CLARK HALL
THIRD FLOOR
SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
229 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Savannah, GA
Originally constructed as the Red Building of the central of Georgia Railroad featured with stain glass windows, a hand gilded rosette, and historic red brick.
”THIRD PLACE” THEORY
SECOND FLOOR
Third place is a term that refers to places where people spend time between home (‘first’ place) and work (‘second’ place). They are locations where we exchange ideas, have a good time, and build relationships.
HOME SCHOOL
FIRST FLOOR
CONCEPT STATEMENT
The design aims at using the influence of Parisian Renaissance architecture to create inviting collaborative spaces and a thirdplace environment, a space where ideas are exchanged, memories are created, and relationships are built. This is done through offering a multitude of open lounge spaces, health focused environments and additional access to the outdoors.
CAFÉ
USER
FACULTY
30 FACULTY MEMEBERS
STUDENTS
2021: 587
UNDERGRAD 171
GRADUATE
2020: 576
UNDERGRAD 155 GRADUATE
EXPERIENCES
SOCIAL
Communal areas throughout the building promote collaboration and offer various ways for group need personalization
THIRD PLACE
By focusing on the most communal aspects of the redesign of Clark Hall, such as the café, collaboration space, and the greenhouse; the user of this building are offered various spaces to create their “third place” environment.
SUPPORT STAFF
ACCOUNTED FOR 10-12 STAFF
ARCHITECTURAL INFLUENCE Parisian Renaissance
Characteristics
o ARCHES
o MINIMAL INTERIOR ORNMENTATION
o FLAT CLASSICISM
Café & Collaboration Space Finishes
MENTAL NATURE
Using private spaces to offer light therapy to stimulate the user with physical and mental needs.
Outdoor access is offered to encourage connection with the environment to recharge and restore their minds.
RED LIGHT
Red light therapy can impart beneficial impacts on the brain by stimulating the mitochondria, which are the parts if the body's cells that produce energy. Stimulating the mitochondria with concentrated red & near-frared light provides an anti-inflammatory effect throughout the body & increases circulation.
COLLABORATION SPACE
BLUE LIGHT
Blue lights effects your eyes, sleep and health. Blue light is part of the visible light spectrum – what the human eye can see. Vibrating within the 380 to 500 nanometer range, it has the shortest wavelength and highest energy. Blue light boosts alertness, helps memory and brain function, and elevates mood. It regulates your body's natural wake and sleep cycle (circadian rhythm)
GREENHOUSE
GREEN LIGHT
Researchers have found that green light promotes sleep and that a narrow band of green light can help people who suffer from migraines by producing smaller electrical signals in the eyes and brain. Green light therapy stimulates the creation of growth hormones and strengthens muscles.
FINISHES
PERINNIALS FABRICS FLAMINGO OUTDOOR FABRIC
LIGHTING
BRUSHED GOLD
KOVI DARK EMERALD GREEN VELVET
BENJAMIN MOORE ECO SPEC ASHWOOD GRAY PAINT
Liv 11" Clear Capsule Pendant, Matte Black
Aria 10" Flush Mount, Satin Brass with Clear Glass
HALLWAY
ATTENTION RESTORATION THEORY
VISUAL CONNECTION TO NATURE
A view to elements of nature, living systems & natural processes
NON - VISUAL CONNECTION TO NATURE
Auditory, haptic, olfactory, or gustatory stimuli that engender a deliberate & positive reference to nature, living systems or natural processes.
NON - RHYTHMIC SENSORY STIMULI
Stochastic & ephemeral connections with nature that may be analyzed statistically but may not be predicted precisely.
Cami - Modern Clear Glass
Pendant Lamp in Wine Red
Cami - Modern Clear Glass
ELEVATOR
Pendant Lamp in Blue
Inspired from the plaster pargetry ceiling commonly seen in Parisian Renaissance buildings. This design focuses on the symmetry, harmony, and proportion that became a natural requirement in Renaissance architecture as a whole.