The Palette Playground
An Eco-Friendly Art Supplies Store
Presentation by Lexis Kelly
Mariah Cahill is a passionate and environmentally conscious young woman who is eager to combine her love for art with her commitment to a greener planet. She envisions an eco-friendly art store that not only provides high-quality art supplies, but also promotes sustainable and eco-friendly practices within the artistic community. Her goal is to create a space where artists can express themselves while minimizing their environmental impact through use of eco-friendly materials and responsible practices.
The Palette Playground is a lively and creative art supplies store that aims to inspire artists of all levels. Located in the bustling arts district of Dallas, TX, the store offers a vast selection of art materials, from paints and brushes to sketchbooks and crafting supplies. With a vibrant and inviting atmosphere, The Palette Playground is not just a store; it's a community hub for artists to explore their creativity.
Client Profile
Foundation Type & Floor Construction
The foundation of The Palette Playground is a reinforced concrete slab. This foundation type provides stability for the store's vibrant and dynamic atmosphere, ensuring a solid base for the colorful and diverse selection of art supplies.
Benefits: Strength and Durability, stability, Resistance to Moisture and Weathering, Cost- effective Energy efficiency and Long Lifespan
Wall Construction –Brick Veneer
The walls of The Palette Playground are designed to reflect the store's fun and creative ambiance. Colorful and interactive mural walls featuring local artists' work adorn the interior, creating an engaging and visually stimulating environment. The exterior walls are a mix of painted brick and large display windows, inviting passersby to explore the artistic wonders inside.
Benefits: durability, fire resistance, energy efficiency, load bearing, low maintenance and aesthetic appeal
Roof Type –Pitched w/ skylights
The roof of The Palette Playground is a pitched roof with skylights. The pitched roof adds a playful and whimsical touch to the store's architecture, while the skylights allow natural light to flood the interior, enhancing the visibility of the vibrant colors of the art supplies.
Window Schedule
W1 Floor-toceiling 36” x 108” North wall, front of store
x10
W2 Floor-toceiling 72” x 108” East wall X3, provides a view of the vibrant cityscape outside, creating a dynamic backdrop for the artistic atmosphere within
W3 Bay Window 96” x 54” North wall, front of store
X1, Used for Display
W4 Double Hung 36” x 52” office x3
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WINDO W TYPE SIZE ( W X
LOCATIO N NOTES
W1 W1 W1 W1 W1 W1 W1 W1 W1 W1 W2 W2 W2 W3 W4 W4 W4
Door Schedule
DOOR NUMBER DOOR TYPE DOOR SIZE (W x H) LOCATIO N NOTES D1 Double Door 72” x 96” Front entrance Glass with mounted handle on framing D2 Steel Hinge Door 42” x 96” Exit/ Stock room D 1 D 2
Wall & Floor Finishes
- Brick wall finish; offsets the coolness from the concrete flooring and grey in the carpet, wall mounted shelving , art, and other displays bring more life to the already warm and vibrant brick, as well as the rest of the store
-Concrete floor transitions to Colorful Nylon carpet tile after entryway and checkout counter; adds texture and color for lower LOS, High traffic durability, stain resistant and changes out easily
Electrical Plan (sustainable)
Entrance Area:
-Ceiling-mounted track lighting (E1)
- Electrical outlets for displays
- Light switch near entrance
-Gallery Space: adjustable lighting
-General shopping area: Decorative multicolored ceiling lights LED
Checkout Counter: Pendant lighting above the counter, Outlets for POS system and electronic devices, Light switch for counter area
