CHOHYUN KIM PRATT INSTITUTE MFA INTERIOR DESIGN EXPECTED GRADUATION : MAY 2023
HEAD IN THE CLOUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE INFORMATION Location: Alpharetta, GA Size: 23,500 sq. ft. Stories (Total stories): 2 (2) Year built: New construction Occupancy type: Institutional CONCEPT This highly experimental project is inspired by surrealism. The creative and fascinating environment creates a playful atmosphere and lets the students enjoy their school life. CLIENT The client is Excelsior Academy. It is a private school for grade K-5 students with disabilities. The types of disabilities include ADD/ADHD, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and other difficulties with reading, writing, and arithmetic. PROJECT DESCRIPTION In the modern era, elementary schools have become a more interesting and productive environment than in the past. Organically shaped walls, which is also preferable for safety reasons, demonstrate the concept. Comfortable furniture, nooks, and color-changing light bulbs are used to create a productive environment. The color of the light can be adjusted based on color theories. For example, to create a more focused environment, the lights can be changed to green or orange.
LOUNGE
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WALL FEATURE
INTERIOR WALL & BUILDING STRUCTURE
This school is designed to have no dead end. It also has the required number of emergency exits per the life safety code.
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WALL FEATURE
INTERIOR WALL & BUILDING STRUCTURE
This demonstrates the transition from a regular angled wall to an organically shaped wall. It minimizes the number of sharp edges to create a safe space for children. The concept of surrealism is integrated into the final product.
READING NOOK
KINDERGARTHEN CLASSROOM
The reading nooks were designed for children with problems focusing. The area has different heights in different locations to create a cozy and easy-tofocus environment for children with physical disabilities. It also has small colorchanging lights that can be changed as needed.
The curved wall provides a separation between the “space to study” and the “space to rest or play.” To reduce distractions, lockers and hangers are placed behind the curved wall.
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LOUNGE
1. Carpet 2. Corian 3. Concrete
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7. Workroom 8. Health 9. Clinic 10. ADA Restroom 11. Lounge 12. Teacher's workroom
13. 3rd grade classroom 14. 4th grade classroom 15. 5th grade classroom 16. Music classroom
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LEVEL 1 FURNITURE PLAN
1. Entrance 2. Reception 3. Theacher's lounge 4. Waiting area 5. Director's office 6. Conference room
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1. Lounge 2. Reading nooks 3. ADA Restroom 4. Teacher's workroom 5. Kindergarthen classroom 6. 1st grade classroom
7. 2nd grade classroom 8. Computer station 9. Librarian office 10. Storage 11. Production room
A CUDDLY ENCLOSURE PSYCHOTHERAPY CENTER & CAFE SITE INFORMATION Location: 510 Madison Ave., New York, NY Size: 13,500 sq. ft. Stories (Total stories): 2 (30) Built: 2010 Occupancy type: Assembly CONCEPT Although hugs are familiar and common, they are precious to us. When we were born, we were held in the arms of our parents. We also hug each other when we feel happy or sad, as hugs can provide stability, encouragement, warmth, and comfort. This project uses enclosed spaces to convey such emotions to people. CLIENT The client of this project is Maman, a café, and Repose Therapy & Wellness, a psychotherapy center for the healing of body, mind, and soul. PROJECT DESCRIPTION New York became the first state in the United States to be hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. An increasing number of people have suffered from depression because of a fear of infection, physical distancing, a loss of community, and financial problems. The aim of this project is to provide a safe haven from COVID-19. It welcomes its visitors, provides warmth, and eventually heals and resolves their mental problems and difficulties. The circular shape of the rooms and the lines of the surrounding shape make up the enclosure. RECEPTION & COUNCELING ROOM
LEVEL 2 CEILING
WALL FEATURE
The exterior of the entire building is a curtain wall.
GRASSHOPPER DEFINITION
INTERIOR WALL & BUILDING STRUCTURE
As the probability of COVID-19 infection is lower outdoors than indoors, the curtain walls are removed, and the indoor space is transformed into an outdoor space.
LEVEL 1 CEILING
C# DEFINITION
Rails are installed for safety.
C# in Grasshopper is used to make the lines of the enclosing shape. Points are randomly generated on the two lower and upper lines. The points on the upper and lower lines are connected, and the lines cross each other. The crossed lines are trimmed to match the shape of the walls using Rhino.
WALL FEATURE
INTERIOR WALL & BUILDING STRUCTURE
Each space is divided by a circle of rooms.
THERAPY ROOM
CAFE SEATING AREA
The walls of the therapy center are made of smart glass, which can turn opaque when a private environment is needed. Water and plants surround the rooms to provide relaxation and stability. Artworks for art therapy are displayed between the rooms.
The seating area is divided into rooms for each table. Some rooms have only one chair where only one person can enter. Some rooms have only two chairs where only two people can enter. Other rooms have four chairs, which permit only four people to enter. This arrangement can minimize the spread of infections, as occupants can only enter single circular rooms.
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CAFE COUNTER & SEATING AREA
1. Wood 2. Limestone 3. White paint
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COVID-19 Response Hand sanitizer Temperature check
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1. Entrance 2. Seating area 3. Counter 4. Storage 5. Staff's office 6. Restroom
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LEVEL 2 FURNITURE PLAN
1. Entrance 2. Waiting area 3. Reception 4. Counceling room 5. Therapy room 6. Storage
7. Seating area 8. Staff's office 9. Group therapy room 10. Restroom
COVID-19 Response Hand sanitizer Temperature check
MODERN CAVE HOTEL HOTEL GUEST ROOM SITE INFORMATION Location: 418 Decatur St. SE, Atlanta, GA Size: 1500 sq. ft. Stories (Total stories): 2 (6) Year built: New construction Occupancy type: Assembly CONCEPT This hotel is inspired by the elements of the cave. The hotel allows guests to have an interesting experience during the stay. CLIENT The Hoxton is a series of open house hotels inspired by the diversity and originality of the scenes that surround them. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The structure of this hotel consists of two different rooms on each side, and a living room and kitchen are in the middle. One of the rooms is a king ADA guest room that is comfortable for those with disabilities. In the guest room, there is a headboard with a curved shape that highlights the overall concept of the hotel. Rough materials such as stone and concrete as well as polished materials such as marble are combined to create a stimulating environment.
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Plants are placed between the bent concrete panels, which highlights the natural mood of the hotel inspired by the cave. The plants also clean the air, allowing guests to heal during their stay.
DINING ROOM
BATHROOM
Instead of a large open space, a linear concrete-based divider is placed in the room, which allows guests to have different experiences in each space and creates a cozier atmosphere. Marble is used for the floor to provide a modern and clean character.
Some parts of the wall are made of stone to highlight the concept of the cave. A layer of non-slip sealant is applied to the concrete floor. Two recessed lightings are used for ambient lighting, and accent lighting is placed behind the mirror.
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1. King ADA guest room 2. Standard guest room 3. Dining room
4. Living room 5. Kitchen 6. Restroom
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TREE RING OFFICE SITE INFORMATION Location: 271 17 St., Atlanta, GA Size: 11,500 sq. ft. Stories (Total stories): 2 (25) Year built: 2009 Occupancy type: Business CONCEPT This project is inspired by the horizontal cross-section of a tree. By explicitly exposing the rings of trees, the office space represents the organization’s mission to promote the growth of trees. CLIENT The Arbor Day Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Nebraska and the largest organization in the United States dedicated to tree planting. Their programs include managing and expanding public tree-planting campaigns as well as encouraging the public to participate in tree-planting programs. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Biophilic and sustainable design elements were used to create a comfortable office space and to highlight the identity of the organization. The plants can reduce the stress level of the employees and improve the air quality of the office area. The walls, built by stacking wooden panels vertically, let sunlight into the entire space.
LOUNGE
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WALL FEATURE
INTERIOR WALL & BUILDING STRUCTURE
NORMAL WALLS
LEVEL 1 CEILING
WALL FEATURE
WOODEN LOUVER WALLS
The process of creating the shape of the tree ring structure on the walls is shown. First, the regular straight wall was restructured into an organic shape. Next, the parametric design elements were added to the organic shape of the walls, eventually reforming into wooden louver walls.
This is a daylight performance analysis of the office space at 9 am. The building is oriented to the northeast and therefore receives less daylight than a building facing south. The wooden louver walls allow more natural light to enter the office space. The analysis shows that offices with the light-transmitting walls can receive more daylight than offices with normal, non-translucent walls.
GRASSHOPPER DEFINITION
INTERIOR WALL & BUILDING STRUCTURE
WORKSTATION & FOCUS ROOM
LOUNGE
The main office area includes a large open workstation that can accommodate up to 30 employees. Focus rooms are located next to the open workstation. They can be used when employees need a space for more private discussions or for more focused work.
In modern interior design, the lounge has become an important space for collaboration, connection, inspiration, and refreshment. Several seating arrangements have been designed to facilitate these activities.
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LEVEL 2 FURNITURE PLAN
LEVEL 1 FURNITURE PLAN
1. Entrance 2. Workstation 3. Storage 4. Focus room 5. Printing room 6. Lounge
7. Bean bags space 8. Mechanical room 9. Restroom
1. Entrance 2. Waiting area 3. Reception 4. Private office 5. Discussion room 6. Printing room
7. Executive office 8. Conference room 9. Training room 10. Restroom
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1. Green wall 2. Wood 3. Concrete