JUNCTION
2601 Victory Ave, Suite 300 Dallas, TX 75201
Concept Statement
NEXT Junction is designed off of the concept of an informational highway, not dissimilar to the somewhat infamous Texan highways. These roads of ideas and creativity will be expressed through ceiling and floor elements that wind and weave throughout the space, carving out pockets of space and serving as continuous way-finding. The open workstations intermixed with private offices and open huddle rooms serving as solid touch points encourage the development and use of networks of communication that are integral to NEXT as a firm.
The color scheme is based on the deep blue of the Texas State flag, which represents bravery. The yellow is from the highway stripe colors. The deep brown wood veneer serve to bring warmth to the soft blue upholstery and dark carpeting throughout the space.
Parti Diagram
Mezzanine
UP 3' - 3 7/32" SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0" 1 LEVEL 3 1 8 9 3 2 2 2 2 7 15 14 10 11 11 18 16 20 11 UP SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0" 1 Mezzanine 4 20 16 2 2 6 9 19 11 11 17 OPEN TO BELOW
Level Scale: N.T.S. North 13510ft
First
N.T.S. North 13510ft SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0" 1 North Section
Scale: N.T.S.
Scale:
Section
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11/29/2023 10:07:59 AM 10 12 13 11/29/2023 11:11:42 AM 2 5 2 OPEN TO BELOW LEVEL G4 EL. 132' - 0" LEVEL G7 EL. 163' - 0" LEVEL G5 EL. 143' - 0" LEVEL G6 EL. 153' - 0" LEVEL 5 EL. 167' - 6" LEVEL 3 EL. 137' - 6" G4 ELEVATOR EL. 130' - 3" G5 ELEVATOR EL. 140' - 4 1/2" G6 ELEVATOR EL. 150' - 6" Mezzanine EL. 150' - 0" Legend 11) Phone Room/Small Mt. Rm 12) Work Cafe 13) Training Classroom 14) Mother’s Room 15) Wellness Room 1) Reception 2) Private Office 3) Workstation (Corporate) 4) Workstation (Healthcare) 5) Workstation (Education)
1/8" = 1'-0" 1 North Section SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0" 2 Elevation 1 - a
SCALE:
Workstations (Support)
Workstations (Visitors)
Client Presentation Room
Meeting Room
Huddle Room
Resource
Center
17) Design Library
Innovation Lab + Model Shop
Intern Center (Wildcard)
Mezzanine
Lift
Workspace UP 3' 7/32" 1'-0" 3
Main
Office Layouts - First Level
11/12/2023 5:45:12 PM
Mezzanine Workspace
Office Layouts - Mezzanine
Work Cafe
01 - VOXWOOD C0182-03 BROWNSTONE MAPLE MOHAWK GROUP
02 - DISTRESSED TWILL GT469-989 CHARCOAL MOHAWK GROUP
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03 - ENTANGLED EARTH QTW97200 MOHAWK GROUP
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04 - FRACTAL FLUENCY GT477-839 FLAX MOHAWK GROUP
05 - EXISTING CONCRETE FLOORING
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Reception
STEELCASE
06 - GRAPHITE WALNUT 2410
07 - NATURAL CHERRY V2AC STEELCASE
08 - BUZZ2 NAVY 5F08 STEELCASE
09 - PAGE TURNER 6254-2 CARNEGIE
10 - PAGE TURNER 6254-5 CARNEGIE
11 - BUZZIFELT CURRY 61 BUZZISPACE
12 - AXIS 300098-002 MAHARAM
Axonometric
Internship Group Project
This project was a design challenge which tasked the team of 6 interns with developing the building and surrounding site to attract more activity and foot traffic to the south end of the Wharf.
The shell of this project is an existing building on the Wharf at 610 Water Street SW, Washington, D.C. 20024. The provided program required that the first level be a Michelin star restaurant and the second floor be a 50/50 split of co-working space and building amenities. The space given is ~ 7,400 sq ft in total.
I worked with two other Interior Design interns and 3 Architecture interns. Each Interior Intern focused on one third of the major programming, while the 3 Architecture Interns; Daniel Lutze, Etana Sesay, and Gabbi Stewart; worked to develop the building envelope and design the landscape and circulation around the building. I designed the Co-working space on the second level, while Christina van Meter and Joy Cathey designed the Amenities space and Restaurant space respectively.
Drawing made by Daniel Lutze & Etana Sesay
Design Intent & Narrative
FROM EXTERIOR TO INTERIOR
Waves erode rock by abrasions. As a wave comes to shallow water it picks up sediment. Once the wave crashes against land the sediment wears the rock down.
The active architectural waves crash upon the exterior facade and pierce into the interior space. The fluid movement of the waves point towards the entrance and draw the user’s eyes into the interior.
As the user enters the interior, the space is eroded by abrasions formulated from the active architectural waves. The abrasions immerse the users in a calming and interactive environment.
Through streamlined pathways and encompassing interior elements the user is invited to immerse themselves in the calm moments after a wave.
Phase 1 - landscaping
Phase 2 - exterior
Phase 3 - interior
Reception & Pantry
Reception Elevation
Option 1
Reception Elevation
Option 2
7 8 9 10 11 11 12
Axonometric
1) Reception
2) Lounge Space
3) Mail Room
4) Coat Storage
5) Pantry/Eating Space
6) IT Services/Service Room
7) Small Conference Room
8) Medium Conference Room
9) Large Conference Room
10) Open Benching
11) Huddle/Breakout Space
12) Quiet Refuge
13) Outdoor Space
14) Storage
Existing Core and Lobby
Entry and Existing Restroom and Parking
Entry and
Private Dining
Dining
Bar Area
Bar Area
Main Dining
Main Dining
Core and Lobby
Core and Lobby
Kitchen and Bar
Kitchen and Bar
Multipurpose Space
Multipurpose Space
Amenities Space
Amenities Space
Main Co-Working Space
Main Co-Working Space
1 4 2 3 14 13 13 6 5
Core and Lobby
Restroom and Parking
Existing
Existing
Private
Introvert Lounge
Introvert Lounge - Elevation
Workspace
Pantry - Elevation
FE OCCUPANCY LEGEND ACCESSORY STORAGE ASSEMBLY (CONCENTRATED) ASSEMBLY (UNCONCENTRATED) BUSINESS EXERCISE ROOM OVERALL FLOOR PLATE DIAGONAL: 175'-7" EAST COMPARTMENT DIAGONAL: 175' 7" EAST COMPARTMENT EXIT REMOTENESS: 117'-7" REQUIRED: 43'-11" WEST COMPARTMENT EXIT REMOTENESS: 149'-0" REQUIRED: 37'-3" POINT C - TERRACE TO EXIT COMMON PATH OF TRAVEL: 78'-8" MAX EXIT ACCESS TRAVEL DISTANCE: 217'-4" POINT B - REMOTE TERRACE TO EXIT COMMON PATH OF TRAVEL: 35'-7" MAX EXIT ACCESS TRAVEL DISTANCE: 83'-5" POINT D - BUSINESS TO EXIT COMMON PATH OF EGRESS TRAVEL: 42'-6" MAX EXIT ACCESS TRAVEL DISTANCE: 130'-2" POINT A - REMOTE TERRACE TO EXIT COMMON PATH OF TRAVEL: 63'-3" MAX EXIT ACCESS TRAVEL DISTANCE: 192'-10" DASHED CIRCLES INDICATE 75'-0" DIA FIRE EXTINGUISHER RADIUS FE 60" 34" 58" 57" 60" 60" 60" 60" 60" WESTEASTCOMPARTMENT COMPARTMENT POINT E - ASSEMBLY TO EXIT COMMON PATH OF EGRESS TRAVEL: 68'-3" MAX EXIT ACCESS TRAVEL DISTANCE: 141'-11" EAST COMPARTMENT DIAGONAL: 135' 4" A. B. FIRST FLOOR IS EXISTING EXCEPT FOR NEW SCOPE OF WORK. NEW CONVENIENT CONNECTING STAIR TABLE 2902.1 USE TYPE: ASSEMBLY (A3) WITH BUSINESS OCCUPANT LOAD BY TYPE ASSEMBLY (A3): 517.09 BUSINESS (B): 125.26 ASSEMBLY TOILETS REQ'D MALE (258.5) 1 PER 125 2.06 REQ'D FEMALE (258.5) 1 PER 65 3.98 REQ'D BUSINESS TOILETS REQ'D MALE (62.63) 1 PER 25 (1ST 50) 1 PER 50 (OVER 50) 0.25 REQ'D FEMALE (62.63) 1 PER 25 (1ST 50) 1 PER 50 (OVER 50) 0.25 REQ'D TOTAL TOILETS REQ'D MALE 3 TOTAL (2.31) FEMALE 5 TOTAL (4.23) TOTAL TOILETS PROVIDED MALE 5 EXISTING 5 TOTAL*** FEMALE 4 EXISTING 3 NEW* 7 TOTAL*** NOTES A NEW FAMILY OR ASSISTED USE RESTROOM REQUIRED OF WOMEN'S RESTROOMS NEW WATER FOUNTAINS PROVIDED BUSINESS ACCESSORY. ONE (1) MOP SINK PROVIDED; ONE THREE ADDITIONAL ALL-GENDER RESTROOMS THE TOTAL QUANTITY OF FIXTURES A 3 4 5 B C D E F 8/10/2023 12:10:12 AM 3/32" = 1'-0" 1 CODE PLAN - EXISTING 2ND FLOOR LEGEND - CODE GENERAL NOTES CODE ANALYSIS ON SHEET I0000_B. OCCUPANCY LEGEND ACCESSORY STORAGE ASSEMBLY (CONCENTRATED) ASSEMBLY (UNCONCENTRATED) BUSINESS EXERCISE ROOM NET REMOVED NIC REMOTENESS: 149'-0" REQUIRED: 37'-3" REMOTE TERRACE TO EXIT OF TRAVEL: 35'-7" ACCESS TRAVEL DISTANCE: 83'-5" POINT A - REMOTE TERRACE TO EXIT COMMON PATH OF TRAVEL: 63'-3" MAX EXIT ACCESS TRAVEL DISTANCE: 192'-10" DASHED CIRCLES INDICATE 75'-0" DIA FIRE EXTINGUISHER RADIUS 60" A. B. FIRST FLOOR IS EXISTING EXCEPT FOR NEW CONVENIENT CONNECTING STAIR/ELEVATOR BEING ADDED TO THIS SCOPE OF WORK. NEW CONVENIENT CONNECTING STAIR IS NOT A MEANS OF EGRESS. TABLE 2902.1 USE TYPE: ASSEMBLY (A3) WITH BUSINESS (B) OCCUPANT LOAD BY TYPE ASSEMBLY (A3): 517.09 BUSINESS (B): 125.26 ASSEMBLY TOILETS REQ'D MALE (258.5) 1 PER 125 2.06 REQ'D FEMALE (258.5) 1 PER 65 3.98 REQ'D BUSINESS TOILETS REQ'D ASSEMBLY LAVATORIES REQ'D MALE (258.5) 1 PER 200 1.29 REQ'D FEMALE (258.5) 1 PER 200 1.29 REQ'D BUSINESS LAVATORIES REQ'D ASSEMBLY FOUNTAINS REQ'D BUSINESS FOUNTAINS REQ'D 517.09 OCCUPANTS 1 PER 500 1.03 REQ'D PLAN LEGEND SUITE EGRESS FLOOR EGRESS PATH OF TRAVEL 34" 68" FE POINT OF DECISION WATER FOUNTAIN / DISPENSER FIRE EXTINGUISHER EXTENT OF 2HR RATED WALL (EXTENT OF HORIZONTAL EXIT WALLS) 1 STAMP: PROJECT: A R C H I T E C T S 2 B C D E F 1240 22ND STREET, NW | WASHINGTON, DC 20037 T 202.659.0929 W FOX-ARCHITECTS.COM 610 WATER ST SW WASHINGTON, DC 20024 FOX INTERN DESIGN CHALLENGE 2023 LEGEND - CODE PLAN SECTION DCBC 2013 OCCUPANCY RATIOS: FLOOR AREA (SF) PER OCCUPANT DCBC 2013 TABLE 1004.1.2 ACCESSORY STORAGE / MECH. EQUIP: ASSEMBLY (CONCENTRATED): ASSEMBLY (STANDING SPACE): ASSEMBLY (UNCONCENTRATED): BUSINESS: EXERCISE ROOM: RETAIL (BASEMENT / GRADE): RETAIL (ABOVE FIRST FLOOR): 300 SF GROSS 7 SF NET 5 SF NET 15 SF NET 100 SF GROSS 50 SF GROSS 30 SF GROSS 60 SF GROSS CODE ANALYSIS - L2 WEST COMPARTMENT & WEST TERRACE USE GROUP: A-3 WITH B ACCESSORY CONSTRUCTION TYPE: IIB SHEET NOTES - CODE PLAN GENERAL NOTES - CODE PLAN SECTION SQ FT TOTAL OCCUPANCY: DCBC 2013 SECTION 1005 (FULL SPRINKLER SYSTEM) OCCUPANTS OCCUPANCY AREAS: DCBC 2013 OCCUPANCY RATIOS: FLOOR AREA (SF) PER OCCUPANT DCBC 2013 TABLE 1004.1.2 ACCESSORY STORAGE / MECH. EQUIP: ASSEMBLY (CONCENTRATED): ASSEMBLY (STANDING SPACE): ASSEMBLY (UNCONCENTRATED): BUSINESS: EXERCISE ROOM: RETAIL (BASEMENT / GRADE): RETAIL (ABOVE FIRST FLOOR): UNKNOWN BUSINESS TENANT: OCCUPANTS MEANS OF EGRESS: # OF EXITS EGRESS (IN) STAIRS (IN) REQ'D PROVIDED REQ'D PROVIDED REQ'D PROVIDED PLUMBING COUNTS: SEE PLUMBING FIXTURE ANALYSIS ACCESSORY STORAGE / MECH. EQUIP (S2): CONCENTRATED ASSEMBLY (A3): STANDING SPACE ASSEMBLY (A3): UNCONCENTRATED ASSEMBLY (A3): BUSINESS (B): EXERCISE ROOM (B): RETAIL (BASEMENT / GRADE) (M): RETAIL (ABOVE GROUND FLOOR) (M): UNKNOWN BUSINESS TENANT (B): 0.53 0 0 80.066667 59.75 0 0 0 0 300 SF GROSS 7 SF NET 5 SF NET 15 SF NET 100 SF GROSS 50 SF GROSS 30 SF GROSS 60 SF GROSS 65 SF GROSS 141 2 32" 44" 141 CODE ANALYSIS - L2 EAST COMPARTMENT USE GROUP: A-3 WITH B ACCESSORY CONSTRUCTION TYPE: IIB 159 0 0 1,201 5,975 0 0 0 0 2 107" 107" SECTION SQ FT TOTAL OCCUPANCY: DCBC 2013 SECTION 1005 (FULL SPRINKLER SYSTEM) OCCUPANTS OCCUPANCY AREAS: DCBC 2013 OCCUPANCY RATIOS: FLOOR AREA (SF) PER OCCUPANT DCBC 2013 TABLE 1004.1.2 ACCESSORY STORAGE / MECH. EQUIP: ASSEMBLY (CONCENTRATED): ASSEMBLY (STANDING SPACE): ASSEMBLY (UNCONCENTRATED): BUSINESS: EXERCISE ROOM: RETAIL (BASEMENT / GRADE): RETAIL (ABOVE FIRST FLOOR): UNKNOWN BUSINESS TENANT: OCCUPANTS MEANS OF EGRESS: # OF EXITS EGRESS (IN) STAIRS (IN) REQ'D PROVIDED REQ'D PROVIDED REQ'D PROVIDED PLUMBING COUNTS: SEE PLUMBING FIXTURE ANALYSIS ACCESSORY STORAGE / MECH. EQUIP (S2): CONCENTRATED ASSEMBLY (A3): STANDING SPACE ASSEMBLY (A3): UNCONCENTRATED ASSEMBLY (A3): BUSINESS (B): EXERCISE ROOM (B): RETAIL (BASEMENT / GRADE) (M): RETAIL (ABOVE GROUND FLOOR) (M): UNKNOWN BUSINESS TENANT (B): 0 0 0 0 6.42 0 0 0 0 300 SF GROSS 7 SF NET 5 SF NET 15 SF NET 100 SF GROSS 50 SF GROSS 30 SF GROSS 60 SF GROSS 65 SF GROSS 7 1 32" 44" 7 CODE ANALYSIS - L2 EAST TERRACES USE GROUP: A-3 WITH B ACCESSORY CONSTRUCTION TYPE: IIB 0 0 0 0 642 0 0 0 0 2 65" 96" CODE ANALYSIS - PLUMBING FIXTURES # DATE DESCRIPTION 2022.11.07 ISSUE FOR PERMIT. Supplemental Plans - Fire Safety & Egress
60" 60" 60" FE FE 60" 60" 60" FE DASHED CIRCLES INDICATE 75'-0" DIA FIRE EXTINGUISHER RADIUS POINT A - ASSEMBLY TO EXIT COMMON PATH OF EGRESS TRAVEL: 59'-10" MAX EXIT ACCESS TRAVEL DISTANCE: 126'-6" FLOOR PLATE DIAGONAL: 158' 5" RESTAURANT EXIT REMOTENESS: 129'-6" REQUIRED: 32'-4" 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 3/32" = 1'-0" 1 CODE PLAN - EXISTING 1ST FLOOR SHEET NOTES - CODE PLAN OCCUPANCY LEGEND ACCESSORY STORAGE ASSEMBLY (STANDING SPACE) ASSEMBLY (UNCONCENTRATED) KITCHENS, COMMERCIAL RETAIL (BASEMENT / GRADE) NET REMOVED NIC A. B. FIRST FLOOR IS EXISTING EXCEPT FOR NEW CONVENIENT CONNECTING STAIR/ELEVATOR BEING ADDED TO THIS SCOPE OF WORK. NEW CONVENIENT CONNECTING STAIR IS NOT A MEANS OF EGRESS. PLAN LEGEND SUITE EGRESS FLOOR EGRESS PATH OF TRAVEL 34" 68" FE POINT OF DECISION WATER FOUNTAIN / DISPENSER FIRE EXTINGUISHER 1 A R C H I T E C T S E F © 2017 FOX Architects LLC. All rights reserved worldwide 1240 22ND STREET, NW | WASHINGTON, DC 20037 T 202.659.0929 | W FOX-ARCHITECTS.COM GENERAL NOTES - CODE PLAN SECTION DCBC 2013 OCCUPANCY RATIOS: FLOOR AREA (SF) PER OCCUPANT CODE ANALYSIS - L1 USE GROUP: A-2 WITH M ACCESSORY CONSTRUCTION TYPE: IIB LEGEND - CODE PLAN
A Concentrated Center of Knowledge and Skill-Building
Libraries are a collections and archive of knowledge and other resources, a modern library needs to provide more than just literary based resources. The modern day library must encourage exploration and creativity , as well as provide access to resources as was originally intended.
The maker space will be the focal point of the space, taking up the mezzanine and the space underneath it. This space will take up the back of the building, with transparent barriers to put the space on display . The main space directly outside the maker space being open and flexible for any type of collaboration or general use. The more traditional library spaces will be enclosed in the west side of the building to provide users with a calm and quiet area to work and read. The rest of the building will house the maker space and any spillover or extensions of it, allowing for open exploration and creative use
This space will have interactive displays, technology and art spotlights , programs that teach users new skills, and provide users with opportunities to be creative and gain new experiences.
Parti
Diagram
Bubble Diagram
Zoning
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First
Mezzanine
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14)
17) Branch Manager Office
19) General Storage (telecom/AV)
21) Communications Lab
22) Audio Recording/Producing Lab
23) Virtual Environments Lab
24) Exit
1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 14 7 8 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 24 24 24 24
Scale: N.T.S.
Floor Plan
1) Entrance 2) Cafe
3) Self Checkout/Reservation
4) Service Desk
5) Sort and Storage
6) General Collections and Seating 7) Makerspace
8) Educational Garden
Public Restrooms
10) Drinking Fountains
11) 6 Person Study Room
12) Classroom
13) Staff Workspace
Staff Restroom
15) Custodial Closet
16) Staff Lounge
18) Conference Room
20) 2 Person Study Room
N.T.S.
Plan Scale:
General Collections
Makerspace
Cafe
Personal Work
One of my greatest passions in my personal life is illustration and digital art. I’ve been teaching myself to draw since 2012 and it is a skill I am constantly trying to grow and improve on my own.
Developing my art has allowed me to have a better understanding of color theory, lighting, composition, narrative choice, and rendering methods.
The following works were created from 2020-2023.
Commission for a Character Design (2023)
Commission of a original character (2023)
Commission for a logo for a student film (2022)
Commission of a original character (2023)
Lighting Study (2023)
Lighting Study (2024)
Commission for a Character Design (2023)
Thank you! graces01@vt.eduhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-steenstra
