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alison neil interior design portfolio

As an interior designer, my work should reflect my clients’ vision and take the design a step further. Unique and innovative design is something that intrigues me and is used in my designs as much as possible.

Innovative design merges various disciplines that I actively seek inspiration from to see what is trending in all creative fields. Inspirations for my work come from the worlds of graphic design, architecture, pop culture, and other media. Seeing a design that others might find “risky” or “unconventional” inspires me to seek a new approach in creative solutions. I strongly believe that every space that a designer creates gives them the opportunity to do something different and as a result, advance the design industry.

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NEO CITY HOTEL boutique hotel for the 2021 olympic games in tokyo, japan GDH PHARMACEUTICAL corporate office for a skin care company in vancouver, canada

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RILEY PARK RESIDENCE two-storey family residence in riley park, vancouver, canada

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HOME AWAY FROM HOME refugee respite centre for 1,500 individuals on the eagle pass-piedras negras bridge

“WE DESIGN FOR THE PRESENT, WITH AN AWARENESS OF THE PAST, FOR A FUTURE WHICH IS ESSENTIALLY UNKNOWN.” — NORMON FOSTER

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NEO CITY HOTEL

commercial This conceptual hotel design connects the initial slogan of the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games “Discover The Future / Discover Tomorrow” with the futuristic designs in Anime produced in the 1980’s-1990’s.

Many iconic anime speculated what current years (2015-2020) would look like with concepts such as alien invasions, robots and cyborgs, and other technological advancements.

Neo City Hotel invites guests to immerse themselves into the alternate worlds and realities drawn by nostalgic anime, through the futuristic design of the hotel.

The three Anime used as reference are Ghost in The Shell (1992), Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995), and Akira (1988).

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Address: 2-Chōme-13 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku City, Tōkyō-To, 169-0075, Japan Scope of Project: Floors 4-8 Size: approx. 5,000 sqft Shinjuku is a city located in Tokyo, Japan. It is known as a major commercial and administrative area. One of the busiest train stations in Japan, Shinjuku Station, is in this city, as well.

Takadanobaba is a neighbourhood within Shinjuku city. During the day, it is a commuter’s hub for people travelling from the west of Tokyo. Once the night falls, the city turns into a college town with students flooding the streets and taking advantage of the night life opportunities.

This area was chosen to cater to the target market for this hotel - young adults - so that they can enjoy their trip regardless of the time of day. Offering different types of experiences during the day or night also encourages guests to explore the city.

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ENTRY

RECEPTION DESK

LOUNGE / LOBBY

ENTRY

RECEPTION DESK CAFÉ / BAR AREA LOUNGE / LOBBY

MANAGER’S OFFICE

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CAFÉ / BAR AREA LINEN STORAGE / LAUNDRY

MANAGER’S OFFICE ACCESSIBLE WASHROOM (x2)

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LINEN STORAGE / LAUNDRY STORAGE ROOM

ACCESSIBLE WASHROOM (x2) JANITOR’S ROOM STORAGE ROOM

Direct Indirect

JANITOR’S ROOM

Adjacency Matrix

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No adjacency under any circumstances

Bubble Diagram

Direct

Indirect X

No adjacency under any circumstances

WASHROOM 1 42 SQFT

PREP AREA

CAFE/BAR AREA 700 SQFT

WASHROOM II 42 SQFT

135 SQFT (INCL. IN BAR/CAFE AREA SQFT)

JANITOR 45 SQFT

LOUNGE / LOBBY 895 SQFT

STORAGE 100 SQFT

SELF CHECK-IN COUNTER x3 STATIONS INCL. WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY 75 SQFT

SINGLE-PERSON RECEPTION DESK 45 SQFT

MGR. ROOM

70 SQFT

LINEN & LAUNDRY 165 SQFT

PRELIMINARY LAYOUT PLAN

RNITURE LAYOUT PLAN SON NEIL

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WASHROOMS

CAFE & BAR

ELEVATOR

FOOD STORAGE

CHECK-IN STATIONS

RECEPTION STORAGE

JANITOR

PATIO & LOUNGE MGR. OFFICE

LINEN & LAUNDRY

FIRST FLOOR FURNITURE PLAN (4th FLOOR)

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DOUBLE QUEEN

DOUBLE QUEEN ACCESSIBLE KING

ELEVATOR LOBBY HALLWAY

JUNIOR SUITE

KING SUITE

DELUXE SUITE

GUEST FLOOR FURNITURE PLAN (FLOORS 5, 6, 7, 8)

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Bar & Reception Elevation

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Entry/Self Check-in Stations & Seating Area Elevation

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Elevation: Café / Bar Feature Wall

CAFÉ NORTH ELEVATION

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GUEST

Self-Check In Reception & Entry to Patio

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Key Plan

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Reception Desk & CafĂŠ / Bar Seating Area

Reception Desk & View to Outdoor Lounge

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Café & Bar

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Key Plan

Café & Bar

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the deluxe suite The Deluxe Suite, of roughly 500 sqft, features an openconcept kitchenette and living area, a foldable wooden dining table, and an ensuite washroom with a wet room.

The key points in this suite are the hexagonal ceramic tiles and hexagonal wall lights used to create a rhythmic pattern along the walls of the washroom.

Key Plan

SHOWER AREA (WET ROOM) ENTRY & KITCHENETTE

ENSUITE WASHROOM FOLD-DOWN DINING TABLE

BEDROOM

LIVING AREA

DELUXE SUITE FURNITURE PLAN

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Kitchenette Front Elevation

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Ensuite Washroom - Vanity

Entry & Kitchenette

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Living Area

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GDH PHARMA CEUTICAL

corporate The design concept for GDH Pharmaceutical’s Vancouver office is symmetry and nature. Symmetry is an element that does not traditionally exist in nature. However, humans seek symmetry for comfort and most items that humans find aesthetically pleasing are symmetrical. With that in mind, we can say that symmetry is essentially part of human nature.

This office design combines GDH Pharmaceutical’s rebranding concept and their corporate goal to take care of their clients’ health, with the human desire for symmetry, harmony and balance.

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SITE PLAN

Address: 6th Floor, 838 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC, V6C 1C8 Size: 5,460 sqft The office for GDH Pharmaceutical is conveniently located within a 5-minute walk from three different train stations, including Waterfront Station which houses all train lines that service Metro Vancouver. The area is abundant in local shops and restaurants, as well as multiple entrances to popular mall, Pacific Centre.

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Conceptual Collage 29

Main Entry Staff Entry

TRAINING

RECEPTION

VISITOR CLOSET

SHOWROOM MARKETING STORAGE

MARKETING

EXECUTIVE BOARDROOM & PRESENTATION AREA

SMALL MEETING ROOM BREAK ROOM 1

GENERAL MANAGER

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER

SUPPORT STAFF

PRINT AREA 2

PRINT AREA 1

BREAK ROOM 2

Legend

FILING STORAGE

Immediate Adjacency Close Proximity Nearby (Access via corridor) Entries

IT SERVER & IT STAFF

ELEC. CLOSET

Public Private Public & Private / Common for Staff Only

Bubble Diagram

Reception Desk Conceptual Sketch

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TRAINING & SHOWROOM

BREAK ROOM

OPEN OFFICE AREA

IT SERVER

MARKETING MANAGER’S OFFICE ADMIN MANAGER’S OFFICE

FINANCE MANAGER’S OFFICE

RECEPTION

EXECUTIVE MEETING ROOM

PERSONAL ASSISTANTS

SMALL MEETING ROOM

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER’S OFFICE

GENERAL MANAGER’S OFFICE

Legend

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Public Private Public & Private

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Section BB

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General Manager’s Office

Reception Desk & Entry

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Key Plan

Executive Meeting Room

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Open Offices

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Key Plan

Small Meeting Room

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RILEY PARK RESIDENCE

residential The client is a family which includes a graphic designer, a lawyer, and three children. Located in the Riley Park neighbourhood, which features beautiful Queen Elizabeth Park, this residence is the perfect option for a large family.

The project reflects the family’s desire for spaces to encourage interaction. In the high pace of a connected society, families can find it difficult to spend time together. By creating common areas, the family can be brought together to enjoy the growing years of their young children.

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Ontario St

W 23rd Ave

Manitoba St

E 24th Ave

Columbia St

W King Edward Ave

W 26th Ave

3 minute walk

SITE PLAN

Address: 65 W King Edward Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Y 2H6 Size: approx. 3,500 sqft The trendy neighbourhood of Riley Park is conveniently located in between the Commercial District at W King Edward Ave and Main St, and King Edward Skytrain Station – these are within a 10-minute walk. Nearby attractions include Queen Elizabeth Park, Nat Bailey Stadium which hosts baseball games every summer, and other outdoor amenities. Alternative forms of transportation are easily accessible, such as public transport, bike paths/lanes, or walking.

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Exterior Elevation - Front

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BACKYARD

CONFERENCE

PRINCIPAL’S DESK

MAIN ENTRY

UNDERGROUND CAR PORT

OPEN OFFICES

COLLABORATION

PRINT AREA STAFF ENTRY

KITCHEN

W/C LAUNDRY

STORAGE

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Open Office & Collaboration Areas

Conference Room

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FORMAL DINING AREA

Main Entry

STAIRS TO BASEMENT KITCHEN

BATHROOM

LIVING AREA STAIRS TO SECOND FLOOR

FAMILY COMMON AREA

GUEST ENSUITE

BED #2

GUEST BED

POWDER ROOM

Legend

BED #1

MASTER BED

HOME OFFICE

Immediate adjacency OR sub-spaces Normal Connection Entries

MASTER ENSUITE

First and Second Floors Bubble Diagram

Public Private Circulation

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DECK

DECK

LIVING

KITCHEN

BED #1 (GIRLS’ ROOM)

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GUEST ENSUITE

BED #2 (BOY’S ROOM)

ENTRY

MAIN FLOOR MAIN FLOOR Main Floor Block

Plan

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COMMON AREA DN

BATHROOM

DINING

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MASTER ENSUITE

MASTER BED

SECOND FLOOR SECOND Second Floor BlockFLOOR Plan

Legend

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DECK

LIVING

KITCHEN

GUEST ENSUITE

DINING

POWDER RM

MEDIA ROOM GUEST SUITE

ENTRY

PORCH

MAIN FLOOR FURNITURE PLAN

RAMP TO UNDERGROUND CAR PORT

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BACKYARD

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BED #1 COMMON AREA BATHROOM

OFFICE

MASTER ENSUITE BED #2

MASTER BED

SECOND FLOOR FURNITURE PLAN

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16 RISERS @ 712"

15 TREADS @ 10"

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UP

A Key Plan

Section AA

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1'-8 1/2"

1'-4"

1'-4 5/8"

1'-7"

1'-3 1/2"

7 3/8"

4'-11 3/8"

6 3/4"

3'-10 3/8"

1'-0 1/8"

1'-3 1/8"

5"

5"

1'-3 1/8"

1'-2 7/8"

1'-0 1/8"

7'-4"

7'

3'

3'-1"

5'-4 3/8"

SAMSUNG SIDE BY SIDE REFRIGERATOR RS25J500DSR W: 35 3 4" D: 36.19" H: 69 7 8"

3 3/4"

3'-9 3/8"

3'-0 7/8"

3"

1'-6 3/8"

1'-11 3/4"

1'-10 3/4"

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KITCHEN SECTION

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1'-7"1'-7"

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3'-5 1/2"

2'

1'-9 1/4"

2'-5 3/4"

1'-2 3/4"

3'-5 1/2"

2'

1'-9 1/4"

2'-5 3/4"

1'-3 1/2" 1'-3 1/2" 1'-8 1/2" 1'-8 1/2" 3'-1"3'-1"

9 1/2" 2'-7"2'-7"

3' 3'

1'-2 7/8" 1'-2 7/8"

1'-2 3/4"

2'-6 5/8"

9 1/2"

9 7/8"

2'-6 5/8"

2'-6 5/8"

8'-8 7/8" 2 1/2"

1'

2'-6 5/8"

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2'-2 5/8"

2'-1"

KITCHEN SECTION SECTION

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2'-5 1/2"

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3/16" = 1'-0"

D-4

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3'-9 7/8" 3'-9 7/8"

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2'-6"2'-6"

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KITCHEN CABIN SECTION 04-05

BOSCH 36" INDUCTION COOKTOP BOSCH BENCHMARK SERIES 36" INDUCTION COOKTOP BLACK WITH STAINLESS BENCHMARK SERIES STEEL FRAME BLACK WITH STAINLESS NITP666UC STEEL FRAME W: 37" NITP666UC 1 D:W: 2137" 4"

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2'-2 5/8" 2'-2 5/8"

2'-4 1/4"

1'-6"

4'-5 1/4"

2'-4 1/4"

1'-6"

5'-1 3/8" 5'-1 3/8"

3"

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3"

1'-3 1/8"

3'-2 5/8"

4'-1 3/8"

1'-3 1/8"

3'-2 5/8"

4'-1 3/8"

D-3 D-3

FLOOR PLAN FLOOR PLAN ENLARGED KITCHEN FLOOR PLAN

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KITCHEN CABINETS KITCHEN CABINETS FLOOR PLAN & SECTION 01 FLOOR PLAN & SECTION 01

SECTION SECTION

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2'-1"

4'-5 1/4"

1'-1 1/4" 1'-1 1/4"

2'-3"2'-3"

1'-9 1/8" 1'-9 1/8"

1'-11"1'-11"

ID1.1

4'-8 1/2" 4'-8 1/2"

3'-0 1/8" 3'-0 1/8"

1'-8 3/8" 1'-8 3/8"

KITCHEN CABINETS SECTION 02-03

4 3/8" 4 3/8"

6'-7 1/2" 6'-7 1/2"

1'-111'-11 5/8" 5/8"

3" 3"

4'-4"4'-4"

3'-7 3/8" 3'-7 3/8"

D-3

7'-7 5/8"

4'-5 3/8"

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3'-1"

3/4" 3/4"

3 3/4"

3/4"

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5" 5" 1'-3 1/8" 1'-3 1/8"

1'-9 5/8"

9 1/2"

2'-6"

H: 33 3 4"

3'-10 3/4" 1'-11"

9 1/2"

SAMSUNG SINGLE-DRAWER SAMSUNG FRONT LOADING SINGLE-DRAWER DISHWASHER FRONT LOADING DW80N3030US DISHWASHER W: 23 3 4" DW80N3030US 5 D: 24 W: 23 384"" 3 H: D: 33 24 5 84"" 6 1/4"

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4 3/8"

1'-2 1/4" 5" 5" 1'-2 1/4"

5" 5"

3"

1'-0 1/8" 1'-0 1/8" 1'-0 1/8" 6" 6" 5" 5"1'-0 1/8"

2'-11 1/4"

H: 27.13"

4 1/8"

2'-11 1/4"

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BOSCH 36" INDUCTION COOKTOP BENCHMARK SERIES BLACK WITH STAINLESS STEEL FRAME NITP666UC W: 37" D: 21 1 4"

1'-8"

2'-1"2'-1"

11" 11"

1'-4"1'-4"

4'-4 3/4" 4'-4 3/4"

KITCHENAID 30IN. WALL OVEN KITCHENAID WITH BUILT-IN 30IN. WALL OVEN MICROWAVE WITH BUILT-IN KOCE500ESS MICROWAVE W: 30" KOCE500ESS 14 D:W: 4230" 25" H:42 27.13" 14 D: "

7'-4"7'-4"

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5'-1"5'-1"

1'-4"1'-4"

4'-11 3/8" 2'-3"

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KITCHEN CABINETS KITCHEN CABINETS SECTION 02-03 SECTION 02-03

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Media Room

16 RISERS @ 712"

15 TREADS @ 10"

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PROJECTOR

UP

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Dining & Kitchen

Kitchen

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Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom Ensuite Bath 54

16 RISERS @ 712"

15 TREADS @ 10"

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PROJECTOR

Key Plan

Family Common Area

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HOME AWAY FROM HOME

respite centre This project, designed to accommodate 1,500 refugees on the Mexico-USA border, is centered on a focal point. The oval-shaped structure forces the bridge to go around it, which brings the attention of anyone who crosses the bridge.

The structure is highlighted in order to draw attention to the underlying issue and to address the issues in the refugees’ home countries to make it safer for those who cannot flee to safety.

Values of Latin culture such as community and family will be highlighted in the common areas of this refugee respite centre.

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Legend: 1 - Eagle Pass-Piedras Negras International Bridge 2 - USA Border Crossing 3 - Eagle Pass, Texas Commercial District 4 - Mexico Border Crossing 5 - Gran Plaza 6 - Rio Grande 7 - Shelby Park

Schematic of Bridge Redesign

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Exterior Southwest View

Exterior Northwest View

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1 - Entry 2 - Plaza 3 - Library 4 - Dining Hall 5 - Training & Info Centre 6 - Accessible Accommodation 7 - Medical Care 8 - Place of Worship

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9 - Suite Type A 10 - Suite Type B 11 - Suite Type D 12 - Shared W/C 13 - Common Area

Central Plaza Materials Legend:

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Concrete Flooring (Throughout) Wood Tabletops Wicker Seats Metal Legs/Details Vinyl Flooring A (Playground) Wooden Jungle Gym (Playground) White Enamel Jungle Gym with Rope Details (Playground) 8 - Vinyl Flooring B (Courtyard) 9 - Glass Panel (Elevators) 10 - White Metal Frame (Elevators) 11 - General Paint

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0 CENTRAL PLAZA ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN WITH MATERIALS

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MERCHANTS’ AREA ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN

PLAYGROUND ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN

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Ground Floor Legend: 1 - Entry 2 - Plaza 3 - Library 4 - Dining Hall 5 - Training & Info Centre

6 - Medical Centre 7 - Accessible Accommodation 8 - Place of Worship

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SECOND FLOOR PLAN

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THIRD, FOURTH, & FIFTH FLOOR PLAN (TYPICAL ACCOMMODATION)

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CENTRAL PLAZA SECTION A: COURTYARD & PLAYGROUND

CENTRAL PLAZA SECTION B: MERCHANTS, PLAYGROUND & OPEN SEATING AREA

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View of Suite Type A - Entry & Hallway

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View of Suite Type A - Living Room Facing Kitchen Key Plan - Suite Type A

TYPE D View of Suite Type A - Kitchen Facing Living Room

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View of Centra Plaza - Playground Looking North

Key Plan - Central Plaza

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View of Central Plaza - Courtyard & Entry Looking East

Central Plaza - Bird’s Eye View Looking Northeast

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