SockWell Office Design Project

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Alessandra Poma Studio III Spring 2019 Florida State University


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CLIENT PROFILE

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DESIGN PHASE

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Live simply and inspire others to create their own adventures, no matter how big or small!

WHO? WHAT?

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SockWell, a compression and therapeutic sock company was established in 2008 with headquarters in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Their merchandise launched in 2011 and can be found online and limited retailers in Tennessee. With an emphasis on “feeling better in style,” SockWell has “reinvented the therapeutic sock by spinning innovative technology with modern styling for a modern lifestyle look.” With an emphasis on sustainability and wellness benefits, SockWell’s website, color scheme, and vision encourage a calm and comfortable appearance with a modern design twist. Just as their brand inspires wellness in their consumers, it also emphasizes the importance of giving staff and consumers a health and wellnessfocused lifestyle. Customers pictured on their site are generally set to appeal to clients who are constantly on their feet. However, the brand also appeals to consumers who seek a sense of outdoor adventure.


WHY?

5 SockWell has branded themselves as an obvious choice for fashion, sustainability, and an overall lifestyle. With materials featuring homegrown and sustainably sourced merino wool, SockWell is focused on the wellness of their clients, stressing how invested they are in well-chosen materials, well-constructed design, and wellconsidered practices (Sockwell Staff, 2019).

DESIGN IMPLICATIONS: Since SockWell focuses on sustainability, their workplace design should include organic forms and shapes throughout, while also fully integrating honest materials and sustainable sourcing. As Chattanooga, Tennessee is already their headquarters, SockWell staff have knowledge of the city, including it’s up and coming qualities and environmental justice progress. These factors may translate into the story and design of the brand. Though a small company, collaborative efforts are a must between departments, influencing the sense of community and the ability to organically design for the group as a whole. Through this, different zoning, acoustical, and visual cues need to be considered. The space should accommodate the company’s growth as executives wish to hire more employees or expand departments in the Chattanooga, Tennessee branch headquarters.


CEO & PARTNER: Thomas Lee (1)

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER/VP OF DES. : Mercedes Marchand (1)

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (12)

RECEPTION. (1)

Inf. T. (1)

CEO & PARTNER: Jim Markley (1)

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/SALES MA. : Emily Yann (1)

CHIEF COUNSEL/ DIRECTOR OF MARK: Sarah Bailey (1)

HUMAN RESOURCES (1)

MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATIONS (16)

ADVERTISING & MARKETING (8)

LEGAL & REGULATORY (8)

ACCOUNTING (8)

SALES (8)


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Loved by customers who are always on their feet, SockWell’s target audience includes consumers of all ages who enhoy their sustainably sourced merino wool.


FLATTER:

A flatter organization is one that generally centers on collaboration and the sense of community between all departments in the organization. The ability to foster staff communication enables efficiency, work-flow, and functionality within the company, which, in turn, allows innovation and removes hierarchy established in older and more traditionally established companies. SockWell has two partners serving as the chief executive officers and 2 to 4 other executive staff that they oversee (Sockwell Staff, 2019). However, these executives have a variety of employees that they are able to oversee consisting of groups and more freelance employees.

DESIGN IMPLICATIONS: The design must provide a variety of seating for employees to choose from that encourages interdepartmental collaboration without hindering the traditional work environment that some employees may be accustomed to. In order to have a more hands-on approach, the executive staff should be adjacent to their staff and have a variety of seating areas to work in, allowing them to both oversee staff and establish closer relationships. There should be a disbursement of dedicated work stations and informal work areas that enable staff to find their ideal work station while also finding their place within the company.

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1601 Carter St, Chattanooga, TN 37402

HIGHLIGHTS: Location Site CARTA City Bus Route Hotels 1. Staybridge Suites 2. The Chattanoogan 3. Chattanooga Choo Choo

Restaurants 1. The Naked River Brewing Co. 2. Chick N Nooga 3 Southside Social. 4. Chattanooga Brewing Co. 5. HiFi Clyde’s Chattanooga 6. Feed Table and Tavern 7. Urban Stack

DESIGN IMPLICATIONS:

Amenities 1. Chattanooga Chew Chew Canine Park 2. Finley Stadium 3. Bike Chattanooga Rental Service 4. Main Terrain Art Park

The location site for the SockWell office is adjacent to a bike sharing service which will enable staff to ride into the city as a method of community, rejuvenation, and sustainability, citing their company’s mission statement. Its being adjacent to a more sustainable source of transportation aligns with the city of Chattanooga’s impact on their own environment to get to the above average air quality it has now through political and social efforts. Being near the Finley Football Stadium will allow sound to travel throughout the week, making acoustic selections within the office very pertinent. However, being so close to such a populated area aligns with the company’s people-centered ideals. Since the building receives warm light from the Southern and Western sides, cooler colors should be used in the spaces where they are directly hit, avoiding to energizing of a space.


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Trend Option 1: Include a visual reminder of why employees come into work everyday.


Trend Option 2: Dynamic zoning can come from different acoustical properties throughout a space.

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View of Nike’s heritage wall in their office

View of a timeline display wall

DESIGN IMPLICATIONS:

The office design should include hints of brand culture, location heritage, and history. As employees of the Chattanooga branch, sustainability and popular amenities that have revitalized the city are likely a source of civic priority. A main goal is to design a space where the company branding is clear, but the vernacular is present; these features will help employees feel like more at home. Including a company’s history such as the story about the founders and their plans for the future is important to share as it shows staff what they are aiming for in the long run as retention rates are higher in more dynamic and collaborative spaces. Since the partners are still a part of the company, a more apparent branding will enable them to establish closer relationships with their staff, bringing forth the notion of a smaller community within the office (Fox & Shapiro, 2018).


Trend: Include a visual reminder of why employees come into work everyday.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Employees want to feel a sense of purpose. Designers can approach this in an office space through wall art, furniture, decor, and signage (Ryan, 2018). Designers should account for the incoming workforce as they often want to feel like they are a part of a larger community. New designs enable the younger generation like their job or brand is affecting the world. Visual reminders enable the younger generation to feel like their job or brand is affecting the world. The workforce is now coming to work because it is a space where they can share, collaborate, and build on each other’s ideas. Workplace culture needs are extremely important when considering layouts. If the company’s culture does not dictate open spaces, then they will likely not work (Williams, 2017).

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Trend: Dynamic zoning can come from different acoustical properties in the space.

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Multi-purpose rooms can allow for a more dynamic design in an office space which supports a work hard/play hard mentality (Gensler Staff, 2017). More executives are moving away from having a large dedicated office along the building’s perimeter, instead opting for a more central location that is visible and breaks up the monotony. Smaller offices like these call for dedicated acoustics as to not disperse noise throughout the floor. A creative and efficient workplace design permits higher levels of creativity and innovation. A more progressive zoning scheme should not disregard employees who prefer a traditional work environment (Fairs, 2016).


DESIGN IMPLICATIONS:

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The office design should make use of a variety of seating options such as task, lounge, benches, stools, and sofas (Steelcase, 2017). Though variety is important, the space layout should be a functional workspace, whether for work or rejuvenation. Acoustics can accent the dynamic design as it allows for different spatial layouts. Material usage will be an important approach as high walls will block window views and natural light. The partners who would prefer to work in the center of the space should also not be hindered if there is too high of a noise level. Therefore, a tiered approach ranging from most sound inducing, to quietest should be implemented throughout the floor plan. These work areas will also include collaboration and quiet spaces for easy access. Noise levels near the stairs will rise, making the departments near the stairs more vulnerable to noise. This may need to become a mixed-use space for all staff members.

STUA Satellite Acoustic Panels in use

Interior use of felt acoustical panel adding focal point in a space

Interior view with different shaped acoustical panels for way-finding


Typology Option 1: Hyatt Global Headquarters


Typology Option 2: Stance Socks Headquarters

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View of Hyatt Global’s lounge room which makes use of communal seating.

View of Hyatt Global’s cafe area which makes use of warm lighting and casual meet-up spaces.

DESIGN IMPLICATIONS: Hyatt Global Headquarters is a strong representation of brand design that aligns closely with Hyatt’s marketing and customer service approach. Giving employees a comfortable, but flexible work space that shows that they are thought of and considered is key as it allows employees to feel as if they are a part of something more. This is especially important when considering the incoming workforce (Gensler Staff, n.d.). Hospitality cues such as colors and materials, lighting, and materials in a space were all strategically incorporated into the space..


Typology: Hyatt Global Headquarters

HIGHLIGHTS: Address: 150 N Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606 Client: Hyatt Global Architect: Gensler Size: 260,000 square feet Building Process: Renovation Envelope Materials: Wood, steel, metal, and concrete

Focus Points: Hyatt Global’s redesign brought together employees from over 700 properties around the world. All employees have a dedicated seat, but are actually encouraged to sit in more collaborative areas and nooks (Cohen, 2018). The designers’ intent was to give employees options so they can decide which space works best for them just as a hotel is supposed to mimic a home away from home for its customers.. The major takeaway is that the office space is modeled after their hotels, and the feeling customers get when staying in a Hyatt residence, pinpointing “arrival, social spaces, drinking and dining, guest rooms (workspaces), activities and services, meetings and events, and departure” (Wilson, 2017).

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Typology: Stance Socks Headquarters

HIGHLIGHTS: Address: 193 Avenue La Pata, San Clemente, CA 92673 Client: John Wilson (President) & Aaron Hennigs (CEO & Co-Founder) Envelope Materials: Glass, reclaimed wood, steel, and metal Size: 22,000 square feet Building Process: Renovation

Focus Points: Stance Socks provides interesting branding hints throughout their corporate offices, including their iconic colors which enhances their brand concept while promoting their merchandise. The company also offers an abundance of natural and outdoor aspects which aligns with their ideals about work and play. This brand dedication and nature-filled scenery allows and emphasizes the sense of community, and in turn encourages healthy living and the importance of having a sense of adventure.


DESIGN IMPLICATIONS:

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Stance’s design is the epitome of what a fun, exciting, and efficient space looks like. This implies that a space’s design can be both fun and functional. Therefore, the office space should include a clear and intentional use of the company’s color schemes and organizational structure through both large and small details such as departmental layouts and material usage. The local vernacular and employee social life should be incorporated into the interior; doing so will help tie in the company to the surrounding businesses and city life.

View of Stance Sock’s workspace area that allows personalization.

View of basketball court with office areas in shipping containers


QUANTITY TYPE 1 Reception 8 Waiting Area 8 Accounting Work Areas

USES Used as a focal point and administration Used as space for clients to wait Able to manage accounts receivable and payable

T. SQ. FT. SPECIAL EQUIPMENT 161 CPU, dual monitors, phone, printer 295 Charging Stations 326 CPU, dual monitors, phone

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Responsible for the design of products

391

CPU, dual monitors, phone

Consists of growth and operations, talent, and staff train.

891

CPU, dual monitors, phone

Houses public relations, social media, and ads

344

CPU, dual monitors, phone

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Product Development Work Areas Management & Administration Work Areas Advertising & Marketing Work Areas Legal & Regulatory Work Areas

Deal with laws to ensure safety of product

356

CPU, dual monitors, phone

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Sales Work Areas

Used to keep in contact with clients

396

CPU, dual monitors, phone

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IT Work Areas

Used to oversee technology for the company

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CPU, dual monitors, phone

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Nomadic Work Areas

Used occasionally for business

530

Laptop Charging Station

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Executive Staff Work Areas Short-Term Enclaves Long-Term Enclaves 2-4 Meeting Space

Used to watch over staff; no not near windows Used for phone calls, nursing, prayer, etc. Used for more focused business Used for small group meetings

535 56 56 294

Laptop Charging Station; Shared Work Acoustical Privacy; Rejuvenation Features Acoustical Privacy HDVC Telepresence Technology; Pin-Ups

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6-Seat Conference Room

Used for smaller client presentations

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HDVC Telepresence Technology; Pin-Ups

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10-Seat Conference Room

Used for presentations and work events

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HDVC Telepresence Technology; Pin-Ups

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Staff Training Room

Used for educational purposes

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Presentation Screen, Pin-up Space

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Work Cafe

Used for work meetings and rejuvenation

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Sink, Refrigerator, Microwave, Coffee Machine, 2 Dishwasher

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Coffee Bar Soft Seating Areas

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Charging Station; Utensils Station Charging Station

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IT Server Room

Used to rejuvenate throughout the day Used to provide a variety of seating options and collaboration Used solely to house the server

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49 Large Server, Cooling Unit 7152 + 40% (2860.8) Total: 12000 SQ. FT.


Legend:

FURNITURE Desk with modesty panel; Storage for personal items 8 Seating options (MAX); Side Tables; Coffee Tables 6x6 Desk Station; Task Chair; Lockable Storage (Pedestal Storage); Quick meeting space 6x6 Desk Station; Task Chair; Lockable Storage (Pedestal Storage); Quick meeting space 6x6 Desk Station; Task Chair; Lockable Storage (Pedestal Storage); Quick meeting space 6x6 Desk Station; Task Chair; Lockable Storage (Pedestal Storage); Quick meeting space 6x6 Desk Station; Task Chair; Lockable Storage (Pedestal Storage); Quick meeting space 6x6 Desk Station; Task Chair; Lockable Storage (Pedestal Storage); Quick meeting space 6x6 Desk Station; Task Chair; Lockable Storage (Pedestal Storage); Quick meeting space Desks; Lockable Storage (Pedestal Storage); Task Chair; Pedestal Seating Desks; Task Chairs; Variety of Seating; Lockable Storage Lounge seating; Variety of seating Lounge seating; Variety of seating (more business) White-boards; Storage for Office Equipment; Tables; Seating; Pedestal Seating White-boards; Storage for Office Equipment; Tables; Seating; Pedestal Seating White-boards; Storage for Office Equipment; Tables; Seating; Pedestal Seating Movable tables; Chairs; Storage; Portable Instructor Station; Pedestal Seating Long tables, Couches; Armchairs; Variety of seating options (25); Storage; Adequate counter space Long tables; Variety of seating options, Bench Seating Long tables; Variety of seating options; Couch; Bench Seating; Library Lockable storage; Chair

Reception & Waiting Areas

Enclaves

Social Areas

Work Areas

Meeting Spaces

Functional Needs

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LIGHTING Energy efficient direct/indirect Energy efficient direct/indirect Energy efficient direct/indirect; Task lighting

NOTES Seating should include flexibility to sit or stand. The waiting area should clearly communicate the culture and mission. Accounting area should have a more energetic appearance.

Energy efficient direct/indirect; Task lighting

Product Development should have a more calm appearance.

Energy efficient direct/indirect; Task lighting

Management and Administration area should have a more energetic appearance.

Energy efficient direct/indirect; Task lighting

Advertising and Marketing area should have a more energetic appearance.

Energy efficient direct/indirect; Task lighting

Legal and regulatory area should have a more energetic appearance.

Energy efficient direct/indirect; Task lighting

Sales area should have a more energetic appearance.

Energy efficient direct/indirect; Task lighting

IT area should have a more energetic appearance.

Energy efficient direct/indirect; Task lighting

Nomadic workers will share their spaces with others, more of a touchdown area.

Energy efficient direct/indirect; Task lighting Energy efficient direct/indirect; Task lighting Energy efficient direct/indirect; Task lighting Energy efficient direct/indirect

Executives would prefer to have a variety of furniture arrangements viewing staff. These spaces will be shared, multi-purpose, and have varying layouts. These spaces will be more so used by staff who want to focus on work. These spaces are more so for impromptu project meetings.

Energy efficient lighting for telepresence

This space will be used to come into to contact with clients.

Energy efficient lighting for telepresence

This space will be used to contact other offices and have board meetings.

Dimmable, energy efficient solution

The space will more so be used for education but should be movable.

Energy efficient direct/indirect Energy efficient direct/indirect Energy efficient direct/indirect

This will allow staff to decompress but also provide space for hosting functions and buffet lines. The coffee bar is more of an impromptu talking space for small meetings. The soft seating area is more of an impromptu talking space for small meetings.

Simple LED or Fluorescent

Staff will not work in this area unless a repair is necessary to the server.


Notes

Sq. Ft.

Room

CPU, Dual Monitors, Phone, & Printer

161

Reception

Charging Stations

295

Waiting Area

CPU, Dual Monitors, & Phone

326

Accounting Work

CPU, Dual Monitors, & Phone

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Product Development Work

CPU, Dual Monitors, & Phone

891

Management & Administration Work

Work Areas

CPU, Dual Monitors, & Phone

344

Advertising & Marketing Work

Enclaves

CPU, Dual Monitors, & Phone

356

Legal & Regulatory Work

CPU, Dual Monitors, & Phone

396

Sales Work

CPU, Dual Monitors, & Phone

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I.T. Work

Laptop Charging Stations

530

Nomadic Work

Laptop Charging Stations & Shared

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Executive Staff Work

Acoustical Privacy & Rejuvenation

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Short-Term Enclaves

Acoustical Privacy

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Long-Term Enclaves

HDVC Telepresence, & Pin-Ups

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2-4 Meeting Spaces

Secondary Adjacency

HDVC Telepresence, & Pin-Ups

142

6-Seat Conference

Minimal Adjacency

HDVC Telepresence, & Pin-Ups

717

10-Seat Conference

Presentation Screen, & Pin-Ups

410

Staff Training Room

Sink, Refrigerator, Microwave, & Cof..

578

Work Cafe

Charging Station & Utensils Station

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Coffee Bar/Soft Seating

Large Server & Cooling Unit

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I.T. Server

Designation: Reception & Waiting Areas

Meeting Spaces Social Areas Functional Needs

Legend: Primary Adjacency

Undesirable Adjacency


SCHEME 1: STACKING - LEVEL 2 & 3 Legend:

NOMADIC WORKERS

ACCOUNTING AREA

6-SEAT CONFER.

10-SEAT CONFERENCE ROOM

MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION

2-4 MEETING

WORK CAFE & SEATING

Reception & Waiting Areas Work Areas Enclaves

MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION

2-4 MEETING

Meeting Spaces Social Areas Functional Needs

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SCHEME 1: BUBBLE FLOW - LEVEL 2 Legend:

SERVER ROOM STORAGE

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

WAITING AREA

ADVERTISING & MARKETING

I.T. EXECUTIVE OFFICE

Reception & Waiting Areas Work Areas

RECEPTION SHORT ENCLAVE

Enclaves Meeting Spaces

STAIRS

SALES

2-4 MEETING

Social Areas Functional Needs

10-SEAT CONFERENCE ROOM

LONG ENCLAVE

2-4 MEETING

MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION


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SCHEME 1: BUBBLE FLOW - LEVEL 3 Legend:

PRINT STATION

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

COFFEE/SOFT SEATING

STAFF TRAINING

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Reception & Waiting Areas

LONG ENCLAVE

Work Areas Enclaves Meeting Spaces Social Areas

2-4 MEETING EXECUTIVE OFFICE

STAIRS LEGAL & REGULATORY

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

Functional Needs

6-SEAT CONFERENCE NOMADIC WORKERS

ACCOUNTING

WORK CAFE


SCHEME 1: BLOCKING - LEVEL 2 Legend:

SERVER EXEC. ROOM OFFICE STORAGE

WAITING AREA

Work Areas

I.T. EXEC. OFFICE

Reception & Waiting Areas

RECEPTION

Enclaves

ADVERTISING & MARKETING

STAIRS

SALES

SHO. LO. ENC. ENC.

Meeting Spaces Social Areas

2-4 MEET.

Functional Needs

10-SEAT CONFERENCE ROOM

2-4 MEET. MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION 2-4 MEET.

2-4 MEET.


SCHEME 1:

COFFEE/ SOFT SEATING

BLOCKING - LEVEL 3 Legend:

STAFF TRAINING

Reception & Waiting Areas Work Areas Enclaves

PRINT STATION EXEC. OFFICE

LONG ENC. STAIRS

2-4 MEET.

EXEC. OFFICE

EXEC. OFFICE

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

LEGAL & REGULATORY

Meeting Spaces Social Areas Functional Needs

NOMADIC WORKERS

ACCOUNTING 6-SEAT CONF.

WORK CAFE


SCHEME 1: PLANNING - LEVEL 2 Legend:

Quiet Zoning Semi-Quiet Zoning

1 Focus Work Periods Contemplative

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Semi-Quiet Interactive Group Work

6 Collaborative Fast-Paced Inspiring

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Semi-Quiet Interactive Group Work

3 Semi-Quiet Interactive Group Work Focus Work Periods Contemplative

Loud Zoning Major Circulation Minor Circulation

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5 Collaborative Fast-Paced Inspiring

Focal Point Destinations Landmarks Staff: Employees would enter the office through the either the reception or employee entrance(1). They have the options of going into the 10-Seat Conference(2), Executive Offices(3), Management and Administration(4), Sales(5), Advertisement and Marketing(6), or Stairs(7). Clients: Clients and visitors may approach the space differently as they would enter specifically through the reception(1), making their way into the 10-Seat Conference Room(2), Executive Office(3) to speak to the CEOs, and the Stairs(7) to reach other employees. Consultants: Consultants would enter the space through the reception(1) and make their way through the space, specifically the meeting areas such as the 10-Seat Conference Room(2) and Executive Offices(3).

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Semi-Quiet Interactive Group Work

Semi-Quiet Interactive Group Work

Collaborative 4 Fast-Paced Inspiring Semi-Quiet Interactive Group Work

VIEWS

Semi-Quiet Interactive Group Work

Semi-Quiet Interactive Group Work

VIEWS


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SCHEME 1: PLANNING - LEVEL 3 Legend:

Quiet Zoning

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Collaborative Fast-Paced Inspiring Semi-Quiet Interactive Group Work

Focus Work Periods Contemplative

Semi-Quiet Zoning Loud Zoning Major Circulation Minor Circulation

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3 Semi-Quiet Interactive Group Work

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Semi-Quiet Interactive Group Work

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Semi-Quiet Interactive Group Work

Collaborative Fast-Paced Inspiring VIEWS

Focal Point Destinations Landmarks Staff: Employees would enter through either the Stairs(1) or Employee Entrances(2) on the second floor. From here, they have the option of going to the Executive Offices(3), Product Development(4), Legal & Regulatory(5), Accounting(6), or Nomadic Workers(7).

Semi-Quiet Interactive Group Work

Collaborative Fast-Paced Inspiring

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Clients: Clients and visitors may approach the space differently as they would enter specifically through the Stairs(1), making their way through the office as they pass through Product Development(4), and Legal and Regulatory(5). Consultants: Consultants would enter the space through the Stairs(1) or Employee Entrances(2) if entering with an employee. They would most likely go see staff in Product Development(4) or the Legal & Regulatory department(5).

VIEWS

Semi-Quiet Interactive Group Work

Collaborative Fast-Paced Inspiring


Once considered as one of the most polluted cities in 1969, Chattanooga has transformed into one with the cleanest within 50 years. Through political and social change, the Chattanooga population revitalized their ecosystem for the future. Similarly, Sockwell is a company that stresses the importance of having a sustainable environment; one that supports a more homegrown and natural process of making. With this in mind, the concept of a vision for the future made possible by “Homegrown Revitalization� was chosen to inspire the upcoming design. The surrounding city’s change from such a negative ecosystem to a sustainable community regarding human action goes with the sustainability aspect that Sockwell pushes in its brand. The concept is meant to show a synthesis of human interactions with the environment that has led to its rejuvenation and total turn around within the . .

Ecosystem, Workspace, and Themselves.

Views of Chattanooga residents planting native plants as a community.

HOMEG REVITAL


GROWN LIZATION

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View overlooking the city of Chattanooga and the site found to the right.

The concept will be demonstrated through a tiered open floor plan with hints of private and collaborative spaces in between; providing a flexible, yet organic layout that will provide staff with a variety of seating options and acoustical privacy. A calm color palette featuring natural tones and those typically found in the company’s products will be used to provide a sense of the outdoors while also aligning with the brand’s culture. The space will also be acoustically tiered from private to collaborative (quiet to loud) with a few hints of each in both spaces. This will mimic the progressive and sustainable efforts that have led to Chattanooga to become the city it is today. Organic and curvilinear forms and shapes will be encouraged, allowing staff to be more in tune with nature, while the materials used in the space will differ depending on the sector of the office. A main goal of the design is to provide a rejuvenating workspace that inspires creativity and efficiency for the business while minimizing the user’s stress while in and indoor space.



To provide a REJUVENATING workspace that inspires creativity and efficiency for the business while minimizing stress levels that often arises in many indoor spaces. To encourage interdepartmental COLLABORATION, in turn fostering a sense of community. To INSPIRE and create an office that reminds staff why they want to come to work every day. To allow staff to see the importance of HUMAN INTERACTION within the workspace, clients, and city living. Design a space that encourages the company to become a leader in the field by establishing a workspace that is conducive to INNOVATION and collaboration.

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LEVEL 2 PLAN : KEY: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

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MAIN ENTRY RECEPTION 10-SEAT CONFERENCE

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SECONDARY ENTRY

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STORAGE LOCKERS

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I.T. DEPARTMENT (2)

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CEO EXECUTIVE OFFICE SHORT-TERM ENCLAVE LONG-TERM ENCLAVE I.T. SERVER ROOM

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HR EXECUTIVE OFFICE ADVERTISING & MARKETING (8) BUILT-IN UNDER STAIR INDIVIDUAL SEATING

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BUILT-IN UNDER STAIR COLLABORATIVE SEATING SALES (8) MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION (14) 2-4 MEETING SPACE

LEVEL 2 FLOOR FURNITURE PLAN SCALE: 3/32” = 1’ - 0”


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LEVEL 2 RCP : KEY: OPEN TO BELOW

BAFFLE SYSTEM @ 10’ - 5 1/8” AFF

GYPSUM BOARD @ 10’ 5 1/8” AFF

EUREKA THREE SWITCH PENDANT COOPER LIGHTING 2’ X 4’ LED TROFFER

EUREKA 4’ STROKE PENDANT

EUREKA MINI MUTE PENDANT EUREKA HELIOS CAN LIGHTING EUREKA DELTA PENDANT SQUARE DIFFUSER 24” X 24” SQUARE REGISTER 24” X 24” LINEAR DIFFUSER 8’ LONG LINEAR RETURN 8’ LONG

LEVEL 2 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN SCALE: 3/32” = 1’ - 0”


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LEVEL 3 PLAN : KEY: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

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SECONDARY ENTRY

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2-4 MEETING SPACE STAFF TRAINING CFO EXECUTIVE OFFICE

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NOMADIC DEPARTMENT (12)

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PRINT & COPY STATION

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COFFEE SEATING STAIRWAY ENTRY LONG ENCLAVE

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CO EXECUTIVE OFFICE ACCOUNTING (8) COO EXECUTIVE OFFICE

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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (12)

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LEGAL & REGULATORY (8) WORK CAFE 6-SEAT CONFERENCE 2-4 MEETING SPACE

LEVEL 3 FLOOR FURNITURE PLAN SCALE: 3/32” = 1’ - 0”


LEVEL 3 RCP : KEY: OPEN PLENUM @ 12’-10” AFF

GYPSUM BOARD @ 10’-10” AFF

BAFFLE SYSTEM @ 10’-10” AFF

EUREKA THREE SWITCH PENDANT COOPER LIGHTING 2’ X 4’ LED TROFFER

EUREKA 4’ STROKE PENDANT

EUREKA MINI MUTE PENDANT EUREKA HELIOS CAN LIGHTING EUREKA DELTA PENDANT SQUARE DIFFUSER 24” X 24” SQUARE REGISTER 24” X 24” LINEAR DIFFUSER 8’ LONG LINEAR RETURN 8’ LONG

LEVEL 3 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN SCALE: 3/32” = 1’ - 0”


SECTION I : LEVEL 3 CEILING @ 12’ - 10” LEVEL 3 PLENUM

LEVEL 3 @ 13’ - 4” LEVEL 2 PLENUM

LEVEL 2 NORTH/SOUTH SECTION SCALE: 1/8” = 1’ - 0”


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SECTION 2 : LEVEL 3 CEILING @ 12’ - 10” LEVEL 3 PLENUM

LEVEL 3 @ 13’ - 4” LEVEL 2 PLENUM

LEVEL 2 EAST/ WEST SECTION SCALE: 1/8” = 1’ - 0”


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MILLWORK DETAIL PLAN

MILLWORK DETAIL SECTION SCALE: 1/2” = 1’ - 0”

STEELCASE PANEL DIVIDER

SCALE: 1 1/2” = 1’ - 0”

WILSONART TOP FINISH

WILSONART PALLADIUM

WILSONART QUARTZ




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STEELCASE KEY: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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STEELCASE DASH MINI LED LIGHT

STEELCASE MODESTY PANEL WITH 3FORM PANEL

STEELCASE THINK 465 SERIES WORK CHAIR

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STEELCASE BIVI WORK TABLE STEELCASE UNIVERSAL STORAGE MOBILE PEDESTAL

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STEELCASE BIVI SIDE STORAGE

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STEELCASE CAMPFIRE SLIM TABLE

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DUAL DISPLAY MONITORS

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STEELCASE BIVI SCREEN STEELCASE PLANTER

WORK STATION PLAN VIEW SCALE: 1 1/2” = 1’ - 0”

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THE BASE : RECEPTION The Base is the entrance into the SockWell Office. Located on the second floor (first floor of the office), the Base relates to its namesake as it is a meeting point for all staff, clients, and other building tenants. In order for visitors to see staff and products, they must first ascend through the space and seek adventure just as SockWell’s product line is geared towards those who seek adventure. The entrance allows all to see the basis for the design of the entire office.




THE SUMMIT : CONFERENCE The Summit consists of the conference rooms within the SockWell Office. Located at the entrance of the second floor and cafe of the third, the Summit is meant to be a touch down space where multiple members of staff can meet for a short or long time to get work collaborative work done. Multiple seating was installed in order to provide a variety of room variations.


NEW LEAF : WORK CAFE The New Leaf Cafe is on the third floor of the SockWell Office and has views looking out onto Finley Stadium. Named after one of the product lines for SockWell socks, the New Leaf Cafe is a communal space where all staff can come together to relax and have the options of working as well. With plenty of seating arrangements and views towards the outside, the New Leaf Cafe brings forth what the company focuses on: people.

WORK CAFE ELEVATION VIEW SCALE: 1/4” = 1’ - 0”



PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ELEVATION VIEW SCALE: 1/4” = 1’ - 0”

THE TREK : WORKSPACES

The Trek consists of the open workspace in the SockWell Office. Located throughout most of the second and third floors, the Trek relates to its namesake as it is an expedition or adventure that staff should feel like when they come into work everyday. Employees should feel invigorated and feel ad if they are ready to start a brand new day .


THE BIVY : OFFICES The Bivy consists of the executive offices in the SockWell Office. Located throughout the second and third floors, the Bivy relates to its namesake as it relates to a smaller enclosed space used for protection. Though not private office, executive officers still have their own room where staff should feel welcome and integrated with from the outside.

EXECUTIVE OFFICE ELEVATION VIEW SCALE: 1/4” = 1’ - 0”

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THE ASCENSION : STAIRWELL The Ascension is the stairwell area into the SockWell Office connecting both the second and third levels. Located in the center of the office, the Ascension relates to the journey throughout the space and into the workspaces. Its namesake, another product line is meant to tie the staff into the company culture while having a relaxing and natural workspace. The journey created here along with the sense of mystery encourages what SockWell aims to do for its own customers.



CLIENT PROFILE:

Sockwell Staff. (2019). Our Story. Retrieved from https://sockwellusa.com/pages/our-story Sockwell Staff. (2019). Our Socks. Retrieved from https://sockwellusa.com/pages/our-socks Sockwell Staff. (2019). Why Wool? Retrieved from https://sockwellusa.com/pages/why-wool Sockwell Staff. (2016). A Natural Fiber with Supernatural Abilities. Retrieved from https://www.sockwellsocks.com/Natural_Fiber_Supernatural_ Abilities_a/260.htm

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:

Sockwell Staff. (2019). Our Team. Retrieved from https://sockwellusa.com/pages/our-team

TRENDS:

Trend Option 1: Fox, B., & Shapiro, E. (2018). 2018 and A Half Workplace Trends. Retrieved from https://workdesign.com/2018/08/2018-and-a-half-year-workplace-trends/ Ryan, K. J. (2018). 5 Design Trends that Will Make Your Office More Productive--and Look Amazing. Retrieved from https://www.inc.com/kevin-j-ryan/ worlds-coolest-offices-trends-2018.html Williams, J. (2017). Attributes of Buildings of the Future and Their Impact on Workplace Design. Retrieved from https://workdesign.com/2017/06/buildings/ Trend Option 2: Fairs, M. (2016). Design Can Support or Change Company Culture Says Haworth Research. Retrieved from https://www.dezeen.com/2016/03/22/haworthwhite-paper-research-how-to-create-a-successful-organisational-culture-working-styles-office-design/ Gensler Staff. U.S. Workplace Survey 2016 | Research & Insight. Retrieved from https://www.gensler.com/research-insight/workplace-surveys/us/2016 Steelcase Staff. (2017a). Creating Authenticity in the Workplace Through Design. Retrieved from https://www.steelcase.com/research/articles/topics/ workplace/seven-emerging-workplace-design-influences-in-2018/ Steelcase Staff. (2017b). The Creative Shift. Retrieved from https://www.steelcase.com/research/articles/topics/creativity/creative-shift/


53 TYPOLOGIES:

Typology Option 1: Cohen, E. (2018). Hyatt Global Headquarters by Gensler: 2017 Best of Year Winner for Large Corporate Office. Retrieved from https://www.interiordesign. net/projects/14281-hyatt-global-headquarters-by-gensler-2017-best-of-year-winner-for-large-corporate-office/ Gensler Staff. Hyatt Corporation | Projects. Retrieved from https://www.gensler.com/projects/hyatt-corporation Wilson, M. (2017). Why Hyatt Designed Its New Headquarters to Feel Like Its Hotels. Retrieved from https://www.fastcompany.com/90137832/why-hyattdesigned-its-new-headquarters-to-feel-like-a-hotel Typology Option 2: Boessenkool, A. (2016). Stance’s Stylish Headquarters Combines Office, Home and Gallery. Retrieved from https://www.ocregister .com/2016/08/19/stances-stylish-headquarters-combines-office-home-and-gallery/ Highsnobiety Visits Staff. (2019). Stance Socks Headquarters. Retrieved from https://www.highsnobiety.com/2015/07/07/stance-socks-headquarters/

PROGRAMMING MATRIX:

Rengel, A. J. (2011). The Interior Plan: Concepts and Exercises (2nd ed.) Bloomsbury Academic.

LOCATION:

Used both Google Maps and Snazzymaps to attain location graphic and features.


ALESSANDRA POMA STUDIO III | SPRING 2019 OFFICE PROJECT SOCKWELL


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