Nautica Norfolk
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Nautica Norfolk Architects
Third Year Project 1: Design Office
Individual Project
Architecture Firm Workplace | 400 Granby St, Norfolk, VA | 4,101 sq/ft | 10 weeks | September
-December 2024 | Model: Revit | Renders: Enscape
The goal of this project was to design an office space for a fictional architecture firm of our choice. I decided to create Nautica Norfolk Architects, a firm specializing in modern cruise ship design.
This was my first project using Revit for the modeling alongside Enscape for the rendering.
Site Analysis
Known for its rich history and community spirit, Norfolk offers abundant recreational opportunities, museums, cafes, restaurants, and convenient public transportation. Home to the world’s largest naval base, it hosts unique events like Norfolk Harborfest and showcases attractions such as the Battleship Wisconsin, Nautical Maritime Museum, and Chrysler Museum. With numerous parks and the historic Freemason District’s charming architecture, Norfolk blends nature and history. The Monticello light rail station is conveniently nearby, with additional stations to the north and south. The area’s youthful demographics highlight an active, vibrant, and growing city.
Concept
My color and form choices were directly inspired by corals. Reflecting their vibrant nature, I centered my palette around a bold orange and deep blue, complemented by a gold yellow and light blue as supporting tones. This complementary scheme is both visually pleasing and aligned with my concept.
I used repetition and hierarchy to emphasize the central concept of my project: trum between formal and dense on the left, with private offices and meeting a therapy dog area. Special attention was given to circulation, with pathways
Concept Image
Parti Diagram
Sketches Diagrams
Alongside the vibrant colors, I incorporated the curved shapes of corals into my design to create a soothing and fluid interior experience intended to increase employee happiness, productivity, and desire to come back to the office.
project: the three pods at the heart of the space. I also established a specmeeting rooms, and personal and open on the right, featuring privacy pods and pathways around the central pods ensuring movement to every room in the space.
Conceptual Sketch
4th Floor Bubble Diagram
4th Floor Zoning Diagram
5th Floor Bubble Diagram
4th Floor Zoning Diagram
Plans
1. Reception
2. Creativity Room
3. Meeting Room Lounge
4. Presentation Space
5. Material Library
6. Private Offices
7. Work Stations
8. Therapy Dog Section
9. Resource Center
10. Private Huddle Room
12. Privacy Pod
11. Huddle Room
13. Interview Pod
14. Meeting Pod
1. Work Cafe
Intimate Lounge
Social Lounge 4. Relaxation Room 5. Fitness Center
4th Floor
Creativity Room
My reasoning behind the space planning was to incorporate a variety of work areas, offering employees a wide array of options depending on their wants and needs. I took advantage of the base building’s layout to include private enclosed spaces, while also creating an open and collaborative central area for flexibility.
Davis Tile Stool Viccarbe Stool Chair Steelcase Ocular
Arper Aston Club Finelite HPO Scandinavian Spaces Bob
4th Floor Section
Therapy Dog Section
Interface: Night Lights 107234 Ink Azure
Interface: Viva Colores 101147 Azul
I placed recessed lighting to promote wayfinding along the circulation
4th Floor Axon 4th Floor Video
5th Floor
My space planning was designed with wellbeing in mind for all employees. Workstations are by windows, offering an inspiring view of the outside. Each private office has a window, while the larger offices feature treadmills to promote physical health. The creativity room, enclosed with slats, lets natural light from the atrium flow in. Upstairs, the relaxation room is set apart from the rest of the workplace to ensure a peaceful environment.
Work Cafe
Interface: Night Lights 107242 Nickel Gold
Interface: Night Lights 107241 Nickel Persimmon
5th Floor Section
Social Lounge
Davis Elora Couch & Armchair
Davis Rho LightArt Acoustic
Andreu World Neuz Arper Ghia
Scandinavian Spaces Ginkgo
I included felt wall panels by Scandinavian Spaces along with felt-covered
Fitness Center
Intimate Lounge
5th Floor Axon