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Design Firm Taps Into Veterans' Subconscious to Aid in Designing First-of-its- Kind Recovery Center

Date:11/25/2008

itutional to a homelike setting empowers the veterans to take responsibility for their recovery and provides an environment that is conducive to the achievement of individual recovery goals.

"What has proven to be especially effective in this process was the inclusion and level of engagement that it gave the veterans themselves. It gave them a voice in the services that the VA should offer and the types of facilities that need to be created to house such services," said Michael Moreland, Network Director, VISN 4.

As a result of the research findings, the residential living villas were design to create a neighborhood with balconies, front porches, varying rooflines, shutters and picture windows for the patio-style homes, apartments and townhouses. The design allows the veterans to learn necessary life skills that transition them into living independently in the community. Shared kitchen and living facilities as well as washers and dryers have the veterans taking responsibility for their own care -- cooking, cleaning and doing their own laundry.

About Astorino

Founded in 1972, Astorino is a full-service company with a strong team-based approach providing complete architectural, engineering, interior design, and design-build services. This Pittsburgh-based firm emphasizes quality design, innovative solutions and strong project management.

About fathom

fathom is a unique design research company that offers a deep understanding of how subconscious thoughts and feelings can translate into more meaningful design. Through the use of various research techniques (based in psychology, neuroscience, anthropology and architecture) combined with a patented design filter, fathom helps designers connect with users on a more profound emotional, intellectual and experiential level.

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