness/Multipurpose Studio Room
Purpose: A space provided for guests to use for activities offered. Some activities may include yoga classes, tai chi, painting and drawing, dancing, etc.
Adjacencies: Men’s/Women’s washroom, cleaning station, outdoor/indoor space, storage
Needs: Hardwood flooring, mirrors, podium, lighting

Outdoor/Indoor Space
Purpose: A space directly connected with the fitness/multipurpose room that lets in the outdoors easily when necessary for better ventilation and with the purpose to connect with the soothing and healing qualities that nature has to offer.
Adjacencies: Fitness/multipurpose studio room, cleaning station, storage
Needs: Opening mechanism to the outside in the Fitness/Multipurpose Studio Room

Animal Rescue/Assisted Therapy Center (existing right wing of Conservatory)

Multipurpose Training/People Connect Area
Purpose: A space provided for the dogs kenneled at Spirit Gardens and the guests to use for obedience training classes, seminars, and activities having to do with animal assisted therapy
Adjacencies: Front desk, cleaning station, public restrooms
Needs: hard water resistant flooring, benches, tables, chairs, sections, lighting

Front Desk
Purpose: To greet and to show guests the facilities. It is also a place to file and organize files and documents.
Adjacencies: Multipurpose training/people connect center, employee/office space/public restrooms
Needs: desk, chairs, internet access, computers, fax lines, lighting

Cleaning Station
Purpose: To provide an open cleaning area for guests to sanitize during programs with animals
Adjacencies: Multipurpose training/people connect area, storage, public restrooms
Needs: A custom countertop with sinks, cabinets, lighting

Employee/Office Space
Purpose: Office spaces available for the volunteer program coordinator and the director of operations as well as a small break area for volunteer and staff
Adjacencies: Front desk, public restrooms, storage
Needs: desks, tables, chairs, file cabinets, internet access, computers, fax lines, lighting

Public Restrooms
Purpose: ADA accessible area for guests and workers at the AAT Center
Adjacencies: Front Desk, Multipurpose training/people connect area, employee/office space

Storage
Purpose: A room that can hold items needed for training classes, empty space for foldable tables and chairs and any equipment needed for services provided to guests
Adjacencies: Multipurpose training/people connect area, cleaning station

Animal Rescue/Assisted Therapy Center (existing Garden Study Center)

Dog Kennels
Purpose: To have a place for dogs needed homes to be saved and taken in to become AAT and RA dogs for Spirit Gardens
Adjacencies: Storage/Prep Room, Janitorial Space
Needs: ceiled cement flooring, individual HVAC vents, fluorescent lighting, emergency sinks, kennel facilities

Storage/Prep Room
Purpose: Place to store food, cleaning supplies, treats, toys, equipment, stainless steel sinks, and racks
Adjacencies: Dog kennels, janitorial space

Janitorial Space
Purpose: Space provided for cleaning supplies to keep facilities in tact and sanitary
Adjacencies: Storage/Prep room, dog kennels

Animal Rescue/Assisted Therapy Center (existing Lath House)

Grooming Facility
Purpose: A facility provided for the dogs at Spirit Gardens and the guests to use to clean the animals as an animal assisted therapy activity to help invoke bonding between man and dog
Adjacencies: Janitorial/cleaning area, spay and neuter room
Needs: Dryers, crates, tubs, sinks, shelving, grooming tables, and lighting

Heard Health Kennels
Purpose: A small space for incoming dogs coming to Spirit Gardens to stay in for the first few nights to help against any sickness or disease spreading throughout the facility
Adjacencies: Spay and Neuter room, janitorial space, storage
Needs: Half size kennels, HVAC vents, fluorescent lighting

Spay and Neuter Room
Purpose: To help against the breeding of any unwanted animals that is used for every dog that comes into Spirit Gardens
Adjacencies: Grooming facility, restrooms, heard health kennels
Needs: desk, chairs, tabletop, cabinet space, lighting

Office/Break Lounge
Purpose: Available space for employees and volunteers to use for appointment setting and planning. Also office space available for evaluation of animals being brought to Spirit Gardens as well as space for meetings regarding the interest and donations for the Animal Assisted Therapy Center
Adjacencies: restrooms, storage, janitorial space
Needs: lockers, tables, chairs, sink space, internet accessibility

Restrooms
Purpose: Available for users of the space
Adjacencies: Front desk, office/break lounge, janitorial/cleaning area

Storage
Purpose: Area available to store equipment, paperwork, documents, for the grooming facility
Adjacencies: Grooming facility, office/break lounge, heard health kennels

Janitorial/Cleaning Area
Purpose: Space needed to keep the facilities cleaning and up and running
Adjacencies: Restrooms, office/break lounge, grooming facility