Mixed-Use Design: The Perry Center

ID 426 – Interior Design

CAPSTONE STUDIO PROJECT: THE PERRY CENTER

By Lexi Mills

Spring 2023

Site:

Located in the heart of South Perry on the corner of S Perry St and 9th Ave, our building was originally for mixed use with a quintessential PNW industrial style. It sits on a hill that inclines 3’ at about 2/3rds of the way through the building. It has never been fully occupied.

The neighborhood: South Perry District

South Perry has been around since the 1910s, with most of its growth happening in the last 30 years. It has an artsy, young, and active community. There are many family owned businesses in the neighborhood - some beloved buildings like The Shop have been transformed over time into new businesses.

Neighborhood material character

The neighborhood: South Perry District

16% of the 21580 are between the ages of 20-24. The median age for the population is 28

POPULATION

Community needs:

● The closest supermarket is 4-6 minutes away by car

● There are several down restaurants but few options for fast/convenient food

Grant Park is across the street, otherwise the next closet greenery areas are 3-4 minutes drive away

The area has an above average crime rating, at 6/10. The Rockwood neighborhood to the south has a 4/10

Most people in this area rent their housing. The largest group of renters are people in their mid twenties

15% of Spokane’s population lives in Poverty. 38% of people in South Perry are Unemployed

Concept

Framework: Growing Through the Cracks

The concept of the building is based on the idea of resilience - how a small plant can thrive in an unlikely environment.

Our client, Feast: World Kitchen strives to bring people together with food and help people share culture with each other through food. At the Perry Center, this idea is fostered to help grow the community of South Perry and help people put down new roots, be they an immigrant chef of feast, someone transitioning from homelessness, or a young member of the community looking for their place in the world . It is about new growth in hard times and thriving in unexpected ways and places. With the rapidly changing world around us, I want to create a community hub where people feel comfortable and safe, where they can thrive in a welcoming and lively space.

PROJECT GOALS

The goal for the Perry Center is to create a central hub in the neighborhood to:

● Provide a pleasant space people want to gather

● Provide access to nature

● Provide necessities like groceries, household items, and international goods

● Provide quick and convenient food that is delicious and promotes sharing of culture

● Influence sustainable building and utilize the elements to support health, happiness, and the environment

● Create spaces for relaxation and promote mental health

● Utilize recycled materials, encourage Green thinking, educate the public, and contribute to WA state sustainability goals

PROGRAME:

- A market that’s better than the nearby convenience store and

- A second location for Feast, keeping their same business model

- A sit-down restaurant related to Feast World Kitchen

- Transitional housing residential apartments

Building Edits - At a

Glance:

S. Perry St

1. Relocate garbage from the east side of the building to the SW side for closer access to all programs

2. Remove the center of the building for a community courtyard gathering space

3. Utilize solar roof tiles to help keep building utilities low.

9th Ave

LEVEL2 PLAN

LEVEL3 PLAN

Flagstone Pavers

Finishes

Water Permeable Asphalt

Recycled Wood Flooring

Poured Concrete

Recycled Terrazzo Tile

Assorted Ceramic Tile Flooring

Flagstone Pavers

Finishes

Low VOC Vinyl Plank Flooring

Poured Concrete

Carpet Tile

Recycled Wood Flooring

Building Sections

The central courtyard elevates 1’-6” twice to cover the 3’ incline of the building, creating 3 separate zones.

1. 2 BedApt

2. 1 BedApt

3. Restaurant BOH

4. ADAAll Gender

Restrooms

5. ZZ’s Restaurant FOH

6. Shared Lounge

7. Courtyard

8. FeastTake-Out

9. Dandi Grocery Entrance

10. Shared Kitchen

Trash

9th Ave.

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“ROMPOX- Easy” Water

Permeable Flagstone

Grout

Courtyard

Recycle

gypsum scraps in courtyard gardens and for agriculture

Landscaping with local plants, and the courtyard planters help stormwater management

Recycled PlasticTiles

World Flag Mural to be added to as chefs from around the world cook at Feast and ZZ’s

White Painted Brick

Benjamin Moore Limecicle Paint

Poured Concrete Floor

Feast world kitchen take-out area

Signs posted on all public trash cans to encourage recycling

ZZ’s Restaurant by Feast World Kitchen

Asst. Light Fixtures

ZZ’s is located off 9th Ave. It is an extension of and shares a kitchen with Feast. It is inspired by the African Zanzibar plant. It features:

● Eclectic furniture and light fixtures

● An inviting atmosphere with hanging plants and space separation

● A permanent Menu of Feast Favorites

● Indoor seating and outdoor access to the courtyard

● Recycled materials

Fabric covered banquette seating

RecycledTable tops and plank flooring

Wall covering White brick

Industrial ceiling clouds that hold lighting and plants

Asst. tile flooring

Branch space separator

Wood, leather, and metal chairs

White Oak Beams and Casework

RESTROOMS KITCHEN AND BOH

White Painted Brick

Benjamin MooreAegean

Teal Paint

Wood Doors Painted in Benjamin

Moore GothicArch

DANDI MARKET

Located on the corner of S. Perry St. and 9th Ave, the market is a community convenience. It provides:

● Food necessities like dairy, some meats, dry goods, produce

● Household items like cleaning supplies, paper products, and personal care items

● Grocery needs for when you can’t get a car or bus to the nearest supermarket

● A step above a convenience store

● Some international goods that are common in Feast’s cooking like spices, rice, beans, vegetables, sauces, etc.

Custom wall sign with LED lights and driftwood backing

White brick

GreenAccent Wall Wood and black metal frame shelving

Recycled plant wood flooring

LED strip pendant lights

Bulk storage dispensers

White Oak Doors

White Painted Brick

Benjamin Moore

Oak Grove Paint

Recycled Wood

Veneer Casework

Painted Metal Doors

Artemisia apartments

● Apartment entry on bottom level off S Perry St.

● Apartment lobby has mail, stair, elevator, and bike rack

● 7 apartments of 1 ADA, 1 3 bedroom 2 bath, 2 2 bedroom 1 bath, and 3 1 bedroom loft 1 bath a

● Industrial but cozy

● Light, relaxing environment for transitional housing

● Leases monthly

● Contemporary take on “Old West” elements of Eastern WA

● Featuring recycled and durable materials

● Residents may be employed in the building if needed - the market, restaurant, Feast cook, grounds keeping, or janitorial

Concrete Stairs w/ WoodTread

Area Rug

Low VOC Vinyl Plank Flooring

SideTable

APARTMENTELEVATIONA

All units have living, kitchenette, and bathrooms on the main floor and a bedroom upstairs/in the loft (*excluding the ADA apartment which is 1 level)

White Oak Doors

Benjamin Moore

Ice Mist Paint

Black Steel Banister

Recycled Chopstick Countertop

Ottoman Fabric

Benjamin Moore

Gentleman’s Grey Paint

MAIN BEDROOM

SECOND BEDROOM BATHROOM

1 bedroom loft apartment

White Oak Doors

Patina Finish Brick Wall

Benjamin Moore Heaven On Earth Paint

White Melamine Cabinets

Recycled Chopstick Countertop

Recycled Glass Backsplash

BATHROOM

MAIN BEDROOM

LIVING ROOM, KITCHENETTE, AMD DINING

2 bedroom apartment entry and living room

THANK YOU