

of minority as when you feel being an outsider for whatever reason. As a child, I felt this word was used to refer to my community as being less than or being an outsider. As an adult, I experienced the word and I started to look at it differently, think of it of being more challenged in this life, being chosen to define and represent my community in the country I live in. It’s a reason to motivate me, a reason to make me want to shine. . I want to explore ways to create space that are layered with diversity, I want people of all backgrounds to take advantage of this space to feel belonging.
We, as human beings, belongs to a country that we call home, part of what we identify ourselves is where we belong to and where we came from. It might be very easy to find where you belong to for lots of people, but not for everyone. For a person like me who belong to every single country I moved to. When you lived your entire life as an immigrant who moved to lots of countries, it’s not that easy to find home. Being a minority is what I can belong to. People tend to think of minority as when you feel being an outsider for whatever reason.
My capstone project is designing a community center that provides opportunities for active living and recreation in a safe inclusive environment especially for people of color who recently moved to a new home. Having a marketplace in the center is a very important aspect that is going to be covered in the project which helps users visit the space more often.
Design Intent
My design Intent is to celebrate the spatial complexity of temporary and permanent spaces. A space that tells stories in which the present and the past intertwine. I want to create a space that is layered with diversity, and this will be by creating a connection between people who visit the space through repetition and movement.
My design Intent is to celebrate the spatial complexity of temporary and permanent spaces. A space that tells stories in which the present and the past intertwine. I want to create a space that is layered with diversity, and this will be by creating a connection between people who visit the space through repetition and movement.
Design Concepts
Programs used:
As a child, I felt this word was used to refer to my community as being less than or being an outsider. As an adult, I experienced the word and I started to look at it differently, think of it of being more challenged in this life, being chosen to define and represent my community in the country I live in. It’s a reason to motivate me, a reason to make me want to shine. I want to explore ways to create space that are layered with diversity, I want people of all backgrounds to take advantage of this space to feel belonging.
My design Intent is to celebrate the spatial complexity of temporary and permanent spaces. A space that tells stories in which the present and the past intertwine. I want to create a space that is layered with diversity, and this will be by creating a connection between people who visit the space through repetition and movement.
Antonio Immigrant father
Revit , Enscape, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Illustralor, Adobe Photoshop
For my Capstone project, I am planning on designing a community center to provide opportunities for active living and recreation in a safe, inclusive environment especially for people of color and those who recently moved to a new country and feel that they are an outsider in this society. This can happen by creating a positive atmosphere, by creating public and private spaces that everyone feels welcomed in. Gathering spaces and lounge area is one of the main focuses in the project, where these spaces can create a safe and provide for people many opportunities to come together and engage with the community. Having more private relaxing spaces is also as important as gathering areas, where it gives people the opportunity to feel they are in their comfort zone. Spaces like that can be spa, yoga room, gym, conference room, and private dining and lounging area.
45 years old
Came to the United States from Venezuela with his wife and two kids.
Energetic, positive, friendly
Works at a restaurant, enjoy gathers and love to have connection.
He love to spend his weekends in an open bright space where his kids can make new friends.
Designing a community center is relevant to my POV, where it’s a space that everyone is welcomed to be in and it’s for people to gather and create community. It’s a space for gathering that host everyone, people of different backgrounds, races and colors, particularly those who moved out of their country and lost the taste of culture. The space is intended for group activities, social support, public information, and more uses. I moved a lot throughout my life and that gave me a challenge to find where I belong to, so for this project I am looking to create space that is layered with diversity, I want people of all backgrounds to take advantage of this space to feel belonging.
Antonio was challenged finding a market that sells exactly what he want when he first moved to the US.
Rosa & Juan
Antonio’s Kids
6 & 5 years old
Love to learn new skills and to go to school. Rosa is a future artist, Juan is a football player.
Curiosity, positive, kindness
Antonio Immigrant father 45 years
Sophia Volunteer member in the center
29 years old
First generation immigrant, her parents moved from Ireland and they are Seattle resident since then.
1130
The Historic 1130 Rainier Building by the Black Manufacturing Company garment factory in 1914—at the the largest factory West of was designed to maximize the health of factory employees. the building has been extensively and converted to modern office While paying homage to the original design, its open-plan modern amenities are perfectly the requirements of today’s
Emotional, Fun, Creative
Rosa & Juan Antonio’s Kids & 5 years old Love to learn new skills and to go to school. Rosa is a future artist, Juan is football player.
Works full time middle school English teacher. She volunteer at the Community Center since 2018. She truly believe in giving something back to the community or make a difference to the people around her. Sophis loves to spend time in the center’s coffee-shop, she also like to work in the private spaces in the center.
Curiosity, positive, kindness
and
to modern office
paying homage to the building’s original design, its open-plan layout and modern amenities are perfectly suited to the requirements of today’s creative and technology tenants.
Exposed metal ducting with
Stunning high-ceiling space
Ephemeral
Grace Community Center Director
53 years old
in giving something back to the community or make a difference to the people around her. Sophis loves to spend time in the center’s coffee-shop, she also like to work in the private spaces in the center.
Possesses an inherent desire to help others and make a difference in the lives of the people they encounter every day. She is always up to date with the operations and activities of their community or facility at all times.
Happy, Vibrant, Bright
Grace Community Center Director
53 years old
Possesses an inherent desire to help others and make difference in the lives of the people they encounter every day. She is always up to date with the operations and activities of their community or facility at all times.
Happy, Vibrant, Bright
Graduated with a Business Administration degree from the University of Washington. Works full at the Community Center since 2010. Grace is a multilingual which makes her more interested in getting to know people and their backgrounds.
Graduated with a Business Administration degree from the University of Washington. Works full at the Community Center since 2010. Grace is a multilingual which makes her more interested in getting to know people and their backgrounds.
Prominent building exterior
Large commercial kitchen
Exercise facility and showers
Dock loading and freight area
Easily divisible to 2,000 RSF
Building information and Square Footage
The Historic 1130 Rainier Building was built by the Black Manufacturing Company as a garment factory in 1914—at the time, it was the largest factory West of Chicago and was designed to maximize the comfort and health of factory employees. Since then, the building has been extensively restored and converted to modern office space. While paying homage to the building’s original design, its open-plan layout and modern amenities are perfectly suited to the requirements of today’s creative and technology tenants.
Total Area: First Floor | 15,496 Second Floor | 20,496
Building Characteristic
Exposed metal ducting with classic brick & beam design. Stunning high-ceiling space. Prominent building exterior signage. Large commercial kitchen. Exercise facility and showers
Checklist
Easy access to public transportation
Building information and Square Footage
Street visibility
Building Characteristic
Good amount of natural light
Internal staircase
150 parking stalls
Ample power and HVAC capacity
Signage opportunity
AVENUE SOUTH, SEATTLE, WA 98144
1130 Rainier Building was built Manufacturing Company as a factory in 1914—at the time, it was factory West of Chicago and to maximize the comfort and factory employees. Since then, has been extensively restored to modern office space.
homage to the building’s design, its open-plan layout and amenities are perfectly suited to requirements of today’s creative and tenants.
metal ducting with classic beam design
high-ceiling space
building exterior signage
commercial kitchen facility and showers
loading and freight area
divisible to 2,000 RSF
Checklist
Easy access to public transportation
High foot traffic
The Historic 1130 Rainier Building was built by the Black Manufacturing Company as a garment factory in 1914—at the time, it was the largest factory West of Chicago and was designed to maximize the comfort and health of factory employees. Since then, the building has been extensively restored and converted to modern office space. While paying homage to the building’s original design, its open-plan layout and modern amenities are perfectly suited to the requirements of today’s creative and technology tenants.
Good connection to public outdoor space
Commercial nearby
Area needs community
Outdoor space
Private parking
Street parking
Total Area: First Floor | 15,496 Second Floor | 20,496
1130 RAINIER AVENUE SOUTH, SEATTLE, WA 98144
Exposed metal ducting with classic brick & beam design. Stunning high-ceiling space. Prominent building exterior signage. Large commercial kitchen. Exercise facility and showers
Internal staircase
150 parking stalls
Ample power and HVAC capacity Signage opportunity
Street visibility
Good amount of natural light
Good connection to public outdoor space
High foot traffic
Commercial nearby
Area needs community
Outdoor space
Private parking
Street parking
The Historic 1130 Rainier Building was built by the Black Manufacturing Company as a garment factory in 1914—at the time, it was the largest factory west of Chicago and was designed
The Historic 1130 Rainier Building was built by the Black Manufacturing Company as a garment
Intertwine, Layering, Ephemeral
Beacon Hill neighborhood is layered with different zoning spaces, residential and commercial. I choose the design qualifier for this project to be “layering” because the concept of layering is a key ingredient to make the space stand out from the others. A space that is developed by layering individual design elements together to form a cohesive look, the look can be achieved by layering, materials, ceiling elements, lighting, artworks, etc. As well as layering programs in the space. The city is rich with different businesses and cultural spaces that are layered and interchanged to create the diversity that is now the story of the people who live in the neighborhood.
Description: A 26 years old creative individual majored in Fine and Studio Arts Management. Graduated from Indiana University-Bloomington
Backstory: Kai moved to the United states when he was 7 years old from Nigeria. He loves family and he have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy engaging with new people.
Resources his biggest joy is to help people. He knows how to Engage in dialogue with visitors and answer questions about the exhibitions while working in the gallery spaces. He has been working as an art agent for the last 3 years and he is very good at reminding visitors of museum policies and make sure followed in the galleries and other museum spaces.
Emotions: Energetic, positive, bright
Goal & Scenario Have worked as part of a team and understand what it means to share responsibility for a common goal. His goal is to create every day and spread the Joy of Creative Play. Whether through educating art gallery visitors or on social media.
Creating community with Art... Creates the impression of action in a work..
Description: A 60 years old talented artist who graduated from School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Backstory: Born and raised in Seattle, Washington. Mona went through 6 years of chronic pain and breast cancer. Now she is cancer free, and she love to express her joy of living and likes to discover new art styles and try new trends.
Resources: she loves to be around people. Nature inspires her dramatic and exuberant art. She thinks that art and music bring new ways of creative thinking, renew your interest, and even increase your overall enjoyment.
Emotions: Emotional, Fun, Creative
Goal & Scenario
Mona have been working in art for the last 35 years. Her goal is to continue collaboration with other local artists to teach young people in our community. She is always thinking about bringing effective changes in the education system so that art is given as much importance as science and math.
Art Gallery visitors)
Description: Lovely family of a 35 years old mom, with her 8 years old boy.
Backstory Sienna and Alder are frequent visitors to the gallery. Sienna have moved to the United states 10 years ago from Venezuela. Alder was born in Seattle, Washington. They both have an artistic eye and enjoy visiting art galleries.
Resources: Sienna’s biggest joy is to see Alder as a grown talented artist. She has a degree in Childhood education and knows how children build their social skills, language skills, and self-control. Alder is a kid who feels good while creating art, art helps him boost self-confidence.
Emotions: Happy, Vibrant, Friendly
Goal & Scenario Sienna’s goal is to teach kids to experiment and make mistakes, so they can feel free to invent new ways of thinking, which extends well beyond the craft room. Her goal is to support her child who loves art and drawing. Alder’s goal is to be a famous artist. He also wishes to adopt a dog one day, to play with dog who have high energy as him.
Programs used:
Revit , Enscape, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Illustralor, Adobe Photoshop
Based on the site analysis study I have done about Beacon Hill neighborhood, I found that the neighborhood needs more spaces that support local artists, space for artist to do their work and showcase their work. An Art Gallery/Art Studio is the space that will support local artist in the area. The neighborhood is layered with different zoning spaces that can give the project a rich mix of residential and commercial visitors. Based on the analysis I found that the space needs more greenery, so with the design concept layering, I will be layering the spaces with more vegetation.
Beacon Hill has a rich history of being the home to many different people from different backgrounds all over the world. It’s also a city that have lots of different cultural activities which brings visitors from all over the area. Based on the site analysis I have come with the decision of deigning an art Gallery and an Art Studio in the space.
The gallery space can be used as a spece for hosting events, critique space for schools when students presenting projects, and show case the work of the local artists. There will be a seasonal open studio tour events, where the gallery and art studios are opened to public. Artist open their studios to public and have opportunity to showcase their art and teach people about what they do. The space will be layered with different programs to create community and bring people together.
Concrete
Floor materials
Concrete
Logan’s Espresso stand now fueling up walkers — and drivers — at E Madison service station. The walk-up — and drive-thru — coffee stand located in the corner of the parking lot. The stand is trying to catch the attention of foot and car traffic on the corner with its plant wall and neon pink sign. The shop’s other three wood-panelled walls boast large windows framed by troughs of succulents. According to Dabbagh, the shop’s eye-catching appearance is the result of the successful application of her experience in staging homes. While the stand’s appearance entices customers to its window, Dabaugh believes relationships with patrons are maintained through customer satisfaction. According to Dabbaugh, attentiveness to patrons and allowing customers to personalize their drinks sets Logan’s Espresso apart from the multitude of cafe’s on the hill.
Golden Ratio is commonly found in nature it is mainly used to bring harmony and structure to your design. Bringing harmony to the design through line & shape. Through lines that follow or repeat each other, line that contrast with each other, and transitional lines that soften or modify others. In order to produce harmony of line & shapes in the project, there should be always an effect of organization.
Logan’s Espresso stand now fueling up walkers — and drivers — at E Madison service station. The walk-up — and drive-thru — coffee stand located in the corner of the parking lot. The stand is trying to catch the attention of foot and car traffic on the corner with its plant wall and neon pink sign. The shop’s other three wood-panelled walls boast large windows framed by troughs of succulents. According to Dabbagh, the shop’s eye-catching appearance is the result of the successful application of her experience in staging homes. While the stand’s appearance entices customers to its window, Dabaugh believes relationships with patrons are maintained through customer satisfaction. According to Dabbaugh, attentiveness to patrons and allowing customers to personalize their drinks sets Logan’s Espresso apart from the multitude of cafe’s on the hill.
Then name Quick Coffee was choose based on the concept of telling customers what this shop is selling because people are not going to stop their cars just to find out what your business is about. The name also helps customers remember your business and what you stand for.
A 10 foot x 10 foot space works perfectly for a drive-thru coffee stand which is an excellent way to get into the coffee business. Since it is not a full sit-down café, we named it “Quick”. It can save you a lot of money in start-up costs and generate as much revenue as a full sitdown café. With the right location, it can be the perfect solution for a new coffee business without the capital for a brickand-mortar shop.
Programs used:
AutoCad , Revit, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop
A 10 foot x 10 foot space works perfectly for a drive-thru coffee stand which is an excellent way to get into the coffee business. Since it is not a full sit-down café, we named it “Quick”. It can save you a lot of money in start-up costs and generate as much revenue as a full sitdown café. With the right location, it can be the perfect solution for a new coffee business without the capital for a brick-and-mortar shop.
Golden Ratio is commonly found in nature it is mainly used to bring harmony and structure to your design. Bringing harmony to the design through line & shape. Through lines that follow
Golden Ratio is commonly found in nature it is mainly used to bring harmony and structure to your design. Bringing harmony to the design through line & shape. Through lines that follow or repeat each other, line that contrast with each other, and transitional lines that soften or modify others. In order to produce harmony of line & shapes in the project, there should be always an effect of organization. INDES 263 AutoCAD for Interior Design/ Espresso Stand Project
Bellevue College is a public college in Bellevue, Washington. Bellevue College is the largest of the 34 institutions that make up the Washington Community and Technical Colleges system and the thirdlargest institution of higher education overall in the state. We are designing a Coffee Hub located in parking 7 at Bellevue College by putting together a list of wants and must-haves in for the program based on the user needs and the design qualifier. My goal is to create a space that can help create community. A space that can bring people together to socialize and interact. Bellevue College is a space that welcome everybody, includes all communities, a mixture of social, cultural and economic connections between religious, class and ethnic groups, between affluence and poverty and between generations as well.
Interlock is to become locked together or to intersect and interconnected. To connect so that the motion or operation of any part is locked together. After working at my mind map, I found out that all of the elements I covered are connected and I see them interlocked to create the big picture. The idea of interlock can be an element that connect to another to create one bigger element. Looking at the Coee-House and Social Justice Hub that is located at the Bellevue College campus, this can be described as a space interlock inside another. The concept of interlocked can be found in primary elements like walls, and can be applied in secondary elements like shelves, materials use and furniture. It can also be used in the idea of interlocking nature and the building.
Interlock is to become locked together or to intersect and interconnected. To connect so that the motion or operation of any part is locked together. After working at my mind map, I found out that all of the elements I covered are connected and I see them interlocked to create the big picture. The idea of interlock can be an element that connect to another to create one bigger element. Looking at the Co ee-House and Social Justice Hub that is located at the Bellevue College campus, this can be described as a space interlock inside another. The concept of interlocked can be found in primary elements like walls, and can be applied in secondary elements like shelves, materials use and furniture. It can also be used in the idea of
Interlock is to become locked togather or to intersect and interconnect.
Programs used:
Revit, AutoCad , Sketchup, Enscape, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop
I have reached this goal by:
Avoiding tights hallway
Use clear signage
Use good contrast (mainly with wood)
Designing a public space like a coffee hub, in a high traffic area like a college campus, it’s very important to clearly defin paths of travel, have logic layout that is easy to understand and people feel safe in, and use a good contrast to make it easier for everyone to see clearly.
Aya Bankasli | INDES 382 | Floor Plan Scale : 1/8” = 1’-0”
Gathering
Ceiling heights variety, gathering space and
are more open spaces with the interlocked ceiling elements, where closed rooms are lower ceiling.
Clear restroom signage to help users find restrooms easier
Durable linen micofi-ber upholstery
Concrete floor with pattern to create an intelocked look
Warm palette of materials create a sense of coziness. Rug to absorb sound
Half
Furniture
The main principle behind basic housing is progressive development. This is the idea that shelter and services can be initially provided in the simplest and cheapest way. The housing package can then be gradually improved upon in stages, using the combined resources of the people, community, government, and other institutions. In the process, the shelter and services that evolve are in response to the basic needs of the people and their inherent capability to achieve those needs (Laquian A. 1983:8).
Client’s style: modern, modern_mid_century, transitional
Client’s budget 5k-8k
To design a community which simplifies lives by sharing resources and minimizing impact upon the environment. Residents from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds and social classes will come together to live, work, and play in harmony. All of these design projects will promote sense of place and community by providing many opportunities to interact with other residents from within and outside the community.
The main goal of each project is to give the client the image they have in their mind and make it come to reality with a very reasonable time frame and a budget that we stick with.
Client’s style: transitional, modern_chic, modern Client’s budget 10k-20k
Programs used:
Sketchup, Enscape, Adobe Indesign, Adobe illustrator
Lingling’s Open living room and Dining room
Client’s style: modern_farmhouse, boho_farmhouse, modern_glam
Client’s budget 12k
Mengyue’s Open living room and Dining room
Client’s style: modern_farmhouse, boho_farmhouse, eclectic farmhouse
Client’s budget 5k
King Street Station is a train station in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is served by Amtrak’s Cascades, Coast Starlight, and Empire Builder, as well as Sounder commuter trains run by Sound Transit. Opened: May 10, 1906
Architectural styles
Beaux-Arts architecture & Italianate architecture
Objectives:
These are hand sketches that were done with pencil, colored pencils, pens, and markers. The project was based on perspective and depth of spaces.