Rebar Hall - Dorm Student Lounge

DORM STUDENT LOUNGE

REBAR

HALL

MANHATTAN ART BY: HEDDA STERNE 1958, OIL, SPRAY PAINT ON CANVAS IN THE 1950S WHILE LIVING IN NEW YORK, STERNE EXPRESSED THAT THERE WAS ALWAYS CONTINUOUS MOVEMENT THAT CREATED LINES AND CURVES MAKING IT SEEM LIKE A BALLET OF REFLECTIONS AND SOUNDS.

WALL DESIGN FOR THIS WALL DESIGN I RECREATED MY SKETCH INTO A SCREEN THAT CAN BE INTERACTIVE. THE SCREEN WAS A BIG INFLUENCE FOR MY REBAR IN MY DORM DESIGN.

PERSPECTIVE RENDERING

I PULLED OUT THE SHAPES, CONTRASTS, & LINES SEEN THROUGHOUT THE PIECE.

BLOCK DIAGRAMS I STARTED OFF WITH THE IDEA TO SEPARATE SPACES BY BARRIERS AND BY DIVIDING THE FLOORS BY HOW MUCH SOUND WOULD CIRCULATE.

DORM STUDENT LOUNGE

REBAR

HALL

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FIRE STAIRS

ELEVATORS

ACCESS TO KITCHEN

DORM ACCESS

DINING ROOM

LECTURE STAIR SEATING

PATIO SEATING

ACCESS TO ADA BATHROOM

REBAR DIVISION WALL

RETRACTABLE PROJECTOR SCREEN

MAIN LOUNGE

GARAGE DOOR

MUSIC STAGE

ADA RAMP

ADDITIONAL LOUNGE SEATING S3

LOBBY

WALL DESIGN WITH BENCH MAIN ENTRANCE REBAR THROUGH MEZZANINE

MAI N F LOOR P L A N SCALE: 1/8” = 1’-0”

S1

MOVIE ROOM

BEAN BAG SEATING

DORM ACCESS

RAISED PLATFORM

FORMAL/INFORMAL LEARNING ROOMS

ROLLING LADDER

WINDOWS ABOVE

BOOKSHELVES

STUDY/QUIET LEARNING SPACE

POOL TABLES

DIVIDER WALL WITH DISPLAY SHELVES

REBAR THROUGH MEZZANINE

S2

OPEN TO BELOW

SE C ON D F LOOR P L A N SCALE: 1/8” = 1’-0”

LECTURE SPACE AND MUSIC STAGE

LOBBY, LOUNGE, & DINING ROOMS

DORM STUDENT LOUNGE

REBAR

HALL

ALTERNATE SPACE USES LOUNGE SEATING CAN BE REMOVED AND STORED UNDERNEATH LECTURE STAIRS AND REPLACED WITH CONCERT CHAIRS IN THE EVENT OF A LIVE PERFORMER. THE PROJECTOR SCREEN THAT IS USED DURING LECTURES CAN BE HIDDEN IN THE CEILING ALLOWING FOR THE LECTURE AREA TO BE USED AS ADDITIONAL SEATING AS WELL.

NTS

REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

PENDANT LIGHTING

TRACK LIGHTING

WALL FIXTURE

RECEPTION LAMP

LINEAR DINING LIGHTING

RECESSED LIGHTING

NTS

UPSTAIRS GAME ROOM/LIBRARY

STUDY/QUIET & FORMAL/ INFORMAL LEARNING ROOMS

DORM STUDENT LOUNGE

REBAR DESIGN INTENT

SECTIONS

Rebar Hall is in lower Manhattan within the Tribeca district with the historical cobblestone streets and quiet nightlife. The inspiration behind the dorm was by Hedda Sterne’s painting, Manhattan which incorporates fluidity of lines and curves with pops of blue and yellow. My idea was to embrace elements in the painting and integrate them throughout the building. Shape, line, and contrast were just a few of the principles/elements of design I chose.

The circulation of the floorplan was designed to separate spaces into their areas which allow occupants to be in a more intimate environment. The lobby is enclosed by walls on either side stirring visitors in limited directions to the other main level spaces like the music and lecture area or the dining and lounge areas. The material and color schemes have an industrial style aesthetic that is warm and inviting. Rebar was a focal point in my design and can be seen through the mezzanine, lecture space, and the dividing wall between the lounge and dining. The architecture of the building reflects linear characteristics that tie back to the fluidity of Sterne’s painting as well as colors within the artwork. Natural materials like wood, concrete, and brick were used in the design to emphasize a warm feeling. Furniture was carefully picked out to match the industrial style so in the lounge areas chesterfield designed sofas and chairs are shown and leather dining chairs in the dining area.

When entering the building you are welcomed by a large mezzanine that incorporates rebar poles through to the second level. The main floor is divided into two sections. On the left, you have a concert stage with a grand piano and additional lounge seating that can be re-organized in case of a live performance. You will also see the lecture area that has stair seating with a retractable projector screen. Continuing to the right of the lobby is the lounge and dining which can be used as large gathering spaces. You can access the patio by either the door in the dining or the garage door that is open during warmer months to connect the indoors and outdoors. On the second level and to the left there is a game area with pool tables as well as bookshelves for residents to check out books. There is a movie room directly from the game area that has elevated seating allowing for more occupants. The right side has quiet study spaces that can be used by a student or multiple. Around the corner are the formal/informal rooms where meetings or large groups can occupy.

RAW CONCRETE BUILDING STRUCTURE

BABY GRAND PAINO PERFORMANCE HALL

PERSPECTIVE RENDERING

HALL

BRICK FLATS WALL TEXTURE

REBAR METAL SCREEN

WOOD OAK FLOORING

STAINED CONCRETE BEAMS & STAIR SEATING

LEFT SECTION

RAMP VIEW

RIGHT SECTION

FRONT SECTION

LEATHERETTE UPHOLSTERY BLUE VELVET FABRIC LEATHER DINING CHAIR OFFICE CHAIR STUDY ROOM DINING ROOM

PORCELAIN TILE FRONT ENTRANCE

RUG LOUNGE

CHESTERFIELD SOFA LARGE GATHERING