MEDITATION & SENSORY ROOMS
February 11, 2020
MEDITATION & SENSORY ROOMS
This project will convert a post-security conference
room in the South Main Satellite Train Station (STS)
into two rooms with a small vestibule.
One room will be a relocated Meditation Room and
the other will be a Sensory Room.
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Current Meditation Room at SEA
Sensory Room at Century Link Field
South Main
Terminal Satellite
Train Station
CHANGE OF USE
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Airline Training Room
The Airline Training Room is being relocated to Mezza nine
Level, pre-security
Vestibule
Meditation
Room
Sensory Room
CURRENT CONFIGURATION NEW CONFIGURATION
Opportunity for post- security meditation room and first sensory
room at Sea-Tac
• Engaged with religious community stakeholders on
requests/requirements (Q1 2019)
• Public testimony provided at the Commission
Meeting demonstrated an interest and need to
continuing to offer this amenity. (Q2 2019)
• Toured Training Room and reviewed preliminary
floor plans with members of the religious
communities (Q3 2019)
• Site visit to Evergreen Hospital Meditation Room
with Stakeholders (Q1 2020)
• Engaged with Occupational Therapist on best
practices (Q2 2019)
• Received input from parents of children on the autism
spectrum of requests/ requirements (Q3 2019)
• Conducted a benchmarking exercise, engaging with
other airports and public spaces who have integrated
Sensory Rooms into their facilities: (Q1 2020)
• Century Link Field
• Miami International Airport
• Pittsburgh International Airport
• Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
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MEDITATION ROOM
SENSORY ROOM
The Meditation room provides the airport community an inclusive facility that is a
peaceful place for meditation, worship, general reflection, and quiet time for the
traveling public and the airport community.
MEDITATION ROOM
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New Meditation Room at SEACurrent Meditation Room at SEA
MEDITATION ROOM
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CONCEPTUAL RENDERINGS
View of Altar Rail & Entryway
View of Recessed Seating
View of Floor Space & Storage
Design Features:
• Dimmable lighting
• Materials and patterns reflect
biophilic design
• Open floor space to
accommodate prayer
• Orientation to Qibla
• Open storage within space
• Altar rail
• Recessed seating for individual
reflection
• Increased acoustic separation for
quiet atmosphere.
A Sensory Room is a quiet area intended for
passengers with neurological or developmental
disabilities such as sensory processing
disorders or autism spectrum disorder.
This project will create a specialized
environment that passengers can interact with
to help calm, prepare, or recover during the air
travel experience through the use of
specialized lighting, furniture, and materials.
SENSORY ROOM
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New Sensory Room at SEA
SENSORY ROOM
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CONCEPTUAL RENDERINGS
Main View of Sensory Room
Design Features:
• Dimmable lighting
• Variety of interactive seating
including a rocking chair
• Textured wall panels
• Increased acoustic separation
• Resilient flooring
• Different zones for interaction
• Calm environment that is
welcoming to all age groups.
• Graphics and materials reflect
Northwest Sense of Place.
PROJECT SCHEDULE & BUDGET
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• Project completion Q4 2020
• Project budget $1,000,000
