Tierra de Gracia | Process Book

Tierra GRACIA DE

live - work for venezuelan youth

ANASTASIA CASTRO

5 PHASE I | DISCOVERY

14 PHASE II | USER CENTERED

23 PHASE III | SITE & BUILDING ANALYSIS

42 PHASE IV | OVERVIEW

61 PHASE V | DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

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PHASE VI | FINAL DESIGN

“LAS RIQUEZAS DE VENEZUELA NUNCA VALDRAN MAS QUE SUS HABITANTES” “THE RICHES OF VENEZUELA WILL NEVER BE MORE VALUABLE THAN ITS PEOPLE” -RENNY OTTOLINA

PHASE I DISCOVERY

PROPOSAL Comienzo (beginning) is a project that has the goal of reducing the emigration of emerging adults in Venezuela. Because of the actual economical situation in this country, is being hard for the youth to start their own life and live like a normal adult.

The project has the challenge of covering most of the necessities and expectations of an emerging adult in order to have a new and fresh start. The users will mainly be between 19 and 30 years old. However, they will also have the possibility of living with their families and friends.

The site of Comienzo will be in the third biggest city of Venezuela called Valencia.

The structure is use nowadays as a hotel so its location is very centralized and every has easy access. It is also formed by eight stories with a square footage of 22.000 sqft. The building will consist on three different programs, including residential (studio apartments), workspace and retail.

This innovative design, will offer the users opportunities to start their own business and at the same time, have a better life.

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CONSIDERED EMIGRATING VENEZUELA KNOW WHAT THEY WANNA DO IN THE FUTURE WILL LEAVE VENEZUELA IF THEY DO NOT ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS

ARE NOT LIVING THE LIFE THEY WANT TO

A SURVEY TO VENEZUELANS

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MAJOR ISSUES IN VENEZUELA

ECONOMY

YOUTH MIGRATION

LACK OF OPPORTUNITIES

PROBLEM THE LACK OF INDEPENDENCE AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMERGING ADULTS.

CONSEQUENCE DECREASE OF QUALITY ON PUBLIC SERVICES FOR THE COUNTRY AND THE COUNTRY STOPS EVOLVING.

SOLUTION CREATION OF A BUILDING THAT WILL OFFER LIVING|WORK OPPORTUNITIES AND A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE IN VENEZUELA.

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I N T E R N AT I O N A L Y O U T H F O U N D AT I O N

WHO THEY ARE IS AN INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION THAT SUSTAINS & COORDINATES THE TALENT AND POTENTIAL OF WORLDS YOUTH. THEY PREPARE MEN AND WOMEN TO SUCCEED AS CITIZEN, EMPLOYEES, ENTREPRENEURS AND CHANGE MARKERS.

MISSION & VISION ENVISIONS A WORLD WHERE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND SHAPE THE FUTURE WITH POWER AND CONFIDENCE. IYF PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE TO BE HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE AND ENGAGED CITIZENS.

IN VENEZUELA THEY STARTED WORKING IN VENEZUELA IN 2001 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ENTRA21, THEY CREATED A TECHNICAL TRAINING IN ORDER TO HELP THE MAJORITY OF VENEZUELANS GRADUATES TO SECURE THEIR JOBS.

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CLIENT

PHASE II USER-CENTERED RESEARCH PROJECT DEFINITION

Q: How close would you like to commute to work? Would you like to have a place where you can live and work at the same time?

What are three qualities or amenities that are important in your living environment :Â

What are three qualities or amenities that are important in your work space:

-PRIVATE BEDROOM -LIVING ROOM -BATHROOM

-RECREATION AREAS -OPEN SPACES -EQUALITY

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If you have the opportunity of starting your own business in Venezuela, would you do it?

How would you like to live?

-CLOTHE & ACCESSORIES RETAIL -GRAPHIC DESIGN -MARKETING

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34.1% 59.3%

75.8% WITH FAMILY WITH FRIENDS ALONE

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SURVEY

Mention 3 types of business that you would start in Venezuela.

NO YES

To reduce costs would you be willing to share your living and work space with other person?Â

If you have a place that offers living and job opportunities in Venezuela, would you stay?

If you have the opportunity of becoming independent in Venezuela, would you do it?

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If you have the opportunity of leaving Venezuela right now, would you do it?

NO YES

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

31.9% 51.6% 68.1% YES NO

48.4% IN VENEZUELA IN ANOTHER COUNTRY

SURVEY

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BREAKFAST

WAKE UP

GET READY

MEET LOREANA IS A GRAPHIC DESIGNER GRADUATED FROM VALENCIA DESIGN INSTITUTE. COMING FROM AN ARABIAN FAMILY, HER DREAM IS TO BECOME AN INDEPENDENT WOMAN WITH A GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO. THE PROJECT WILL HELP HER DEVELOP HER BUSINESS HAVING A SPACE TO CREATE HER DESIGNS AND AT THE SAME TIME RECEIVE HER CLIENTS. THE BUILDING WILL ALSO OFFER HER AN INDEPENDENT LIFE WHERE LOREANA CAN HAVE HER PRIVATE SPACE BUT HER FAMILY CAN STILL COME TO VISIT.

GO TO BED

GO TO THE STUDIO

LOREANA YACOUB B.F.A GRAPHIC DESIGN FEMALE 21 YEARS OLD $390 | YEAR

FINISH PROJECT

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USER

MEET WITH A CLIENT

BREAKFAST

GET READY

WAKE UP

MEET INES DESIGN AT THE STUDIO

GO TO BED

INES CAROLINA SANCHEZ CLOSE SHOWROOM

BACHELOR IN BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT FEMALE 25 YEARS OLD $390 | YEAR

OPEN SHOWROOM

MEET WITH CLIENT

MEET WITH CLIENT

IS A ENTREPRENEUR GRADUATED FROM CARABOBO UNIVERSITY. HER GOAL IS TO START HER OWN CLOTHE AND ACCESSORY BRAND HAVING A SHOWROOM AND A STUDIO FOR HER. THIS PROJECT WILL OFFER HER A SPACE TO DEVELOP AND MANAGE HER BRAND HAVING AN OFFICE AND STUDIO SPACE. ALSO, THE BUILDING WILL INCLUDE A SHOWROOM WHERE SHE CAN DISPLAY HER DESIGNS AND HAVE A START FOR HER BRAND. INES WILL ALSO BE ABLE TO HAVE AN INDEPENDENT LIFE WITH A PLACE TO LIVE WHERE SHE CAN Receive HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

HAVE LUNCH AT HOME

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HAVE BREAKFAST

WAKE UP

MEET HIS MOM

MEET RAIMUNDO GO TO THE OFFICE IS AN ENTREPRENEUR GRADUATED FROM GO TO BED THE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE OF CENTRAL VENEZUELA. HE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A PLACE TO WORK AND AT THE SAME TIME RAIMUNDO LATOUCHE HAVE HIS MOM CLOSE. THE PROJECT BACHELOR IN BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT WILL SERVE HIM AS A HOME WHERE HE MALE CAN LIVE WITH HIS MOM AND AT THE MEET WITH A CLIENT 27 YEARS OLD SAME TIME DEVELOP HIS OWN BUSINESS DINNER WITH MOM $500 | YEAR HAVING AN OFFICE AND CONFERENCE ROOMS TO MAKE THE FIRST STEP TO SUCCEED IN THE FUTURE. HE WILL ALSO HAVE LUNCH WITH MOM HAVE A ROOM THAT HE CAN SHARE WITH HAVE A BREAK HIS MOM IN ORDER TO TAKE CARE OF HER. GO TO THE OFFICE

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DO GROCERIES

MEET WALESKA GO HOME GO TO BED

WALESKA LEON

HAVE A COFFEE

BACHELOR INMARKETING FEMALE 23 YEARS OLD $1000 | YEAR

HAVE LUNCH

IS A WOMAN THAT LOVES GOING SHOPPING. SHE ENJOYS DISCOVERING NEW PLACES TO SHOP THAT OFFERS QUALITY SERVICE AND INNOVATIVE PIECES. WALESKA WILL ENJOY THE SHOWROOM FACILITIES THAT WILL BE OFFERED ON THE PROJECT AS A CLIENT OF THE ENTREPRENEURS THAT WILL BE WORKING ON THE BUILDING. THERE WILL BE SPACE FOR HER IN ORDER TO ENJOY THE TALENT FROM THE VENEZUELAN YOUTH AND AT THE SAME TIME HAVE A GREAT EXPERIENCE IN A INNOVATIVE SPACE

DRIVE TO THE RETAIL BUY ACCESSORIES BUY CLOTHE

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HAVE BREAKFAST

WAKE UP

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GO TO BED

MEET HERNANDO IS A MAN THAT GRADUATED FROM THE TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF CENTRAL VENEZUELA. WITH HIS EXPERIENCE ON MANAGEMENT HE WOULD HAVE A PLACE TO MANAGE AND ORIENTATE THE LOGISTIC OF THE BUILDING. THIS PROJECT WILL GIVE HIM THE OPPORTUNITY OF MANAGING A LIVEWORK SPACE WHERE HE WILL HAVE HIS OWN OFFICE IN ORDER TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO THE VENEZUELAN YOUTH AND OPEN THE DOORS TO ANY ENTREPRENEUR WHO WANTS TO JOIN THE Community OF YOUNG ADULTS SEARCHING FOR A BETTER FUTURE.

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GO TO THE OFFICE

HERNANDO CASTRO MEET WITH A PROSPECT

BACHELOR BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT MALE 45 YEARS OLD $890 | YEAR

CHECK THE BUILDING IS CORRECTLY WORKING

GO TO THE OFFICE MEET WITH A CLIENT HAVE LUNCH

PHASE III S I T E & B U I L D I N G A N A LY S I S

P O P U L AT I O N vENEZUELA: 30,912,392 CARABOBO: 2,245,701 VALENCIA: 919,612 THE POPULATION OF YOUTH IN THE CITY OF VALENCIA IS : 156,334 WHICH EQUALS TO THE 17% OF THE POPULATION. THIS NUMBER DEMONSTRATES THAT THE CITY OF VALENCIA HAS THE BIGGEST AMOUNT OF YOUTH IN THE COUNTRY WHICH PERCENTAGE OF YOUTH IS 31%. THIS FACT MAKES THE CITY ONE OF THE BEST LOCATIONS FOR THE PROJECT.

LANGUAGES SPANISH ENGLISH THE NATIVE LANGUAGE OF THE COUNTRY IS SPANISH. HOWEVER, MOST OF THE YOUTH IS STARTING TO LEARN ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE TO BE MORE PREPARED AND HAVE A BROAD DIVERSITY OF OPPORTUNITIES. THIS LANGUAGE IS TAUGHT AT SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.

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HOTEL GUAPARO INN

W E AT H E R | A LT I T U D E AREA: 106.2 MI2 ELEVATION: 1,631’ WEATHER:84’ SEASONS: DRY | WET VENEZUELA IS A COUNTRY LOCATED CLOSE TO THE ECUADOR. THIS MAKE THE COUNTRY HAVE A TROPICAL WEATHER WHERE THE FOUR STATIONS DO NOT HAPPEN. THE FACT OF HAVING A TROPICAL WEATHER, MAKES THE TEMPERATURE BE CONSISTENT THROUGH THE YEAR. THE DESIGN WILL NOT BE AFFECTED BY THIS FACTOR.

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IN 1999, THE BUILDING WAS DESIGNED BY THE ARCHITECT CAROLINA PAEZ AND THE CIVIL ENGINEER RAFAEL YANES. THE GOAL WAS TO BUILD THE FIRST HOTEL ON THE NORTH OF VALENCIA TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE GOOD LOCATION. THE DESIGN OF THE BUILDING WAS BASED ON THE AVAILABILITY OF MATERIALS PROVIDED IN THE ZONE THAT WHERE BRICK, CONCRETE AND CLAY. THESE MATERIALS ARE ALSO ADEQUATE TO THE WARM WEATHER OF THE CITY THE BUILDING HAS GROWN SINCE 1999 HAVING ADDITIONS ON THE DESIGN OF THE BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR. NOWADAYS IS A FOUR STAR HOTEL MANAGED BY THE YANES FAMILY.

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AS IT CAN BE NOTICED, THE VIEWS ARE NOT FAVORABLE FOR THE DESIGN. THE BACK VIEW IS THE MOST CRITICAL HAVING AN ABANDONED BUILDING AND EMPTY TERRAINS. THE SIDES AND FRONT VIEWS ARE SHOWING CHARACTERISTIC OF THE CITY LIKE MOUNTAINS AND NATURE.

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THE BUILDING IS LOCATED IN VENEZUELA AT THE CITY OF VALENCIA. THE CAPITAL OF THE COUNTRY IS CARACAS WHICH IS 2HOURS AWAY FROM VALENCIA , THE CAPITAL OF THE CARABOBO STATE. THE CITY IS NOT TOO BIG HAVING SHORT DISTANCES FOR THE USERS TO MOVE AROUND THE CITY. THE LONGEST AMOUNT OF TIME TO SPEND DRIVING AROUND THE CITY IS 1HOUR WITHOUT TRAFFIC. THE BUILDING IS LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF NAGUANAGUA, ONE OF THE BEST COUNTIES OF THE CITY.

15MIN WALKING 10MIN WALKING 5MIN WALKING

−− AS ITS SHOWN ON THE MAP, THE SITE HAS A BIG VARIETY OF AMENITIES ON THE CLOSEST SURROUNDINGS. T THE LOCATION OF THE BUILDING PRESENTS A GOOD ENVIRONMENT WITH SOME RESIDENCES AROUND AND ALSO BUSINESS COMPETITION IN ORDER TO CREATE CHALLENGES FOR THE USERS. EVERY STREET HAS A SIDE WALK THAT CAN BE USED FOR CIRCULATION. HOWEVER, FOR SECURITY, THERE IS A BUS STATION RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE BUILDING FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. −− THE ONLY POINT OF ENTRY FOR THE BUILDING IS LOCATED RIGHT IN FRONT OF IT. THIS ENTRANCE CAN ALSO BE USED AS AN EXIT. THIS ENTRANCE IS CONNECTED TO THE STREET FOR THE USERS, THERE IS ANOTHER ENTRANCE ON THE SIDE BACK WHICH IS CONNECTED TO THE PARKING. −− THE BUILDING WILL HAVE NOISE COMING FROM THE MAIN STREET WHERE A LOT OF MOVEMENT HAPPENS.

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s u n p at h a n a ly s i s

as is shown on the diagram, the sunrise will always happen on the back of the building. this will provoke shading on the west during the morning where the entrance is located. through the day, the building will have more light on the south-east while the sun comes up to the west side for the sunset. in conclusion, the north and the south will always have sunlight. the east and the west will be shaded according to the sunset and sunrise. during the specific days of the year shown on the following diagrams, the sunlight might vary.

−− during September, the west side of the building will be illuminated provoking shading on the east. −− in march, the same case is presented with a slightly inclination to the north −− during december, the south of the building will present a lot of light having shading on the north. −− for june is the opposite, at this time, the north will have light and the south shape..

fall equinox | september 21st

winter solistic | December 21st

spring equinox | march 21st

summer solistic | june 21st

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the materiality of the building is based on brick and concrete. these two materials are very common for the construction of residence and commercial buildings creating warm spaces for the users.

users will be able to be on each of the floors including the balconies. this will allow the design to have enough space to offer all the necessary amenities and facilities.

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THE BUILDING PRESENTS A GRID PATTERN ON EACH OF THE FACADES. THIS PATTERN IS MADE

BY THE WINDOWS AND CONCRETE DETAILS. THE BUILDING ALSO HAS DIFFERENT ENTRANCES AND ACCESS HAVING A MAIN ENTRANCE THAT CAN EASILY BE NOTICE

BY THE USERS LOCATED ON THE FRONT. THERE ARE ALSO TWO SIDE ENTRANCES THAT HAVE ACCESS TO PARKING. THESE CAN BE USE AS EMERGENCY EXIT.

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−− THE BUILDING HAS A BALCONY THAT CREATES A C SHAPE COVERING TWO SIDES AND THE BACK. USER CAN USE THIS AREA AND ENJOY THE VIEWS. −− THE WINDOWS CREATE A PATTERN THAT IS VERY SIMPLE AND SYMMETRIC HAVING A SEQUENCE OF 1 OR 1-2.

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THE BASEMENT IS A SPACE THAT DOES NOT HAVE WINDOWS SO THERE IS NO SUNLIGHT COMING INSIDE. THIS SPACE CAN BE CONSIDER TO BE USE AS A STORAGE FOR THE USERS.

ENTRY & EXIT DOORS & WINDOWS STRUCTURAL COLUMNS EXTERIOR WALLS INTERIOR WALLS

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s t r u c t u r a l s y s t e m | s u n p at t e r n | p o i n t s o f e n t r y & e x i t | b a s e m e n t

ON THE FIRST LEVEL, A LOT OF INTERIOR WALLS CAN BE NOTICED. HOWEVER, THESE CAN BE REMOVED IN ORDER TO LET THE SUN GET INTO THE SPACE CREATING A MORE OPEN AND SPACIOUS AREA MAKING IT LOOK BIGGER AND BRIGHTER. THERE ARE THREE MAIN EXIST FOR THE BUILDING IN THIS LEVEL TO PROVIDE MORE ACCESS TO THE USERS.

ENTRY & EXIT DOORS & WINDOWS ELEVATORS STRUCTURAL COLUMNS EXTERIOR WALLS INTERIOR WALLS SUN PATTERN

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THE SECOND LEVEL, IS BASICALLY FORMED

BY THE OPEN BALCONIES ON EACH SIDE OF THE BUILDING. THERE WILL BE A LOT OF ILLUMINATION PROVIDED BY THE SUN SO THE USERS WILL BE ABLE TO ENJOY THE NATURAL LIGHT. THE WALLS CAN BE REMOVED CONVERTING THE SPACE TO A WORKSPACE.

ENTRY & EXIT DOORS & WINDOWS ELEVATORS STRUCTURAL COLUMNS EXTERIOR WALLS INTERIOR WALLS SUN PATTERN

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BECAUSE OF THE NATURAL LIGHT AND THE SPACE PROVIDED, THE THIRD LEVEL CAN BE USED FOR RESIDENTIAL AND STUDIO APARTMENTS. THE SPACE IS VERY FLEXIBLE SO THE DESIGN CAN VARY ACCORDING TO THE USER NEED.

ENTRY & EXIT DOORS & WINDOWS ELEVATORS STRUCTURAL COLUMNS EXTERIOR WALLS INTERIOR WALLS SUN PATTERN

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THE BUILDING IS THE HIGHEST ON THE AVENUE. IT ONLY HAS TWO BUILDINGS ON THE SIDES AND ONE AT THE DIAGONAL. ALL OF THEM ARE SMALLER THAN THE SITE. THIS WILL NOT PRODUCE ANY SHADING OR DISTURB ON THE VIEW OF THE USERS. AT THE FRONT, THE BUILDING HAS A GREEN AREA FORMED BY GRASS AND TRESS. A LOT OF PEOPLE WALK AROUND THIS AREA.

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site space volume

THE GRAPHICS ARE A REPRESENTATION OF THE SPACES THAT MAY NOT BE PART OF THE DESIGN. THESE ARE EXISTS OR FEATURES TO CIRCULATE THROUGH THE BUILDING SUCH AS ELEVATORS AND STAIRS. THE FLAT GREY REFERS THE VOLUME OF THE SPACE TO BE DESIGN. ground - 2nd level ground - top ground - basement

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PHASE IV OVERVIEW

concept BECAUSE OF ALL ITS BEAUTIES AND PARADISES, VENEZUELA IS NAMED BY ITS PEOPLE AS “TIERRA DE GRACIA” MEANING LAND OF GRACE. VENEZUELA HAS THE HIGHEST UNINTERRUPTED WATERFALL IN THE WORLD NAMED AS “KEREPAKUPAI MERU” MEANING “WATERFALL OF THE DEEPEST PLACE”. IT IS ALSO KNOWN AS “THE ANGEL FALLS”.

THE WATERFALL IS FORMED BY THE UNION OF FOUR RIVERS AND ITS CONSIDERED TO BE A PLUNGE WATERFALL TYPE HAVING FAST MOVING WATER DESCENDING VERTICALLY AND LOOSING CONTACT WITH THE ROCK MAKING IT THE MOST DANGEROUS WATERFALL IN THE WORLD.

Tierra de Gracia LAND OF GRACE

IT IS VERY HARD FOR VENEZUELANS TO SEE THEIR COUNTRY FALLING APART, WITH THE YOUTH LEAVING. KEREPAKUPAI MERU, IS AN INSPIRATION FOR VENEZUELANS TO STAY IN THE COUNTRY REPRESENTING THE BEGINNING OF SOMETHING THROUGH THE UNION OF THE PEOPLE THAT ARE FEELING FEAR FOR THE FUTURE. 41

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THE SPACE WILL BE DIVIDED IN THREE DIFFERENT CATEGORIES THAT REPRESENT THE PATH OF THE WATERFALL STARTING ON THE TOP AND FINISHING ON THE BOTTOM WHERE THE SUCCESS WILL BE DEVELOP. EVERYTHING STARTS ON THE UNION FORMED BY THE FAMILY AND FRIEND IN THE RESIDENCE SPACE WHICH WILL BE LOCATED FROM THE 3RD FLOOR TO THE TOP LEVEL. GOING DOWN IS WHERE EVERYTHING STARTS HAVING THE WORKSPACE REPRESENTING THE BEGINNING ON THE 2ND FLOOR. FINALLY THE CLIENT ATTENTION IS LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR, WHERE THE ENTREPRENEURS WILL FEEL THE EMOTION OF HAVING SUCCESS.

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C O N C E P T + O R G A N I Z AT I O N

THE WINDOWS OF THE BUILDING, ARE VERY SYMMETRICAL, MOST OF THEM ARE IN FRONT OF EACH OTHER CREATING AN EFFECT THAT LEAVES A GAP ON THE CENTER OF THE BUILDING WHERE A FIXTURE CAN BE PLACE TO CREATE UNION.

LIGHTING FIXTURES ALSO MIMIC THIS EFFECT SO THEY WILL BE CHOSEN IN ORDER TO MATCH WITH THE CONCEPT.

THE CONCEPT WILL BE ALSO REPRESENTED ON THE LIGHTING. BECAUSE OF THE FAST WATER FALLING DOWN, THE ANGEL FALLS CREATE A COVE EFFECT WITH THE WATER, THIS WILL BE REPRESENTED IN SOME WALLS, SPECIALLY DIVISIONS AND HALLWAYS.

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THE CONCEPT WILL BE DEVELOPED AS VOLUMES WITH IN THE SPACE HAVING DROP CEILINGS ON SPECIFIC AREAS TO PRODUCE ACOUSTIC, PRIVACY AND DIVIDE AREAS.

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CONCEPT + VOLUMES

IN ORDER TO THE USERS BE ABLE TO SEE FROM THE TOP TO THE BOTTOM OF THE BUILDING, THE INTERIOR OF THE SPACE WILL BE OPEN TO ABOVE, FOR THE USERS TO BE ABLE TO SEE THE THREE FACES OF THE WATERFALL FROM THE UNION (RESIDENCE) TO THE EMOTION (CLIENT ATTENTION).

THE CONCEPT WILL BE APPLIED TO THE MATERIALS WITH THE USE OF NATURE, HAVING GREEN WALLS MIXED WITH OTHER MATERIALS TO REPRESENT THE WATERFALL.

WITH THE USE OF MATERIALS, A PATH THAT LEADS TO THE FOLLOWING FLOOR WILL BE CREATED IN ORDER TO GUIDE THE USERS TO THE TOP OF THE WATERFALL.

DESIGN FEATURES ON THE WALLS WILL ALSO BE DESIGN TO CREATE THE EFFECT OF WATERFALL FOLLOWING THE CONCEPT DIAGRAMS.

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c l i e n t at t e n t i o n the first floor will be dedicated to the clients of the entrepreneurs that will arrive to the space in order to have meetings and purchase products. the space will include meeting and conference rooms to have private meetings and showrooms to display any product.

• • −reception | 400SQFT • −lounge | 500SQFT • −waiting area | 200SQFT • −retail | 4000SQFT • −showroom | 3600SQFT • −cashier | 400SQFT • −conference room | 3000SQFT • −meeting room | 1500 SQFT • −restrooms | 2400SQFT • -mail | 400SQFT

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OCCUPANCY

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workspace the space will be on the second floor. this is where entrepreneurs will be able to develop their work and help each other in order to produce the best for the clients.

• • −workstations | 4500SQFT • − private office | 2000SQFT • - meeting room | 500SQFT • -studio 1000SQFT • -break area | 800SQFT • −communal kitchen | 500SQFT • -lockers | 500SQFT • -restrooms | 2000SQFT -the basement will be use as storage

-EACH FLOOR HAS 1600SQFT -TOTAL OCCUPANCY: 151 EACH FLOOR

starting on the third floor up to the top floor will be the residence. this space will be for the entrepreneurs to live and share with families and friends. it will be characteristic for having the essential of living.

• • −bedroom | 5000SQFT • −living room | 4800SQFT • −kitchen | 4800SQFT • −bathroom | 5000SQFT •

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ELEVATORS

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GUEST RECEPTION MEETING ROOMS

PRIVATE SHOWROOMS OPEN SHOWROOMS

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activities all THESE ACTIVITIES WILL BE SATISFIED

BY THE PROGRAM LISTED. THEY COULD BE IMPROVED BY HAVING SPECIAL DESIGN FEATURES IN ORDER TO MAKE THE USERS EXPERIMENT THE EXPERIENCE PROPOSED BY THE CONCEPT AND AT THE SAME TIME, INSPIRE THE USERS IN ORDER TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL.

IN ORDER TO REACH THE USERS SATISFACTION, THERE WILL BE A SEAT IN THE WORKSPACE FOR EACH OF THE ENTREPRENEURS LIVING IN THE SPACE. ALSO, EACH OF THE SPACES WILL HAVE THE FLEXIBILITY OF BECOMING MULTIFUNCTIONAL IN ORDER TO DEVELOP MORE FAMILIAR ACTIVITIES.

THESE ARE THE MAIN DISSATISFACTIONS PROVIDED BY THE USERS. THE DESIGN OF THE SPACE WILL SATISFY THESE NEEDS PROVIDING WORK SPACES AND LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS IMPROVING THE QUALITY LIFE OF THE ENTREPRENEURS.

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key components

-LIVE -SLEEP -EAT -WORK -DESIGN -MEET -REST -SHARE -BUY -SALE

WEAKNESSES -SMALL LIVING SPACES -LIMIT OF WORKSPACE CAPACITY -SPACE FLEXIBILITY

D I S S AT I S F A C T I O N -LACK OF JOBS -LACK OF BASIC SERVICES -FAMILY SEPARATION -SECURITY

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THE SHOWROOM WILL BE AN OPEN AND FLEXIBLE SPACE IN ORDER TO BE EASY TO CHANGE AND OFFER ACCESS TO TYPE OF CLIENT. THE DISPLAYS WILL BE AROUND THE WALLS SO THERE IS MORE SPACE FOR MEETING AND CONFERENCE AREAS.

OPEN SHOWROOM WALL DISPLAY

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INTERACTIVE MEETINGS WILL BE PROVIDED ACCORDING TO THE SUBJECT IN ORDER TO MAKE THE CLIENT EXPERIENCE THE UNION AND TEAM WORK DEVELOPED ON THE UPPER LEVELS.

OPEN CLIENT MEETING

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THIS INTERACTIVE WALL WILL HELP THE ENTREPRENEURS TO EVALUATE THE EMOTIONAL SITUATION OF THE GROUP IN GENERAL IN ORDER TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO WORK AND HELP EACH OTHER. EACH STATION WILL REPRESENT AN EMOTION HAVING HAPPINESS ON THE ANGEL FALLS AND DISAPPOINT ON THE FIRST STATION

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THE BREAK ARE WILL BE AN EXPERIENTIAL SPACE WHERE THE USERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPERIMENT THE EXPERIENCE OF BEING IN THE JOURNEY OF THE ANGEL FALLS.

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KEY EXPERIENCES | WORKSPACE

KITCHEN

IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE THE FEELING OF FAMILY, THE KITCHEN WILL BE FORMED BY COMMUNAL TABLES FOR ENTREPRENEURS TO SHARE WHILE EATING. THIS REPRESENTS THE MOMENT WHEN FAMILY SEAT TOGETHER .

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BEDROOM

TO GENERATE PRIVACY AND FLEXIBILITY WITH IN THE SPACE, THE BEDROOM WILL HAVE MOVABLE DIVISIONS THAT CAN BE OPEN OR CLOSE DEPENDING ON THE OCCASION.

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journey the studios and offices allow everyone to help each other having different types of working spaces

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OPPORTUNITY

the design of the showrooms allow the costumers to identify all the brands at once

the effect of waterfall and open to below creates the feeling of being in the journey

PHASE V design development

THE DESIGN OF THE MEETING ROOMS FOLLOW THE SHAPE OF THE WATERFALL DIAGRAMS. MORE SPECIFICALLY THE ONE FROM BEGINNING

THE DESIGN OF THE SHOWROOMS FOLLOW THE SHAPE OF THE WATERFALL DIAGRAMS. MORE SPECIFICALLY THE ONE FROM BEGINNING. THE DESIGN PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY OF BRANDING FOR EACH SHOWROOM.

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THE DESIGN OF THE PRIVATE OFFICES FOLLOW THE SHAPE OF THE WATERFALL DIAGRAMS. MORE SPECIFICALLY THE ONE FROM BEGINNING

THE COMMUNAL AREA WAS DESIGNED FOR THE USERS TO SPEND TIME TOGETHER IN ORDER TO REPRESENT THE WORD UNION FROM THE CONCEPT.

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THE OPEN TO BELLOW PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY OF CREATING AN ACOUSTICAL WATERFALL FEATURE THAT REPRESENTS THE CONCEPT.

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LEVEL I

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THE RECEPTION HAS AN ABSTRACT REPRESENTATION OF THE WATERFALL ON THE DESIGN OF THE WALL AND THE RECEPTION DESK. THIS FEATURE WILL BE THE FIRST DESIGN THAT CLIENTS WILL SEE WHEN THEY ARRIVE TO THE SPACE.

THE OPEN SHOWROOMS PRESENT THE WATERFALL FEATURE COMING FROM THE HOLE ON THE CEILING. THIS DESIGN FEATURE CREATES THE FEELING OF BEING IN A WATERFALL.

THE PRIVATE SHOWROOMS PRESENT THE CONCEPT ON THE DESIGN OF THE SHOWROOMS THEMSELVES PROVIDING A BRANDING OPPORTUNITY WHERE CLIENTS WILL BE ABLE TO NOTICE THE BRANDS AT THE MOMENT THEY STAND IN THE HALLWAY.

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THE DESIGN OF THE CONFERENCE ROOM PROVIDES A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE PROVIDING THE FEELING OF BEING INSIDE OF A WATERFALL MADE OUT OF ACOUSTICAL MATERIAL TO ENSURE THE SPACE PRESENTS A GOOD ACOUSTIC SYSTEM.

THE STUDIOS ARE DESIGNED BASED IN THE CONCEPT PROVIDING A FLEXIBLE SPACE FOR PEOPLE TO MOVE AROUND THE WORK SURFACE WITH TABLES HANGING FROM THE CEILING MIMICKING QUE MOVEMENT OF A WATERFALL.

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IN THE BEDROOM, THE BED HANGING FROM THE CEILING IS A REPRESENTATION OF THE CONCEPT. this PIECE OF FURNITURE, IS MECHANICALLY CONTROLLED SO THE BED CAN BE HIDDEN WHEN IS NOT IN USE.

THE FLOATING OFFICES PRESENT AN ACOUSTICAL PANEL INSIDE THE PRIVATE SPACE THAT PRESENTS THE PATTERN OF A WATERFALL.

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life & safety plan level 1

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THE GUEST RECEPTION HAS A INDOOR GARDEN THAT PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE NATURE FOR THE USERS, IT IS ALSO PART OF THE SITTING DESIGN IN THE SPACE.

The big windows located on the meeting space provide users not only access to nature but also natural light.

THE STRUCTURE CREATED FOR THE CONFERENCE ROOM IS COVERED WITH AN ACOUSTICAL FELT THAT CONTROLS THE NOISE OF THE SPACE.

THE FURNITURE FOR THE CONFERENCE AND MEETING ROOMS ARE HELPFUL FOR THE ERGONOMICS OF THE USERS BEING ORIGINAL FROM HERMAN MILLER.

THE RECEPTION HAS A INDOOR GARDEN THAT PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE NATURE FOR THE USERS INSIDE THE BUILDING.

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THE FURNITURE OF THE CONFERENCE ROOM FOLLOWS THE ERGONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS BEING VERY COMFORTABLE EXECUTIVE SITTING WITH A TABLE THAT PROVIDES ACCESS TO PLUGS.

THE FURNITURE OF THE WORKSTATIONS PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY AND ERGONOMICS FOR THE USERS HAVING CHAIR AND TABLES FROM HERMAN MILLER EASY TO RE-ARRANGE.

THE SPACE PROVIDES AN ACOUSTICAL SYSTEM INSTALLED ON THE GLASS WALL COMPOSED

BY A FELT FABRIC TO CONTROL THE NOISE.

THE WATERFALL FEATURE PRESENTED ON THE OPEN TO BELLOW IS COMPOSED BY A FELT FABRIC THAT CONTROLS THE NOISE OF THE SPACE.

THE PRIVATE OFFICES PRESENT ACOUSTICAL PANELS WITH THE GRAPHICS OF THE CONCEPT TO CONTROL DE NOISE OF WITHIN THE SPACE.

THE FURNITURE OF THE PRIVATE OFFICES PRESENT ERGONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS HAVING A TABLE WITH PLUGGING AND USB PORTS. THE CHAIR IS THE EAMES MODEL FROM HERMAN MILLER.

THE BREAK AREA HAS AN INDOOR GARDEN THAT IS SURROUNDED BY A GLASS THAT GOES THROUGH ALL THE FLOORS TO CREATE THE UNION,

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THE BED IS A QUEEN SIZE FLEXIBLE AND COMFORTABLE FOR THE USERS TO REARRANGE THE SPACE AND USE THE BED WHEN THEY NEED.

EACH ROOM HAS ACCESS TO TWO WINDOWS, THAT PROVIDES NATURAL LIGHT AND VIEW.

PLANTERS ARE HANGING FROM THE WALL OF EACH APARTMENT THAT PROVIDE ACCESS TO NATURE.

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the reception is the first space users will experience when then arrive. the space is composed by a reception desk with the logo of TIERRA DE GRACIA AND A DIRECTORY TABLE WHERE PEOPLE CAN HAVE ACCESS TO THE MAPS OF THE SHOWROOMS. THE SHOWROOMS CAN BE NOTICE BEHIND AND ON THE SIDE OF THE RECEPTION.

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the open showrooms are located behind the reception. they present the main feature of the space having the waterfall coming into the showrooms for the users to have the feeling of being inside a waterfall. the open showrooms present displays for advertising and products on each of the showrooms. the materials on the floor are also used to divide each of the showrooms with a led light use as a path finder.

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the showrooms are characteristic for following the shape of the concept. the feature wall on the left is a branding opportunity for the users to advertise their work having the showrooms on the right with advertisement of the brands that will be that they in the showroom. these can be noticed when users are standing at the beginning of the hallway. the led light on the floor are used as a path finder and division of flooring materiality.

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this space is dedicated for the users to have the best presentation of their work. the structure of the conference room follows the concept having the feeling of being inside a waterfall. the structure is covered with acoustical felt to ensure the noise control in the space. the conference room is the focal point of the client meeting area.

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the floating offices are designed for the users to have the experience of prepare for the clients with the inspiration of the waterfall. the design presents a smoked glass that covers a quarter of the offices to give a sense of privacy with an acoustical panel on the back with the diagram of the concept.

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the studios are open and flexible spaces for the users to work, the sitting can be easily re-arranged having the tables hanging from the ceiling that represent the movement of the waterfall. the ceiling presents an acoustical system to ensure the noise control of the space. the walls of the studios can be used for pin ups and white boards.

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the apartments present an studio concept with a hanging bed that hides mechanically. the space is very flexible and easy to re-arrange. the apartment includes a kitchen with a dining set and furniture for living room that can be arrange when the bed is hidden.

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the image presents how the apartment will look with out the bed. the artworks also can be turned and use as storage for kitchen supplies or personal objects.

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CAPSTONE | WINTER 2018 | PROF. GONANO | ANASTASIA CASTRO

DEDICADO A TODOS LOS JOVENES VENEZOLANOS D E D I C AT E D T O V E N E Z U E L A N Y O U T H